How to CONTROL an Offset Smoker | Chuds BBQ

Running a clean burning, consistent temperature fire is one of the most important parts of BBQ, no matter what you're cooking! Learn all the offset fire management tips and tricks in this video.

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[peytonforeman]

“You have to learn the rules before you know how to break em” Wise words from the prophet Chudd

[guilhermanacas]

Can't belive this is free! The BBQ comunity is the most wholesome no question. Bradley could you do a Chudbox fire management with wood, coals and both some day? That'd be awesome!

[chazzdanger]

This is about the best 18 minutes I’ve ever spent on the internet.

[FargoFred]

"I hope you guys enjoyed that joke" lol saying that showing the cleanup makes the joke twice as funny haha.

[bretcastleman]

Hands down the best BBQ channel. Both informative and entertaining, something most other channels lack. Keep it up!

[keithfloodgate]

After 15 years of kamado cooking I’m nervously awaiting delivery of my first offset smoker. Thank you for making it seem not too terrifying. We shall see…..! I’m in my 60s so maybe in 20 years I’ll have got it… thanks for the video; informative and light hearted.

[ykkzwjs]

Brad, I just got into smoking meat about 6 months ago. Started with an electric smoker, quickly moved to a pellet smoker, and now I’m using a custom built smoker patterned after the Goldee’s offset. I am constantly watching and rewatching your videos so I can learn from your expertise. Your videos have been invaluable tools to me! Last weekend I did 10 briskets on my offset and got rave reviews on my briskets. I used a warning container for the rest and they turned out great! Thank you for all you do for the backyard BBQ community!! 😊

[ErickBonilla]

Please Make a video showing how much wood you usually use smoking different cuts. Keep up your great work.

[patrickdyer]

The best universal advice I think I've ever heard, You have to know how the rules work before you can break them lol

[thegame]

By far the best fire management video on YouTube!

[roosterhunter]

Hey Chud, use the charcoal bag for fire starter. Tear a piece of the bag off, wad it up, stick it under the chimney, light it on fire and walk away. In 10-15 minutes those coals will be roaring. Thats how I do it. Works great.

[--onewheelskyward--]

Man, I was listening to this thinking about where I'm going to be able to find wood and when you said Craigslist I had a look- turns out a guy cut down a pear and a cherry tree and had all the cuts in his driveway for free. Took about 6 bikeloads but I got it done. Thanks so much.

[Mrhandfriends]

Never knew about the different types of coal ! Thanks 🙏 ❤

[jimpalmer]

Man, what a great watch! Thanks for all of the detail. Some of us are seasoned BBQ dudes but not on an offset. Always learning!

[patrickcahill]

Brad, would like to see an update or expanded more comprehensive video on 120 gallon offset fire management. There seems to be a lot of demand for higher-end offset smokers over just 3 years. Thanks for the solid content - looking forward to more live content on YouTube. Cheers!

[Kevin_]

Fire management is beer drinking work. Thats my favorite part of the job.

[kamogelomoraba]

I am a self taught smoker from South Africa and still learning
Im really struggling with fire management especially during the day
My fire always dies down and the longest burn I usually have is 30 to 45 minutes
How can I set up my fire box to burn the longest
I use lump charcoal and pecan wood and twigs
My real struggle is cooking on summer days
Any advice for me

[caseyalui]

Very informative vid been smokin on 100 gallon smokers goin on a year now and every time i watch your vids i learn something keep up the amazing work always an inspiration (cooking beef cheeks and its 1°here in ft worth)

[bigdawgsbbq]

GREAT video with great info... I have a LSG 24x48 off set pipe smoker... I have a gas assist and it couldn't be easier to start. Just like you, I start with a bed of charcoal and a few well placed logs. Open the vent all the way along with the cook chamber door and crack open the fire box door about 2"- 3" to start. Fire up the gas assist and close the cook chamber doors after a few minutes and before you know it she is up to temp! Turn off gas and maybe kept fire box door cracked open for awhile depending on time of year... but I haven't found a quicker way to get a hot clean burning fire to start cooking than this procedure!

[williammills]

This is some of the best information I've seen on fire management. Thanks Bradley...BTW I figured you dropped the charcoal starter when you found a snake in your boot 🤣