Warning: Brinkmann Charcoal Smoker Setup

Warning: Brinkmann Charcoal Smoker Setup from Barbecue Tricks.

[tooth]

Ok, I give up.... What's the "warning" ?

[joshuabennett]

So my question is how do you modulate temperature if there is no vents to adjust whatsoever?

[TheRockstarFarmer]

These have to be heavily modded to work right. Made an expanded metal grate to keep the charcoal off the bottom so it can draw. I also added a vent to the lid, and a gauge with actual temperature on it not warm, ideal, and hot. I may also make a vent on the bottom to control air intake.

[Ryan-yisu]

I set set Brinkman outer ring method
With charcoal

The damn thing was good for 39mins then from 225 to 500+
Char my brisket again
I hate this thing

Seems the best way is using indirect heat on my Weber BBQ with a smoker box .

No way I can screw it up

[brams]

Did you make that chimney starter? If not, could you please share where you got it?

[chippong]

Smoker has no vents how the hell do you manage the temp?

[matthewrichardson]

Where would a guy find a replacement water bowl for one of these?

[TruthWillPrevail]

I just bought that exact one, but didn’t come with cooking instructions, can you or someone tell me how would I go to smoke some meat plz? and for how long, Thank you!

[mjtriebold]

How many grills like this do we need? I guess we wore that red one behind you out! :)

[charles]

para ahumar pez Martin cual es su tiempo de ahumado?

[TangoSpiceCompany]

You can not beat that price for getting into the world of smokin'!

[doggovision]

I think the warning should have been never pour the hot coals in while wearing Croc's with toe holes.
Good video though. Ive' been using low tech R2D2 smokers for decades and I love them. No WiFi no pellets and nothing to break.
After you get use to them, you can regulate the temp with the size of the door opening and the touch of your hand on the lid.

[BarbecueTricks]

no endorsement here (i wish) -- i think my warning was the paint / high heat... this is an old one

[steventhomas]

do you use any mods on your brinkmann charcoal smoker?

[drgonzo]

That isn't exactly the best way to setup your charcoal if you want a low and slow smoke. Also, where's the wood?

[boxterjeff]

That much charcoal and the temp will be around 475!

[joeandrews]

Warning.?? Paint I assume.
That .... Music (?) is awful.

[punkem]

The master forge vertical charcoal smoker is a knockoff of this brinkmann, but much more superior, for around $50 at Lowe's.

[ChokeArtist]

These are TERRIBLE smokers, and even more so for beginners. Cheap, lightweight construction, laughable size and it leaks heat like the current WH administration. Brinkmann doesn't make quality grills until the price point gets quite high.