Vent position

[Skippacksmoker]

Where do you guys put your vent opening if you are positioning the coals on one side- over the coals, or over the meat, and why?
Thanks.

 

[Big_T_BBQ]

Opposite of the coals (assuming you're using a Weber Kettle) - and if you have an old school kettle with the independent bottom vents then close the one under the top vent and use the other 2 for intake.

 

[early mornin' smokin']

depends if im cooking hi heat or offset. High heat, vent goes over the coals, offset, vent goes opposite to the fire.

 

[landarc]

What early mornin' smokin' said. I like the convection to draw the smoke over the food for smoking, I like a direct draft for high heat.