How Do You Cool A Smoker Grill?
Cooling a smoker grill allows you to adjust the temperature for slow-cooking food by indirect heat over charcoal. Tender, flavorful barbecue depends on even heat for prolonged smoking, perhaps 12 hours or more for thick cuts such as pork shoulder and beef brisket. Because it is necessary to add more charcoal after a few hours of smoking, the temperature tends to spike right after a fresh load of coal goes on the fire. Cooling the smoker allows you to maintain a steady temperature for uniform cooking. Adjust the side vents at the bottom of the smoker to regulate temperature. To cool down the smoker, gradually close the bottom vents to cut off the air supply underneath the fire. Close the vents 1/2 inch every few minutes to lower the temperature gradually. Adjust the top vent or chimney to cool the temperature even lower. The top vent or chimney creates a draft to draw air and smoke up through the grill. Closing these outlets after shutting off the bottom valves will eventually extinguis
