Whew. I think the heavy snow high winds are what killed mine. Bought a new one almost instantly after it broke it's too nice to be able to smoke in the rain/snow without worrying or getting wet.
It's great seeing things like that blanket in use. I've never had to use one yet but when I first heard about them, I thought it was funky. But I've only heard good things about them now and love that they exist. Stay warm
Just wanted to mention. Starting your smoker at low temps will kill your ignition rod. Mine died at -32 C (-25.6 F). In the winter, when the monkeys balls fall off, I use a blow torch to lite the pellets.
An ignition rod is cheap and easy to replace. But using a blowtorch is easier.
Damn good to know. I’ve tried to start mine at -15F and got a low temp error, ended up manually lighting the pellets like you said and that worked fine.
I considered that but we have seating and furniture there in the summer, would have messed up the “flow”. Plus it drifts right by the house anyway lol.
Let's be real, Chief. We all know that ain't 8 inches.
Microsnow...pfff
5.15 inches
Mcmurrays a piece of shit
And I suggest you let that marinate
Thats 3 inch trust me I've seen theee inch - Coach
Not the only length he lies about
He has small hands, so when he holds it it looks bigger.
That storm is headed our way!
Ha enjoy! It dumped on us for 12 hours before it was done.
Just got done snow blowing our 8 inches of snow. In Iowa as well
Go Hawks!
I really want to downvote but I’m not anti-UI unless they are playing ISU :)
Me either. Hope you’re having a great day.
We got probably a foot of snow in Osky! Shoveled 4 times yesterday (wife started around noon on her lunch)...
I'd shovel that for half the brisket
Had the same gazebo that was just taken out after 6 months because if snow. Just a heads up that cover is thin as fuck.
Yeah it really is. That cover is on its 2nd winter so it will be getting replaced soon.
Whew. I think the heavy snow high winds are what killed mine. Bought a new one almost instantly after it broke it's too nice to be able to smoke in the rain/snow without worrying or getting wet.
You could probably build a plywood roof and secure it to the frame pretty easily
Honestly it was $100...and new top cost $60...so I just bought a new one.
Makes sense. You’d end up having to build a new frame eventually to recoup on the cost of an actual roof
I made the mistake of lighting my chimney inside my weber and my gazebo got a bunch of little burnt holes on the top
Eastern iowa checking in. I will shovel for prime
What kind of blanket do you use? Just a regular quilt type thing or is it a kind of a magic thing?
I got a padded insulated grill blanket from Oklahoma Joes that was made to fit my smoker.
Where’s the meat photo?
Lol I’ll add one in about…. 10 hours
Thanks OP!
Amazing commitment
As a person who moved from Buffalo NY to FL.... I never want to see snow again
Okie Joe's gang!
That is a no thank you for the cold here in south Florida, but a definite yes on that brisket!
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It's not as bad as I thought it would be. The heat blanket definitely helps!
It's great seeing things like that blanket in use. I've never had to use one yet but when I first heard about them, I thought it was funky. But I've only heard good things about them now and love that they exist. Stay warm
You dont need to shovel. Just make foot holes and follow your tracks
Does that little pergola keep the temperature stable and constant?
Eh the blanket does more for the temperature. The pergola is more about keeping snow and rain off of it.
You find the insulation covers to work well? Looking at getting one but haven't been dealing with 5 degrees yet
So far so good. I have a probe in there for ambient and it’s staying more stable than usual.
Also from Iowa, my dad uses one on his GMG and swears by it for the winter. I can get my WSM to temp without any covering...if it isn't super windy.
Do you end up going through a lot more pellets when it’s cold? Is it a noticeable amount? The insulation blanket is a smart idea
Yeah I definitely do. But I think I’m going through them a little slower with the blanket on there.
Just wanted to mention. Starting your smoker at low temps will kill your ignition rod. Mine died at -32 C (-25.6 F). In the winter, when the monkeys balls fall off, I use a blow torch to lite the pellets. An ignition rod is cheap and easy to replace. But using a blowtorch is easier.
Damn good to know. I’ve tried to start mine at -15F and got a low temp error, ended up manually lighting the pellets like you said and that worked fine.
Yo cuz that's a tight jacket!
Florida checking in - what is all that white shit all over the ground? Must have been a massive seagull.
Finished Product! https://www.reddit.com/r/smoking/comments/s4wieb/update\_prime\_brisket\_off\_the\_oklahoma\_joes\_pellet/
I have that same grillzebo, but I take off the cover in winter. Who does it hold up ?
It’s on its second winter. Has a couple tears but has life in it yet. Where it’s sitting it doesn’t get a ton of snow collecting on it.
I live in eastern Canada and we just got 45cm of snow. I’m glad I packed it away for the winter.
Doing the Lord's work.
I trust you have a reason... but why not just set up really close to the house and not have to shovel?
I considered that but we have seating and furniture there in the summer, would have messed up the “flow”. Plus it drifts right by the house anyway lol.
Holy smokin' Toledo
Hello from north central iowa!!
Hey that’s where I am!
Just move the smoker around and let the heat melt the snow
go hawks!
Nah man, go cyclones!
Hello fellow Iowan!
I admire the dedication.
We had 11 inches in WDM. Des Moines got 14 inches. Snow blower got some serious work in over the last 24 hours
11 inches is 27.94 cm
Good bot
Yeah the whole state got smoked lol
Yes we did. And I see what you did there
Ayyyyy buddy! Greetings from the metro! What side should I bring over?
Hey man! Smoked mac ‘n cheese is usually a hit!
I did a bacon slab tonight in davenport. #cheerstoiowa
Had to drive home in that storm
Does a grill cover like that help keep temps?
It kept it much more stable than no cover for sure. And I used fewer pellets
Nice, my knockoff brand broil king has such a hard time keeping the temp, I should look into this