Shirley Manufacturing Smoker?

Pa_BBQ · 07-11-2018, 10:28 PM

Now that I am about to finally own a 24X42 cabinet smoker with warmer have a few questions.

With the standard firebox, how often do you need to feed it to keep temps at 225 in mild weather?

How even are temps throughout main cooking chamber?

SmittyJonz · 07-11-2018, 10:44 PM

47 minutes. Pretty Close.

Pa_BBQ · 07-11-2018, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SmittyJonz

47 minutes. Pretty Close.

LOL, pretty exact sounds like.

toys4dlr · 07-12-2018, 12:56 AM

I never run my Shirley that low, she likes 275 to 300. once I get a good base going, I add a split about every 35-40 mins. but it depends on the moisture content of the wood, the size of the splits. but, don't sweat the exact temps, once you get her going, keep it with in a 20 to 30 degree swing or so. Again, don't sweat it, it is BBQ not brain surgery. Have fun

Montana Jack · 07-12-2018, 08:39 PM

Right on with 40 minute range. About 25 degrees side to side. The bottom shelf starts slower but then tend to run about 25 degrees hotter into the first hour. Agree with previous, happiest at 275. If I want to cook lower, put as far away from the firebox as possible.

Czarbecue · 07-12-2018, 08:44 PM

If you can't run it lower than 275 then try building a smaller fire.

Stlsportster · 07-12-2018, 08:47 PM

ive run my Lang at 150-190 for 3+ hours while making jerky. Smaller splits and feed it every 30 instead of 40. Dial the intakes down to 1/3 on both sides and it levels out top to bottom and side to side...hums right along.

pjtexas1 · 07-12-2018, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Czarbecue

If you can't run it lower than 275 then try building a smaller fire.

Yep, you should be able to get 225-400. Just play with the size of the splits or how many you add at once.

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BBQ Freak · 07-12-2018, 09:07 PM

it will be all in how big your splits are and how long your splits are and after that the temp thing will be when you add the next split .

toys4dlr · 07-13-2018, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Czarbecue

If you can't run it lower than 275 then try building a smaller fire.

Never said Can't. I said I don't. Big difference. Haven't you heard, 300 is the new 225.

Pa_BBQ · 07-15-2018, 08:25 AM

What size splits can you fit in the firebox? I get to pick her up Tuesday. :)

Shady G · 07-15-2018, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Pa_BBQ

What size splits can you fit in the firebox? I get to pick her up Tuesday. :)

If i'm not mistaken, about 18" long and i'd have plenty of them about the size of a coke can.

BBQ Freak · 07-15-2018, 11:44 AM

I use 16" in mine and the diameter of a pop can or a little bigger .

Czarbecue · 07-15-2018, 02:10 PM

That's probably my problem with temps... I forget I have to split the big ones and end up throwing them in anyway.

Bigr314 · 07-15-2018, 05:38 PM

Like the other Shirley guys. Mine likes to run at 275-300 with no effort. I just let it roll. My cooks have never been better.

07-11-2018, 10:28 PM	#1
Pa_BBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-29-09 Location: Wentzville, Mo	Shirley Manufacturing Smoker? Now that I am about to finally own a 24X42 cabinet smoker with warmer have a few questions. With the standard firebox, how often do you need to feed it to keep temps at 225 in mild weather? How even are temps throughout main cooking chamber? __________________ Shirley Fabrication 24 X 42 Meadow Creek BX50 Kamado Joe Classic II PK360 Fireboard, CyberQ

07-11-2018, 10:44 PM	#2
SmittyJonz somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-17-13 Location: Burleson Tx	47 minutes. Pretty Close. __________________ NO Such Thing as Over Smoked - just Over Dirty Smoked.............

07-12-2018, 12:56 AM	#4
toys4dlr is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-02-07 Location: Phoenix, AZ Name/Nickname : David	I never run my Shirley that low, she likes 275 to 300. once I get a good base going, I add a split about every 35-40 mins. but it depends on the moisture content of the wood, the size of the splits. but, don't sweat the exact temps, once you get her going, keep it with in a 20 to 30 degree swing or so. Again, don't sweat it, it is BBQ not brain surgery. Have fun __________________ Q-To-U-BBQ in Cave Creek, Arizona (RIP 2020) 2010, 2011 and 2019 Best BBQ in N. Phoenix Toys 4 BBQ'N Competition BBQ Team 4x Hunsaker Drum Smokers FEC 100 (sold), FEC 120 (sold), FEC 240, FEC 500 (sold), PG 500 Shirley Fab 52 x 24 Patio (sold) 250 gallon trailered Moberg

07-12-2018, 08:44 PM	#6
Czarbecue Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-17 Location: Monroe, GA Name/Nickname : Viet King Cong	If you can't run it lower than 275 then try building a smaller fire. __________________ Boathouse Smokers Big Black Cabinet

07-12-2018, 09:07 PM	#9
BBQ Freak Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-11-13 Location: Rayville , Missouri Name/Nickname : BBQ Mojo	it will be all in how big your splits are and how long your splits are and after that the temp thing will be when you add the next split . __________________ [Font="Impact"]Weber Kettle[/Font] [Font="impact"]Luke's Firepits / Grill[/Font] [Font="impact"]Lone Star Grillz Mini Insulated Cabinet Smoker[/Font]

07-12-2018, 08:39 PM	#5
Montana Jack Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 10-27-17 Location: Polson, MT Name/Nickname : Jack	Right on with 40 minute range. About 25 degrees side to side. The bottom shelf starts slower but then tend to run about 25 degrees hotter into the first hour. Agree with previous, happiest at 275. If I want to cook lower, put as far away from the firebox as possible.

07-12-2018, 08:47 PM	#7
Stlsportster Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-09-16 Location: Random Point In Time and Space Name/Nickname : Parental Assigned Label	ive run my Lang at 150-190 for 3+ hours while making jerky. Smaller splits and feed it every 30 instead of 40. Dial the intakes down to 1/3 on both sides and it levels out top to bottom and side to side...hums right along.

07-15-2018, 08:25 AM	#11
Pa_BBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-29-09 Location: Wentzville, Mo	What size splits can you fit in the firebox? I get to pick her up Tuesday. :) __________________ Shirley Fabrication 24 X 42 Meadow Creek BX50 Kamado Joe Classic II PK360 Fireboard, CyberQ

07-15-2018, 11:44 AM	#13
BBQ Freak Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-11-13 Location: Rayville , Missouri Name/Nickname : BBQ Mojo	I use 16" in mine and the diameter of a pop can or a little bigger . __________________ [Font="Impact"]Weber Kettle[/Font] [Font="impact"]Luke's Firepits / Grill[/Font] [Font="impact"]Lone Star Grillz Mini Insulated Cabinet Smoker[/Font]

07-15-2018, 02:10 PM	#14
Czarbecue Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-17 Location: Monroe, GA Name/Nickname : Viet King Cong	That's probably my problem with temps... I forget I have to split the big ones and end up throwing them in anyway. __________________ Boathouse Smokers Big Black Cabinet

07-15-2018, 05:38 PM	#15
Bigr314 Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-20-13 Location: Uniontown,Pa	Like the other Shirley guys. Mine likes to run at 275-300 with no effort. I just let it roll. My cooks have never been better. __________________ Ron-Born and proudly raised in New Orleans, Louisiana Pastry Chef Weber 22.5 Kettle,Blackstone 36 Griddle,UDS Shirley Fabrication 24x50 RF with warmer(Boss Hogg) Tab Benoit- Must listen to this artist. A cross between southern blues,Stevie Ray, and Louisiana cajun. Great listening while having a brew and tending the stick burner.