This is by far my favorite smoker out there. I love my little chief but dang this thing is insane... and relatively cheap! Thanks for the vid!

@wesharrison6360

4 жыл бұрын

I have to constantly keep adding fuel to it...like every 30 minutes. It's tragic for a long smoke, getting ready to sell mine actually

Thank you for the video. I have one now, based on watching your video! Assembly was easy, all the pieces were there, and a good quality smoker too!

@harperty4596

2 жыл бұрын

I know it's kinda randomly asking but do anybody know a good website to stream newly released movies online?

I'm so excited to use mine....it will be delivered in just a few days, and I got a SMOKIN' deal on it....only &56 at Walmart on clearance.

First off it's a vertical offset smoker, the exhaust vent on top is the outlet for the smoke, the vent on the side of the Firebox is where the air gets drawn in from, and you want to maintain the temperature around 225 to 250 F°. Open exhaust vent 75% at least, and adjust Firebox vent according to temperature and amount of firewood / charcoal.

@jason8507

3 жыл бұрын

Why is everyone on youtube an asshat

Thank you for the demo.. I loved it.. I am buying one.

@IrixGuy

9 жыл бұрын

gnikmi Check the link within this video's description when you order. The smoker, wood chips and various other accessories are there. If there is anything additional that you need that is not listed, just e-mail me via IrixGuy.com and I'll happily reply with a direct link for you. Thank you!

Just got mine. First smoke today. Love it. One thing though.....DO NOT USE OR TRUST THE DOOR THERMOMETER. I have a bluetooth probe unit. 30 -60 degree different.

I can almost smell it when you opened the door. Soon it will be smoking weather here in the Pacific Northwest. My electric smoker is like a little easy bake oven and doesn't like really cold weather.

@IrixGuy

9 жыл бұрын

BellinghamsterTrail Yeah. I agree the electric smokers don't do as well in the extreme cold temps.

Good video thank you I’m going to buy me one right now from lowes

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, you can expand this video's description and find it and accessories =). Cheers!

Short and sweet!

@IrixGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Delicious too LoL Please subscribe and check out my other videos too

Many review on this smoker recommend that you seal the doors and firebox with high temp sealant.

@gannsberg

6 жыл бұрын

big help

Mine was just delivered to my door today super excited I’ve never used a smoker before. I know this is an older video but if you have any tips I should know that would be awesome

@IrixGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Tons of tip! Subscribe to my channel and check out my BBQ videos playlist. If there is anything that you’d like me to try to address within upcoming videos, just ask! Thanks for your viewership and I wish you many great smokes!

No, soaking your wood chips has no effect on how they burn. What happens is the wood basically sits there while the water boils off until its able to get to a high enough temperature to ignite. You are wasting your time with soaking them....

@CrashTestingAudio

3 жыл бұрын

I’d go even further. It actually encourages the release of creosote. Do not soak!

@AMERICAN13BADASS

3 жыл бұрын

I sit my wood next to the firebox so that they are warm start to burn faster.. slow burning wood and white smoke isn't what you really want.

Are there addons for temperature sensors or to automate opening or closing the dampers to bring up the temps?

@IrixGuy

7 жыл бұрын

+DarkHalmut Not sure. I've never found the need to do so with mine.

Does carcoal have to be used how would logs do? Also it doesnt look to wide, what is the length of the cooking chamber? Will it be able to handle ribs without cutting them or a brisket?

@IrixGuy

8 жыл бұрын

+Darrell Richards Check the link within this video's description for detailed specs. Chunks of hickory work great! I slice my racks of ribs I half.

Are you able to get your temperatures high enough (250 degrees)? Somebody told me they had difficulty getting the temperatures above 180 degrees because it's thinly built. Just curious before I buy one.

@IrixGuy

6 жыл бұрын

I’ve never encountered that problem with mine.

@tooleyboi491

5 жыл бұрын

gotta load it up fully with your coals and wood,temp will go easily up to 300 and maintain trust me,I have the wide body works perfectly.

I thought you controlled the temp by how open the air intake and exit vents are Intake open fully = fast burn = high temp The exit vent open fully = lower temp = less smoke So to do a low slow cook top vent 75% closed bottom 50% open then adjust as needed

Can you fit full racks of ribs in there? Highly considering buying one of these.

@IrixGuy

8 жыл бұрын

+Nolan Green Several racks actually. I cut them in half. Check the link within this video's description to find detailed specs.

Hows your smoker holding up?Do you keep it covered?Any rust yet?

@IrixGuy

5 жыл бұрын

Holding up fine and yes, I keep it covered.

@TheIndianscout

5 жыл бұрын

@@IrixGuy Cool!! Thanks for the reply.

Hey bud what kind of charcoal do you use? and how long do you let your charcoal burn before you add youre wood? thanks just got this smoker trying to get some good tips and how to use it

@IrixGuy

9 жыл бұрын

ebayhlf Lump charcoal is best but honestly the regular budget charcoal is fine too. That's just providing the heat. Keep adding soaked wood chunks on top to add flavor. Check the link within this video's descriptions for the wood chunks. They come in different varieties. Apple and Hickory are my favorites.

@ebayhlf

9 жыл бұрын

IrixGuy's Adventure Channel Thanks for the quick reply.....1 more question how did you season the smoker when you first got it?

@IrixGuy

9 жыл бұрын

ebayhlf I actually put a lot of charcoal in and let it burn for a few hours. For the grates.....spray vegetable oil on them and sit on top of another charocoal grill.

@ebayhlf

9 жыл бұрын

IrixGuy's Adventure Channel Hey bud im using it right now for the first time but having trouble getting the temp down....its staying around 300 right now whats the best way to lower the temp.

@gannsberg

6 жыл бұрын

close the vents

Keeping the apple juice spray method in the mental rolodex

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Apple juice spray is a must for coloration and moisture control. Just be sure to buy 100% apple juice! I always use the cheap store brand stuff.

Quick question can u use wood pellets in that tray they send u ??that's on top of the fire box ?

@nicholasstaed3343

Жыл бұрын

I would t they would fall threw

Merica!

@IrixGuy

5 жыл бұрын

Amen!

Is it bulky and heavy? I live in a 3plex building and would be moving it in and out of my home as needed. How messy does it get?

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t recommend moving it unless you’re just needing to wheel from one side of the patio to the other.

any issues with holding temps in cold weather? I figured for the cheap price, there must be quality issues.

@IrixGuy

5 жыл бұрын

I didn’t have any issues but it’s a matter of learning how much hickory to use and how frequently to add more.

@wesharrison6360

4 жыл бұрын

You have to add more wood every 30 minutes....so if you want to sit and babysit then by all means.

@arronwhittenburg5477

3 жыл бұрын

@@wesharrison6360 agreed wanted to fill it then open her up in the morning to goodnees . Don't have the time to babysit

Hi. We have it here in Russia for about 90 bucks on sale. For how much did you buy yours? And what is the metall thickness?

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Check the link within this video's description to find detailed specs and current pricing.

I just got this smoker last weekend and i smoked baby back ribs and they were to long i dont know how you got those ribs on with out cuting them in half. I also spent $35 on a brisket i know is not going to fit I wonder how i could smoke it in there.

@IrixGuy

7 жыл бұрын

I often cut my longer racks in half. I take some of the racks out when I smoke something large like a brisket or a chicken.

@gannsberg

6 жыл бұрын

I had to upgrade to the larger version, I love both but I limit the smaller one to whole chickens and such, and leave the briskets and ribs and large shoulders for the big boy!

To regulate the heat ,do you go up to close and more or down?

@IrixGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Just fiddle with it and get a wireless ambient probe. You'll quickly learn which settings fit your environment.

Hey do you still like it, does it smoke well?

@IrixGuy

6 жыл бұрын

Yes and yes

It's very nice and looks like it will do the job but it seems like the top of the charcoal deposit is going get ruined soon with the flame 🔥 😐☹️

@IrixGuy

4 жыл бұрын

LOL great observation! Actually, it held up nicely but after I neglected to cover it up again after my cover blew away during a hurricane, it finally rusted through. I loved this smoker!

What about the rust on top of the firebox does it get bad ?

@IrixGuy

4 жыл бұрын

Like every grill/smoker that I've left outside, it unfortunately rusts. I paint my grills with a special grill paint every few years or so.

Hi, how wide are the cooking grates?

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Check the link within this video's description to find detailed specs.

I bought one of these and so far I love it. My only question is how to I not get rubbery skin on my chicken or turkey?

@IrixGuy

8 жыл бұрын

One thing that I often do is smoke it.....keeping it sprayed periodically with apple juice to keep it moist. Towards the end of the smoke, I toss it on my charcoal grill briefly to firm up the outside. That way I get smokey and moist goodness inside and a skin that tastes great and not rubbery.

@lotus1197

8 жыл бұрын

+IrixGuy's Adventure Channel oh yeah apple juice all the way, even on bacon..make rubbery bacon into meat candy

@IrixGuy

8 жыл бұрын

john rigsby "Meat candy!" I LOVE THAT!

@tooleyboi491

5 жыл бұрын

You have to smoke at a higher temp.....no less than 275 and 300 degrees is the best temp to smoke at to get that crispy bite thru skin trust me.

@boysrback5690

4 жыл бұрын

When done smoking put on your grill couple of min. Or smoke at higher temp.

How does the water pan enhance the flavor?

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Aromatics from garlic, onions, etc. that are added to the water pan flavor the steam

Does it produce smoke continuously?

@IrixGuy

5 жыл бұрын

Just gotta keep popping in more hickory or other wood =)

Have you used pellets? If so how was it?

@IrixGuy

6 жыл бұрын

I've never used wood pellets....only wood chunks. Check the link within this video's description to find the wood chunks like I use.

@djohnston1974

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate the fast response.

@IrixGuy

6 жыл бұрын

My pleasure bud! I've really enjoyed this smoker BTW!

can you cold smoke with this or is it just like A pellet smoker

@IrixGuy

2 жыл бұрын

It uses standard wood chips that heat up and produce smoke.

do you have to use charcoal?? or can you just use wood?

@IrixGuy

8 жыл бұрын

You could just use wood :)

@tooleyboi491

5 жыл бұрын

or both ,your peference

how easy is it to regulate temp?

@IrixGuy

8 жыл бұрын

+Chris Olbrot It takes a little practice. It's a balancing act of the amount of wood and/or charcoal in the side box plus how open the top and side vents are.

@BamaBigSid

8 жыл бұрын

+IrixGuy's Adventure Channel I'm trying to understand the lever on the smokestack. If it is down, is it letting "less" smoke out? I understand the airflow on the burner box, but don't note if the down position is "open" or "closed".

@IrixGuy

8 жыл бұрын

BamaBigSid Try to look at it from the top while the smoker is not in use to determine direction. Shine a flashlight through from the bottom. At night works best. That's what I did.

@arronwhittenburg5477

3 жыл бұрын

Used mine twice now , great for jerky but having trouble getting and maintaining higher heat in the 200 plus ranges. I am considering opening the top vent in the box to full flue size.

@arronwhittenburg5477

3 жыл бұрын

Mine is the wide bidy

Does it have a prob hole?

@IrixGuy

2 жыл бұрын

I just stick my wires through the door and it works great! You can find the wireless thermometer like I used linked within this video’s description.

Where are the Dyna-Glo smokers made at?

@IrixGuy

4 жыл бұрын

Check the link within this video's description for details.

@paulywogggcatchef7798

4 жыл бұрын

@@IrixGuy You mean you don't know yourself whether it's made in America or not. WOW! By the way there was no link that I saw that showed where it was made at. I don't know maybe I missed it. I don't mean to mean or rude, but I prefer to buy American Made products. Thank You. It was a very simple question, and since you own one, you should know, or be able to look it up in the manual to find out.

@IrixGuy

4 жыл бұрын

Many American companies are not “American-made” and some do a little of both. I agree, support America first! #MAGA

smoke escaping from the door, losing circulation on heat

If need be, could you put your fire on the left side of the smoker? I like this smoker but I prefer my heat directly underneath my meat...

@dwilliams2794

5 жыл бұрын

Then buy a Pit Barrel Smoker or a Weber Smokey Mountain....

@boysrback5690

4 жыл бұрын

Then use a grill this is an offset smoker.

Just received my smoker and door is not sealing tightly can see daylight

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Bummer.

Will a whole brisket fit in it

@IrixGuy

5 жыл бұрын

Likely so. Shelves can be reconfigured. Expand this video’s description and then check the link there for detailed specs.

@tomtoms2337

5 жыл бұрын

@@IrixGuy thanks buddy

@IrixGuy

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Please expand this video’s description and then click the link there, if you decide to order one.

Are you concerned about mixing meats where pork drips on chicken?

@IrixGuy

4 жыл бұрын

I am not because I love the flavors of all meats that I smoke.

@zyeager83

4 жыл бұрын

It is ok for pork fat to drip on chicken, it is not ok for chicken to drip on pork.

Do you still have the Dyna Glo???

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

The unfortunately, no. The cover blew off during a storm and it eventually rusted through. I smoker many great meals in it though......great smoker!

@2AChef-n-BBQ

3 жыл бұрын

@@IrixGuy that's what I worry about, is the rusting. Thanks for the response. I am looking to replace my Pit boss gas unit, which hasn't been as good as my Oklahoma Joe.

damn, why doesnt it come with a water pan

@highflyingnote

5 жыл бұрын

You can buy one at the grocery store for a buck or two … it's easy!

That's not the vertical smoker, it's the offset smoker.

@IrixGuy

7 жыл бұрын

+Homme Des Cavernes It's a vertical smoker vs. a horizontal smoker.

@TheJerry834

7 жыл бұрын

IrixGuy's Adventure Channel Fair enough. It's just that Dyna Glo makes one with the coal chamber under the food, just thought it was a little misleading.

@WhiskeyToro

5 жыл бұрын

It's pretty obvious that it's a vertical smoker with an offset firebox.

@rodneyb2950

3 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old post, but its a vertical offset smoker... Vertical because the meat is positioned vertically. There are also horizontal offset smokers. ;)

Hope your not smokin with wet chunks anymore. Not a clean burn.

Whats the model number

@IrixGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Expand this video's description. I linked it there. #DynaGlo

Becarful being that close to vinyl windows melt in a new york minute

I personally wouldn't use wet wood

@IrixGuy

Ай бұрын

I seldom do. Just curious, why not?

Also try using real wood lump charcoal instead of brickets. And as other said, don't soak the wood. No serious BBQ'er does it.

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I use lump charcoal quite a bit. It makes a nice crackling sound too!

Just look at the water in the color of the water that's your wood flavor stop soaking your wood!!!🤔

Wet wood outputs dirty ( white ) type of smoke my friend. That is not what you're looking for..You want to keep that wood as dry as possible. Stop soaking it in water.

@IrixGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’ve smoked with wet wood and dry wood 🪵 I can’t say that taking the time to soak the wood has added much value.

Looks like smoke is leaking around the door.

@IrixGuy

7 жыл бұрын

+DarkHalmut Yup smoke escapes in several places.

@Byron4343

7 жыл бұрын

Look at the guy who did the high heat silicone mod and lava lock door liner thats what i did to mine and it only leaks from door handle and thermometer now

@DarkHalmut

7 жыл бұрын

I got mine 2 weeks ago and did the same. You can put the sealant around the hole where the thermometer comes in and that will stop leaks there. Still working on the handle.

@Byron4343

7 жыл бұрын

DarkHalmut have you smoked a brisket yet

@IrixGuy

7 жыл бұрын

Brandon J I have. I've still got to master the craft. Mine wasn't moist and tender like it should have been. I was bummed.

I give up Your 4K hd showed me you don't know what clean smoke is???? Rookies

@IrixGuy

6 жыл бұрын

You've got my attention. What is "clean smoke?" Thanks!

@craigfredryk8205

6 жыл бұрын

The smoke should be blue and nearly transparent. Not white billowing smoke.

@gannsberg

6 жыл бұрын

He's kinda right, but you are doing ok family!!!

@TheIndianscout

5 жыл бұрын

@@craigfredryk8205 How do you get clean smoke?

@craigfredryk8205

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheIndianscout Just good airflow. I only use just enough coal to keep temps good with full open dampers. I used lump the last time so even refills weren't a huge issue with smoke. When I used logs I would light a little bit of coal on the grill and use that until the log was burning good. You could also set the log in your firebox and leave the top open until it gets going. Generally speaking you want to avoid yellow flames and white billowing smoke. I really liked the lump on my last smoke. I used B&B. Burns really good and had quite a few log sized pieces.

… that smoke box is going to discolor really, really fast. It looks nice now, but with regular use, that smokebox itself is going to fade really bad. Hopefully, the paint wont start to chip. It's one thing to have a lot of "gear" in the backyard, but when that gear looks old, and dingy, and rusted, its a NEGATIVE to the look of a house. So, if anyone is hard-working on the "appearance" of their property, you might want to stay away from the grills/smokers that tarnish quickly. I mean, even a 500K front yard will be tarnished by a rusty car parked in the front.

@IrixGuy

6 жыл бұрын

Very true.

@DonCornelius366

6 жыл бұрын

... it may not be as bad as all that. Maybe just a ring. And, there are high temp sprays that can be considered. As long as the sides don't fade and discolor.

@eriebadfish8657

5 жыл бұрын

It's a smoker, you ain't making love to it, who cares if it discolors and doesn't stay pristine..

@DonCornelius366

5 жыл бұрын

Erie Badfish No, smh, it's an INVESTMENT. But hey, as the saying goes, a fool is easily departed from his money. Point is, it won't be a LASTING investment, and for folk who take PRIDE in the appearance of their yards, a crummy looking smoker will detract from it. YOU obviously are not that kind of person, so, move along. Nothing for u to see here

@paulsiwy6097

5 жыл бұрын

Who cares what a smoker looks like. Years ago a smoker was a crappy wood box and it worked just fine. I wouldn't use it as a garden ornament or accent piece. Its there to make yummy meat. If it rusts out after a few years it will owe me nothing. Likely though if kept covered between uses it should last many years. An observation, why do so many people feel the need to slam a video that was made with good intent? Looking down ones nose at someone and calling them a noobie is unnecessarily being disrespectful. Point out how you would do something different sure, but no need to insult someone who took the time to create a KZread video. Thanks for the video. I think this smoker will meet my needs just fine.

this wasn't a review!

@IrixGuy

9 жыл бұрын

Please explain why not. Thanks for the feedback.

@turbocam2283

6 жыл бұрын

IrixGuy's Adventure Channel Good Review!!