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Anyone else firing up the smoker in the COLD for X-mas Eve Night?
Posted on 12/21/22 at 2:01 pm
Posted on 12/21/22 at 2:01 pm
I have an offset smoker with 1/4" steel. I've never smoked in weather this cold (It'll be pushing 20 here). For those that have, is there anything different I should do? I imagine I'll be burning through more fuel and have to keep a slightly bigger fire going than normal in the fire box.
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Posted on 12/21/22 at 2:05 pm to SUB
Was wondering the same thing. Trying to smoke turkey over night Friday to Saturday
Posted on 12/21/22 at 2:08 pm to SUB
I’ll be pressing the “on” button on my smoker around midnight Thursdays
Posted on 12/21/22 at 2:12 pm to SUB
I'm doing a double smoked ham on my UDS.
I have fired it up in the 30s but not the 20s.
Only need to run it for about 5 hours so should be fine. Just have to open vent a little more. Hopefully no wind.
I have fired it up in the 30s but not the 20s.
Only need to run it for about 5 hours so should be fine. Just have to open vent a little more. Hopefully no wind.
Posted on 12/21/22 at 2:49 pm to SUB
2-3 welding blankets from Harbor Freight, layer them over it. Helps substantially.
Posted on 12/21/22 at 3:10 pm to SUB
Your smoker will be affected, but it’ll be fine. Just plan on more fuel. Charcoal with the firewood will give it the heat.
Smoker builders recommend 1/2 inch fireboxes for those up north and always say the 1/4 inch is all that is needed for southerners. Despite this, I told my builder to give me the 1/2 inch just because.
Smoker builders recommend 1/2 inch fireboxes for those up north and always say the 1/4 inch is all that is needed for southerners. Despite this, I told my builder to give me the 1/2 inch just because.
Posted on 12/21/22 at 3:18 pm to SUB
Yep. Rib roast is best done with real fire. The cold air is better for the fire anyway. My deck is 16 feet off the ground, faces north down hill, and isn't covered. It'll be brisk.
Posted on 12/21/22 at 3:24 pm to SixthAndBarone
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Charcoal with the firewood will give it the heat.
Ah. Good to know. I have a decent amount of lump so I should be good.
Thanks baw.
This post was edited on 12/21/22 at 3:24 pm
Posted on 12/21/22 at 3:24 pm to SUB
I have a vertical offset. I smoked in the Mardi Gras ice storm, it was 20 degrees. I routinely smoke on mornings when it's 30 or so, never had any issues keeping temp.
Posted on 12/21/22 at 5:51 pm to SUB
Will be making roux for the gumbo outside on saturday in about 25 degrees. Not too bad.
Posted on 12/21/22 at 5:58 pm to SUB
Yep. A handful of charcoal every hour will ensure you’ll have some coals producing heat in addition to your wood.
Posted on 12/21/22 at 6:18 pm to SUB
Sunday morning rib roast and glazed ham
Posted on 12/21/22 at 6:22 pm to made4lsu
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Trying to smoke turkey over night Friday to Saturday
Lord
Posted on 12/21/22 at 8:19 pm to SUB
Yes
Posted on 12/21/22 at 8:23 pm to Sherman Klump
I know. Trying to have it done for 8/9. We are heading to family member house. Have gas smoker though so if I can get temp right before bed I should be good
Posted on 12/22/22 at 3:06 am to SUB
I will be putting two six pound prime rib roast on my pellet smoker around 9 AM Christmas day. The temperature at time is forecast to be 10 degrees. I will push the on button, put the meat on about 20 minutes later and back inside the house I go.
Posted on 12/22/22 at 6:33 am to SUB
1/4" steel is heavy duty, you shouldn't have a problem. Warm your sticks on top of the firebox before adding them, it will help smooth things out.
Posted on 12/22/22 at 6:53 am to SUB
You’re fine. You’re going to burn a little more fuel and that’s it.
Posted on 12/22/22 at 7:02 am to made4lsu
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Trying to smoke turkey over night Friday to Saturday
Posted on 12/22/22 at 7:54 am to SUB
I remember it being not any different really. You will adjust length of cook or vent open/closed based on things like wind speeds each time slightly anyway.
A charcoal/gas fire burns at a certain temp regardless of outside circumstances, it's simple straight math really.
Think of it this way...
Your home heat unit, whatever it is, runs at a certain temp. How long it runs determines how warm your home is.
Or your car engine. It doesn't run any warmer or colder once it reaches peak just churns along.
A charcoal/gas fire burns at a certain temp regardless of outside circumstances, it's simple straight math really.
Think of it this way...
Your home heat unit, whatever it is, runs at a certain temp. How long it runs determines how warm your home is.
Or your car engine. It doesn't run any warmer or colder once it reaches peak just churns along.
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