How to Use an Offset Smoker

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Season the smoker if necessary.. Set two temperature probes in the smoker.. Open the air intake vent and chimney vent.

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1

Season the smoker if necessary.

Step 1

Season the smoker if necessary.

2

Set two temperature probes in the smoker.

Step 2

Set two temperature probes in the smoker.

3

Open the air intake vent and chimney vent.

Step 3

Open the air intake vent and chimney vent.

4

Light a chimney full of briquettes.

Step 4

Light a chimney full of briquettes.

5

Spread the coals in the firebox and close the lid.

Step 5

Spread the coals in the firebox and close the lid.

6

Bring the smoker up to temperature.

Step 6

Bring the smoker up to temperature.

7

Arrange your food on the grill grate.

Step 7

Arrange your food on the grill grate.

8

Add briquettes to the firebox to maintain the fire.

Step 8

Add briquettes to the firebox to maintain the fire.

9

Increase the heat in the smoker, if necessary.

Step 9

Increase the heat in the smoker, if necessary.

10

Reduce the temperature in the smoker, if necessary.

Step 10

Reduce the temperature in the smoker, if necessary.

11

Add a few wood chunks to the firebox.

Step 11

Add a few wood chunks to the firebox.

12

Rotate the food once an hour.

Step 12

Rotate the food once an hour.

13

Place a pan of water in the firebox.

Step 13

Place a pan of water in the firebox.

14

Spray the food to keep it moist.

Step 14

Spray the food to keep it moist.

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