Offset smoker too hot

The size of the fire is controlled by how much wood and charcoal youre adding to the offset firebox. Maintaining the Temperature in your offset meat smoker. Hello I have a Char-Griller Texas Trio and have been trying my hand at smoking meats. I have read many posts online about this issue but have. I recommend getting two digital thermometers one for each side of the cooking chamber. Airflow and the size of your fire.

This is where offset smoking really comes into its own.

In most cases youll want to use hot water but if the smoker is getting too hot switch to cold water. Hot air rises meaning it will move up to the top of the food chamber as it moves across. Hi Im using a grill pro vertical propane smoker and I have the gas set on the lowest setting but the temperature wont go under 325. This means that the smoke and heat will slowly cook the meat and then exit the chamber through the chimney or vent at the top. 27032021 Dont keep opening the smoker. I have used the offset smoker four times now and although the results have been generally good I am having a hard time with the smoker running too hot. Close the lidmake sure the cooking chamber lid is closed as welland preheat the smoker to the desired temperature usually between 225 to 275 degrees. If the smoker is new follow the manufacturers instructions for seasoning the smoker and burning off any factory grease or protective coatings before your first smoke session. If the temperature is still high open the cooking chamber lid for about a minute. 1 Buy a baffle from BBQ Smoker Mods. 13062020 In an offset smoker theres a lot of hot air moving through at a constant pace.