BBQ Guides Offset Mods

Mods For Offset Smokers

Tuning Plates

• • Adding tuning plates (as shown above) to your off-set direct smoker evens out temperatures across
    the cooking surface with options for better heat management.
  • Typically made of 1/4″ steel plates that are 6″ wide and 14-15″ long, the two top plates are a half inch longer than those below.
  • Visit Portable BBQ Smoker Tuning Plates or BBQ Smoker Mods for more examples.

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Extended Exhaust Stack

Extending the exhaust stack closer to the cooking surface removes cold spots normally found below or
next to the exit.

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Charcoal Basket

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High Heat Instant Gasket

Using Instant Gasket during assembly or to reduce leaks afterward will help seal the smoker and allow for better smoke and heat containment.

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Using Lava Lock around the doors also helps seal in smoke and heat.

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Adding a gate latch to the door of a smoker will also pull the door tight.