propane smoker questions

ssmckeeves

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So i just picked up a gas smoker cheap well ok FREE :;:rockit and have never used one ..so the question is wood chips or pelltes,, and what should a novice start out with:;:huh i was thinkin a whoe chicken or somthin fairly simple





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Not pellets but the smaller wood.chunks. really nothing tricky to it. A good thermometer is key for good.food.and not.getting people.sick.
 

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i have a quick read digital thermometer and a thermometer on each shelf in the smoker ...so i will have the temp right,,, any suggestions for a first shot at smoking
 

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Boston Butt. Kurt's got it right. Get a thermometer. I use a gas smoker all the time. Use the wood chunks. First half hour to hour of smoking is the key.
 


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