Comments on: New Smoking Rig! http://bbq.isgoodfor.us/new-smoking-rig/ Smoked meat in the Bay Area and beyond. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:13:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: judd http://bbq.isgoodfor.us/new-smoking-rig/comment-page-1/#comment-639 judd Sat, 12 Jan 2008 20:51:12 +0000 http://bbq.isgoodfor.us/new-smoking-rig/#comment-639 CB - I can see the wisdom of using multiple thermometers on the grates instead of just the one. I've checked the built-in one that I bought with a digital probe thermometer, and found that it's quite accurate as an average. It's been 20-40 degrees hotter on the firebox side, and 20-40 degrees cooler on the opposite chimney side. As to charcoal, I use briquettes. I've tried the hardwood stuff, and I like it, but I've found it so inconsistent and hard to manage. Different size pieces of different densities that burn at different temperatures for variable amounts of time. If I'm not going to burn whole hardwood logs (which I'd love to do someday!), I'd just assume use the briquettes to get an even heat. Then I add wet hardwood chunks for smoke. Thanks for the comment - I've added your site to our blogroll! CB – I can see the wisdom of using multiple thermometers on the grates instead of just the one. I’ve checked the built-in one that I bought with a digital probe thermometer, and found that it’s quite accurate as an average. It’s been 20-40 degrees hotter on the firebox side, and 20-40 degrees cooler on the opposite chimney side.

As to charcoal, I use briquettes. I’ve tried the hardwood stuff, and I like it, but I’ve found it so inconsistent and hard to manage. Different size pieces of different densities that burn at different temperatures for variable amounts of time. If I’m not going to burn whole hardwood logs (which I’d love to do someday!), I’d just assume use the briquettes to get an even heat. Then I add wet hardwood chunks for smoke.

Thanks for the comment – I’ve added your site to our blogroll!

]]> By: CB http://bbq.isgoodfor.us/new-smoking-rig/comment-page-1/#comment-636 CB Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:16:45 +0000 http://bbq.isgoodfor.us/new-smoking-rig/#comment-636 Judd - read your post and couldn't agree more! I write the weekly newsletter and web log called Sizzle on the Grill, sponsored by Char-Broil. This past summer I went to Home Depot and purchased the same unit. So glad I did. I've been happy smoking and grilling in it. I did not purchase the thermometer for the hood - instead I use two grate thermometers I picked up at my local restaurant supply store. These can be moved around the grates and give me a good reading of what the temperature is at different spots on the grate where the meat is resting. They are not "instant" but I'm happy with the results. By the way - I like the look of your ribs! Do you use briquettes or hardwood charcoal? Happy Smokin! - CB Judd – read your post and couldn’t agree more! I write the weekly newsletter and web log called Sizzle on the Grill, sponsored by Char-Broil. This past summer I went to Home Depot and purchased the same unit. So glad I did. I’ve been happy smoking and grilling in it. I did not purchase the thermometer for the hood – instead I use two grate thermometers I picked up at my local restaurant supply store. These can be moved around the grates and give me a good reading of what the temperature is at different spots on the grate where the meat is resting. They are not “instant” but I’m happy with the results.

By the way – I like the look of your ribs! Do you use briquettes or hardwood charcoal? Happy Smokin! – CB

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