| Oklahoma Joe's® (2024)

FAQs

Why won't my smoker get hot enough? ›

Check for any obstructions in the chimney, firebox, or vents and clean them. Use quality fuel to maximize heat output in your offset smoker. Check seals on offset smoker for deterioration and air leaks that disrupt airflow and heat efficiency. Replace worn-out seals to create a tight seal and retain heat.

Well-known member. I'm looking into getting an OK Joe Highland and I had a chat with char-broils customer reps. The OK Joes are made with 2.5mm steel and the Highland weighs about 180 lb.

What is the Bandera Made Of? One of the ways that manufacturers keep prices down is to use thinner metal to save on cost to meet consumer demand. The Oklahoma Joe Bandera smoker uses 2mm cold rolled steel on their firebox and 2.5mm cold rolled steel on the cooking chamber.

If the temperature of the smoker is getting too low during the cooking process you will then adjust the air intake damper more open to allow for more air flow to enter the smoking chamber flowing through the charcoal basket helping to fuel the fire and raise the temperature.

Regardless of which vent you're messing with, remember that open vents mean hotter and faster-burning charcoal. Closed vents mean less oxygen, which in turn means less heat and slower-burning charcoal. Now that you know about vents, the world—or at least your grill and the small area surrounding it—is yours.

Fan: Electrical issues and blockages can restrict your fan from spinning, impacting the smoker's ability to heat up. Burn pot: Damage and erosion can lead to holes in the burn pot.

By using a chimney of hot coals in your smoker, the time it takes to get your smoker up to the proper temperature will be reduced. Once your smoker is close to the temperature you want to smoke at; whether that's low and slow at 115°C, or hotter and faster at 135-150°C, you can add your wood for flavour.

Yes. You can mix wood pellet flavors to make your own unique flavor blends. Oklahoma Joe's offers Apple, Hickory and Competition Blend wood pellets.

Coat the entire interior of your new smoker with a high burn-point cooking oil like canola or grapeseed oil. Don't forget to include the racks, lid and walls. Fill one chimney with charcoal and light them using a fire starter. The chimney should be fully engulfed in smoke within 10 minutes, give or take a few.

You'll want to keep your smoker and grill grates cool. If you prefer to clean your grates when the smoker is hot, plan to do this well in advance to give the smoker time to cool down completely before adding food for cold smoking.

What temperature do you season a Oklahoma Joe smoker? ›

How do I season my Oklahoma Joe smoker? To season your Oklahoma Joe smoker, start by coating the interior surfaces with a high-heat cooking oil, such as vegetable oil or canola oil. Then, build a fire in the firebox and allow the smoker to run at a temperature of 250-275°F for 2-3 hours.

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The dampers are the primary way to control the smoker's temperature. Close the dampers more to cool the smoker down, or open them further to heat things up. Remember that wind, fuel, and outdoor temperatures play a role, too. Once you understand how these affect the smoker, you can become a master at smoking meat.

Clean the fire pot: A dirty or clogged fire pot can obstruct the airflow, leading to inadequate heat production. Remove any ash or debris from the fire pot and ensure that it is clean and free from obstructions. Check the auger motor: The auger motor is responsible for feeding the pellets into the fire pot.

If you need to raise the temperature of your unit, open the intake vent. Too much heat, close the intake vent which starves the fire for oxygen. Note: if you close the intake vent entirely while keeping the outtake open, you will still starve the fire and put it out.

During the cook, just use the flue damper to increase or decrease the airflow through the smoker. If you find the smoker is getting too hot, just close the damper further. If you find the smoker is cooling down too much open the damper up and consider putting more wood in the firebox.