Need advice on Brinkman offset smoker

[Wi-Doe-Maker]

Hi guys, I'd like any and all advice to modifications to enhance my Brinkman Offset Smoker/Grill...I use wood only right now...hickory/maple/oak.....what changes will help keeping foods from cooking too quickly near the firebox and how can I lenghten the fire time before reloading....any help is GREATLY appriciated....Wi-Doe-Maker

 

[backyardchef]

Hey there--

I would suggest trying to cook with a mixture of lump charcoal and wood in that cooker-- it will give you more burn time and aid with the fire control and maintaining a base of coals. Also, extend the stack down to the cooking grate in the main chamber with some aluminum flashing.

This link will lead you to a number of useful mods:
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=UpDownload&file=index&req=viewdownload&cid=2

Enjoy!

 

[Lazy Dawg]

Hey Wi Doe,
Click on the file tab at the top of this this page and then click mods. Extreamly valuable info here and the advice is proven.

 

[Arlin_MacRae]

Wi Doe - your first mod should be a baffle to redirect the heat from the firebox. This will allow more even heating and that really hot spot by the opening will be usable again.

Arlin

 

[Wi-Doe-Maker]

Thanks guys for all the usefull info!!!!..I'll be modifying tomorrow!!!!..Wi-Doe

 

[we'll smoke u]

Hey Wi-Doe-Maker all this advise is very good. I made the stack mod and the baffel mod. It made a big difference I get about a 2 or 21/2 hr burn time before reloading once it's going good. I have other smoker but use my brinkmen all the time for test cooks.