I’ve had my LSG 20 x 42 offset for a few months now. It’s an incredible cooker that holds temps like no one’s business. The temperature variance across the smoker is also minimal without the need for tuning plates. Filling the bottom in lieu of a water pan lets me use the precious real estate for meat. I’ve done short and long cooks on it. Everything I’ve cooked on it has turned out top notch.
I highly recommend the gas starter option. It helps you get your fire started in just a few minutes.
For those that might struggle to maintain a coal bed on long cooks like me with this smoker, I recommend the following:
1. 17x17 piece of expanded metal to lay on top of the fire grate to keep the small coals from falling through.
2. I bought a kindling cracker and have been splitting my wood lengthwise followed by cutting the splits in half with an alligator lopper.
With those 2 things, I’ve been able to keep a healthy coal bed for the length of my cooks along with running at whatever temperature I want to run.
If you’re in the market for an offset, give the LSG 20” offsets a look. I don’t think anyone will find a higher quality cooker for the money.
I highly recommend the gas starter option. It helps you get your fire started in just a few minutes.
For those that might struggle to maintain a coal bed on long cooks like me with this smoker, I recommend the following:
1. 17x17 piece of expanded metal to lay on top of the fire grate to keep the small coals from falling through.
2. I bought a kindling cracker and have been splitting my wood lengthwise followed by cutting the splits in half with an alligator lopper.
With those 2 things, I’ve been able to keep a healthy coal bed for the length of my cooks along with running at whatever temperature I want to run.
If you’re in the market for an offset, give the LSG 20” offsets a look. I don’t think anyone will find a higher quality cooker for the money.