Just to give you a tip, fill your chip pan with lava rock. Soak your chips for an hour before the smoke in hot water. Apply your chips right on top of the lava rock it gives you such a nice and steady slow smokes and the lava rock helps even out the heat. It works great!

@TheSmokingBeard

3 жыл бұрын

Lava rocks? I've gotta try that. Sounds interesting. Thanks for the advice.

@AJRay-db1dr

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly from 2 smoking kings always soak ur chips

@Anthony11qq

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I'm getting a smoker tomorrow. Where can I find lava rocks? Thanks

@brandonkirkman46

Жыл бұрын

I personally think soaking the chips makes it take longer for the chips/chunks to start smoking.

@YouTube_can_ESAD

4 ай бұрын

@@brandonkirkman46That’s the point for a long smoking session. 👍🏽

I have almost that exact same smoker. The only difference I saw was that mine has round adjustable vents on both sides down low at the fire level. Two things I did that made mine work better was first...I bought an 8 inch cast iron skillet at Walmart to put my wood in. The stock piece of crap wood pan that comes with the smoker is too low and has slits in it. This allows the fire to come in contact with the wood and ignites it. I leave the stock piece of crap wood pan in the smoker and put the cast iron skillet on top of it, this allows the fire to heat the wood enough to get a nice smoke without igniting it. The second thing I did was to throw away the tiny stock water pan and the rack that the stock water pan sits in. I bought (at Walmart again...LOL) a 14 inch, total length end to end, cake pan, to replace the tiny stock water pan. The 14 inch cake pan will slide right onto the rods that hold the stock water pan rack and holds over 3 times the amount of water as the stock one. This way you get more moisture in your smoker plus you don't have to fill it nearly as often. These two little things cost less than $20 and got rid of the 2 biggest impediments to using this smoker to it's fullest potential. Now I get better smoke and better heat control and I really get some good BBQ from this smoker. And I much prefer the wood chunks because they last much longer now that I use the cast iron skillet sitting on top of the stock crap wood pan. Try these 2 things and I think you will be much happier. By the way, I never have to turn my fire off to keep correct heat.

@jaroslaw262

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice with the cast iron pan .👍👍

@jonjon34ful

4 жыл бұрын

I have this smoker and would like to use wood chunks instead of chips.. do you just place the cast iron skillet in with 1 or 2 chunks in it? Do they smolder nicely or catch fire? The manual says to only use wood chips but I feel like I would get better smoke for a more consistent time period with chunks.. chips I keep having to replace like every 20-30 minutes when my smoke runs out. Thanks

@jaroslaw262

4 жыл бұрын

@@jonjon34ful Wood chunks worked for me great .

@davidcastellanos5561

4 жыл бұрын

You should make a video of it or a least a pic ..did you have any problems closing the door with the cast iron handle.??

@sktech76

3 жыл бұрын

I have the same smoker as the video creator. I always have problems with my wood tray allowing the chips to burn up too quickly. So i put 2 layers of heavy duty aluminum foil on the original pan. But I think i will give that iron skillet idea a try! Great tip! Thanks!

I have this same smoker and i did away with that crap chip tray because it just flashed my chips everytime. I added 2 firebricks to the bottom a little higher than the ring around the burner and put the chips in a 9"x9" square cast iron (the kind with the little loop handles on the sides). What a world of difference! I can get the smoke rolling in minutes with a full, clean smolder and no temperature spikes as the heat has to evenly come around the pan. Once the cast iron is at temp its very easy to regulate the upward heat. Basic point is: Dont let flame touch wood. Done

@jeffboston1022

2 жыл бұрын

We did the same using a 12-inch cast iron pan and noticed the bottom of the pan was getting really sootie, and it put out a lot of bitter bad tasting smoke. Is this the propane burner? Any way to adjust the propane-air trim on the burner?

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Got this smoker, gonna be using it first time this weekend! Can't wait. Thanks for the tips!

@TheSmokingBeard

3 жыл бұрын

Good Luck

@AJRay-db1dr

3 жыл бұрын

Wet ur chips next time u use it see the difference you will love it

@strifeup2

3 жыл бұрын

@@AJRay-db1dr haven't tried that yet but I'll be sure to do it next time. Thanks

I never place chunks or chips on that tray. I’ve placed a cast iron skillet on top of that tray where i place my chunks. Great smoke and not have a mess. I control the smoke by covering up with a small opening. I can leave for two or three hours and temp be as i left it.

@chanmeas2363

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that tip. Noticed my chips do the same I have a skillet I plan to use next time.

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@bill.Latham

2 жыл бұрын

I place my skillet over the tray that came with the smoker, smoker dial setting at the lowest, but still the wood would catch on fire any suggestions? Thank You

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Use Chunks instead. Try soaking them for 24 hours to prevent flare ups

OK Ok Lets make it EZ. Put another thermometer inside for backup. Nice.>>> PRO TIP : Spray the flames on the the chunks with water, esse.' Smoke it, Dawg. Respect from Eastport, MAINE USA Give a shout, we are here. !!

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Orale... What's up Eastport! Shout out from the RGV in South Texas!

@dixieboy5689

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSmokingBeard >>> Bring it ..... to the Far East. Catch fish on the town pier and cook it right there !! Lets go Smoky.

Another person here said this and I agree 100% Use a metal cake pan and place your wet chips in that on top of the chip pan provided with the smoker. Works perfect

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@leightaft7763

2 жыл бұрын

I put a cast iron pan on top of the stock pan works good

Hey bro really awesome tip is get a 2 1f long rebar cut them to where they fit snug in the smoker and put it on the bottom of the smoker where the pan should go also throw the pan away and buy a cheap cast iron pan walmart has one for like 4 or 5 bucks in the camping section and use that for chips or chunks and 6/10 times your chips won't catch fire

@TheSmokingBeard

4 жыл бұрын

Great idea

I usually do a blend of soak and dry chips just try it bro it will work dry chips ignite too hot

@wickedc5786

3 жыл бұрын

How do you smoke the chips

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

That intro was straight 🔥

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Love your videos man. Thanks alot. Keep sharing that knowledge

@TheSmokingBeard

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks...

You sound as excited as me when smoking. Got one for Christmas and am having a blast. I soak my chips and leave them in the center of the heat plate. I am thinking of placing chips all over heat plate not just center. They say to soak chips .5 to 1 hour. I Will try pork ribs in pecan chips coming soon. Peace fellow smoker.

@Nicky-gh5tq

3 жыл бұрын

I got one for Christmas too. Thinking about pulling it out of the box

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Peace

Hi Beard can comment on the water pan whether its a hindrance or a help. Its been said that the water pan controls the heat of the smoker at 212 because the theory is that water boils at 212 and it keeps the temp even in the smoker box no matter how hot you get the propane burner cranked up. I find that the water pan keeps my fish moist but it hampers the amount of smoke that is applied on my fish..

@TheSmokingBeard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Also consider that if the fire is too hot, the water will boil adding the element of steam. Trial and error... trial and error.. It's all about getting your hands dirty and trying out different methods. In the end, you'll know what works best for your smoker in your neck of the woods.

Thanks for posting this! We just got the MB Pro Smoker w/ propane and noticed how much additional heat is put out by charcoal or wood smoking.

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Yes... keep an eye out

Another great video. I have the same smoker & I use a digital thermometer like you do because the thermometer on the front of the smoker is not accurate!

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Always soak the wood for at least an hour. Chunks will give you longer smoke time I’ve smoked with this exact same smoker and found out for consistent temperature keep it low and only open the door once. The more air you introduce the hotter it will burn.

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Yea... it fluctuates too much for me to use it as a smoker.

Check your gages in boiling water. Don't forget to adjust for your elevation. Water boils at 212°F at sea level. It boils at a few degrees less at higher elevations.

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@adriancooper9577

9 ай бұрын

Or cold water. Fill a cup full of ice then cold water then place probes in. Recalibrated

@mcconn746

9 ай бұрын

@@adriancooper9577 That is true if the gage is linear. It is best to calibrate as close to the temperature at which it will be used as possible.

I think you have to keep the dampers closed pretty much and the flame turned low to develop smoke that will keep the flame and temps down.

@TheSmokingBeard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes... it's a feeling out process. No two smokers will act the same.

Thanks mate. Regards from Australia 🤓🇦🇺

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Great video, I am having the same problem using a skillet, and the wood chunks would still catch on fire sending the temperature up yo 380 degrees. I am wondering just to use chips in the skillet and place the skillet directly over the burner instead of having the skillet over the chip pan that came with the smoker.

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

I tried that and the fire gets starved out. Not a good idea.

I have a masterbuilt. I use 2 oven thermometers, one on the middle rack, and one on the top rack near the back. The closer one is to the bottom is obviously hotter, but honestly, my smoker thermostat is right on. So...not sure what's going on with yours...still your way works, too.

@TheSmokingBeard

8 ай бұрын

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So, I’m putting foil around the wood pan that came with the smoker, I’ve also got a cast iron skillet which I’ll set on top of the foil pan and put my wood chunks in. Do you think that will prevent the chicks from catching on fire? Will this also allow the slow cook temperature?

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

The pan and the foil will give you the best chance of them not catching fire.

What do you think about soak you wood chips? I have a propane tank Masterbuilt propane smoker...1st time user..

@TheSmokingBeard

4 жыл бұрын

From what I've heard, it helps with the flare-ups. I guess it couldn't hurt.

@KINGSWEET7295

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheSmokingBeard thanks for the reply...I followed your steps and it worked out well...I still had to work pretty hard keeping my temperature on point...made pork spare ribs...family loved them...nut I worked so hard lol. Hoping I can get better at keeping the temperature where I want it. Also I wasnt on point changing out to wood chunks...any hack to when I should change them out when smoking something for 5 hrs?

@TheSmokingBeard

4 жыл бұрын

@@KINGSWEET7295 it's hard to keep the temp low. My suggestion would be to keep it at the lowest setting possible when smoking ribs. I would recommend the 3-2-1 method when smoking ribs. Below is a link to my video that details my method. It's using an electric smoker, but the prep and other steps remain the same. I would definitely invest in an electric smoker if you plan to smoke meats for a long time and want to have better control over the temperature. Check out my spare ribs video... kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZHhnsJt8ZpeYpZs.html

I've discovered if you use the Bradley bisquettes and center them away from the vents on the chip tray, they wont catch on fire. Just an FYI

@trpshooter9945

2 жыл бұрын

Bradley bisquettes are 3 times the price of a bag of chips in my area, one of the reasons my Bradley went to the trash. That's an expensive solution.

@bobrichardson5905

2 жыл бұрын

@@trpshooter9945 Yeah it is. I returned my Bradley for a faulty heating element, but had a box of bisquettes I already opened to get rid of

Put a small metal cake pan in the bottom and put your chips in it where the flames cant reach the chips also soak the chips in water for 1 hour or more before smoking

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

About to use this same smoker this weekend. Would you recommend soaking the chips or using them dry? Thanks.

@TheSmokingBeard

5 жыл бұрын

Soak them for sure. Some have suggested to replace the chip tray with an iron pan to prevent flare ups

@void2008au

4 жыл бұрын

Always soak the chips

Are you supposed to run the propane for the whole cook?

@TheSmokingBeard

6 ай бұрын

Yes

Never depend on them thermometers attached to it. Only digital. And soak chip and or chunks for two plus hrs. At least two. Up to 24hrs. It should take half hour to 45 minutes of being on till smoke. And can be held at 225 external temp overnight no need to remove tray. If done right. Might have to adjust everynow and again, sometimes many times. But thats the romance.

@TheSmokingBeard

9 ай бұрын

Romance? With the way it fluctuates, it's more like abuse... lol

Isn't seasoning it just burning off the chemicals in the smoker??? I didn't read anywhere to use wood while seasoning it. Not that I think it could hurt just wondering if I'm missing something.

@TheSmokingBeard

4 жыл бұрын

Yes... it is a good way to see how the smoker smokes before adding meat.

@twoseriousdogs6762

3 жыл бұрын

Supposed to use wood but not water each time you season

Excellent video brother. I just subbed....Great content

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Did 3 briskets at once on this same smoker. Let’s Just say I had the biggest fire I’ve ever had. Dangerous

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Yea... I don't trust this Smoker to smoke anything. The temps fluctuate too much.

What is that temperature thing called

@TheSmokingBeard

3 ай бұрын

Check out the video description. I have the Amazon links to the products I use in my videos.

Hi again Beard Ive been smoking fish.. Mostly mackerel and I use a mixture of dust, chips and chunks and using a heat gun to get it all going. The heat gun is much quicker I only use the propane burner to keep it burning and when it gets too hot I turn it off and if the heat gets too cold I turn it back on again. Its really too much babysitting with a propane. I wish I had bought an electric smoker as you have said that its a set it forget it appliance..

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. I want to say the lowest setting is 100 degrees on the Masterbuilt Electric Smokers.

Do you wait for the smoker to heat up the chunks to get rid of any white bad smoke? Or throw the meat right in there on start up?

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

I usually don't wait.

Thank you for the video, I was wandering if you are using a pan filled with water on the lowest rack? Would that help with lowering temperature? Thanks for all you do.

@TheSmokingBeard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I use a pan filled with water, but it is done to keep moisture in the smoker so the meat doesn't dry out. It might help with lowering the temp, but not much. If the temp is set too high, the heat will turn the water into steam.

Looking at temp guage, do you mean 240 degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius? Those two guages sometimes throws me off. Please advise.

@TheSmokingBeard

4 жыл бұрын

The temps are based on Fahrenheit

@timbucktoo7547

5 ай бұрын

….240 Celsius? That’s like 500 degrees F. You’re smoking. Should be obvious he means Fahrenheit.

I have a question. With this smoker we can use pellets insted of Wood chunks???

@TheSmokingBeard

3 жыл бұрын

That's a good question. I've never tried it since Chunks work really good for long smokes. But it would make for an interesting video

Were I get the rock or I can use any kind. Let me know

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

👍

you think its safe to have the smoker that close to the furniture?

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Haven't burned down the house yet...

Doing a test to see if it heets up. Then why touch your damper to increase the heat when doing a test.? So much for the test and opening the bottom door to let mor oxygen into it will help flame up the chips. Let me know when you want to do a real test.

@TheSmokingBeard

Жыл бұрын

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Those thermometers do you just have those wires dangling in smoker? To give a good temp reading?

@TheSmokingBeard

Жыл бұрын

You can purchase some temp probe holders on Amazon. Here is the link amzn.to/3UxfxYZ

@codysindoni6943

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSmokingBeard okay thank you, can I just dangle them for now? Or is that essential?

@TheSmokingBeard

Жыл бұрын

@@codysindoni6943 I dangled them for the longest time before getting these. Wrap the lead on one of your grates and let it hang where the meat will not touch the probe. It should work fine.

When you get ready to smoke your meats do you pre heat with chips in smoker or do you wit until it’s pre heated to put chips in

@TheSmokingBeard

3 жыл бұрын

I preheat with chips. The sooner you get the smoke going, the better.

@juangalindo5752

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSmokingBeard thank you today will be my first time using a smoker I appreciate the advice

@TheSmokingBeard

3 жыл бұрын

No problem... enjoy it. Once you smoke... you're hooked for life.

I just got one of these propane smokers. I have a hard time keeping the heat anywhere near consistent. Vents closed or partly open, gas turned all the way down, it still creeps up. Once the chips are going, is there a need to keep the gas on?

@TheSmokingBeard

11 ай бұрын

If you're using chips, you're gonna lose heat real quick. If you're using chunks, you might be able to get away with it. You'll just have to keep an eye on it and turn it back on when the temp dips. To be honest with you, I wouldn't trust it as a smoker. Too inconsistent

@oliverford9325

4 ай бұрын

H these things need to be watched. Very unstable heating

Can you add smoking pellets on top of the chips or charcoal

@TheSmokingBeard

3 жыл бұрын

I've done it before. I really don't see a problem with it.

I have always soaked my wood chips in water for at least hour if not over night. To each it's own. I ain't tryna tell you how to smoke. Do your thing bro. Just maybe try soaking them in water.

@marcelo403polo2

3 жыл бұрын

Before wood chips or chunks will start to smoke, they need to dry out first. Soaking is wasted time.

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Ok

Do u add water to the pan ?

@TheSmokingBeard

9 ай бұрын

I dont

@josegarza8362

9 ай бұрын

So just put chips and no water thanks

@TheSmokingBeard

9 ай бұрын

​@@josegarza8362i would use chunks and not chips. I would also use a cast iron pan on top of the tray to prevent flare-ups

@TheSmokingBeard

9 ай бұрын

Here is a video of the cast iron skillet hack that works really well in preventing flare-ups kzread.info/dash/bejne/h6Ro06upqrqraZs.html

That's the chip pan? OMG I've been using the pan above it. Have I been using the grease pan?

@TheSmokingBeard

Жыл бұрын

LOL... It happens!

I did like the overall video but I don't feel like the title fit the content.

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

👍

The way i make my Chips smoke is set it high then lower it when its start smoking

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

And it takes a minute for that front needle to react . It’s not instant like digital thermometers

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

I see

If the chips burn , how often would I need to replace the chips?

@TheSmokingBeard

3 жыл бұрын

Depends on how high you set the temp, but anywhere between 20 and 40 minutes. Chunks last longer.

@jessemask2562

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSmokingBeard I smoked some drumsticks today I used the hickory chunks. I have a pork butt I will used the rest of the hickory chunks I bought. I bought some oak chips and I will use them next with the skillet my wife bought me today. Thanks for your help.

Soak the chips and put a lid or cover on the pan!

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Wow!

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

👍

you really gotta play around with this smoker... its actually better to have a steady flow of heat and smoke to cook and flavor the food thats what most people do.

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Did you wet the chunks or the chips

@TheSmokingBeard

Жыл бұрын

I've tried both ways... I'm partial to not soaking them. Just my personal preference

Sok the chips in water to slow the heat

@TheSmokingBeard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Do you recommend soaking your chips or chunks?

@TheSmokingBeard

3 жыл бұрын

It does help so they don't flare up, but I don't it personally.

Thermostat is calibratable

@TheSmokingBeard

7 ай бұрын

👍

IF you go to sleep an not tend the smoker,you'll lose

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Ok

Can you smoke corn in it

@TheSmokingBeard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes...

Soak your chunks or chips in water over night it works just fine problem solved ur Chris just set an smoke

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

hey chief I have a question on the same smoker you use on this video he recently minds wont turn on I went to turn it on the other day turn on my propane and then my smoker and when I went to turn it on by pressing the clicker it wont turn on for some reason

@TheSmokingBeard

4 жыл бұрын

Check to see if your tank is not empty. Check your propane line for leaks. If you smell alot of propane, don't turn it on. Let it air out and try using a match to see if it ignites. Maybe the starter is not working any longer.

@anthonyvelez1558

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheSmokingBeard well I know it ain't the propane cause I used it on my grill and the grill works fine so how would I start it up with a match and thank you for reaching out boss

@mtcman42

3 жыл бұрын

It could be that you turned the propane tank off first the last time and let the burner run out. This causes the new style OPD tank valves to think that there is a leak (rapid flow of gas) when you open it fast the next time, and it slams itself shut. Then you have to turn everything off and let the safety feature "reset." It will take only a couple of minutes. Then SLOWLY open the tank valve, then the appliance valve, (this works on most propane appliances) after the tank is fully opened. This is a very common thing that most people don't know about and they think that their new/refilled tank is empty or no good. Not so. Good luck.

Ur ruining the flavor of the the meat by leaving the chips start on fire.. this is the wrong way to smoke!!!!!!

@TheSmokingBeard

4 жыл бұрын

If you're cold smoking, I would agree. I have yet to have anyone complain about the taste of my meat.

@patkitkat

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSmokingBeard Ask the wife, bro

@TheSmokingBeard

3 жыл бұрын

😆

@bassholefishing8337

3 жыл бұрын

The key is to soak your chips for an hour before putting them in your smoker then they smoke n not catch fire. Once your chips start to turn black add some more wet chips. I've been using my smoke hollow for 10 years n never had my chips catch fire.

You're using way to many chips lol

@dmvgrower9290

4 жыл бұрын

Soak them chips bro, you’ll get a better smoke on your meat 🥩

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Or am I

Great videos have you tried to wet the wood

@TheSmokingBeard

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, but it still caught fire.

@commercialelectrician133

4 жыл бұрын

Get the wood in bucket and let it sit till socked

I know I’m commenting on a 2yr old video but you’re not too bright using a propane smoker next to your wooden bench with the padding almost touching the smoker.

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

Living on the edge! Haven't burned down my house just yet.

@corey1788

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSmokingBeard keyword here is “yet” lol

@TheSmokingBeard

2 жыл бұрын

If I do, I start a new channel called The Smoking House

Aren't you supposed to soak the chips.

@TheSmokingBeard

4 жыл бұрын

Trying different methods to see what works best.

@LibertyGarden

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheSmokingBeard cool.

Those chips look dry. You need to soak your chips in water before you use them

@TheSmokingBeard

7 ай бұрын

I dont subscribe to that way of thinking. I don't like soaking my chips. I want smoke, not steam. At least that's my way of looking at it.

@kellyoconnor7896

7 ай бұрын

@@TheSmokingBeard they do smoke but they last a lot longer.

Soak your chips,better smoke, less flame up

@TheSmokingBeard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

you should wet wood first

@TheSmokingBeard

3 жыл бұрын

The pan seems to work out better

This video tells me Masterbuilt is crap.

@TheSmokingBeard

3 жыл бұрын

It has its pros and cons... it is what it is

You do not know how to use you smoker miss leading someone new need have more experience

@TheSmokingBeard

23 күн бұрын

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