What's shakin' everybody?! Just started smoking my first pork butt about 90 mins ago! This is my first time smoking and I'm looking forward to all the years and experiments to come! I picked up a cheap Brinkman vertical (water pan) smoker to start the hobby. I'm already tired of the tiny door!
Also, I can't seem to get it out of the lower third of the "ideal" section on the factory thermometer. Anyone know if this is ok to hold it at? Or should I shoot for the middle? I also noticed that when I dumped my coals in from my chimney, they spread out and I didn't mold them into a pile. This could be part of my inexperience problem. I was more worried about throwing the shell on than arranging the pile. I can't control airflow with my smoker either (see previous, "cheap"). I also bought an aftermarket thermometer with the actual temperature reading on it. Didn't have time to install it today though (requires drilling a new hole), so I may be okay once I can read that. Anyway, anyone have any pointers on what I should do with the coals or what I can do for temperature?
I look forward to chatting with everyone and using all of the helpful info there is on this awesome forum!
Thanks,
Nick
I look forward to chatting with everyone and using all of the helpful info there is on this awesome forum!
Thanks,
Nick