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> I guess my luck had to change sooner or later. Everything was tasting so
> good. Thought I was on a roll. Tonight I did my usual deal. A couple of
> slabs of ribs and a little roast. I used the same amount of coals I had
on
> previous burns but for some reason I couldn't get the smoker over 220.
> Probably because it was getting towards evening and it was beginning to
cool
> down. My previous attempts had been done earlier this summer in the day
> time. Then I was able to reach 250 degrees easily. The stove was at
> 210-220 for most of the time. I think I had it up to 240 for a short
period
> of time in the beginning. I also found myself tossing on more hickory
> chunks than usual. I wanted it to be good and smoky. Four and a half
hours
> later I pulled the meat out and took a look. It all had a much darker
color
> than my previous batches, almost burnt looking. I sliced the little roast
> up and it seemed a bit tough and slightly on the rare side. The ribs were
> also a bit tough. Guess it wasn't hot enough. I tasted some of the meat
> and the outside was sort of bitter tasting. My lips are still burning
> slightly from it. Is that because the fire wasn't hot enough as well? Is
> that what creosote taste like? Looks like its back to the drawing board
for
> me. And I was doing so good. Any feed back would be welcome. Remove
> NOSPAM to respond.

frohe gave you a pretty good answer.

I'll just add...please check your date and time. It's not December yet, is
it? I musta missed Columbus day, Canadian Thanksgiving, Halloween and
Thanksgiving. '-)

BOB