Offset side <> side temperatures

bbpidq · Nov 24, 2012

I am sure this is in here somewhere but I can not find anything.

What is an acceptable temperature variation on a cheap side by smoker/grill? Perfect woud be great I know.....

I do not even know what brand/make it is anymore I got it at Wal-Mart for just over $100 and I have had it 11-12 years and still going it has seen so many Ribeyes, Turkeys, Pork Butts, Brats and hundreds of bags of charcoal. I would buy it again new.

It has a 25 degree difference left to right after trying HawgHeaven's baffle mods.

Jerry

BBQ Bandit · Nov 24, 2012

If you have it already at a 25 degree difference with a modded inexpensive smoker... you're doing very well.
Just use the difference as a noted advantage.

Its not worth losing sleep...bigger pits have that difference alone from upper and lower levels only because heat rises naturally.

woodpelletsmoker · Nov 24, 2012

Close flue.
Use a fan and thermostat.
FORCED air circulation other than natural draft will have even temperature distribution.
Smoke will escape from gaps o cover.
But extra cost would be $50

El Ropo · Nov 24, 2012

Use the difference to your advantage by strategically placing meat so it cooks more even. Example, place dark meat on poultry towards hot end, place point end of brisket towards the hot end.

Bludawg · Nov 24, 2012

My CharGriller Outaw runs the same temp side to side and front to back. I built a Horizon style baffle for it out of the charcoal pan.

westy · Nov 25, 2012

For a 100 dollar offset, sounds like its running like a champ. Most pits have a variance. 25 is not bad at all.

Offset side <> side temperatures

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