Newbie - got PitBoss for Memorial Day - so far so good

[Lynnettemck]

Completely new to pellet smoking. Up to now, all smoking has been in Pit Barrell smoker, which I love. Moved to pellet for convenience. Making pork butt for sliders now. Do have a QQ, my temperature dial does not register in 5 degree increments, only 10. So several recipes from PB call for 225 degrees, I can only select 220 or 230. Does it matter, or which way should I go?

 

[brewersfan73]

It really doesn't matter. My suggestion would be to buy a temp probe to put at grate level. You might find that you need to set it at 210 or 240 to get the grate temp near your protein around 225 anyway.

Have fun with your new grill. Welcome!

 

[Jimsmokes]

Nothing magical happens 225 except. You have to get up earlier and eat later.
Go low to build your smoke profile the turn it up to finish.

 

[Lynnettemck]

Thanks for the responses. I’ll add a thermometer to check grate area. Looking forward to learning how to do this.

 

[Mike From R.I.]

Welcome

 

[Lynnettemck]

Thanks Mike.

 

[Redoctapus]

Thanks for the responses. I’ll add a thermometer to check grate area. Looking forward to learning how to do this.

When checking the temp use a thermometer with a graphing mode in the app or fill a drink can with oil and temp the oil. Baking pastry or cakes require spot on temps, not so much with smoking large protein chunks.

 

[Sparky]

Welcome to the group

 

[Cowboy1955]

Welcome from Texas to the group!
I always set mine at 225 degrees unless I’m grilling steaks

 

[primeone]

Completely new to pellet smoking. Up to now, all smoking has been in Pit Barrell smoker, which I love. Moved to pellet for convenience. Making pork butt for sliders now. Do have a QQ, my temperature dial does not register in 5 degree increments, only 10. So several recipes from PB call for 225 degrees, I can only select 220 or 230. Does it matter, or which way should I go?

Welcome to the forum @Lynnettemck

220 for more smoke flavor, 230 for less smoke flavor. Honestly, you probably can go wrong either way.