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[rentsix2024]

I have a PB1250CS, is it better to start grill and run up to the 350 degree mark then dial the temperature back to 190 degrees or set temperature at 190 degrees at the beginning? Having a hard time to get lower temp to stabilize, sometimes temp drops down 20 degrees then I have to crank temp up a bit to get it to target temp.

 

[bobissmokin]

I start at 300. When it gets there, I roll it back to my cooking temp, 190-250 generally. I let that run at least an hour until my cooker settles in and holds that cooking temp.

 

[rentsix2024]

Thanks

 

[Cowboy1955]

Welcome from Texas to the group
Roll that smoke

 

[Sparky]

Welcome to the club from Texas

 

[Jimsmokes]

My 1150 starts on smoke and settles out around 180°. I let run there awhile then turn it to my cook temp