Can I smoke jalapenos for 24 hours at 180 degrees in this unit?
2013496
You can, but at some point you would have to open the smoker and remove both the grates and the drip pan to add additional smoking chips to the platform that sits on the heating element and then put everything back. You might think that you could just pile on a lot of chips on the platform if you want to smoke longer, but the advice I read (mostly on the Amazon reviews but also at the Old Smokey site, as I recall) says that you don't want to overfill the chips or you'll get a funny taste.
960815
According to the person I talked to at Masterbuilt, the 20070213 will not generate smoke below about 185 degrees. It would have been nice if the web site had stated this. You have to buy the 20070112, cold smoker. It is designed to feed smoke into the 20070213, which you leave turned off and just use as a smoke chamber. In my experience it runs about 85 degrees or so but that may depend on outside temperature somewhat. It generates a LOT of smoke. For cold smoking you probably could just feed the smoke from the 200720112 into any suitable chamber. Note that the 20070112 is NOT usable by itself. You have to feed its smoke into some chamber where your food is located. According to the person I talked to at Masterbuilt, the 20070213 will not generate smoke below about 185 degrees. It would have been nice if the web site had stated this. You have to buy the 20070112, cold smoker. It is designed to feed smoke into the 20070213, which you leave turned off and just use as a smoke chamber. In my experience it runs about 85 degrees or so but that may depend on outside temperature somewhat. It generates a LOT of smoke. For cold smoking you probably could just feed the smoke from the 200720112 into any suitable chamber. Note that the 20070112 is NOT usable by... » Read More According to the person I talked to at Masterbuilt, the 20070213 will not generate smoke below about 185 degrees. It would have been nice if the web site had stated this. You have to buy the 20070112, cold smoker. It is designed to feed smoke into the 20070213, which you leave turned off and just use as a smoke chamber. In my experience it runs about 85 degrees or so but that may depend on outside temperature somewhat. It generates a LOT of smoke. For cold smoking you probably could just feed the smoke from the 200720112 into any suitable chamber. Note that the 20070112 is NOT usable by itself. You have to feed its smoke into some chamber where your food is located. « Show Less
237129
Thanks for the info. I also like the unit. I've never seen smoke or even smelled anything close to burning. However, I don't leave my on 24/7...... only a couple of hours at a time, once or twice a day. I checked mine on their website and it is not affected by the recall. Here is the link www.greedehumidifierrecall.com
1369683
It's a gas smoker. You just adjust the gas from the knob on the front or adjust the vent on the top back side.I can pretty easily maintain 220-245 in mild weather. It's a little harder to keep it that low when it's really hot out though.Also you need to open the door every few hours to restock the wood chunks/chips.
504648
I've never tried it that long, but I imagine it would be warm at best after 24 hours.
2013536
Soak chips in water 4 1/2hr. Placing in bottom of grill Till they start to smoke. Turn grill to 180° put your meat in and 5 hrs later ....EAT
1422670
Depends on the size of your container and the temp of where you are using it. I'm gonna say that in general the answer to your question will be a definite "no". But if you are using a real small smoker and it's warm outside, it's possible. This is designed to be a cold smoker, though...not for heat.
1818366
Yes. You can get free recipes on the internet for rubs and sauces/marinades. This works great and holds a good steady temperature since you don't have to open the door to add wood chips while smoking. If you buy this, do NOT skip the break-in step, it seasons the unit for use and you only need do it once. We love ours and use it every week. Also, use a 55 gal contractor size trash bag to cover the unit when not in use they are cheaper than the factory-sold cover and last longer.
332106
I would recommend against this; doing this may confuse the internal temperature sensors. FYI, my Technivorm produces coffee that is 180 degrees F , and that is *after* transferring the coffee to my work Thermos. Hotter than that, it's a trip to the Burn Unit.
1955857
I don't believe this smoker is intended to go that low. I smoke at 220 deg F and above and don't have a problem obtaining that temperature and I'm at the low end of the dial.
130299
That all depends on the ambient temperature and how much product is inside. But I think you are safe for at least 24 hours.
152034
Not easily. The heat element is in the unit where the food also is. If you are careful about the temp, smoke could be started then the heat element stopped, I guess.
2072279
Yes. But you will need a heat source, unless you are using it as a cold smoker.
2049200
The first responder gave good advice. Don't forget to close the lid on the grill to aid engulfing meat in smoke. You will only get a light Smokey flavor added to foods, this does NOT convert your grill into a real smoker. By cooking at a lower temp, the foods stay in smoke longer. This device is for enhancing flavor. How much time depends upon your taste preference. The first rule to smoking is LOW ( temp ) and SLOW ( cooking time ). This unit seems to produce more smoke from pellets than chips. Windy conditions can reduce foods being engulfed in smoke. IF, you only grill on max heat, this might not be for you.
873897
It would likely be something you'd have to play with a little. Ex: if recipe calls for 220° cooking temp, you may need to go to 240-250° in order for the temperature to be where you need due to the outside temperatures. I wouldn't recommend using it inside because it does give off a lot of smoke, unless you have some sort of exhaust system in your garage or something along those lines. Hope that helps!!
2008252
Absolutely! Use like a regular BBQ. Smoke depends on fuel you use. I use mesquite chips for extra flavor! Enjoy!
1710356
That's where I like to cook and it does an excellent job. Just know that you will need to check it every few hours. Changes in outside temperature and the level of water in the pan and even the increasing meat temperature can affect the actual cooking temperature. This is the easiest smoker I've ever used.