Might have to let the ribs cook a little longer....

4given · March 16, 2012, 12:16:10 PM

I can't get the Bradley over 200 deg today. Might have to cook the ribs a little longer in the second stage of the 3-2-1 prootcol. Might have to go 3-3-1 or something :-\

KyNola · March 16, 2012, 12:23:28 PM

You can always go to the house oven. No worries! You gots to learn to relax. As our good friend CRG says "you can't hurt it, it's already dead." ;)

4given · March 16, 2012, 12:25:29 PM

No worries! I'm relaxed..... just learning.. I ask lots of questions when I am in steep leaning curve mode! Thant's for the encouragement!

4given · March 16, 2012, 12:29:29 PM

I closed the damper all the way and it climbed to 220. When I opened the damper the temp went down.

KyNola · March 16, 2012, 12:31:10 PM

DON'T close the damper! The moisture needs to escape.

mikecorn.1 · March 16, 2012, 12:45:33 PM

You're ok at 220. Don't open the door. Open the vent.

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4given · March 16, 2012, 12:48:11 PM

When I opened the vent the temp dropped to 190........ is that OK?

4given · March 16, 2012, 12:49:22 PM

Quote from: 4given on March 16, 2012, 12:25:29 PM
No worries! I'm relaxed..... just learning.. I ask lots of questions when I am in steep leaning curve mode! Thant's for the encouragement!

Gee I don't type well................

4given · March 16, 2012, 12:54:24 PM

OK I opened it up to about 1/4.

Habanero Smoker · March 16, 2012, 01:16:26 PM

It seem you are maintaining good heat with your vent setting. At 1/4 open just check the area where the generator enters the cabinet. If you see smoke backing out of the generator open the vent a little more until there is no longer any backup.

viper125 · March 17, 2012, 07:36:27 AM

I never fool with my vent. first ribs I did I di a whole load. Couldn't get the cabinet up to temp for nothing. Ended up having to open vent all the way. Worked great and I haven't had a reason to close yet.