I've been running a vertical smoker for a while with good results. But I have a nagging question running through my head. Units like mine, as well as most charcoal burners, tend to maintain temp via smoldering fires with wood chunks added for flavor. I'm starting to think that the raving I've heard for so long about the virtues about one wood species versus another, is actually less about the smoke and more about the flavor of the creosote produced by the wood. For instance, I've heard people say you shouldn't use mesquite for long smokes because it's too bitter. However, I hear that Texas pitmasters can use that wood in their stick-burners for long burns with excellent results.
I'm afraid my life is too short to want to master traditional stick burners. My hats off to everyone that has mastered that skill. But the KBQ smoker seems like a possible solution to my end goals. And I'm wondering if some of the KBQ users might comment about their usage. In particular, would anyone be able to post either some pictures, or maybe comment on what the KBQ looks like inside after a long smoke.
Vertical smokers tend to turn black from the creosote that deposits initially when the pit is cold. And it is hard to judge whether it continues to build up through the duration of the cook. I'm curious whether the KBQ has any creosote build up in either the clean or dirty settings.
Thanks much.
I'm afraid my life is too short to want to master traditional stick burners. My hats off to everyone that has mastered that skill. But the KBQ smoker seems like a possible solution to my end goals. And I'm wondering if some of the KBQ users might comment about their usage. In particular, would anyone be able to post either some pictures, or maybe comment on what the KBQ looks like inside after a long smoke.
Vertical smokers tend to turn black from the creosote that deposits initially when the pit is cold. And it is hard to judge whether it continues to build up through the duration of the cook. I'm curious whether the KBQ has any creosote build up in either the clean or dirty settings.
Thanks much.
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