Hey Guys i am new to the Forums. Im currently using an Fec-100. Im trying to figure out how to use the smoker as a slow cooker without using any wood pellets? Is this Possible ?
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Not sure it can work. Pellets are the source of any heat. John
thats what i thought but in the cookshack cook book they give you it says that the smoker can be used as a slow cook oven without using any wood? i didnt see how this was possible either but i figured id see what everyone had to say.
I'm sure CS is talking about the electric smokers, not the pellet smokers.
I suppose.... you could foil a rack and put it above the exhaust... then cook on a rack above the foiled rack... But really... why would you want to... and temp control above the foiled rack would be a lot cooler than what the controller and area below the foiled rack was seeing...
I'm sure they are talking about the electric smokers...
I'm sure they are talking about the electric smokers...
The book is indeed talking about the Electric Cookshacks (that book is so old, it predates the FEC's).
First question, what are you trying to smoke?
You can use it, but what you have to do is use a different heat source (say a heat plate) and maybe a few pellets or even sawdust.
That would be cold smoking.
So what are you trying to smoke that way I can tell if it's cold smoking or warm smoking (based on temp).
A slow cooker is a crock pot FYI LOL...
First question, what are you trying to smoke?
You can use it, but what you have to do is use a different heat source (say a heat plate) and maybe a few pellets or even sawdust.
That would be cold smoking.
So what are you trying to smoke that way I can tell if it's cold smoking or warm smoking (based on temp).
A slow cooker is a crock pot FYI LOL...
Not using pellets in a pellet smoker would truly be a slow cooker. Make sure you leave the unit in the sun.