Things I think I’ve learned…

[Spinaker]

I really do not think the wood matter all that much. As long as you are using a good, hard wood, you are fine. The KBQ burns so clean, that I think it matters very little.

As for the poppets, I really only mess with them at the start of the cook. I try to keep the top one closed so I can get as much clean smoke as I can at the start of the cook. AS the cook goes on, I open the top poppets and let that baby rip wide open. All the smoke I can get, because it is so good and clean that I really do not have to worry about over doing it.

[hogdog6]

In my KBQ experience I believe you're spot on. I've tried so many different woods, different times of the cook changing poppet settings and I too don't see too much if any differences. Everything that come out of the magic box blows me away every time. So delicious.

[jjdbike]

I really do not think the wood matter all that much. As long as you are using a good, hard wood, you are fine. The KBQ burns so clean, that I think it matters very little.

As for the poppets, I really only mess with them at the start of the cook. I try to keep the top one closed so I can get as much clean smoke as I can at the start of the cook. AS the cook goes on, I open the top poppets and let that baby rip wide open. All the smoke I can get, because it is so good and clean that I really do not have to worry about over doing it.

Thanks brother,

I wonder about your explanation of how you handle the poppets.

I've heard that the start of the cook is the most critical as far as smoke flavor. I've also heard / read that many people try to get s much smoke as possible on as soon as possible because after the food reaches a certain temp, e.g., 150 ish, it no longer can take on smoke. It seems you're suggesting the opposite, i.e. keeping the smoke subtle at first, then pouring it on. Am I misunderstanding that?
JD

[Spinaker]

The start of the Cook is the most critical. Even though that is the case, the KBQ burns so clean, I really do not think it matters if the poppets are open or closed.

[FireMan]

Interesting, I guess things didn’t turn out well, to much high anxiety & not enough R E L A Xin.

[Jessterr]

Taking note of all the brisket non-love here . I’ve never actually cooked one, on the one single instance that I had planned to do so my cook day became delayed and the big chunk went south, aborting its day of glory. I can eat beef only sparingly anyways, primarily for health reasons but also just don’t really love beef enough to justify its cost compared to the alternatives. I did want to do one brisket for the experience mainly, but given the scuttlebutt here that such effort isn’t typically worth the reward, I’m out. Feeling much more relaxed now.

[FireMan]

That’s the name of the game here Jessterr . Shoot, half our name is Amazin! Leads to relaxin, yessir! 🍹🧃🍷🌭🤓

[Troutman]

Why are we bumping an almost 2 year old post? It's like meeting an old girl friend and within minutes arguing about the same thing that broke you up over in the first place.

[Jessterr]

Sorry. Didn’t notice. Guess it’s called beer. 🍺