What to put in the smoker this weekend?

[Irving]

I think those fans really sped things up! I'll report to see how they come out. Costco let me buy two packs of those party wings, so I can try again in a week or two and make sure I have the time.

[buffalobo]

I think those fans really sped things up! I'll report to see how they come out. Costco let me but to packs of those party wings, so I can try again in a week or two and make sure I have the time.

Pat em down and give them an hour in refer and put em on.

[Gman]

I can never do Cornish Hens. There's just not enough there for me to go through the hassle.

[buffalobo]

I can never do Cornish Hens. There's just not enough there for me to go through the hassle.

I do em start to finish in the smoker. 1 1/2 - 2 hrs @ 275. Golden brown and tasty.

Great for family dinners, can easily do 6 at a time. The minions love it when they get there own "little chicken".

[Irving]

I'm having a real difficult time keeping my propane smoker over 200 degrees. I had this issue a few months back when it was 30 degrees outside, so I covered it with scrap plywood to keep the wind off and it worked fine for the temp I needed. Tonight with 55 degrees and no wind, still had to board up to get it over 200. I practically closed all my vents.

Seems like in the sun I can get well over 350, but lately it's been a real struggle.

[Great-Kazoo]

I'm having a real difficult time keeping my propane smoker over 200 degrees. I had this issue a few months back when it was 30 degrees outside, so I covered it with scrap plywood to keep the wind off and it worked fine for the temp I needed. Tonight with 55 degrees and no wind, still had to board up to get it over 200. I practically closed all my vents.

Seems like in the sun I can get well over 350, but lately it's been a real struggle.

spend a few and buy this x2

https://www.weldersupply.com/P/1336/...iumDutyWelding

Or a decent size piece of canvas.

[buffalobo]

I'm having a real difficult time keeping my propane smoker over 200 degrees. I had this issue a few months back when it was 30 degrees outside, so I covered it with scrap plywood to keep the wind off and it worked fine for the temp I needed. Tonight with 55 degrees and no wind, still had to board up to get it over 200. I practically closed all my vents.

Seems like in the sun I can get well over 350, but lately it's been a real struggle.

That was my knock against the propane smoker, not enough wind mitigation for burner. I used welding blanket(probably same as GK linked) during cold just fine but any wind made hitting temp tough. If it has been a while since you used smoker might be good idea to replace reg and tear apart burner. A good spider web in the tube will block gas completely and only a few strands will affect output.

[Irving]

That's a good idea. I should build a sheet metal brake out of a 48" piece of angle, a couple of bolts, nuts, round stock, and a 2"x4"; then buy some more sheet steel and tack together two nesting hard side covers and fill the void with spray foam. That's a good idea.

[Great-Kazoo]

That's a good idea. I should build a sheet metal brake out of a 48" piece of angle, a couple of bolts, nuts, round stock, and a 2"x4"; then buy some more sheet steel and tack together two nesting hard side covers and fill the void with spray foam. That's a good idea.

spray foam gives off bad fumes, unless you're making a wind shelter for it. Go with 3/8" sheetrock, if anything.

[00tec]

For anyone interested, the Masterbuilt pellet grill from Sam's is still $200. Doesnt look like they are in stores, but have free shipping.