- Feb 12, 2015
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I'm sure I'm not the only one wondering about temp differences in an offset smoker & if its possible to utilize the entire cooking surface. I have done countless research & mods about my smoker. Spent hrs doing dry runs with 4 temp probes trying to figure it out. Well today I took a risk & I'm glad I did. I have an OC pecos & today I put 5 butts on totaling 38lbs. Yes I did have to rotate meat but only twice. I discovered from center of smoker to firebox my heat comes from the bottom & from center of smoker to exhaust my heat comes from the top. I left the original baffle in & let her ride only watching one thermometer & I'm glad I did. I just wanted to share my story because I've been wondering this very same thing. Get out there, let her ride, & have fun. By the way 1 butt is 9.9lbs, 3 butts are 7.5lbs, & 1 butt is 6.5lbs.