Hi I’m Tom. I recently bought an Oklahoma Joe longhorn reverse offset smoker. I have quite a bit of experience with an extra large big green egg, (BGE) and also a beautiful propane FireMagic grill.
I’ll be looking for advice on the OklahomaJoe, right now I feel like I’m burning way too much fuel. I’ve done most of the mods found online, Gasket(s) cooker chamber and firebox, sealed all openings when I assembled, lavalock solid stainless running plates, water box, etc.
have done 4-5 cooks and test fires:
All the options seemed to use more fuel and more tending the fire than I expected. All the food (ribs, brisket x 2), two pork butts, has turned out wonderful. Just sometimes longer and using a lot if fuel.
I will post appropriately when I get to know my way around the forum, thanks in advance.
I’ll be looking for advice on the OklahomaJoe, right now I feel like I’m burning way too much fuel. I’ve done most of the mods found online, Gasket(s) cooker chamber and firebox, sealed all openings when I assembled, lavalock solid stainless running plates, water box, etc.
have done 4-5 cooks and test fires:
- Fogo lump and briquettes, small 8” oak sticks
- Fogo lump and hickory splits
- Minimal Fogo lump and briquettes to light, then oak splits, logs...pretty big for my fire box
All the options seemed to use more fuel and more tending the fire than I expected. All the food (ribs, brisket x 2), two pork butts, has turned out wonderful. Just sometimes longer and using a lot if fuel.
I will post appropriately when I get to know my way around the forum, thanks in advance.