Looks like RT has a few wins with the new cookers out now days. I am an "if it ain't broke don't fix it" kinda guy. My 680 with the original controller has done well for me all these years. Cooked a perfect rack of ribs two days ago. Gonna stick with the 680. Besides, who wants to start to...
Sorry all. I have an older version of the 700, I have the 680 which has an extreme smoke mode on the pad. I would say it is equivalent to Lo on the newer versions.
I have been smoking on the RT during winter for years. Both with the barrel vacuumed and with a few layers of ash on the bottom. I have not noticed much of a difference. Matter of fact, I vacuumed tonight knowing temps were going to get into the teens in the next few hours. I also don't...
Ok, not exactly what some of you were thinking!!! After 6+ years with my 680, I am going naked on a pork butt tonight. I know many of you already do this, but I have never cooked on the 680 without tin foil on the drip pan. Well in about 30 minutes I am about to start. Mostly because I am...
Central Jersey here. My 680 has stayed out in the elements uncovered with pellets always in the hopper for 7 years. I do use it rain snow and shine year round. Have not had a problem yet....knock on wood. Last cook was last week and a rack of spares. Should be no problem in the garage and...
Yeah every piece of meat is different. Using time and temp is a good starting point, but you need to let individual hunks of meat tell you what they are thinking.