Insulate your offset smoker from the elements by using a couple of common sense methods. Insulate the lid and vent holes with a sheet of heavy-duty foil. Foil and aluminum foil are two materials that won’t deteriorate and rust over time. They’re also easy to clean and will not obstruct airflow inside the smoker, so …
A Charcoal chimney starter is a simple device that consists of a small metal bucket with a handle on top and holes on both sides. Just fill it with charcoal and lit it on fire using matches or lighter fluid (the kind used for barbecues). This is the most important step in making your charcoal …
When I’m building my fire in an offset smoker, I like to use hardwood as the main fuel source. For a more intense smoke flavor, I’ll often use wood chunks instead of wood pellets. This is especially effective when cooking pork loin or ribs. The next thing you can do is to just let it …
When creating your offset Smoker, if you choose to go with a charcoal grill, the most important thing is to get the fire going quickly and hot enough to get a good smoke. If you’re using a gas grill, make sure you have it set up properly. The temperature control valve should be adjusted so …
There’s a lot of debate on how much charcoal to use in an offset smoker. Some people use less charcoal because they think it will make the smoke better. Others use more charcoal because they think the smoke will be more consistent and have a better flavor. And then there are people who only use …
Steak is a very special cut of meat, and it’s important to take the time and effort to create the best taste possible. Seasoning is an important part of that. When you’re cooking a steak in an offset smoker, it’s important to know when it’s done. If you’ve ever grilled a steak for friends and …
Once you have finished using your grill brush (offset smoker), store it away in an airtight container so that the curd doesn’t build up and cause rusting or deterioration of the bristles over time. The brush should be washed after each use. If you don’t, the crud that gets on it will only build up …
If you’re just getting started with smoking, I recommend using a smoker box. This is because it’s easy to start with a smoker box and then graduate to a full-size smoker if you want to. A smoker box is simply a metal grill tray that has been pre-seasoned or seasoned and placed on the grill …
When a steak is spoiled, the flesh becomes very soft and slimy. There may be mold on the surface of the meat. The fat layer will separate from the muscle tissue. If this happens, throw out that steak immediately because the Steak is Spoiled. Steak, like anything else, has a shelf life. It’s okay to …
This method is done in an offset smoker, so you’ll need a grill with a flat top. I prefer to use the Big Green Egg for this method because it allows for direct-heat cooking of the burgers and also allows me to get a lot of smoke flavor into them as well. With most grills, …
