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Smoking with old style Egg - low temperatures

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edited November -1 in EggHead Forum

Hello,
I was smoking with my old style egg today, doing some salmon steaks. I was trying to keep the temperature at about 150... for some super low and slow smoking action, that I had read about. Well, the fire wnt out on me and I had to relight... so, I am curious if this is too low to maintiant, or if I did not buidl the fire right... or maybe I choked it off too much... any tips appreciated.[p]Thank you,[p]-Delynn [p]
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  • JSlot
    JSlot Posts: 1,218
    Holding the temp at 150° is asking a lot. It can be done with a lot of effort, but you would be served just as well by bumping up the temp to 200-225°. Much easier to maintain and your grid temp will be 20° or so less than the dome temp.[p]Jim
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  • Wise One
    Wise One Posts: 2,645
    Delynn, I agree with Jslot but I will tell you that I saw keep a fie going at 100 degrees by using only a small amount of lump. Not sure how long you were cooking but you might try reducing the amount of lump an dsee if that helps.

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    Delynn,
    I agree with the previous answers. I tried all day to get my large egg below 200, but couldnt do it. Bottom line, my jerky came out just fine @ 225. [p]IF someone has mastered the low temps, I'd lvoe to hear the technique

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