Need tips on smoking with gas

[jsteel478]

I just bought a masterbuilt vertical gas smoker and I have never used it. Plan on smoking a 12 Boston butt this weekend. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. I have read about not using the stock wood pan to use a skillet or aluminum foil so I figured I would put my wood in the stock tray and wrap it with foil to prevent flair ups.

 

[daveomak]

Jason, morning and welcome to the forum.....    If you have time, read some of the advice in the link below about needle valves and what they do to enhance your smokers performance.....   It's worth the read and the advice has helped many members control their smokers to a workable temp without using a water pan....     Just click on the link for the information......       Dave

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/newsearch?search=needle+valve

 

[kathrynn]

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[s2k9k]

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