Newbie digital 4-rack owner in Florida

[nateben]

Hello all.

I've already seasoned the smoker and am looking forward to breaking it in with some baby backs this weekend!

[TTNuge]

Welcome and enjoy!!

[FLBentRider]

W E L C O M E  to the Forum nateben!

I'm from Florida as well.

Good luck with your ribs.

Don't run the smoker with the vent closed.

Ask questions.

[nateben]

Thanks, FLBentRider. I will do that -- in fact, right now.

Does our humidity impact the vent settings differently than other parts of the country? I thought I read somewhere to have it open more in high-humidity locations. How do you usually have it set for ribs, brisket, etc.?

[OU812]

Welcome to the fun nateben

I'm in Nebraska and I do most of my smoke/cook with the vent wide open.

[classicrockgriller]

No lower to 3/4, all the way to full.

Welcome aboard.

[FLBentRider]

Thanks, FLBentRider. I will do that -- in fact, right now.

Does our humidity impact the vent settings differently than other parts of the country? I thought I read somewhere to have it open more in high-humidity locations. How do you usually have it set for ribs, brisket, etc.?

I haven't found any difference really.

I run wide open for poultry - lots of moisture.

butts and brisket 1/2 to wide open - to be honest I really just kind of leave it alone unless I'm cleaning it.

After your smoker gets a good season on it make sure you adjust the vent BEFORE you put food in it. Sometimes moving the setting will cause little black bits to rain down on your food, which is a good indication the vent needs taken apart and cleaned.

[KevinG]

Welcome nateben! I run mine wide open for chicken and close about 3/4 to 1/2 for most other stuff, but I live in Az.

[Seahawk]

Welecome NATE BEN! I'am also doing ribs this weekend! I'am still stuck on tenpoint 5 step by step receipe and i'll tell you what iam a fan favorite with his receipe.

[Paddlinpaul]

Welcome to the forum. How did the first smoke go this weekend? We all love pictures here.