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Troubleshooting
Problem
Temperature keeps getting higher even though
bottom vents are closed.
Temperature is too low.
Temperature is reading lower than expected.
Smoking wood guide
Wood Type
Characteristics
Hickory
Rich, smoky lavour
Mesquite
Big bold lavour
Apple
Slightly sweet but dense fruit lavours
Cherry
Sweet, subtle fruity lavour, produces a rich
dark colour
Pecan
Rich, nutty smoke
Solution
Check water level in water pan. Add warm water if
water level is low.
a) Open bottom vents.
b) Using tongs, stir up the coals to dislodge
accumulated ash around them.
c) During longer cooks (12 hours plus), check the
coals every 3 to 4 hours and add 5 to 10 Weber
Barbecue Briquettes if necessary.
d) Check the thermometer is clean.
Check and clean the probe of the lid thermometer.
With use, grime and smoke residue can accumulate
on the thermometer probe and can affect the
reading.
Good Food Matches
Pork, chicken, beef, wild game,
cheese
Beef, lamb, game, pork
Pork, ham, chicken, ish,
vegetables
Pork, chicken, ish, vegetables
Chicken, pork, ish, lamb, cheese
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