best smoke tube

[chadinsc]

I have some questions about smoke tubes. i see alot of brands shapes and sizes even seen the mazes. my local lowes even has one that’s variable size. do i need a small one for shorter smokes? or is a big one fine half full? also do you guys find that they produce a good tasting smoke? or is it more of a (dirty) smoke? i would like to use them for cheese for cold smoke and for pork butts for a more intense smoke aswell as try them for higher heat grilling to add a touch of smoke to burgers and such possibly. so what seems to be the best? thanks guys

 

[Greg Jones]

I wouldn’t overthink it. I have a 12” oval and a 12” hex, both work equally well. For shorter cooks or smokes, I don’t fill the tube entirely, and since i use a torch to light it I can do so through the holes in the side. No dirty smoke smell at all-I get a pleasant smoke and using cherry, a nice red color to the meat.

 

[chadinsc]

sounds good greg. i was thinking cherry also. love the color.

 

[mooncusser2k]

I have an A-Maze-N maze and their larger oval tube that expands. The maze was originally for my electric smoker. I primarily use the tube on the RT. I can shorten it for quicker cooks, and do a partial fill like Greg mentioned.

 

[Doubt3]

I may need one of these for cold smoking. Would this work for smoked cheese instead of the smoke box accessory for the Bull?

 

[chadinsc]

I may need one of these for cold smoking. Would this work for smoked cheese instead of the smoke box accessory for the Bull?

yes. some people use the tubes with the grills fan turned on using the test mode to circulate the air/smoke. pretty smart. i really want to try smoked cheese for a pizza

 

[BretM]

I may need one of these for cold smoking. Would this work for smoked cheese instead of the smoke box accessory for the Bull?

Even with the smoke box, the chamber gets too hot to smoke cheese running the grill. Just use the tube.

 

[Plumberguy]

I have an A-Maze-N maze and their larger oval tube that expands. The maze was originally for my electric smoker. I primarily use the tube on the RT. I can shorten it for quicker cooks, and do a partial fill like Greg mentioned.

Is this the tube you'd recommend?

https://www.amazon.com/MAZE-N-OET-0...ords=amazon+tube+smoker&qid=1623260283&sr=8-3

 

[mooncusser2k]

Is this the tube you'd recommend?

https://www.amazon.com/MAZE-N-OET-0...ords=amazon+tube+smoker&qid=1623260283&sr=8-3

That's the one I have. Purchased it elsewhere, but the same thing. They make other tubes but the expanding one offers flexibility that I appreciate.

On a related note: Smoke tubes get hot, and you may not see pellet embers still smoldering. Handle with tongs unless you're certain it's cool. Don't ask me how I know.

 

[BretM]

Is this the tube you'd recommend?

https://www.amazon.com/MAZE-N-OET-0...ords=amazon+tube+smoker&qid=1623260283&sr=8-3

I have the fixed length 12" version of the A-MAZE-N tube and it works great. I don't see a need to go any longer.

I do think as far as build quality, the A-MAZE-N brand is above the others out there....they also cost twice as much. To me it's worth it.

 

[Lager1829]

+1 A-MAZE-N