Fire Management On A Lone Star Grillz Offset Smoker

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

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[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Good stuff Rus, please send Jeff over to Texas when you're done with him. 👍🏼

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Haha, thanks for stopping by Joe!

[@TROYCOOKS]

Wonderful advice on how to run an offset! I bet Jeff had a blast hanging out with you! Cheers brother!!!!!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks for checking it out Troy! Brother we had a blast and hated to see it end. Cheers!

[@BabyBackManiac]

Great job, Rus. I'm loving this series with you two. Are there any more coming or is this it?

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks Justin! Not a very popular subject on this video, but some will gain some ideas from it. There is one more video coming next week with Jeff and I, and that's all. They were so much fun to make. We both had a blast!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks again Rus for the refresher course and dang those ribs were tasty!! Nothing better than some offset BBQ ribs made on a LSG by Rus Jones!! I can't wait until mine finally gets here so I can get back to burning some splits!!!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Your welcome brother! I had so much fun getting to hang out with you and your family during your stay down here! Yes sir, offset smoker is the way to go. Looking forward to seeing what all you do with yours when you get it.

[@evilTexanBBQ]

Congrats on the offset. They're a whole lot of fun and the end rest is incredibly satisfying. 😎

[@BBQPITDOG]

Nothing better than learning from the Master....RUS! Great tips on this video Bud. You, Derrick and Ricer have some information that is so helpful. Inspires me to fire up my old offset. Good to see y'all again! have a great week!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Hey Rob, thanks for checking it out. Yeah brother, fire that offset up!

[@BuQeyeBBQ]

Just got my LSG offset a couple weeks back. Amazing how efficient it is, love it already. I did a picanha roast on it the other day that was one of the best cooks I have done. Used the grate to sear it off. Delicious. Love your channel @Russ. Keep it up!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Congrats on the LSG offset! I still love mine as much today as I did when I first got it.

[@applejo1226]

Wow great detailed video Rus! Great for us beginners. Keep thse awesome videos coming!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks, will do!

[@lksmith22]

This video is awesome. He knows what he’s doing.

[@trucksfishing9857]

Good video thank you for the information, after 5 years owning your lone star grillz, is it your favorite BBQ pit?

[@shawnlaroche]

Great info! I especially appreciate the burn barrel info - limited yield but very effective. Thanks!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Wow! Great job guys. I really enjoyed this.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Hey Mike! Thanks for stopping by brother!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ you’re welcome. I love seeing the collaboration and more importantly, the creation of content that adds so much value to the community. Good stuff!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks Mike!

[@jamesmccloughan1057]

That wood coal tip is used by one of the best BBQ places in Texas. Very good video, as always!

[@fourpressmedia2674]

I love my LSG!!! Nothing beats an LSG offset!

[@unmikenu]

Another outstanding video, just got my offset and am blessed with an abundance of protein, time to get to work!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks! Congrats on the new offset. Enjoy!

[@wcneathery3100]

I love my fire management basket from LSG.

[@davidb9547]

Nice video Rus, great adding Derek making coals.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks 👍

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Very cool Rus watching you and Ricer back to back with the same footage and different edits. I gotta say. I picked up some tips from both of you. In edit and most important in fire Management. Much appreciation to you both for making this video. It'll be my go-to when needed. Cheers brother!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks for checking both videos out Tommy! Glad we could share some tips with you!

[@EverydayBBQ]

Love the fire management basket! It’s almost too easy lol. Great job explaining as always, brother!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Yeah, that was a great upgrade for any of the LSG offsets for sure! Thanks for checking it out Mike!

[@strobaholic]

We have a lot of red oak and white oak here in Northern New Jersey. I have a bunch of it that’s been sitting in my backyard and I used it on my offset and got surprisingly good results with it.

[@theathjr]

Man o man Rus I had forgotten how much I enjoy your videos. Hope you’re doing well.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Awesome job guys! Love the cheap junk refrence😂Thanks man. This was awesome!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks Tommy! Cheap junk pretty much covers it hahaha

[@frankmarullo228]

Good video Rus !lots of good tips from you and your son. I would like to get one for my self. THANK you Frank from montana...

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Glad you enjoyed it Frank. The offset was and still is my favorite smoker and also produces the best tasting out of all my pits.

[@frankmarullo228]

Rus I am looking to buy an offset smoker in the near future but I donk know which type or company.. Did you ever watch or hear of Alan's welding ? He is out of Louisana, I think his work is AWESOME. I have a pig roaster , upright 5 shelf pit boss smoker but it is electric can't take it on some trips in montana, If you can give me some info. ( don't go crazy ) that would be great. They are all good but I don't know , I'll pick one up sometime this summer.. Depending on shipping costs. Thank you Frank from montana.....

[@bobbybattle3345]

Excellent video! Thanks for taking the time…

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@victorbenner539]

This was fun. So many folks would benefit from learning first how to live fire cook. Everything falls into place after that. You don't " control" fire. You influence it. Give it more fuel or reduce fuel. Reduce air, increase air. Everyone have a great day 🌤.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

I agree. Just learning how to cook over an open fire teaches someone so much that is transferable to any smoker actually. Thanks for watching.

[@CAJUNRNEWBBQ]

Great info for people getting into offset. Nicely done.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cyberbeer65]

Which offset did you go with, Ricer? I took delivery of my LSG 20x42 last November and I couldn't be happier!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

I believe he told me he was getting the 24x40. Just 4" longer than mine. I know he is going to love it!

[@cyberbeer65]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ He certainly will!

[@mikerogers9711]

Dang, just watched Ricer. Now I will watch this again. 👍🏻

[@Allfaithtalk]

Great video. Almost time to unpack and put the seasoning on so I will be ready in a couple of weeks. Love my offset LSG

[@ChrisHansenBBQ]

Great video. A lot of knowledge here. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@GinisPoint]

As always an amazing video loaded with Info and fun. Thank you Rus

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@CharlesGardiner-ft8fs]

Russ with all the different types of smokers out here, I was wondering what would be the best one to buy for home and I do smoke at a one day flee market. currently i'm using a vertical smoky joes and 2 weber kettle grills. Thanks Charlie Also I have looked at the meadow creek PR42 but its not a offset. I live in Loris SC

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

I think you will get the best tasting BBQ through an offset smoker, but as you know it requires tending to the fire frequently. It's really about what you are wanting and willing to spend. If you want less tending and more convenience then a pellet smoker, or even a charcoal/wood combination type smoker like an insulated cabinet smoker may suit your needs and still deliver decent BBQ. I own a Ole Hickory that I love because it has the convenience of a pellet grill but lays a beautiful smoke on the meat using wood splits that I like even better than my offset but they are very expensive, but in the end, it's totally your decision.

[@CharlesGardiner-ft8fs]

Russ thanks for the info. I'm using oklahoma joes not smoky oes. I perfer to cook with charcoal as a starter and then wood. Money wise it is up to me as how much I spend and within reason. $5-$6 k but under 10 k. There are so many to choose from and i just want to get a decent smoker I can buy a lonstar Yoders meadow creek etc. I'm hoping for some advice from an experenced smoker like you. definetely an offset

[@CharlesGardiner-ft8fs]

I have cooked a lot of your recipes and everyone loves them just did the cajun twinkies

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

@@CharlesGardiner-ft8fs I've owned my LSG offset for almost 8 years and love it as much as I did when I first got it. You can't go wrong with an LSG when it comes to offsets. Can't speak for the other ones because I've never used them.

[@CharlesGardiner-ft8fs]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ Russ I'm leaning toward a LSG 48 inch deluxe on a trailer with food warmer and insulated firebox. I'm going to take a daytrip and go to ga to speak with someone at lonestar.

[@jamesturner9858]

I have a LSG offset, but haven’t done a long cook as yet. How do keep the temperature consistent during the longer cooks. As you start putting on splits are you supposed to keep main chamber closed or open it up to let out the white smoke as your cooking? I’m confused about that. I always hear that’s dirty smoke, also let’s out so much heat. Another thing that Is it better to adjust heat the the firebox damper or the size of the splits. I see different guys using different methods. I heard guys say use bigger splits for longer run time. Not for heat. Use damper for adjusting temperature . What’s your thoughts. Love videos, keep up the good work

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Start the pit by adding in a few splits. You can start them as I did here or other methods, just get them burning. Let the wood burn into a bed of hot burning coals. When you first light your pit up it will smoke heavily until it gets hot and established. Keep a few splits on each side of the fire to get them preheated. Temperature will dictate how much wood to add in. Your climate will also affect this as well. Add another split as you need to. When your desired temperature starts to drop, it's time to look at the fire and determine if you need to add another split or simply poke the fire around to revive it. Once your fire and pit is up to temp, don't concern yourself with the smoke. It will be what you need. Only when starting a pit, when you have that thick harsh smoke. It normally takes around 45 minutes or so to get a pit under control and ready to place the meat on. My advice, is to just start using it. After several cooks on it, you will begin to understand what is needed much more than I can tell you here. Just go for it! BTW, having mild temperature swings in an offset is perfectly fine. Temps will vary as they burn and as you add in new ones, but the pit is still within range. You will see.

[@jamesturner9858]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ thanks very much, really appreciate that great information

[@judgewepbbq]

Nice racks! The ribs look awesome too...saving up for my LSG offset!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

You will love the offset Jeff

[@matthewhaas3263]

That voodoo meat church rub is amazing on Mac and cheese too!!

[@marcoromero8697]

Great video guys. What are your tuning plates spaced at

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks for watching. I usually go 1/2" from the firebox, then double the space to 1" on the next one, then I double that on the last one to 2", but it may differ from pit size to pit size, but works good on my 24x36

[@marcoromero8697]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ thank you for your response. I have a large insulated cabinet smoker with the competition cart and wheels and I also have the 30x36 cabinet offset smoker from lone star grillz. I was inspired to get these pits by the video you have of you picking up your lone star grill. Thank you for that. I love my pits.

[@BigLewBBQ]

Very good information. Were you able to convince Ricer to move to the Gulf South?

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Well he sure liked the weather compared to Wisconsin in the winter months. I wish he did live down here because the fun would never stop. Thanks for stopping by Big Lew!

[@scottyoung433]

You two are awesome!

[@JaxxDrinkwater]

Excellent Tutorial! I need a freaking offset ...:(

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks Jaxx and yes you do brother! You will love it!

[@troyv8302]

I told my computer I needed some R&R and they sent me a Rus & Ricer video...LOL An offset is probably in the future for me as I am just learning kettles, kamado styles, and a pellet grill but good info for sure.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Haha! Relax and enjoy! Thanks for watching Troy!

[@CarnivoreKipp]

Do it Rus.

[@davidacman75]

im getting the 42 inch from lone star and man o man cant wait

[@prestonbuffington954]

Nice video Russ with good tips. This is a little off subject, I've been wondering about the LSG IVS. I've seen you and others cooking with it. In the fire box using divider plates, with the snake method, does that make the front of the cooking chamber hotter than the back, and does it move as the snake burns? Also I've seen the divider plates used to make one pile of coals at the front causing the same issue. Do you think having the divider plates centered in a square something like the WSM coal ring centered would produce a more even temp. in the cooking chamber? Thanks.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

The only real temperature differences you are going to notice is top to bottom, not so much side to side. I never obsess over slight temperature variations. All smokers will have that. As long as everything stays in my desired cooking range, then I'm good to go. Thanks for watching

[@prestonbuffington954]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ Thanks for quick response. Cheers.

[@Jeeptj1300]

GREAT VIDEO GUYS YALL MAKE A GREAT TEAM

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks, we appreciate it!

[@AfterCovidthefoodchannnel]

Wooww really good video! Have a good day!!🦇

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thank you! You too!

[@SleeperBBQ]

The three amigos, Rock stars even I'd love to have me one of those thick metaled off sets, but I guess the saying is to be happy with what Ya have .

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks for watching Lance! I'm happy that I have an offset haha

[@bobbicatton]

Very helpful, Rus👌👍😊

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RicardoZ590]

You da man Russ!

[@sdlittlefield]

Excellent video and content!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thank you!

[@jamesrazza2246]

Great video, Rus. I’ve had my 40” offset LSG for almost a year and have decided to remove the tuning plates entirely. Doing so does give you the authentic top-side heat instead of coming from under the plates. Have you tried running your pit without the plates? Doing so requires much smaller splits and more care and feeding. Just curious if you’ve tried it.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

I have tried it on occasion, but I prefer them in place. I know others that don't use them at all.

[@wcneathery3100]

I have had better luck with my plates stacked on top of each other and pushed tight against the fire box.

[@jamesrazza2246]

@@wcneathery3100 hnnn. Interesting. I’ll have to give it a try. Thanks!

[@jamesrazza2246]

@@wcneathery3100 gonna try your setup today on my 40” LSG. With your setup of the plates by the firebox, did you get better convection or topside heat? Vs not having them in at all? Would appreciate knowing what your found better. Thank you.

[@wcneathery3100]

@@jamesrazza2246 for whatever reason I seem to have more even heat top and bottom maybe better airflow. With the plates spread out the top heat seemed more intense rather than flowing across. Hopefully that makes sense. I always leave my exhaust stack vent wide open and my intake wide open till my temp gets where I want it then close intake down to maintain temperature. I typically cook in main chamber 250 to 275 I don't chase temps I let it ride where it wants to. A lot of my cooking temp is dependent on outside temp, humidity and wind.

[@palladini9718]

I have a Masterbuilt gravity Grill/Smoker and I would put it up against any offset smoker, if whatever we were cooking, was done the same way and cooked at the same temp for the exact amount of time, the ones from the Masterbuilt would taste better, because it add the charcoal taste.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

😂 I had a gravity master built, gave that piece of crap away! True story

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

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[@BruceWayne-rb1mb]

So you have any experience seasoning the offset with beef tallow or lard. Those fats are the most stable and healthiest when it comes to heat. Vegetable oils from PAM are highly inflammatory and cause oxidation when heated. Definitely don't want that in high quality BBQ. Plus animal fats taste better and have much more flavor than Vegetable oils.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Your coating the pit, not eating it. You would use animal fat the same way if that’s your choice to use. This pit was seasoned 5 years ago. Only seasoned it the one time, and it continues to season on it's own every time I use it.

[@scotchgod8478]

The big guy needs to do a bit of exercises and eat more vegetables though 😄

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Don't we all

[@iPigee]

Aren’t you concerned about termites getting into your house with all that wood stacked along side it?

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

That was only temporary. The wood is split there, then moved to the back of the back yard on palettes and covered

[@iPigee]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ very nice. Love the nice supply.

[@AAB6432]

Pimento wood is the best, expensive To get

[@MoNkLorD21]

Great Video once again Rus and love the combo with Dead Broke. To be honest though K Ray BBQ was one of the first vids that i remember watching with a Lone Star Grillz smoker. Which made me fall in love with them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYrWd4eEerWBnq8. I don't think he post anymore.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

I don't know the channel, but as I said, as far as I know I was the first. Obviously I wasn't. I will say that I'm the very first KZbinr that Chris took a chance on by providing the pit for the channel. That was like pulling teeth to get him to get onboard, but he has never looked back. That's what prompted him to reach out to more creators on KZbin.

[@MoNkLorD21]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ well you've done an awesome job repping the brand and I'm sure you have have helped drive alot of sales Chris's way. Keep up the great work and keep on smoking. 👍🏾

[@Steve-cu1ye]

It cost to much to run offset

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Doesn’t cost me anything. We don’t buy wood, we cut it ourselves

[@Steve-cu1ye]

Ok you're making videos for your self hahaha hahaha

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

That made no sense???? Are you not capable of cutting wood?

[@Steve-cu1ye]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ I have money I live in big house in rich neighborhoods I can't cut the tree down hahaha ur a hillbilly