Comments on: Charmate Smoker Tips | Baller BBQ

By: Louise Gordon

Louise Gordon — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:16:08 +0000

All good tips but I'd like to mention one thing; the water bowl isn't only to moisturise the meat it also catches smoke particles and holds them down on the meat.

I'm not an expert and I don't play one on TV.

By: Jared

Jared — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:16:08 +0000

I tried cooking without the middle section. Just the lid and base. I used a knockoff "vortex ring" I made from a steel duct, placed in the centre, and cooked around the edges. Just 6 coals kept it at over 300f easily. I'll do that again for small cooks

By: Matt Klee

Matt Klee — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:16:08 +0000

Great tips thanks. Just wondering if you have any issues with losing temperature or smoke from the front hatch not sealing properly? The ones I’ve looked at don’t seem to close up properly with just the one central latch on the hatch.

By: Jared

Jared — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:16:08 +0000

Nice one.👌 Good idea bending the bottom vent closed.
I never considered the fat absorber acting as thermal mass too. I'll give that a go.

By: Sam Beattie

Sam Beattie — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:16:08 +0000

good tips. good smoker to learn with

By: Recipes with Resa

Recipes with Resa — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:16:08 +0000

So many great tips and tricks. Thanks for that.