No smoke

[Jason L Ferrier]

Well the butt is on it has been on for about 25 minutes. When I first started the smoker I had a steady stream of smoke coming from the top vent. I know have no smoke. The temp is running steady at 280. Should I be worried about the no smoke. The top vent is 100 % open and one of the three bottom vents is 100% open the other two are at 25%. Thanks Jason

 

[Jim Minion]

Not seeing smoke is good, if there is wood in the firebox you are getting flavor. If you see white, black or gray smoke that is bad. A blue transparent smoke is what we look for.
Jim

 

[Tim Clendenning]

Hey Jason, I made the rookie mistake a long time ago of adding more wood every time I saw the smoke stop- was I wrong! I had the darkest, most bitter tasting food you could imagine! Always start with a little and work your way up to your liking. A little goes a very long way!

Happy Que Year!

Windy City Smokers

 

[JimT]

Jason,

I agree with what the others have said, but feel there is a question to be asked. You did use chunks, didn't you? If you used chips, they very well have completely burned up after 20 minutes or so.

JimT

 

[Jason L Ferrier]

Hi Jim. Thanks for the response. Yes I used chucks. It came out great. I think because it was my first smoke I just did not know what to expect. Jason