Offset side <> side temperatures

bbpidq · 11-24-2012, 06:43 PM

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 · 11-24-2012, 06:54 PM

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 · 11-24-2012, 07:03 PM

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 · 11-24-2012, 09:43 PM

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 · 11-24-2012, 09:47 PM

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 · 11-25-2012, 02:20 AM

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

11-24-2012, 06:43 PM	#1
bbpidq Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 11-11-12 Location: Mitchell, NE Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Offset side <> side temperatures 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

11-24-2012, 06:54 PM	#2
BBQ Bandit Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-15-08 Location: Harrisburg, PA Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ Bacon should be capitalized as a pronoun for pork! A BBQ Servant; cooking for the Troops, Churches, and Charity Operation BBQ Relief founding member Lang 84 Deluxe Kitchen known as "The Glamazon" Custom Klose Backyard Chef... of Snot, 22.5 WSM Former smokers; Lang 60 Mobile - The Damsel II, Lang 48 Patio - The Damsel, and Bubba Keg Grill - RIP Last edited by BBQ Bandit; 11-24-2012 at 07:09 PM..

11-24-2012, 09:43 PM	#4
El Ropo Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-06-10 Location: Austin, TX Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ Modded Brinkmann Gourmet. Basic UDS. Rescued 22.5" OTS. Weber SJS. Stubbs. B&B Oak Lump. Cannondale 2009 F8 (for burning off all the great BBQ)

11-24-2012, 09:47 PM	#5
Bludawg Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ I never met a Cow that I didn't like with a little Salt & Pepper! Certified PORK-A-HOLIC

11-24-2012, 07:03 PM	#3
woodpelletsmoker is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-29-11 Location: Beijing,China Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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

11-25-2012, 02:20 AM	#6
westy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-01-11 Location: valley village, ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	For a 100 dollar offset, sounds like its running like a champ. Most pits have a variance. 25 is not bad at all.