Trailblazer smoker tube

[sctmlmn]

do we really need a smoker tube for my rectec 340 ?

 

[Waterboy]

You ought to cook on it a few times and see I f the smoke profile is too light for you. If so then you can add a smoke tube to see if that helps. If you plan to smoke cheese you’ll need one.

 

[Greg Jones]

I’ll always use a smoke tube on some cooks, even if I’m not necessarily looking for more smoke flavor. The color that cherry pellets adds to pork and especially chicken is worth it.

 

[Blues1]

Probably, BUT you need to use it a few times before buying one. Might suit you just fine the way it is now. Personally I like the tube, for some, they do not want that much smoke. Simply a personal taste decision. I agree with Greg, you may add a different flavor with it. Good thing is they are cheap

 

[markyadrian]

I’ve never understood the need for a smoke tube. My 340 creates an insane amount of smoke. I usually use Bear Mountain pellets or Lumber Jack. Tried Knottywood, but had really bad results. Bear Mountain is my go-to pellet brand and if I smoke something at 200 or 225, I get the most perfect smoke flavor. No tube necessary.

 

[Gonefishin]

No, you don't really need one. I bought for the gasser, depending on what I'm cooking I use it once in a while on the smoker, I like it.

 

[orangebiker]

I've only cooked on a 340 a couple times - brisket and ribs, and both had plenty of smoke without a tube.
I've only used a smoke tube for cheese and cold smoked salmon (but on the 700)
My $.02

 

[Bytor]

I just got one that I have yet to try out. I mainly got it for doing hotter cooks, like poultry, when 375ish doesn't produce much smoke. I also want to try out using it with cheese and salmon. For $14 bucks, I figured I couldn't go wrong. If nothing else, I can plop in my gasser.