Original Oklahoma Joe Info

[benniesdad]

After years of waiting I finally bought an original Oklahoma Joe stick burner. I’m new to offsets so there will be a little learning curve. Could someone’s help me in identifying this model and its year of manufacture? It is serial number 10608. The cooking box is 30 inches long.

 

[Moose]

After years of waiting I finally bought an original Oklahoma Joe stick burner. I’m new to offsets so there will be a little learning curve. Could someone’s help me in identifying this model and its year of manufacture? It is serial number 10608. The cooking box is 30 inches long.

Pictures would be helpful...

 

[benniesdad]

Pictures would be helpful...

Been having my issues trying to get picture posted. Have one up now.

 

[Moose]

That appears to be an older OKJ Highland, though if the cook chamber is 30 inches, it's about 3 inches shorter than the new Highlands. Also appears that it's fully welded, unlike the newer models which are only partially welded. If so, that's a big plus.

You may want to consider using tuning plates to help even out the temp from the hot side of the cooking chamber to the cooler side.

Here's a thread that will give you some good ideas on mods:

https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=226448

One thing you want to be aware of is that an offset like this is NOT a set and forget cooker, and you will need to add fuel to it about every 30 mins, if you are using only wood. Also, temps can vary quite a bit with offsets, but not something to worry about - it's how they run. Just pull the meat when it's done, instead of cooking by time like you might with some of the other cookers you have.

 

[Moose]

Bump

 

[Czarbecue]

This is a good intro video to backyard offsets:

https://youtu.be/gybrM6EQ6fg