Steve wrote:
> Every once in a while, I get this nasty, bitter raw smoke flavor on my
> ribs and brisket. My guess is; sometimes I add oil or butter to my mop
> liquid, do oils attract this nasty part of the smoke?
>


Too much smoke resulting from incomplete combustion. You need a clean hot
fire, the *size* of which determines your heat.

Do not try to control heat by closing exhaust vents.

TFM®