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Willowe1980 06-30-2020 03:30 PM

Small Fire
 
Is it just me or does anyone else find tending a small fire more difficult than a large! Crazy, I can tend a large fire and smoke a brisket for 14 hours with no issues.But this damn small fire (making Jerky ) is a pain!

PatAttack 06-30-2020 03:32 PM

Depends on the smoker, really.

On a COS, definitely.

ssv3 06-30-2020 04:47 PM

A fire basket is your friend. Painless.

https://i.imgur.com/OkTklF5h.jpg

Gimmethecash 06-30-2020 05:35 PM

^ That’s a bonfire compared to what I run in my M1. Great idea though.

halfcocked 06-30-2020 06:16 PM

Run and OK Joe Highland. I consider that a small fire (box). It does need tending but not overwhelmingly so. You need to get in the mind set before the smoke.

ssv3 06-30-2020 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gimmethecash (Post 4341667)
^ That’s a bonfire compared to what I run in my M1. Great idea though.

Yup! It's a bigarse smoker though and mine takes the 24" basket. There is also a 20" version for smaller smokers.

SMOKE FREAK 06-30-2020 08:53 PM

For jerky making in my stick burner I use a modified snake in the fire box. Keeps temps low for a few hours to add plenty of smoke flavor. Then I move to the oven to dry.

gtr 06-30-2020 09:11 PM

Small fires require a lot more tending for me. I cut the splits really small and feed more often when I do bacon & sausage. I no longer do jerky 'cause the only thing that makes me stop eating it is when it's gone. :oops:

Also, once my offset is warmed up it holds temps like a champ, so you'll see whatever temp & think you have a fire going, only to find a few smoldering coals. left. I have found that cooking 250 and over requires less attention.


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