OFFSET SMOKER FIRE MANAGEMENT FOR BEGINNERS | How To Burn A Clean Fire | Fatty's Feasts

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The most important thing when it comes to cooking DELICIOUS barbeque every time, is burning a clean fire. You can use the best woods, the best rubs, the best binders, etc, but nothing will taste good if you can't burn a consistent, clean fire. Fire management was something that stressed me out when I first started backyard barbeque. I seemed to always have trouble keeping the wood lit and getting consistent airflow. However, over the last few years, I've figured a thing or two out that has helped me become a better pit master, that I want to share with you all in this video. My hope is I can help you solve some of the problems you may have with your smoker. I also want to hear from anyone who has tips or tricks they want to share. Be sure to drop your thoughts in the comments! Thanks for watching!
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:18 How To Store Your Wood
03:34 Determining Wood Size
05:00 Getting Your Wood To Proper Size
07:21 Do You Need Modifications?
10:55 How To Build A Fire
16:00 Tools You Should Purchase
16:56 Getting The Smoker To Temp
18:04 How To Use Dampers
19:24 Where To Place Temp Probes
20:11 How To Deal With Temp Spikes
20:52 How To Add Wood
22:02 How To Handle Wood That Won't Burn
23:02 Should You Use A Water Pan?
23:29 Will A Dirty Fire Ruin Your Food?
25:53 When To Add Wood To Avoid Temp Spikes
28:32 How Open Should The Firebox Door Be?
29:01 How To Adjust Your Fire For Better Burning
29:26 Final Thoughts
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@FattysFeasts Год назад

Here are the links to other videos mentioned in this one: Best Wood Choices: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rpaCFw3QvmY.html How To Extend Your Stack: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qMCBjzdNWXU.html My First Ever Brisket Cook: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zmUmBZ9EDog.html Do you have any tips or tricks for beginners that I didn't mention in the video? Let us know below!

@FattysFeasts 9 месяцев назад

@@user-om2tm4fm7x I think my first question is what type of smoker are you using? It doesn't sound like it's an offset if you're using chips.

@FattysFeasts 9 месяцев назад

@@user-om2tm4fm7x Ok I understand now. If it's a very cheap offset, it would be tough to use splits like I did here anyway, since it's typically too small. Charcoal is the way to go for sure as the main source of fuel. But, I still would not use "chips" as those are for propane smokers where you can soak them or use them in a smoker box for a gas grill. In your case, could you get a bag of wood chunks? Those shouldn't be too bad to find, but I don't know for sure in your area. I'm assuming if you can get chips, you can get chunks.

@FattysFeasts 9 месяцев назад

@@user-om2tm4fm7x Yeah small baseball size is good. Slap one of those guys on every 20 min or so for that smoke flavor. The problem with the chips I have in your case is they just burn fast, at least from what I've seen on offsets the size you described. You could try wrapping in foil, but I think the chunks would serve you so much better.

@joetitus4216 Год назад

I'm not a beginner, but I don't mind admitting that this is the best beginners and experienced BBQ lesson on fire management on the Tube ! Thanks so much for your time and consideration too keep our faith and motivation up when we may feel that our cooker has got a mind of it's own, because , brother you have given us BBQ brethren hope !!!

@FattysFeasts Год назад

I’m so glad to hear you appreciated this video and it means a lot that you think it’s one of the best lessons you’ve seen! I know it’s so frustrating sometimes, especially on the cheaper smokers.

@jimmyfumbanks6081 5 месяцев назад

This guy is a beginner you are a grifter.

@robedmund9948 8 месяцев назад

Awesome instruction. The corny jokes helped, too. Never thought I'd watch a RU-vid video about a guy's wood, but here we are! 😁

@FattysFeasts 8 месяцев назад

Funny how life works that way right? 😂

@stacymilligan5761 Год назад

Let me say this, I am guessing you are a hell of a father because you are good at explaining and keeping a situation as common sense and as plain as it gets.

@FattysFeasts Год назад

I am actually not a father but I'm glad you appreciated my talkative nature 😂😂

@rezzo_6fn659 Год назад

I gotta find a wood place. Hate buying it at the store.

@cfletcher1723 Год назад

@@FattysFeasts don't wait too long teacher

@FattysFeasts Год назад

@@cfletcher1723 I'm waiting as long as I can 😂😂

@rodlaz1984 10 месяцев назад

Shag him

@timyates9562 Год назад

I too am not a beginner but always looking for new tips and tricks. This is one of the best videos/demonstration on fire management I have ever seen. Nice job!

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Thanks man! Means a lot to hear that!

@midwestbd7144 Год назад

As a beginner I definitely think it’s easier to avoid temperature spikes by using small chunks of wood and adding them more often

@FattysFeasts Год назад

You got the right idea! When I started, everything I saw said use bigger splits, but I just couldn’t get it to work well.

@coryharrison9659 Год назад

Thanks for being so detailed and actually showing the fire as you explained managing it. I’m almost done with my first offset build and looking forward to trying to learn this all myself with your tips!

@FattysFeasts Год назад

That's awesome that you're building your own! I wish I had the skills to do that. I'm glad I could help!!

@mauerbach58844 3 месяца назад

Thank you for a very thorough video for beginners, at 61 an old dog can learn new things ! Appreciate you

@FattysFeasts 3 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it and I (a young buck as some say) could help!! 😁

@smokeyeager 11 дней назад

One thing I picked up for pretty cheap to use when smoking is a pair of Harbor Freight welding gloves. Put those on and I can reach into the firebox and move coals and wood to my hearts content.

@FattysFeasts 8 часов назад

Oh hell yes! Harbor Freight is awesome first of all, but that's an awesome tip!

@chriss9644 Год назад

Thanks for all the effort you put into this video. I've been working between a pellet smoker/grill (not a fan) and a weber kettle (solid, but small) and really want to get into an offset smoker next spring. Studying hard, and again appreciate your video here very much!

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad I could help! You definitely can't beat offset smoking. It'll be a learning experience for sure, but once you get it, you'll never turn back!

@chuckheinch Год назад

I like the offset, vut it is alot more babysitting and storage for the wood.

@rupman27isback 10 месяцев назад

@@chuckheinch It's worth the hassle for some great tasting bbq

@FFL-vg9ro Год назад

There is such a thing as “too clean” a fire - and you lose flavor as a result. I’m not advocating heavy white dirty smoke, but no need to stress over every little puff of smoke. Throw a prewarmed split on and close it up. As long as you are not using splits WAY to big (as you pointed out) the process is quite forgiving in the long run.

@FattysFeasts Год назад

You make a valid point. Thanks for throwing that out there!

@christophergray3921 6 месяцев назад

One of the most informational video's I have seen for the regular smoker, THANK YOU!!!!

@FattysFeasts 5 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it!!

@Timrathmore 2 месяца назад

This is by far one of the best reviews on the offset smoker i have seen. Thank you very kindly.

@FattysFeasts 2 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@barrygolden9823 Год назад

I have found that using wood about the size of a Pringles container works best for me. I normally buy wood by the truckload and store it similar to the way you do. I bought a load that was supposed to be seasoned oak and hickory. I looked through some of it the next week and there was lots of pine and about half of the load was still "green". Never bought from that guy again. I even told him that I was using it in my smoker!!!

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Oh my god…that’s a nightmare. I’d be so pissed if I saw pine in my load. I’m not fully convinced mine was completely dry enough either. Definitely is now but the first few months had me questioning it a bit.

@AlaskaBrisketCo Год назад

I’m sure you’ve watch chuds bbq. The dirty vs clean smoke is debatable. Jirby, Jeremy Yoder, and Brad have all confirmed you don’t want clear smoke for the first part of the cook. Once I saw that I was actually able to maintain a more consistent temperature and the smoke profile on my food was better. It also allowed me to use larger splits. And I control the temp by how I lay them in the coals. The splits are long enough that they can bridge over the coals perpendicular to the smoker for a little air gap and if it starts to run away I can turn it at a bit of an angle and burry it in the coals to varying degrees to bring the temps down a bit. Just another tool in the box for running that fire.

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Maybe I came off a little wrong in the video, but I did mention it’s near impossible to burn a crystal clean fire at low temps and that burning a somewhat dirty fire isn’t the worst thing in the world. I have a brisket video coming out soon where I explain that a little better. I like your idea about the splits. I’ll have to give that a try!

@AlaskaBrisketCo Год назад

@@FattysFeasts no I heard you say it. I completely agree that there’s a lot more forgiveness in a cook. What I was trying to get at is the consensus is changing to say that you want “dirtier” smoke for the first part of the cook. Not billowing white smoke but also not crystal clear. Looking forward to the video. I recently picked up a pecos so it’s nice seeing videos on something similar. I was rocking on old 1/4” Oklahoma joes before this one. Tough having consistent temps on a 30”x16” cook chamber. The pecos is way easier to run.

@FattysFeasts Год назад

@@AlaskaBrisketCo I've heard great things about the pecos! Some days I regret spending up for this one 🤣 I just didn't want to take the chance with out temps up in the northeast.

@AlaskaBrisketCo Год назад

@@FattysFeasts you are preaching to the choir I’m up in anchorage Alaska. I ran my pit at -20 this last winter. I don’t think the pecos will be able to keep up in those temps. The pecos is a place holder till I build an 80 gallon pit out of a couple 3/16” tanks I have. If I had the opportunity to pick up a brazos I would have done it for sure.

@hawghawg381 Год назад

No such thing as clean fire.

@siliilith Год назад

Thanks for the advice! Great video. The wood size helps alot.

@FattysFeasts Год назад

That was one of my biggest struggles in the beginning. Glad I could help!

@JUSTRIGHT4U2 Год назад

By far one of the videos, I have seen on this subject!! I definitely will be running test smokes to get my pit dialed in. Thank you!!

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful! Happy smoking!

@joshmcbride4916 Год назад

You're going to get injured splitting your wood in that position. Never put yourself on the side of the splitter like this.

@FattysFeasts Год назад

If I were using a bigger splitter, I would agree, but I don’t believe these splits are big enough to do any damage.

@do7229 Год назад

I agree with Josh McBride. I have a small splitter like yours and I've had some small splits fly off the end and land 20-30 feet away. Those were mostly dense thick branches and not big log splits but I would err on the side of caution. The kinetic energy of some of those are surprising.

@Icutmetal 7 месяцев назад

@@FattysFeasts Until a log goes POP and clubs you right in the nuts.

@braydencaballer585 Год назад

Definitely helped for a beginner man thank you for your videos

@adrianthomas4927 Год назад

This is a long video and I appreciate the length and depth you went into this. I"m new to bbq and I like to know exactly how things are working and why they are. This has been so great to watch. Thank you so much. Subscribed!

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad you appreciate the attention to detail. I was the same way when I started. And of course thank you for the sub! Hope you enjoy some of the other stuff I have on this channel.

@TheSwiftMoving Год назад

Thanks very much for the video mate. I really appreciate the time you took, plus your way of explaining everything was easy to understand. Great stuff 👍

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it and found value! Cheers!

@journeefarms1069 Год назад

Thank you, this is what i was looking for. very precise and on point teaching for the beginner.

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Awesome! Glad I could help out. If you have any other questions, don't be afraid to ask!

@AdamConstantine 11 месяцев назад

This video is perfection!!!! Helped me to just go with your set by step and then just add wood or let it die slightly to try to adjust and get temp back. This was so helpful man!

@FattysFeasts 11 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it and I could help you out!!

@RicardoZ590 7 месяцев назад

Extremely informative! Thank you

@FattysFeasts 7 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@mgmaier75 Год назад

Absolutely amazing informative video! Great info! I sincerely appreciate it

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad I could help and you enjoyed it!

@stephenschifani1316 Год назад

You are super entertaining and knowledgeable. Keep up the good work. High quality, fun and informative video.

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@commonclay0070 10 месяцев назад

Dude!! This video helped me so much. Thank you for uploading all the info!!

@FattysFeasts 10 месяцев назад

Hell yeah! Glad it helped!

@ayeyaaar2890 3 месяца назад

Thank you sir. Have kamado sussed now moving to offset. The firebox open on new logs was great advice. Much love 🤙🏾

@FattysFeasts 3 месяца назад

Glad I could help! Happy smoking!

@user-cc1mf1dz2y Месяц назад

Thank you for the tips! Excellent content.

@FattysFeasts Месяц назад

Thank you!

@noyb72 8 месяцев назад

This was fantastic. I appreciate the help. Going to try the extended stack for sure.

@FattysFeasts 8 месяцев назад

Awesome! Let me know how it works out!

@cherylm6349 Год назад

I just bought a smoker and this video was awesome. My confidence level has gone up exponentially, you did a great job. 🎉🎉🎉

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad I could help. I'm sure you'll love it. Happy smoking!

@mamalulagafuaina4348 10 месяцев назад

Thank you brotha Loved your vid!! Im a first timer getting ready to put together my first offset smoker! I love to bbq and this going to be a challenge using this But like you said learn by trial and error!.. Appreciate what you do for the bbqing community😊 Keep doing what you do!🤙

@FattysFeasts 10 месяцев назад

Nice!! So glad I could help! If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to reach out!

@davidpartida3182 3 месяца назад

I’m a beginner smoker, and look forward to using your tips and tricks. Very well explained.👍🏼

@FattysFeasts 2 месяца назад

Glad I was able to help!!

@clevemallari 5 месяцев назад

This is very helpful. Thanks, bro!

@FattysFeasts 5 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@sparhawk7774 11 месяцев назад

Fantastic video! I finally have a much better understanding of fire management. Thank you!

@FattysFeasts 11 месяцев назад

Awesome! Glad I could help!

@cedanecox5733 Год назад

Excellent. I needed this. Thanks man.

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad I could help!

@DonEladio13 12 дней назад

Thanks for the knowledge

@FattysFeasts 12 дней назад

No problem!!

@andrewcolborn8057 Год назад

Thank you for the video just got my first offset smoker and trying to learn how to smoke with it vs what I'm use to doing on my charcoal grill. Your video has helped me with not freaking out over a little white smoke.

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad I could help! Yeah it’s definitely a major change when you start using an offset. I used to freak anytime I had a little smoke also but at the end of the day, it’s no biggy 😃

@wruley 11 месяцев назад

I am not new to smoking in a general, but new to offset fire box smoking. I learned a great deal from this video. Thank you!

@FattysFeasts 11 месяцев назад

Glad I could help! It is definitely a different animal!

@dredez74 11 дней назад

What a great video. Thanks man!

@FattysFeasts 8 часов назад

Glad you enjoyed it!!

@MegaDrummerdude13 9 месяцев назад

Thankyou Sir, for your detailed explanation. Much love from Australia

@FattysFeasts 9 месяцев назад

Absolutely! Cheers!

@garritkrul Год назад

Thank you for doing this. I'm just starting out and this was awesome.

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad I could help!!

@estevancamargo8107 Год назад

Thank-you sir, cut and dry honesty. Smoke on!

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@stevenfrazier3289 Месяц назад

Thank you sir for your pointers 👍🏽👍🏽

@FattysFeasts Месяц назад

You're quite welcome!! 😁

@leegriffith5159 7 месяцев назад

Noticed I could add more. Great safety tips!! Your additional info is spot on. I hope everyone pays attention to what you are saying!!

@FattysFeasts 7 месяцев назад

Thank you!!

@michaelritz3531 7 месяцев назад

Thank you, very informative. Every one always talks about the finished product. Lots of questions answered, and I thought I had all the answers.

@FattysFeasts 7 месяцев назад

Thank you! I try to always show all the important parts. How you get there is way more important than the finished product, in my opinion.

@hollywoodboggie 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tips!

@FattysFeasts 9 месяцев назад

Anytime!!

@josephhorswell4839 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the great, informative vid! I just got an old country Brazos and really appreciate your advice on fire management. Soon as I got it home, I took out the heat baffle, threw away the tuning plates, and extended the smoke stack, which really improved confection and promoted better evenness in the cook chamber.

@FattysFeasts 7 месяцев назад

Nice! Glad I could help! Have you done a cook on it yet??

@smokinwithskruggs 4 месяца назад

I have been grilling n smoking for a good while and am a RU-vid nut. This is by far the best video I have ever seen on fire management. Well done sir!

@FattysFeasts 3 месяца назад

Glad to hear you enjoyed it! Happy smoking!

@markpatterson9341 Год назад

Thanks Chris. I'm in the market for a offset smoker and your video helps loads. I've used charcoal bbqs and got good flavor. Looking forward to great.

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad you’re looking to upgrade. You won’t be disappointed!

@jakenea7143 8 месяцев назад

This was the best video I’ve watched so far on smokers. You deff deserve to be gifted a new smoker from that company you mentioned. Thanks for all the tips !

@FattysFeasts 7 месяцев назад

HAHA I wish! Glad you enjoyed it!

@caveman9275 Год назад

Omg Yes, yes, yes 🔥loved you talking about your wood, size , and thickness And of course making sure we all stay clean, adjusting our wood position while keeping the Fire going🧘 What wisdom bro Thanks it was truly good for me! You are the grill master 💯 Can’t wait…. Definitely going to feed many a whole lot of amazing Meat!!!

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad I could help out! Happy smoking!

@erikmosby6520 Год назад

I am really glad you made this video. I think we have the same exact set up down to the water pan that you are using. I was looking for content because I have been getting the temp swings mainly when I add wood. I'm gonna try the smaller pieces. I am using almost the same diameter splits but they are longer. Thanks for the advise.

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad you found it! I did the same thing at first...Thin splits that were way too long, because that's what I saw other people doing. It really comes down to trial and error. Let me know how it goes!

@Psalms144_1_2 Год назад

Thank you, clear advise. I appreciate your video.

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad I could help!

@buddyharrison4050 6 месяцев назад

Great video thanks Alot of great info

@FattysFeasts 5 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@primosanchez6604 4 месяца назад

Great, great tips! Thanks for sharing.

@FattysFeasts 4 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it!!

@jeremiahgwynn Год назад

Wow! This video helped me so much. Appreciate it!

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad I could help! Happy smoking!

@AsapPrez85 11 месяцев назад

I'm really glad u made this video just started smoking and I need all the help

@FattysFeasts 11 месяцев назад

Glad I could help! If you have any other questions, let me know!

@Zatoichi1984 10 месяцев назад

Mate, this video was awesome. I did my first cook at the weekend (leg of lamb) and it was gorgeous but I was constantly creating dirty fires, this has helped me understand why and taken the stress I felt away. Nice one

@FattysFeasts 10 месяцев назад

I’m glad this video could help you out! I had the same struggles originally and won’t lie, still do from time to time on this smoker. Hope the lamb turned out awesome!

@cwbristow Год назад

Perfect video for a beginner like me who is using an affordable offset smoker... Thanks brother.

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad I could help! Happy smoking!

@user-bi2ko3nl5b 5 месяцев назад

Awesome job 👍 love your wood you use...

@FattysFeasts 4 месяца назад

Thank you!! 😁

@lawdawgiddy Год назад

Dude, great vid. I have a VERY similar smoker and I agree with this entire great video. Thank you.

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@kevinglore8213 Год назад

Straight up forward thank you sir have step my game up.

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad I could help! Happy Smoking!

@rodlaz1984 10 месяцев назад

Really helpful, many thanks. Looking to get the same smoker very soon

@FattysFeasts 10 месяцев назад

Nice! Let me know if you have any questions when you get it!

@tonybonnici5920 Год назад

Great video mate... Very helpful information here.

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@aaliyahbrown1643 Год назад

Great video ….I’ve learned a lot,everything was explained very well…Thanks alot

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Very glad I could help!

@justingriffith2991 Год назад

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@Mike-ss1ju Год назад

This is the best video on this subject I've seen. Cookout coach covered a lot of this in a short ammount of time, but this feels like the full course on backyard offset fire managment. Even though it's 30 minutes long not a single word is wasted.

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it and appreciated the attention to detail. I haven’t checked out his video yet but I definitely will!

@acon7846 Год назад

Great video, I have a smoker about the same size you have there on the video. I did a smoke of 2 briskets this past weekend and I did the same thing you did; I removed the wood basket from the firebox and just had nothing in there, and my bed of hot coals stayed consistently good. The basket really limits the size of wood and bed of coals you want to have. I've been smoking for about 3 years now and am finally getting the hand of controlling the temps. It took me a while. Keep up the good work. I also purchased a ThermoPro TP25 that I really like.

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Yeah, it does take practice and patience, especially when you have limited time. I feel that simplicity is key when managing the fire. The less variables the better!

@jeffmutter2286 Год назад

This video was awesome….saved for sure…I am not a first timer, but recently bought an offset after 13 years away from one. Need to rebuild my fire mgmt capability. Keep up the good work.

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad to hear you're back in the game and glad I could help!

@lancemason9081 Год назад

Thanks Triple F! Great video!

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@raybechtel8343 Год назад

Great Video. learned a lot, Thanks for sharing!

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad I was able to help!!

@sarwatahmed3850 Месяц назад

Excellent review, vlog and all great stuff brother..!! Thanks for making this. Just for this i can just give u hug….👍🏼😎

@FattysFeasts Месяц назад

Glad you enjoyed it! I could always use a hug 😂

@lydellanderson1533 11 месяцев назад

Great instructions I needed this!!!!

@FattysFeasts 11 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@msarledge44 28 дней назад

A "must view" video for beginners at offset smoking. Coming from a pellet smoker recently tried pork ribs on my new OKJ Longhorn and turned out great. Maintained a clean fire (250F grate level) with small wood pieces/ adding more often. First time ribs were not overcooked and falling apart. Next up is a brisket when the weather warms. Thank you for your sage advice and glad I viewed your video before attempting.

@FattysFeasts 22 дня назад

So awesome to hear that your switch went well! Thanks for watching and happy smoking!

@ammortalman1063 9 месяцев назад

Well said! Keep on, keeping on! 🔥💖🤗

@FattysFeasts 9 месяцев назад

Always!

@aldarko9487 Год назад

Thanks for this.....excellent advice!

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jj007104 Месяц назад

Bought a house in the country (well as country as NJ gets) two years ago...being a city guy never imagined some of the things I would become obsessed with and building a great backyard BBQ and smoker has become one of them. I've watched videos for the last few months on building smokers, buying smokers, wood and fires and by a mile this has been the most educational and straightforward video I've seen. I was stoked because I had a couple trees fall this winter and kept them for firewood and within the first few minutes of this video I realized I would not be able to use that wood for another two years as they've been sitting outside through rain and snow uncovered. From start to end of this video is like taking a class on logic that I thought was simple yet had no clue. Thank you

@FattysFeasts Месяц назад

HAHA dude isn't it hilarious? I moved from the country to the city and was like " as long as I can still BBQ, I don't care" LOL. I really appreciate your feedback truly! Glad you can apply it to make great BBQ. If you have any other questions, let me know!

@greyman3531 11 месяцев назад

I've grilled with charcoal all my life, but got an offset smoker and was so excited to do my first pork butt. I made the rub and smoked it for about 7 hours and the texture was perfect. Made the sauce from a friend's Carolina recipe which tasted awesome. Tried some and it was horrible. Thanks so much for the informative video because my problem was dirty smoke. Didn't realize that smoke billowing out when I added wood would totally ruin a great butt. Now I'm going back and watch more of your videos and subscribed so I can keep up new ones. Thanks so much for this!!!

@FattysFeasts 11 месяцев назад

I too thought the whole "more smoke is better" thing originally, before I really started digging in. Glad I could help! Let me know if you have any other questions!

@17guzy Год назад

very informal. thank you for sharing

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@martijnbuunk 5 месяцев назад

Hey there, good explaining skills you got there. This was exactly the same when I fired up my offset smoker for the first time, dirty smoke and temps that where spiking through the roof and Falling like a brick stone. By learning the smoker and adjust some things I really get to know mine (which is the same as yours btw) got it like 3 years ago now. So by watching you video I now know I did something good, I didn't want to be lead by all sorts of video s so I did most of it by common sense. Thanks for the video and smoke on !

@FattysFeasts 5 месяцев назад

Glad you were able to figure everything out. I know it can be a struggle! Happy smoking!!

@themattsweeney Год назад

I agree with Joe! Great video !

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@lafoiagaluvao3202 Год назад

Bro thanks for the video from Australia

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!

@kevinwill8542 10 месяцев назад

great video...i use my firebox ash try to block hole after removing baffle plate..seems to work great

@FattysFeasts 10 месяцев назад

Thanks! Have you tried not blocking it at all?

@bhdemp Год назад

Great job and nice tips for beginners. I think the most important tip you shared was the size of the wood. Like you, I first thought that bigger was better and it drove me f'n insane. Huge temp spikes, dirty smoke and constantly fanning the fire to keep it going. So like you again 😁, I bought a wood splitter and already had a miter saw in my wood shop. Game changer!!! Again, nice job and keep up the good work!

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad to hear someone else had the same problem! It was definitely extremely frustrating. The saw and splitter really do make life so easy!

@guarache258 4 месяца назад

thank you for this video , i learn a lots of new tips , im a 72 yrs old men who loves to cook out or smoke it , and a appreciated all this information , blessings and good luck

@FattysFeasts 4 месяца назад

Thanks and I'm glad I could provide you some tips!!

@davidbeuke6822 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for all the good info

@FattysFeasts 9 месяцев назад

Any time!

@Knowconceptjiujitsu 9 месяцев назад

Great explanation

@FattysFeasts 9 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it!

@mooneysonthemove283 Год назад

Excellent video! Considering the wood splitter purchase

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Thanks! You definitely should. Makes life 69x better especially with the small splits you need.

@geraldclemens1682 Год назад

Looking at getting myself a offset smoker nxt yr. Great video.

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad I could help! Let me know what you end up getting.

@ndnvdub 3 месяца назад

This was a awesome video. Thank you

@FattysFeasts 3 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@olskoolsgarage9987 9 месяцев назад

Been getting better with each smoke!!

@FattysFeasts 9 месяцев назад

Hell yes! Glad to hear it!

@ramman2941 11 месяцев назад

Great video. Thanks for the great explanation of using an offset. Im looking at grabbing an OK Joe Highland and i jave no experience...so this was super informative 👍👍

@FattysFeasts 11 месяцев назад

Nice! Glad I could help you out and I hope you join the smoking family soon!

@pedropereira5125 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much man! This helped me out so much! Happy 4th!

@FattysFeasts 9 месяцев назад

Glad I could help you out! Hope you had a great 4th as well!

@ericbeltran7484 5 месяцев назад

I never even thought of being the pit master at a bbq. But your explanation has given me a new goal. Thanks

@FattysFeasts 5 месяцев назад

Glad I could inspire you!! Same thing happened to me. It's a lifestyle, but a fun one for sure!

@pacaguyga 9 месяцев назад

This opened my eyes , I'm the true beginner. My first rack of ribs were bad due too much dirty white smoke. Edible, but off tasting . This video really helped me understand what to do next, yhe correct way. Thank you.

@FattysFeasts 9 месяцев назад

Awesome! Glad I could help!

@thomaspharmer9228 7 месяцев назад

Spot on!

@FattysFeasts 7 месяцев назад

Hell yes!

@aaronwoodfield2925 5 месяцев назад

Excellent video

@FattysFeasts 5 месяцев назад

Thank you very much!

@JeremyGilbrech Год назад

I gave up on my offset smoker because of my inability to maintain temps and producing dirty nasty tasting smoke. This video is getting me motivated to give it another go. Thanks!

@FattysFeasts Год назад

So glad to hear that! Please give it another go. Smoking can be a pain at first. I understand that so well. But you should never give up. It’s all about trial and error!

@beowulf3303 Год назад

Awesome stuff! I am trying to learn how to do this coming from using a WSM! I think I’m starting to get it about keeping the fire door open after adding wood.

@FattysFeasts Год назад

Glad to hear you upgraded! Yeah that definitely takes some getting used to, especially if the coal bed decides to not cooperate. It's good to hear you're getting used to it!