Winter season is upon us. Time for everyone to either put their smokers away or to BBq out in the cold. I have a Stoker and use it often. However I for the life of me cannot get temps above 300*F with or without my Stoker. I did some full packers yesterday and was disappointed with how they turned out.
Full well knowing that the reason they didnt come out as well as usual, because I couldnt get my temps high enough. I topped out at about 250*F in the supposed high heat cook. Temps outside were 15*F - 25*F and the winds were 20 - 30mph. I guess my question is do people in winter season get their pit "Lid" temps to 300*F for high heat cooks? If so let me in on your secret, I started with the minion method and added 1 full chimney of lit.
Full well knowing that the reason they didnt come out as well as usual, because I couldnt get my temps high enough. I topped out at about 250*F in the supposed high heat cook. Temps outside were 15*F - 25*F and the winds were 20 - 30mph. I guess my question is do people in winter season get their pit "Lid" temps to 300*F for high heat cooks? If so let me in on your secret, I started with the minion method and added 1 full chimney of lit.