What minimum temperature of smoking?
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160-220'f is the lowest temp setting, this unit will fluctuate up and down between these temps so I think you can consider an average of 190'f ,, I definitely recommend having a good digital thermometer stuck in the meat while smoking.
561747
It can be used on a smoker, but will only withstands temperatures up to 400 F.
1621386
It's doable. However, there are things called "smoker thermometers" that are a much better, safer bet to ensure better smoked foods. I'd go with one of those if I had the choice.
125601
I have trouble getting the meat temperature to above 170 F. I don't think it is a power issue but a controller issue. Whatever the cause, the smoker is best suited to long time cool smoke. I plan to rebuild the temperature control when I have spare time.
1424295
I was told some time ago that the smoking point is 500 degrees. I use this oil for frying and even on my salad.
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The attachment will allow you to cold smoke fish and cheese without cooking it. Cold smoking is done at low temperatures, usually less than 90F or 30C. At temperatures above that, the product will start to cook and the desired result will not be achieved. Without the attachment this is nearly impossible because the smoke generator will generate enough heat to elevate the temperature inside the smoker above 90F even with the heat turned off. For those of you in cold climates, you would be able to cold smoke only in the winter months. In warm weather areas this would not be possible. This attachment allows you to move the small smoke generator from inside the smoke box to inside the attachment so that the heat generated does not reach the inside of the smoke box. That way the smoke box remains under 90F and you can cold smoke your fish or cheese without cooking it. Just make sure that the ambient outdoor temperature is low enough so that the main smoke box does not reach the critical 90F. I cold smoke salmon almost all year, I just make sure the outdoor temp is below 80F. Enjoy ! BTW, the Bradley cold smoked salmon recipe found on their website is phenomenal. If you have access to pure maple syrup, baste your salmon with it during the last hour or so and enjoy the best cold smoked salmon you have ever had.
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These were a present for my son, so I haven't used them. Since smoking is usually at fairly low temperatures, I am assuming that being close to the meat or even bumping it wouldn't burn the skin.
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I'm sorry that I cannot give an absolute answer to your question because I have not ever needed to run mine at the highest temp since I use it mostly for fish at a lower setting. I did smoke some turkey legs though a few months ago and set the thermostat to 225 degrees. It had not trouble reaching that temp, and the thermostat was only a little above half way. I have found by using a separate thermometer though that it usually runs about 10 degrees hotter than the dial thermometer on the door says. Hope this helps. I just ordered a cold smoker adapter to keep the temp down more for cold smoking lox. IKE I'm sorry that I cannot give an absolute answer to your question because I have not ever needed to run mine at the highest temp since I use it mostly for fish at a lower setting. I did smoke some turkey legs though a few months ago and set the thermostat to 225 degrees. It had not trouble reaching that temp, and the thermostat was only a little above half way. I have found by using a separate thermometer though that it usually runs about 10 degrees hotter than the dial thermometer on the door says. Hope this helps. I just ordered a cold smoker adapter to keep the temp down more for cold... » Read More I'm sorry that I cannot give an absolute answer to your question because I have not ever needed to run mine at the highest temp since I use it mostly for fish at a lower setting. I did smoke some turkey legs though a few months ago and set the thermostat to 225 degrees. It had not trouble reaching that temp, and the thermostat was only a little above half way. I have found by using a separate thermometer though that it usually runs about 10 degrees hotter than the dial thermometer on the door says. Hope this helps. I just ordered a cold smoker adapter to keep the temp down more for cold smoking lox. IKE « Show Less
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I haven't really tested the low end or done any cold smoking. That being said, I have maintained 190-194F, while using a digital probe thermometer - the dial thermometer is consistently 50-90F off. I still had the ability to lower the flame/temp when I was holding this temp. I have been very happy with the smoker's performance, and wouldn't hesitate to try cold smoking with it. Hope that helps.
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The outside is not hot all all. Even after hours of smoking, it is cool to the touch. Very we'll made.
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Not sure about the minimum, but meat right out of the refrigerator registers in the low 40's. I haven't stuck it in the freezer yet, but maybe I'll give it a try just to test and get back for another review! This device is not a piece of crap as Yankee Man seems to think. For smoking and cooking on my Traeger, the registered temps are very accurate, and being able to track everything on your iDevice is awesome. Setting custom cook temps is great! I use the app on both the iPad and IPhone.
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The lowest temp setting is 113 and can be adjusted by one degree to a max of 167 degrees. You do have flexibility between 113-167 degrees.
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Yes, the knob has the following settings; "Off", "Warm", "High", "Medium" and "Low". We also use a dual thermometer to verify the temp within the smoker and another on in the meat.
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I have used it as a smoker. You have to be careful and keep an eye on the temp gauge.
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Plenty of room! I use a rack for the ribs so that they stand up during the smoking process. Smoke them at 200 degrees or less. Great recipes on Google...
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Use the top vent to control temperature. I wouldn't full the charcoal more than 3/4 for smoking.
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Only put the probe in the smoker. My 1st thermometer was off by 50 degrees! I had to exchange it. The 2nd was only off a few degrees.