Comments on: Great Outdoors Smoky Mountain Propane Smoker

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:34:01 +0000

I have the same smoker, do chunks smoke longer than chips?

By: TulsaJeff

TulsaJeff — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:15:28 +0000

The vents have a stop which will not allow you to close them all the way. They should be closed all the way to the stop for best results.

Closed to the stop leaves them open enough for more than adequate airflow. I agree in most cases, you do not want to allow a smoker of any kind to be left with no way for air to flow into the smoker and back out. As you have pointed out, this is a setup for major creosote.

Thank you Fred for the comment as it shows the post may have needed some clarification.

By: fred farkel

fred farkel — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:45:18 +0000

While this article recommends keeping all three dampers nearly closed, I have to disagree as less air flow promotes incomplete combustion and creosote formation, leading to bitter meat and a smoker lined with resinous goo. If you preheat your chips or chunks and don’t soak them in water, you can get away with choking off the vents a bit but that shouldn’t be attempted until normal air control with moderately open vents has already been mastered.

By: Randy

Randy — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:24:57 +0000

Hey, the instructions are great, now after devouring your work of art comes the the clean up, can you add #19 & 20 to those instructions for me. I have a smoker similar to the one you are cooking in. This is the first time I have owned one like this. All help is appreciated.

By: Jim Munn

Jim Munn — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:38:52 +0000

Never mind Jeff. Found the other link.

Do you know of any plans for a commerical smoker?

By: Jim Munn

Jim Munn — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:17:00 +0000

I have fresh alder that I use – green without bark, that I run through the chipper.

Is that the best way or should I dry them first?

They seem to last about 1/2 hour smoking.

By: Jim Munn

Jim Munn — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:14:40 +0000

I recieved the smoker as a gift, used. It did not come with the manual. I was really stuck because I could not get the heat up. It turns out the you must turn the dial to off, before the full flame will happen on full.

Thought it might help save someone the hours of frustration it caused me.

“Smokin’ world famous Quilcene, WA oysters!” (Dabob Bay)

Jim Munn

By: TulsaJeff

TulsaJeff — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:21:12 +0000

Thank you Gene for that link.. I am sure it will be helpful to many.

Jeff

By: Gene Smith

Gene Smith — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:52:44 +0000

gas conversion kits….

http://gassmoker.com/h-burner.htm

By: TulsaJeff

TulsaJeff — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:22:43 +0000

It can be converted although I have not performed the task myself.. I hear you can drill the holes (orifices) in the burner about 2 sizes larger and remove the regulator to accept natural gas but I would certainly check with someone who knows a little more about the subject before attempting this.

You may also need a regulator if it is not regulated at the meter.

There will also be kits that will convert the propane over to NG if you look online.