Longer smokes - 3 wheeler or OTP

[james1787]

I am going to smoke some pork which will probably go 10 hours. Normally I do most of my cooks on the 3 wheelers but some of the longer smokes I've done - 5-6 hours.. ash starts to be a little challenging. I have this OTP I haven't done much with since I found it on the side of the road... I'm wondering if I am better off trying with that?

[Hell Fire Grill]

With the OTP you'll need to make sure the damper blades fit the grill properly and are not rusted out, otherwise your temps could go out of control.


On the 3 wheelers I always keep a piece of wire or a stick around, so if ash or bits of charcoal start to block the holes, I can quickly clear the hole by swirling/poking around from under the kettle, without lifting the lid.

[HoosierKettle]

Three wheelers are awesome for low and slow. I usually do a snake with 2 wheels closed and one open. The open one is under the break in the snake so never clogs. Same principal if you bank or use a basket.


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[1buckie]

You can use either....
RAy's right, a helicopter wing machine needs to fit reasonably well but they work fine......
I got a shoulder going right now that's been on for 13 hours in a otp brownie & the original coals are just now finishing & starting into the reloaded batch......pork's at 153 internal....it's a creeper......
Hoosier's got a great idea too.....just organize so the vent's not under any charcoal."....if you go three wheel, that is........