Reverse Flow Smokers have an even heat distribution mechanism due to the addition of baffles plates. Although maintaining an even temperature is nonetheless important in any situation. Heat distribution is different in both smokers because both have different designs.īoth are designed for specific functions and it depends on you to choose one. Moreover ash produced in the firebox can also be collected in a foil or charcoal pan and cleaned easily.
This grease is difficult to clean because baffles plates are not Removable and it needs to be cleaned by scrapers.Ĭleaning in an offset smoker is quite Easier than reverse flow does not use any baffles plates and cooking grates are Removable which makes them easy to clean. These plates collect meat drippings which lead to accumulation of grease over time. Reverse Flow Smoker use baffles plate Below the cooking grates. The cleaning in reverse flow smoker is more difficult than that in offset smoker. If the smoker is not cleaned properly then it can lead to damage of build and obstruction of airflow. CleaningĬleaning is also a major determinant of the smoker’s durability. You will also have to increase or decrease the fire size to control temperature. You have to adjust vents carefully because the temperature is not constant throughout the smoker and a slight change can increase or decrease the temperature suddenly. The complexity of an offset smoker is due to its temperature control. It makes the temperature control Easier to just set it and forget it.
To increase the temperature you should open the bottom vent to maximize airflow. If you want to decrease or increase the temperature in a reverse flow smoker,you will have to adjust the vents accordingly. Temperature control is easy in reverse flow smoker because its temperature can be maintained constant for a longer time. It can affect the flavor of the meat being smoked. Temperature control is the most crucial factor for getting the most out of a smoker. But you should keep checking regularly to avoid overshooting the temperature. You can add enough charcoal to make a single layer on the bottom of the firebox and add wood chunks over it.Īfter that you can ignite them to start smoking.
Setting up fire in an offset smoker is a much complex process which needs practice to master. Starting up fire in a reverse flow smoker is relatively easier than offset smoker because you can just add a pile of charcoal and let it burn on its own without rechecking it.Īlso you can throw a handful of your desired wood into burning coals to start producing smoke. The addition of a baffle plate in the smoker affects different aspects of the smoker. So we can say that virtually all reverse flow smokers can be offset smokers but all offset smokers can’t be reverse flow smokers. The only difference between them is the addition of baffles plate in reverse flow smoker. Normally offset smokers and reverse flow smokers have a similar design and don’t differ much in appearance.
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