Other than extending the cook time, is there any other downside to NOT preheating the smoker before putting the meat on? Reason I ask is because it's easier to position large cuts of meat and insert temp probes on a cold grill rather than a hot one.
What size mesh screen do you use? I used a 1/4" mesh screen to do both RecTec and Lumber Jack pellets, but it lets too much fall through in my opinion. Thinking about trying a 1/8" mesh, but thought I'd ask what others are doing first.
Actually I'm a pre-newby since I just ordered my RT-700 last Friday:giggle: I've been reading this and other forums, trying to get up to speed on pellet smoking/grilling, but I'm not grasping why a sear kit is desirable when cooking a steak or other meats where you want a sear. I do understand...
Purchased yesterday. Hope to take delivery in a week or so. My name is Mike. I've been using a SmokinTex 1500 electric smoker since 2006. I've smoked a lot of ribs, butts, and briskets over the years, and the results were usually good, but not great. I'm hoping to take the next step up in...