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Author: Jeff Phillips

Long time Industrial Engineer turned self-proclaimed fire poker, pitmaster and smoke whisperer and loving every minute of it!
  • Smoker Temperature Control: The Complete Guide to Steady Heat and Better BBQ

    Smoker Temperature Control: The Complete Guide to Steady Heat and Better BBQ

  • How to Find Smoker Hot and Cold Zones: Map Your Cooker for Even Cooking

    How to Find Smoker Hot and Cold Zones: Map Your Cooker for Even Cooking

  • Dome Thermometer vs Digital Probe: Which One Should You Trust

    Dome Thermometer vs Digital Probe: Which One Should You Trust

  • Where to Measure Smoker Temperature: The Only Spot That Truly Matters

    Where to Measure Smoker Temperature: The Only Spot That Truly Matters

  • Charcoal Basket Design and Temperature Stability: Why Airflow Under the Fire Matters

    Charcoal Basket Design and Temperature Stability: Why Airflow Under the Fire Matters

  • Small Fire vs Big Fire in a Smoker: Which One Gives You Better Control

    Small Fire vs Big Fire in a Smoker: Which One Gives You Better Control

  • How Much Fuel to Use in a Smoker: The Right Amount for Steady Temperature

    How Much Fuel to Use in a Smoker: The Right Amount for Steady Temperature

  • Smoker Airflow and Vent Control: How to Master Oxygen and Heat for Perfect BBQ

    Smoker Airflow and Vent Control: How to Master Oxygen and Heat for Perfect BBQ

  • Intake vs Exhaust Smoker Vents: What Each Vent Actually Controls

    Intake vs Exhaust Smoker Vents: What Each Vent Actually Controls

  • How to Adjust Smoker Vents for Temperature Control: A Step by Step Method That Works

    How to Adjust Smoker Vents for Temperature Control: A Step by Step Method That Works

  • Does Closing Smoker Vents Raise Temperature? What Really Happens to Your Fire

    Does Closing Smoker Vents Raise Temperature? What Really Happens to Your Fire

  • How Sunlight and Ambient Heat Affect Smoker Temperature

    How Sunlight and Ambient Heat Affect Smoker Temperature

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Hello! I’m Jeff.

I’ve been smoking meat for more than 20 years and cooking outdoors for as long as I can remember. I feel so blessed that I can make a living doing what I love and helping others have fun while feeding their families!

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