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Title: smoking at 9*f
Post by: johnbousman on December 06, 2013, 02:53:20 PM
Hi All,
have the 4 shelf digital unit.  Love it.
this is the second time that I am using the machine, Great so far.
Am doing 6# of "pork rib ends" from Woodman's..

Split the pieces to 1.5-2" thick, smoking 4 hours with apple @ 180*
the temp is holding well at 179 or so, with a nw wind at 10 to 15 mph.... still holding temp.
Now for the "cheeter"..... I took 2" pink insulation board and made a wrap, bottom, sides and back.  top and door are open.  made 180* in about 90 min from a 16* start
no issues there.  may leave the cover on in the summer too??
OOPS forgot, added 4* of ribs too. 
waiting for good eats.
john b Waukesha Wisconsin.
Title: Re: smoking at 9*f
Post by: UncleAl on December 06, 2013, 03:03:21 PM
Welcome from Michigan - love to see some pictures
Title: Re: smoking at 9*f
Post by: KyNola on December 06, 2013, 04:30:40 PM
If you can position your Bradley so that it is blocked from that wind your temp will recover quicker.  If you can't do that place something on the top of your smoker that will prevent the wind from blowing directly across the top vent.
Title: Re: smoking at 9*f
Post by: NorthShoreMN on December 06, 2013, 04:38:59 PM
Welcome from NE Minnesota. Current temp 3.1F
Title: Re: smoking at 9*f
Post by: Saber 4 on December 06, 2013, 07:02:20 PM
Welcome from Texas and to your newest addiction. :)
Title: Re: smoking at 9*f
Post by: dman4505 on December 09, 2013, 06:53:01 AM
welcome from SW Iowa where it's a whopping 0 degree with a wind chill of minus 16

Don
Title: Re: smoking at 9*f
Post by: ragweed on December 09, 2013, 08:29:49 AM
Welcome to the forum from Nebraska.  I pre-heat for at least an hour at a temp higher than I plan to cook at.  I also put a foil wrapped brick in the bottom.  It acts as a heat-sink.  And near boiling water in the drip pan.  Keep the top vent open!!  These are some things I do to smoke when the temps get low.  Enjoy your new smoker.  And yes, we like pictures!!
Title: Re: smoking at 9*f
Post by: Smoker John on December 09, 2013, 07:20:29 PM
Welcome to the boards
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Post by: Gafala on December 09, 2013, 09:31:45 PM
Welcome from Washington State.