Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to hide your cooker hood ducting. In an ideal scenario, your hob would be positioned against an outside facing wall so that a very short length of ducting can go up from the hood before going straight out through a hole in the wall. Where this isn’t possible, there are a few solutions you may want to consider. For the same price as a Weber Smokey Mountain, you get an extremely versatile grill, oven, and smoker combination. While it can’t match the WSM for dedicated smoking, and it won’t beat a Big Green Egg for all-around cooking, you can pay a fraction of the price still get a quality, versatile cooker. Cheap wood box –The wood chip box that comes with the unit is cheaply made and the lid does not fit securely The addition of some legs to make the entire unit sit a little higher off the ground is another easy modification which makes life easier. Even better, cleaning up the inside of your cooking chamber periodically will save you having to undertake a cleanup of industrial proportions.

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In this post, I’ll explain what a charcoal filter is, if and when you need one as well as answer some frequently asked questions I get around the topic. The grill grate on this model is not hinged so when you do use it as a smoker, refueling can be a bit of a pain. You will have to lift the entire grate, with food on, to add more charcoal. Drawing inspiration from the classic Weber kettle BBQ, the Master Touch Series takes our popular design to the next level. From the superb gourmet BBQ system, flexible smoke setting and venting bowl to the specially modelled fuel holders and high-capacity ash catcher - this 3-in-1 design lets you grill, roast and smoke your meals to perfection. Other features of the Master Touch Series include: Grease filters are used on all cooker hoods regardless of whether they are vented to the outside or in recirculating mode. They are designed to help prevent grease from entering the cooker hood or getting blown around your kitchen.

Lower section that contains the charcoal ring where the charcoal & smoke wood go. This section also has three adjustable vents to control airflow (which controls your smoker temperature).

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Since humans lived in caves we’re always loved playing with fire. And pressing the gas ignition doesn’t quite scratch the caveman itch like firing up a fresh chimney of charcoal does.This may be something that you’ve never thought about, but how you control your cooker hood is an important consideration. The latest cutting-edge technology can allow you to control your cooker hood from an app on your phone. These state-of-the-art smart extractor hoods can also regulate the level of extraction themselves by sensing and responding to the amount of vapour or smoke rising from your hob. Furthermore, the app will let you know when to change the filters to ensure your cooker hood is always operating at its best. These DIY smokers have become incredibly popular due to their low cost and excellent (when created correctly) performance. Having said that, charcoal smokers are camping friendly as you don’t need a power source, and you don’t need to lug a gas bottle around either. Unique meat hook system– Cooking vertically allows for more space and has gravity lending a hand, basting the meat with its own juices and creating a “smoke fog” that negates any need for a water pan. Although it might be more accurate to call it a bullet (due to the bullet shape). In many cases, you end up not actually using water! When you are cooking at high heat in the 325-375°F range you leave the water pan empty.