Old Country G2 Offset Smoker - Biscuit Test

[@Yassir-j6v]

I’ve owned my G2 for a month now. I dared and cooked two briskets at once. I placed them side by side closer to the smoke stack. They turned out great. I did not use the baffle or deflector plates. I placed my fire in the bottom of the fire box. I agree with consensus that the stack should be open, but I noticed the draw was so great it was ok to close the damper a little. I did notice the fuel consumption was very efficient. I really think this a great smoker for the money. if someone wants the modern convenience of insulated firebox and a welded construction this is the smoker to get. The biscuit test proves that this smoker has great air flow for a back yard cooker. I just can’t wait for my next cook. I plan to do plated beef ribs and spare ribs. Happy new year to the backyard pit masters out there.

[@AlLunacyQing]

Thanks for sharing this! This is great information. I have yet to do a long cook on it. I am probably going w a brisket as my first long cook. I agree - this a great smoker for the $. Happy New Years to all the backyard Pitmasters out there!

[@TheBeardedItalian]

This was a very interesting and insightful video Al! I’ve never heard of this test before, but what a great visual. I would definitely like to see another test with the damper closed just for grin and giggles.

[@AlLunacyQing]

Thank you bud! 👊

[@collinwilliams7344]

Thanks for doing this video! Still really like my g2 so far. Have you noticed your split usage per cook so far? Know how much wood you’re using for a 6-7 hour cook? I’ve observed about 1/2 bag of splits per 6-7 hours.

[@AlLunacyQing]

It's definitely less than my Pecos offset but I haven't really counted. Thanks for stopping by! Appreciate the support! 👊

[@abeglazer3374]

Great test to show temperature distribution since you get the average over 30 minutes

[@AlLunacyQing]

Thank you for commenting! Enjoy your Sunday!

[@Buzzdbbq56]

Looks like you need one more thermometer in the middle lol great video bud 🍻

[@AlLunacyQing]

Right? Lol! Thanks bud! 👊

[@fabianserrano8374]

Did you use the removable baffle and tuning plates during this test?

[@AlLunacyQing]

No bud. They were both off on the test.

[@fabianserrano8374]

Sorry…hadn’t read the previous comments. 👍🏼

[@dondechello]

If I’m not mistaken, are there plates to add under the main grate? To help deflect some of that heat from out of the fire box?

[@AlLunacyQing]

Yes there is. For this test, both were off and not installed.

[@dondechello]

@@AlLunacyQing nice! I’d love to see a test now with the deflector plates in, to see if they actually help deflect any of the heat and perhaps make the heat hit those spots in the back biscuits that didn’t get much heat. Very interesting, thanks for your time! I’m really considering buying this smoker because I want to buy something that will not leave me wanting more, especially for something close to $1,000 I’d rather pay more and get quality.

[@lamarwilliams185]

Thanks for the video. It’s good to see different ways of operating this smoker. There is many videos on KZbin with the damper closed a bit. ( Fully open is the only way to go. If not? A cabinet smoker would be able to receive the same results. This is just a opinion from seeing videos. Not as good as someone who actually has the smoker) LOL

[@mamaandpapajoe]

Let's get some butter and cheese for those biscuits!!

[@AlLunacyQing]

Ha ha! Right? 😂

[@CookingwithStephennJacklyn]

Looks like sausage gravy and biscuits are on the menu LOL 😂😂. Cheers 🤜🤛🍻

[@AlLunacyQing]

Lol! Cheers bud!

[@WendySchindler]

I'm a straight up novice, and I love the biscuit idea! I'll be trying that tomorrow for sure.

[@AlLunacyQing]

Just remember to run your smoker the same way you would in a cook. Good luck and enjoy your weekend!

[@andrewconnelly4893]

Great suggestion - - I would appreciate another test with damper partially closed. I am seriously considering purchasing a G2 as my entry level stick burner. Appreciate your content - - keep it coming!

[@AlLunacyQing]

I'm hoping to do this soon but if you can't wait - in my latest brisket video, this is exactly how I ran it. The damper on the smoke stack was slightly closed and the fire box door was slightly open. Held temps like a champ!

[@RaleighSmoke]

Well done. Great explanation. Good to see it in action

[@AlLunacyQing]

Yezzir! 👊

[@Trumpetmaster77]

Pizza test bro!!!!

[@AlLunacyQing]

That's next! Lol!

[@richardbaham6813]

Likebtobsee one with the plate and baffel in it

[@AlLunacyQing]

I did a BBQ Spread on this with the baffle and tuning plate in place. The temperatures eventually evened out on both sides after about 25 mins. Might just have to do a 2nd biscuit test !

[@richardbaham6813]

I just got mine in today. My friend just got finished cleaning it

[@richardbaham6813]

This weekend is going to be awesome .Thank you for the content and your hard work enjoying everything!

[@knarfster]

Who would cook on the top rack?

[@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures]

Fantastic test looking forward to seeing what you cook

[@AlLunacyQing]

Thank you Sheena!

[@troyv8302]

Looks like it performed well on the biscuit test, now looking forward to seeing some smoky goodness from that pit Al.

[@AlLunacyQing]

Thanks Troy. I'm probably going w a brisket as the first cook. If so - lots of drinkin ahead!

[@gharv1313]

Good biscuit test Al! Bring on the first cook ! Cheers 🍻

[@AlLunacyQing]

Yes sir! Probably brisket.

[@RayHarris-z5e]

Thanks Al, I'm looking hard at this smoker. I've seen some youtube comments about a grease leak around the fire box. do you have any issues like that or other observations? Thanks for posting

[@AlLunacyQing]

So far no. No leaks on the firebox side. I just finished my first long cook on this smoker this past weekend (a brisket) and should have that video up this week. I'll have a little more info on my impressions of this smoker then. Thanks for stopping by!

[@collinwilliams7344]

I have this smoker and am a little concerned I have a grease leak around the firebox but not sure how to tell for sure. What have you seen others say?

[@AlLunacyQing]

@@collinwilliams7344 Hey bud. I have had one other person ask about this and there is actually a video of this on youtube. If I find the link I will post a reply. Mine is doing ok . I would look into the warranty and take up the issue with where you bought it or maybe the old country folks.

[@SleeperBBQ]

was the inside baffle installed ? I think I remember something of a steel baffle

[@AlLunacyQing]

I forgot to mention that. The tuning plate and heat deflection baffle are removable and I did not have them installed. Thanks Lance! 👊

[@SleeperBBQ]

another vid then :) curious to how it would move that hot far right bottom hot spot @@AlLunacyQing

[@AlLunacyQing]

@@SleeperBBQ Yes indeed!

[@christopherjacob6209]

no damper ever. If you choke off the air flow, you'll create a smoky oven which isn't clean smoke. You'd be better off to use the door only to open all the way if temps get to hot, and slightly leave it open for more direct air flow. Also learning the correct split size for your fire to control the heat management is the ultimate. I learned that all the hard way

[@AlLunacyQing]

I've run it both ways. I wait till the split is fully ignited before closing the door so no problem w dirty smoke when using the smoke stack damper. Running fully open on both ends is great as well but you end up using twice the amount of wood. When making a coal bed it doesn't matter the size of split only when you are maintaining the temperature does it matter. It's definitely fun learning, even if it's the hard way. Cheers!

[@jjmart9203]

Great video!! Would you pick the G2 or a Yoder loaded Wichita as a first offset? Similar prices on the used market. Thanks for any info

[@AlLunacyQing]

@@jjmart9203 G2. The Wichita has no collector and the stack is not at grate level. Not good . The G2 is the easiest offset I've ever used.

[@michaelwolfin144]

Did you leave the baffle in when you were running the biscuit test? Where was the tuning plate? Thanks!

[@AlLunacyQing]

No. Both the tuning plate and the baffle were off.

[@michaelwolfin144]

Thanks! I just got one and am tinkering with the different configurations of the baffle, tuning plate, and water basin locations. I’ll try it your way as you seem to have a really even cooking surface. Thanks for the tips!