SUMMARY

The key steps to operating your pit can be quickly distilled into the following four points:

1. Use appropriately sized hardwood splits with a low moisture content as your fuel source.

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2. Adjust the airflow as needed to maintain the desired cooking temperature and smoke quality.

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3. Add new splits of wood to the fire when temperatures start to drop.

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4. Use a temperature probe or instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature of the food to determine when it is fully cooked.

If you are new to the world of offset smokers, we have prepared an in-depth guide on the left on how to get the best results from your pit.