Dave Bugg wrote:
>
> Pete C. wrote:
> > Getting ready for the first 'Q of the season. Don't do many each year
> > since it's just me generally and one big batch stocks the freezer well
> > with the Foodsaver.
> >
> > Last year I got a basic Char Broil horizontal offset smoker to replace
> > the completely improvised smoker I had been using. Only ran one batch
> > through it so far and recall that there were a few annoyances though
> > the end result came out good.
> >
> > I know I need to put a big old #10 can for catching grease drippings
> > since I had to do that in short order last time. I think I need to add
> > some bricks to the bottom of the smoker chamber to provide some mass
> > to stabilize the temp a bit. Possibly some sheet metal to direct and
> > balance the heat / smoke flow from the firebox.
> >
> > Two main questions are 1. where is the link to the BBQ FAQ, I seem to
> > have misplaced it.
>
> http://www.eaglequest.com/~bbq/faq2/toc.html
>
> --
> Dave
> www.davebbq.com

Thanks, that helped. Confirmed what I thought.

I added a couple foil wrapped concrete blocks to the smoker side for
more thermal mass and added the chimney extension down to rack level.

It's running now, a bit too hot at the moment, but it only has a 14#
brisket right now and that can handle running a bit hot to start. Ribs
will come later.

Pete C.