Common knowledge for people with common sense. I`ve been running my off-set cookers this way for over well 25yrs. This method makes for very easy clean up, too. Glad to see you put out a video on it. Pay no attention to negative comments. I never believed those tuning plates were ever that great. Saved myself alotta money by not buying into the snake oil for many years.
@cherokeeforge65506 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely the best diffuser/tuner mod ever. Got my OK Joe to same temps on both ends. Im gonna build a set of steel plates using this design in my shop next rainy day. Lots of useless mods all over KZfaq but this one is a must. Thanks a bunch
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
Charlie Fritts Your Are Absolutely welcome, I’m glad I could help. Happy Smokin
@jklsr555 жыл бұрын
I just bought and assembled a new offset smoker today... This is the best hack I've seen yet to evenly heat the cooking chamber. And it's free... The best. And the cleanup will be far easier with this method as well. Absolutely brilliant...
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
Jeff Legg Thanks Brother. Glad to help
@unctep6 жыл бұрын
Dude. I just wrapped my extra grates in foil and started a pork butt... temp hasn’t went over 250 once! You are a genius my good man.
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
UNCTEP LOL!!! Thanks. I enjoy helping people save money
@CaptainAngelo3 жыл бұрын
Dude.....That was basically 100% perfect investigative journalism right there. Thank you for saving me over $100! I will be making these mods in my Char-Griller as soon as I get home. Well done!
@meatcranium42803 жыл бұрын
Tony Crimi Thanks man, I appreciate the kind words. Glad to help.
@tribaltatts702 жыл бұрын
I NEVER comment on You Tube videos, but well done Meat Cranium. I have a Char Grillers offset smoker and just replaced some basic parts, and was so close to buying the Lava Temp Plate from BBQPromod, i know for a fact i have a 25-30 difference in the smoker. Wrapping my plates in foil from here on out! Keep on Smokin Brother
@meatcranium42802 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah bruh. I’m glad I could help you save money. Thanks for the support and commenting.
@RichMoore-tweakin73764 жыл бұрын
My wife just bought my first Highland yesterday. Love this smoker. I'm all over your mod already. Thanks!! Subbed
@meatcranium42804 жыл бұрын
RICH MOORE Thanks a lot man. I just did a Rib cook video on it a few weeks ago and I show what these mods really do. Thanks for the support and watching Brother.
@90liftedxj6 жыл бұрын
Dude, I don't have that style smoker, but I gotta say, hell yeah! My buddy was about to buy one of those tuning plates, I just showed him this video! He's going to go your method! Smoke on brother!!!
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
Eric Harris Im glad you got some good out of this video and enjoyed it. Thanks for the support and watching
@franciscoalonzo5595 жыл бұрын
I’m doing the heat management set up with aluminum foil and I’m getting a 7 degree difference. This does work and I’m doing a brisket. Thank you very much saved me 100$ from buying that kit online. 👍👍
@meatcranium42804 жыл бұрын
Francisco Alonzo Your welcome. I hope your brisket came out good. Thanks for the support and watching.
@Stuartyh75 жыл бұрын
I came here after seeing your first video. Nice one! Thanks for this mate. Very interesting to see the difference when you removed the deflectors. I have just got my first offset smoker and I'm going to use this method tomorrow to test temps. But instead of using a grill grate covered in foil, I'm using 2 oven trays that cost only £1 each. They fit perfectly inside my cooking chamber.
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
Stuartyh7 That sounds like a great solution to. Good luck with it. Let me know how that works, I’m kind of curious. Thanks for watching and the support
@athfinest445 жыл бұрын
Preciate this greatly. Just purchased a Highland and was about to order me the basket and baffles until watching ur video. Thx!
@tommyvvirs17314 жыл бұрын
Me too!!
@earlrawls47896 жыл бұрын
This is great information . I like what you have done with this method . You have saved me a great deal of money !!!!
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
Earl Rawls Thanks a lot. I’m glad I could help you out. That why I made this. Thanks for watching
@YoSamite115 жыл бұрын
@@meatcranium4280 what's the significance of needing the temp difference for brisket?
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
Osama Hanif The point is thicker so if you put it down where it’s hotter, and the Flat where it is cooler, the brisket will end up cooking internally at the same temp or close to it. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
@YoSamite115 жыл бұрын
@@meatcranium4280 makes sense, thanks! I just got a reverse flow. I'm gonna place the point closer to the fire box
@pigfox4 жыл бұрын
I KNEW there was an easier and cheaper way to hack this problem and you did it! I'm going outside after coffee and doing it!
@meatcranium42804 жыл бұрын
pigfox It absolutely works. Glad to help ya. Cheers to makin Beautiful Q. Thanks for the support and watching
@dane93526 жыл бұрын
Thanks for tips! I can’t beleive how great the foil wrapped heat diffuser has worked for me. Everyone that owns a cheap offset should see this video.
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
Dan E I agree, it bothers me to see people get ripped off by companies that’s why am going after a company in my current series, that I think is ripping off their customers. Thanks for watching and your support
@caseyjones30765 жыл бұрын
Thx for the tip! I was a little skeptical about it improving the temperature difference so drastically. But you are 100% right! And now my temperature difference is 5 degrees also instead of 30. Thx again much appreciated!!
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Glad I could help and save you some money. Thanks for the support and watching
@Ronin-uj7tb4 жыл бұрын
I saw your vid & it gave me an idea. Instead of foil, I went to a big box chain & bought some thin gauge metal plates that happen to be the perfect size to fit on the slide rails...then I used my hole saws for metal & drilled out holes in sequence to adjust for diffusing heat & smoke at the location where I want it. Thanks all to you for your dedication.
@roblyt415 жыл бұрын
That is so funny. I did almost every one of those aluminum foil hacks about 2 yrs ago. I thought I was so brilliant. Nice work and thanks for sharing.
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
Rob Lyt I light went off in my head one day and I had to share it. Thanks for the support and watching
@munkeynutz134 жыл бұрын
This is ridiculous.......why didn't I ever think of this?!?! LOL! I had an old Char-Broil offset that I couldn't find plates for, so I ended up using an old metal baking sheet to lean up as a deflection plate. But this is a genius idea! Thank you! I was recently given a nearly new Brinkmann Trailmaster that I am going to try this on. I did however buy the gasket and latch kit for it because that worked great on my old one.
@sneakeey15 жыл бұрын
Dude!! I just got a Char Griller Offset yesterday! You just saved me a butt load of money. Thanks my friend!! [Phil]
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
You are most certainly welcome Brother. Glad to help. Thanks for the support and watching
@brewsques24796 жыл бұрын
Been using this same diffuser method for 3yrs. Always work perfect. Smoke on!
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
Brews&Ques 24/7 I’ve been doing this method since my second cook on it. Thanks for the support and commenting
@joserodriguez-cf7ft5 жыл бұрын
Just been dealing with this issue for a couple of weeks and I was about to purchase a tuning/diffuser plate for my grill this idea worked great in my new smoker thanks
@meatcranium42804 жыл бұрын
jose rodriguez just seen your comment. I’m glad it worked out for ya. Thanks for the support and watching
@glenns69232 жыл бұрын
Ok, just found your channel...I like it so far... thanks for sharing.
@meatcranium42802 жыл бұрын
Thanks I appreciate it
@trippingonfaith70945 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the honesty in your videos and for all the inspiration!
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
Trippingonfaith ! You are most certainly welcome. I try my best. Thanks for the support and watching
@bassworship505 жыл бұрын
WOW! I must say that I was skeptical at first but, after trying this "HACK"in my New Braunfels offset smoker, it "ABSOLUTELY WORK"'!!!!!!!
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
I just got done editing another OKJ video with some fresh improvements and hacks. I’m so glad you let me know it worked for you. That’s awesome. Thanks for the watching and commenting
@gabrielinlompoc6 жыл бұрын
I’ve tried your method and your right! Temp differential was between 2 and 6 degrees! Pretty good.
@meatcranium42804 жыл бұрын
Gabriel Hernandez I just seen your comment, sorry for getting back to you late. I’m glad it worked out for ya. Thanks for the support and watching
@shawn810736 жыл бұрын
Very nice! I have been doing this same trick for 2yrs now and just for all the ney sayers that have been going on about the aluminum foil. I have been known to not replace the foil on the grates for 2 to 3 cooks with no issues at all. The foil didn’t get “thin” or anything. As for the longhorn I do the same hack and it gives me a 5 degree difference from side to side.
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
shawn81073 the Longhorn you just need to add another plate. I believe you. Thanks for watching and commenting
@benpaynter83485 жыл бұрын
man I got my offset set up this week and remembered the video. it works very well thanks mate!
@meatcranium42804 жыл бұрын
Ben Paynter I just seen your comment. Your welcome. I’m glad it worked for ya. Thanks for the support and watching
@scottdawkins52165 жыл бұрын
I agree with everyone saying these are great ideas, but I'm seriously amazed that more people don't ot can't come up with these ideas on their own. My wife says I'm just cheap, but why pay major amounts of money for what can be done for sometimes nothing or very little. Keep up the good work.
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
Scott Dawkins EXACTLY!! Great point
@treee40406 жыл бұрын
I may not bbq but I can say that u gave good points and the supporting proof is very truthful which made the video amazing. Thx Meathead... maybe a can learn a lesson or two.
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
Look at you Treee coming with the Strong Comment. Awesome. Now that’s how you contribute to a conversation . Thanks for the support. Keep taking notes. 😀
@MrSwiss909p4 жыл бұрын
You're a genius bro. Thanks and keep the videos coming.
@meatcranium42804 жыл бұрын
Cory McKiver Thanks mane I try my best. Thanks for the support and watching
@rickvice8746 жыл бұрын
I'm buying a Oklahoma joe on Sunday. I was second guessing getting it as I have to many now but this video convinced me. Thanks
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
Rick Vice For the money, the Oklahoma Joe Highland smoker is it excellent deal. Thanks for watching
@Abby-ok2lv6 жыл бұрын
This is awesome. I just got me a Highlander and couldnt justify spending that much on tuner plates. Keep making the vids!
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
Abby A Yeah they’re complete rip off. I’m glad you enjoyed it
@lessworkmorefishing38825 жыл бұрын
This solved my problem where i had a 50+ degree difference between both gauges its pretty much spot on on both sides of the cook chamber nice work
@WESTKROCK5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Great video!
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
WEST LOYA Thanks
@ajmelodic4 жыл бұрын
Was thinking about buying plates...this is much better! thanks!
@meatcranium42804 жыл бұрын
ajm NP. Glad to help
@jwhome93195 жыл бұрын
The aluminum covered heat diffusion system by Meathead definitely works!! I extended it with an additional aluminum foil covered grate with better heat diffusion. GREAT JOB MEAT HEAD!
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
J Whome Thanks Brother
@MichiganMorels6 жыл бұрын
I LOVE IT! You do the same as me. When I first started smoking in my Char-Griller, I was very tempted to go out and buy all those cool things I saw in forums. But I resisted. I decided to try homemade cheap on the fly stuff, to try it out first. I'm so glad I did! Saved me money and arguments with my wife. Other than sealing my lids, all my other mods can be removed, or replaced at anytime. Little cost. Usually foil or foil pans. Flex drier vent for chimney. I just crimp it on, no clamps or screws. I replaced it once after 4 years. YOU DA MAN!
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
Michigan Morels as always a pleasure having you commenting here. I hate seeing people get taken advantage of. I’ll probably get the Heat Plate Mafia after me, but whatever. I’m a mods guy. If I had a Kettle I would mods all the accessories that they try to sell people. I appreciate every time I see your comment. THANKYOU. Your support means a lot to me.
@arcturusbbqsausagemaking24353 жыл бұрын
Great video What you're saying is absolutely true I just bought an Oklahoma joe for the wife ,Being a retired welder fabricator my very last job before retiring was Fabricating and welding the steel barrier fence that surrounded ground zero Manhattan .if I was ambitious I would build dampers fire box Diffusers ,People just dont understand how simple a alternative fix ,paying tons of money making them rich Getting ripped off (Live and learn people Stop getting ripped off Use that lump thats two foot above you're ass Its not rocket science
@meatcranium42803 жыл бұрын
That a great comment. With a little ingenuity people can save a ton, and not give there money to scammers. Thanks for the support and watching.
@daddydutchbbq6 жыл бұрын
Meathead the grate mod is spot on ! My Ok Joe has a 1-2 degree difference. Thank you !
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
Kent Vandeweerd I have ran temps during the Summer that were zero degrees off. Thanks for the support and watching
@jaimecardoso49083 жыл бұрын
I was about to order some plates for my highlander i glad I watched your video thank you you saved me over 100 dollars
@meatcranium42803 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help especially with Christmas around the corner. Thanks for the support and watching
@prophetseven4 жыл бұрын
Deng bro...thx...I literally was on the fence on buying those plates...had the website open and all, and then came back to your videos, because I remembered you covered it in the first video on this topic. My Pops has been cooking all his life and when he heard i was even contemplating this idea, he gave me so much ish about it, calling me a city boy! lmao. Anyways, thanks again!
@meatcranium42804 жыл бұрын
prophetseven your Welcome. It works amazingly wonderful, thanks for the support and watching
@glamourman82515 жыл бұрын
Hey man thanks for this info. I see a complete an total difference in the heat of my smoker and didn't have to spend that much money whatsoever!
@davidnones38595 жыл бұрын
Thanks Meat, I just pick up a used OKJ highlander and just did your mods. I did pick up basket off Amazon for $30. Thanks for the tips.
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
The OKJ now comes with a basket. Lol. I may get one eventually. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
@davidnones38595 жыл бұрын
I picked up one from a lady who was selling her husbands shit cause he left her. So maybe the basked was removed lol.
@DJdanny3186 жыл бұрын
Definitely worth doing this method. Had great temperatures from side to side.
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
LAGrilling THANKYOU very much. I wanted to leave no doubt. Thanks for the support and watching
@chris.fitzgerald5 жыл бұрын
Great video. I am being gifted a brand new OJ. The guy cant use charcoal in his complex anymore, and never got to use it, only going to cost me a rack of ribs or two. Glad I saw the mods now, as many I can do as I am assembling it. thanks for all the tips. Cheers from the Jersey Shore
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
Chris Fitzgerald Man I am glad I could Help. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
@nasark5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid mate! Just got a highland last week and was going to spend 140 us shipped to Canada. Cheers!
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
For the price the Highland is a nice offset, with these mods it becomes GREAT. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
@thriftshop26094 жыл бұрын
Very good idea, thank you.
@meatcranium42804 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate you watching
@fgstf4 жыл бұрын
Hey Man great video, will definitely be trying out your hacks next weekend. Its my sons 21st and will be using my bighorn offset smoker going to be cooking beef ribs.
@Betelgeuseification6 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome video! Thanks for posting. Got my grill last night and mod materials today! Cant wait to smoke!
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
Carl Sneed I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I’m glad I could help you. BBQING is a great way to live life. Thanks for watching and commenting
@user-ru1bd4cq7h5 жыл бұрын
FRICKEN GENIUS, thanks so much for this easy peasy hack!!!!!!!!!!!
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
** No problem, I’m glad you enjoyed it, and I’m glad to help. Thanks for watching and commenting
@CiderTalbotToo5 жыл бұрын
Love this used the idea many times but I had to bite the bullet and try a proper plate. If your on a budget this just works. Another brilliant video my friend 😎👍
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
Sorry I missed your comment. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
@robertgoidel4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and your explanation is most helpful. Thank you.
@meatcranium42804 жыл бұрын
rgoidel Your most certainly welcome. Glad to help. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@unctep6 жыл бұрын
I know what I’m doing when I get home! Thanks for the tip, saved me some money for sure.
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
UNCTEP Lol. Yeah right. It is very efficient and you don’t give your money away to companies trying to steal it. Thanks for watching and commenting
@floridaswissboy4 жыл бұрын
Good job....thanks for the info!
@meatcranium42804 жыл бұрын
Edward Fl No problem brotha . Glad to help.
@swagkingtheunique12925 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info you honestly saved me $350 in mods the dumb way truly informative and great save
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
sean hebron It’s a great honor to help people save money and prevent them from spending unneeded money. $350 buys a lot of Q. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
@swagkingtheunique12925 жыл бұрын
@@meatcranium4280 brother I've had a great deal of respect for u and you're page. But the immediate response and integrity has taken my respect to another level . Thank you
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
sean hebron I try my best. I don’t get all of them. Thanks brother
@TimK733 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks! Wife just bought me the Highland, and I have to mod it. Was about to buy a baffle then saw your video just in time. I have SS thick pieces would be perfect. Your video got me thinking outside the box, lol. Subscribed!
@barringtoncarlisle20566 жыл бұрын
I have done two of these mods. I used a Lavarock gasket around the cooking chamber, don't get much in the way of smoke leaks, yet, but then the gaskets are still new! The baffle plate trick was done out of necessity due to not being able to buy them anywhere in the UK. The only difference is that I used big heavy duty aluminium foil cooking trays instead of foil! I am here to say that I also get, at max. no more than a 5f difference across the chamber and those trays have never caught fire! For heavens sake, they are made for cooking in a home kitchen oven ! You would never take the smoker above 300/350f on almost any cook? What would you be cooking if you did? I'm with you man, why give money away. Well done.
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
Barrington Carlisle This is a great comment. Sorry I missed it. I’m glad you enjoyed the video, it took some good out of it, I hope these mods did you well. Thanks for watching and commenting
@strictlyquality5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. You do your own stunts..... That was funny! I need to send you some of the very best burn ointment. It's like a miracle in a tube stuff. Seriously. Love your very helpful videos. You are teaching me things that my wife loves cuz I am holding off on the gadgets that I usually buy without giving them any thought. I am also learning how to think and evaluate gadgets now. Who said you can't teach an old man something new. Great video and great work! Greatly appreciated!
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
Michael Pitre I love to Problem solve, Saving people money, and help people make wise consumer decisions. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
@strictlyquality5 жыл бұрын
@@meatcranium4280 well you do an excellent job at problem solving. My dad gave me the same gift and if given a job in my field of expertise, I can figure out how to get it done no matter how difficult it is. I really appreciate people like you who sees what others don't see and sounds the alarm and provides an alternative solution for relatively no cost at all. Thanks for the way you think.
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
Michael Pitre Wow!! What a Huge compliment. I like to consider myself a common sense consumer advocate. I love people and companies who aren’t so stubborn that they can’t take criticism and turn it into a positive for there business. I want you to be a success because you are one of those people
@coplock66893 жыл бұрын
Badass video bro. Thanks for sharing, most wouldn't. Very cool, and I'm going to do it as soon as I finish watching this video.
@garyc82086 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. I'm sold. Proved it to me. Thanks for the research.
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
Gary C I put my money where my mouth is. Thanks for the support and watching
@rubengomez30184 жыл бұрын
Thanks man.. tried my own version of your mod... 2 1/2 hrs in with 3 racks of ribs.. and I'm running a 3 degree difference on the opposite ends of my barrel.. 👌
@meatcranium42804 жыл бұрын
Ruben Gomez thats what I’m talkin about. WOOO!! Good to hear. Thanks for letting me know.
@papabearbackyardbbq22876 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your video. I just picked up the Highland. Going to try these mods. I been smoking on a pellet smoker.
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
Charles Hinton I didn’t see your post my apologies, I hope everything worked out well for you
@fredraines94594 жыл бұрын
great video, outstanding. I will be trying this out this weekend. I have about 40 degree difference between the two thermostats. I'm in Denver and it is a real pain to maintain temps, especially in winter. Thanks again.
@meatcranium42804 жыл бұрын
Fred Raines This should solve that problem. Thanks for the support and watching Brother.
@brewsques24796 жыл бұрын
I've actually turned the two top bolts on the opening and turned them around so the thread parts are in the cook chamber. I hook the one rack one the bolts so they don't fall off often.
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
Brews&Ques 24/7 that’s a good idea, I like it.
@Jay-jc5yb4 жыл бұрын
By far best informative channel, ty for all your info , you saved money
@meatcranium42804 жыл бұрын
Ah man thanks for that. Not all comments I get are this positive. Thanks for the support and watching. I’m glad to help.
@patrick-pk9bk4 жыл бұрын
Dude. You are the man. I watch a ton of BBQ videos, yours are the best by far. Someday I will buy you a drink(s).
@meatcranium42804 жыл бұрын
patrick okeefe I appreciate it, however the drink will have to be nonalcoholic. Lol. Thanks brother
@backyardgrillmaster29105 жыл бұрын
You knock it out of the park. Great Video
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
Backyard Grill Master I’m glad I could help. Thanks for watching and commenting
@leatherneckprepper44775 жыл бұрын
I’d be big moe on my kettle griddle, but I’m so new on an offset smoker I feel like a rookie again. Thanks for the hacks
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
No problem, glad I can help, thanks for watching
@sewartrageous20105 жыл бұрын
WOW! Tried this and it actually worked!! Saved me $$$$$, Thanx
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
sewartrageous2010 My pleasure. Thanks for letting me know. Thanks for the support
@big-gtheponchatoulacoonass88195 жыл бұрын
I have a longhorn combo.I was fixing to buy a pellit grill because of temp problems. Thank you so much. will try it ouy today.
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
I think it will work out great for ya. I’m glad could help. Thanks for watching
@big-gtheponchatoulacoonass88195 жыл бұрын
@@meatcranium4280 i got 4 1/2 hrs out of a basket of coals. i had my chimmey closed all the way and the fire box box vent closed all the way also to keep the temp around 240. with all the leaks i have . Going try to seal everything up, hopefully i can get the temp a little lower. But the end to end temp problem is solved.You the man.
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
BIG-G The Ponchatoula Coonass Get some high heat food grade silicon sealant. Lava lock has a good one. You can pick some up on EBay for around $8 a tube and that is with shipping. That will take care of the Leaks. Glad I could help. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
@SaltyJim5 жыл бұрын
GREAT IDEA! for a tuner plate
@SaltyJim5 жыл бұрын
I rigged up the home made tuner plate with foil and left over gates like you show. It works amazingly great. I get constant temp.
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
Great to hear. I’m glad it worked for you. Thanks for the support and watching
@KIRBBQ5 жыл бұрын
I stepped into your wayback machine, nice tip TFS!
@meatcranium42804 жыл бұрын
KIRBBQ way back but still valid my brother. Thanks for watching
@rickmason61572 ай бұрын
Amazing!!!!!!
@LassesFoodAndBarbecue6 жыл бұрын
Great tips and tricks. Love seeing a creative mind at work :)
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
Lasse's Food and Barbecue THANKYOU Lars I knew you would Appreciate it. Thanks for the Support.
@LassesFoodAndBarbecue6 жыл бұрын
MeatHead Yes Sir. Right up my alley :)
@repentfulsinner5 жыл бұрын
Awesome, fire bricks in winter for me, to keep temps up. Thank you!
@meatcranium42804 жыл бұрын
I Am there ya go. That sounds like a winner too
@cesarvelazquez44074 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@meatcranium42804 жыл бұрын
Cesar Velazquez Your more than Welcome
@djtrudd5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I couldn't keep temps down in my longhorn combo without smothering my logs.👍
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
I’m glad to help. I don’t like seeing good folks getting ripped off. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
@robkutner31935 жыл бұрын
Huh? Does MeatHead talk about maintaining a clean, low temp fire somewhere here? I'm always curious. Also, MeatHead must be some kind of NASA engineer or rocket scientist, cuz these mods are brilliant. I thought I was clever buying $20 worth of wire mesh at the Depot and making a firebox basket, but I bow down before this Master.
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
Rob Kutner LOL TOO FUNNY
@ChristinaFogal6 жыл бұрын
Very good to know! I love information and tips like this! 💛💛💛
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
Christina Fogal I’m glad you took away some good information. Thanks for watching
@thehungryhussey6 жыл бұрын
Well dang. Now that was a bite of awesomeness.
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
The Hungry Hussey I like To Expose these Companies that R.I.P. people off with there scams. I have other targeted, but I don’t have the ADRENALINE to pursue it yet. Thanks for the support and watching
@mr.invisable69193 жыл бұрын
@@meatcranium4280 Brilliant.... TY. Saved me money, time and hassle.
@meatcranium42803 жыл бұрын
@@mr.invisable6919 glad to hear it.
@mr.invisable69193 жыл бұрын
@@meatcranium4280 just finished putting it together! Used high heat sealant around screws and smoker box joint pre assembly. Took longer, but I believe it was best do it first based on your info... Can't wait to use it. Raining today. I'll be watching for more of your tips! Thanks again.
@meatcranium42803 жыл бұрын
@@mr.invisable6919 NICE!! It works amazingly. I’m going to be using my OKJ highland tomorrow, with the TTT
@johhnyg40274 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy 👍 great tip I'm sure it will work out. Working man has to save wherever they can. I've only had mine a few months and I love it now this will only make it easier to manage when I fill that sucker up for a big quantity cook 🇺🇸☮️
@acmemeatsmoke48654 жыл бұрын
Wow. I mean....science. Thanks for this vid, I almost made a costly mistake.
@meatcranium42804 жыл бұрын
What to Expect When Expecting Your welcome. Glad to help. Thanks for the support and watching
@sorixvideoz97876 жыл бұрын
Very interesting items to watch & listen from you :) Thanks for sharing... LIKE
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
SORIX Videoz I change it up every once in awhile. I’m a pretty good Bowler aren’t I? Thanks for the support
@ChristysCookingLifestyle6 жыл бұрын
Great tips!! Captain Crunch😂😂Since we have the kettle my Traeger and Oklahoma Joe have been lonely😂May sell the OJ, it takes up so much space in our carport. If I was really getting into offset grilling these tips would come in handy. Thanks for sharing😃
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
Christy's Cooking Channel Yeah I love my OKJ. It’s been great for me. I use all my Smokers for different purposes. Thanks for the support and watching
@THEREALSHOWBBQ6 жыл бұрын
Great tips bro. Thanks for sharing.
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
THEREALSHOWBBQ Your Welcome . A break away from the Same Ole, Same Ole, is nice sometimes. I’m in the process of curing a Pork Belly. Thanks for the support brother
@THEREALSHOWBBQ6 жыл бұрын
MeatHead Awesome my friend
@nbholifield5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! Just found these videos and I'm definitely gonna be doing this with my extra grates!!
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
Nolan Holifield It works Brother. I still Don’t like these companies that rip people off. Thanks for watching and commenting
@HeavyMetalBarBQue6 жыл бұрын
Hey Meat! Give 'em Hell! It's good to show folks cheap fix options with these pits. These pits are popular because of the affordable price....but can be a real handful if you don't know what you are doing. This advice should help them. But most people are running these pits with charcoal as the main heat source which changes everything in the way it's set up. They're not really using it as a stick burner....which it was originally designed for. Great Vid!
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
HMB I knew you would appreciate a video like this. US DIY’s need to help people and show them the wizard behind the curtain. I hate seeing people get ripped off. Thanks for the support brother. See ya next time.
@migesfishing77365 жыл бұрын
I have had this smoker for a few years now and used this method at first but then switched to a combination of baking pans I found at a dollar store ... I was looking at a defuser plate last night on line which I ordered so I guess this is why this video popped up on my feed ... google is watching 😳👁👁
@jwinterbottom13915 жыл бұрын
Bro you are freaking awesome was looking at baffles and now not a chance in hell they will get my dollars.
@LouisatRshackBBQ6 жыл бұрын
Great points and great hacks. Pretty much how I have my older Brinkman offset set up--- although I was going to make defuse and tuning plates to sale and take other ppl money so --shhhh. 😅.
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
qwesthunter at R shack BBQ thanks a lot man. Shhh between me and you, Got it.🤫
@619.DRIVER4 жыл бұрын
Using foil like duct tape...a fix it all tool! Thanks man!
@meatcranium42804 жыл бұрын
Jay LOL!! Your welcome. Thanks for the support and watching
@hammyred9195 жыл бұрын
Looking at building my own. Was nervous about the heat distribution but his makes sense. Think I'm gonna put a propane assist tho. It can bet down to 40 below and I'll need some extra oomph
@chribrian4 жыл бұрын
I understand wanting a more consistent temp across the smoker for certain cooks but having a hot spot is what makes this type of smoker the best for brisket. I want the point to be exposed to a higher temp than the flat. It allows for the two different muscles to be finished at the same time vs one undercooked and the other over cooked.
@meatcranium42804 жыл бұрын
Chris Corbell You literally have said the exact thing that I have said. I made and video of the Perfect Brisket and that exact thing is what I did. I had to remove cause it was copyright strikes, so Yes I agree 100%. Thanks for the support and watching Brother.
@tacticaljackson6 жыл бұрын
Meat Head! You da man! Keep up all the great work, brother!
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
Tactical Jackson what’s up man. I Missed your comment. Sorry about that. Thanks for the support and watching
@EricBlairMRERICBLAIR5 жыл бұрын
I'm a BELIEVER! 10 YEARS AGO - $$$$$$ & 5 SMOKERS: VERTICAL ,HORIZONAL & VERTICAL RIB COOKER WITH HORIZONAL AND FIR BOX GRILL( I THE GARAGE YEARS ATE CHARCOAL LIKE POPCORN!) AND YES A WEBER & AN "EL- CHEAPO WATER? 😝
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
I have Quite a few myself. Thanks for watching and commenting
@eltonsbbq-pit6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving me some bbq edication today. Really nice to know. Cheers!
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
Elton's BBQ-pit Cheers! My pleasure. I’m glad I could help. Thanks for the support brother
@unclebillybonz6 жыл бұрын
Sub'd. I have been without a 'budget' off set smoker for the very reason you address here. The temp difference made it a PIA to use consistently. I'm wanting one again now.
@handcannon13886 жыл бұрын
Point proven. A video like this is often worth more than a single recipe; and I enjoy seeing your cook videos as well. By the way, I want one of those dragons; what do they eat, turbinado and dark corn syrup? Captain Crunch might complain, but I think I can still take him in a "fair" fight - throw in the Keebler elves, and who knows? After I finish my coffee, I'll go downstairs and find/construct you a small fishing care package to try. Should have it send out by mid-week. Take care and keep on smokin'. Ken Watson
@meatcranium42806 жыл бұрын
handcannon Your So Dang Funny!! I wanted to do something commemorating 1 Year doing KZfaq. I am looking forward to getting the package. My Son Mentioned to me that he wants To go fishing tomorrow. I think I can grant that request
@handcannon13886 жыл бұрын
You should take him. It is important to balance out techno-reality with nature and how God intended life to be. Keeps one's feet on the ground, so to speak. Good luck to you both. Feel free to send some pics if you get some big ones; you have my email address. You could even do a fish recipe video, if you wanted.
@andrewoodsandandrewwoods13374 жыл бұрын
Great info! I been looking for a great way to mod my smoker . Thank you
@meatcranium42804 жыл бұрын
Andre Woods and Andrew Woods your welcome. Glad to help. Thanks for the support and watching.
@johnnykings93105 жыл бұрын
You ‘know I don’t feel so bad after seeing your video. I was just thinking about purchasing tuning plates. I’ve been doing this since I started smoking and several friends I cooked for were telling me that I needed to get tuning plates instead of wrapping my grills in aluminum foil, that I should just spend the money and do things right. But of course one of them has nothing but Traeger pellet smokers........ what do you say then? So thanks for the info and it’s good to know I’m not the only one trying to save some pennies. Keep up your good work!
@meatcranium42805 жыл бұрын
Juan Reyes I would tell your friend with the pellet smoker, “The big boys are playing over here when you want to join, get yourself a stick burner until then zip it” LOL I have been doing this method for years and it has worked flawlessly.Thanks for watching and commenting