Need Help on my New Vault Cabinet Smoker

[PaulstheRibList]

That sounds like a great setup!

[Powersmoke_80]

Her is a dumb idea maybe, but would a taller stack help create some more draw since the reverse flow has so much resistance? Maybe try adding a 2 ft piece of stove pipe over your stack. That's why Jambos flow so well the chimney is the engine of a stove.

[Powersmoke_80]

I'll tell you Paul, adding the pellet hopper to my offset is awesome for that very reason. I add small splits to the basket above the fire pot every 45 min and if I am not paying attention the auger just runs more. And by adding splits regularly I get awesome clean smoke with the fan blowing.

[PaulstheRibList]

Pit is still not, now 3rd day in a row.

Pair of Pork Butts sitting on it now.

No water in the pan.
Small batch of hot coals in there, temps are steady at 250.

It needs a good bit less fuel to keep temp with no water in it (obviously).

Tomorrow morning...Breakfast Pulled Pork!

[PaulstheRibList]

@edible_hen, you will love it!!!

[edible hen]

Thanks for the link. I placed my order and it should be here in the next week. I can't wait to try it out.

[PaulstheRibList]

Today's results were better!

Put more wood than I did on previous cooks.

And, controlled heat by:

1.) Keeping water in the waterpan
2.) Controlling heat largely by the amount of fuel in the cooker, so I never had to turn the valve more than 45 degrees (so 50% open)

Results:
> More of a smoke ring
> Better smoke flavor (though not awesome, yet)

[PaulstheRibList]

2 things have changed since those early days...2014

1. I've bought more seasoned wood
2. I got a http://www.kindlingcracker.com/, which is MANDATORY for anyone using a mid-size or smaller stickburner. Allows you to put in the right size (smaller) logs to not overheat your pit.

[PaulstheRibList]

I found that when my wood was green or greenish, the preburn was super helpful.

[Danjohnston949]

Gents, Keep this Thread Going! I am trying to Learn Something I can use in My Oklahoma Joe Offset! Paul, I have a friend that has a Smoker/Grill made from 1000 Gal Propane Tank! I borrowed it for My Dad's 80th Birthday, Cooked a Case of Pork Butts for a Ya'll Come Party at the Legion Club turned out great in spite of my ignorance! The Grill Owner told me that in addition to Charcoal and Wood Fire he kept the Weed Burner Going Continuosly! I did!
Eat Well and Prosper! From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, Dan

[edible hen]

Just fresh from the pile? No preburn or preheating on the pot warmer? I'll give it a go next weekend.

[Huskee]

Adding more fresh wood will help with a little stronger smoke flavor, especially early on, in my experience.

[edible hen]

Huskee I preburn logs.

PaulstheRibList A Yoder Durango

[PaulstheRibList]

@edible_hen, what are you cooking on?

[Huskee]

Spritzing would only help more smoke stick. Do you add fresh firewood, or do you preburn?