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th3ju99anaut

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Jul 19, 2013
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Hey all....totally excited to find this forum....wish I did last summer....

I've only been smoking about a year and my first smoker is the Brinkmann  Smoke n PItt offset smoker...was super excited to buy and use this only to realize for the same money I should've got the Charbroil brand instead (Not saying much though)  I've had nothing but problems with it since I bought it....I've had delicious ribs and chicken but only after about 2 more hours than normal smoking to maintain temperature and finishing the ribs in the oven....have yet to try a pork butt....I know there are modifications but it's just a terribly designed smoker that copies a good idea....

So today I bought a Masterbuilt Duel Fuel vertical smoker and since I just finished seasoning it I'm so impatient I might go to the store and buy a Boston Butt right now!!!!! lol  Yes it's another inexpensive smoker but from the few hours of owning it from build to season I'm impressed already....it's maintained consistent heat and smoke with no smoke leaving anywhere but through the vents....I'm using charcoal and wood chunks right now haven't messed with the propane yet I'm just sticking to what I know right now....

Any suggestions for when I start using proprane?  Can I still use lump charcoal with chunks?   

Look forward to seeing and sharing recipes with y'all take care!!!!
 
99, morning and welcome to the forum....   About propane....  Most manufacturers put too large a burner in their smokers....   they need a needle valve, to adjust the propane flow, to reduce the heat....   other mods may be necessary also....   Since you have a good handle on charcoal, use it and save the propane testing for a day when you do not want to cook something....  find out what it needs to control the temps...   folks here can help when you find out what direction you need to head....    

You "may" be able to use charcoal and chunks for smoke and propane for some heat control, I don't know... or add chunks to a pan for smoke using the propane to smolder the chunks for smoke....  I'm not familiar with your smoker.....    

If you would note your location in your profile, it will help in the future when answering questions about smokin'...   elevation, humidity etc....    

We're glad you stopped in and joined our group...    Enjoy the long smokey ride....     Dave
 
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