Offset Smoker Fire Management | How to Manage Your Smoker Fire

[@rjtompkins2507]

I’m sure this has been said but that was very informative! i’m sure over time I would have learned a lot of this, But you shortened the learning curve a lot. Thanks for taking the time to give such a detailed video. The vast majority of videos don’t touch of the finer points that you hit dead on.

[@HanksTrueBBQ]

Thanks 🙏!

[@domitrias]

Are you going to restock your book on Amazon? I'd like to buy it. Also, do you have the ratio/formula/calculation for the opening from the firebox to the smoke chamber and the smokestack height vs diameter?

[@HanksTrueBBQ]

Hi Jaredin, unfortunately no. In the end all the fees for shipping, storage et.c. meant it wasn't viable. No, don't have the formulas readily available.

[@danielploy9143]

Thank you.... this video was by far the best out there on Fire management. I subscribed to your channel in hopes to learn from you. Once again great help.

[@betterworld7985]

great video! finally a video that shows you different thing then all the repetitive videos out there!

[@anderssjogren1663]

Jättebra video! Verkligen allting är uträknat och ingenting lämnas åt slumpen.

[@themeatstall9001]

Great video brother. I just subbed to your channel. Very informative

[@dralandc69]

Excellent video. Good editing. Great information. Thank you.

[@MagNus-lb6ui]

Great guide! Time to go play with the smoker ;)

[@Stridfish]

Bra video 😀 jag har en offset Smoker MUSTANG Georgia. Jag har problem med när jag öppnar sidoluckan där spjället sitter. När den öppnas så sjunker graderna rätt snabbt och jag vill minnas att dom ska stiga med bättre drag. Sen kommer det ut en del rök från den sidan också. Känns som ett litet baktryck då jag ska öppna eldlådans övre lucka då all rök kommer mot ansiktet direkt. Har du någon idé vad det skulle kunna bero på?

[@davidrussell631]

I’ve never seen anyone use such thin splits, especially in such a large diameter pit. Not only do they burn up very fast, they also can cause heat spikes since they burn so fast. It takes a bit of fire management, but with a higher ember to wood ratio you should be able to burn in that pit what you’re calling logs. What you call “splits” is what we call kindling. What you called a log is what we call split firewood or splits, because they’re split. Of course, we might call one a log as well, but you get my point. Kindling is for starting the fire, or if you fall asleep and let the fire go out. Anyhow, as for the coal bed, many experienced pitmasters prefer round bottom fireboxes with no grate because the embers last longer, but the round bottom helps in supporting the wood. Another thing to help with draw is insulating the firebox or using some bricks in a square one to retain heat better. The hotter it stays in there, the more the pit will draw air. This is a challenge I face with my pit, a little Texas Pit Crafters PM100. I turn out some great bbq and have never over smoked the first thing in it. However, because the stack is marginal in size and it’s fire box is uninsulated, days with variable winds can sometimes be a challenge. Good video!

[@danielploy9143]

Believe Hank is doing it right.

[@davidrussell631]

If Hank has to burn such thin splits on his pit to keep his smoke clean to his liking, I agree 100%.

[@duncanjmurray]

Great video and information , Hank. Thank you. Amazon US won’t ship the book to the UK. Don’t know if that is temporary or permanent. Any other suggestions on to get it?

[@Howsdahman]

Sjukt informativt! Tackar ödmjukast 🍻

[@Chris-bx4vk]

"you don't need much wood" Psh, tell that to my leaky sheet metal charbroil. Beautiful smoker, you should keep that rust in check

[@HanksTrueBBQ]

Ha ha! Yes, been there, done that 😄

[@jeans3490]

Hank do you use water/water pan in your smoker? Especially when cooking brisket or pork shoulder.

[@alfredusmagnus]

Bra video! Jag undrar bara varifrån du får ekveden. Hugger du träden själv eller köper du den?

[@aurelienmorcely2566]

Hi! I have a 250 litres tank and a 200mm pipe what’s the size i must have ?

[@HanksTrueBBQ]

That’s a wide pipe. In that case I would guesstimate 120 cm long.

[@Djsmartguy]

The small splits do the job; until you load the cook chamber up with food...

[@HanksTrueBBQ]

Here's a link to the book on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/9163933454/

[@GM-vy1wy]

Anyone catch that Beavis and Butthead reference? 🙃

[@re7206]

Dont need theb music🤣