I just tried out my 008 for the first time yesterday with mixed results. I tried a 4lb flat which I cooked at for five hours at 200. Internal temperature never exceeded 165. My oven's thermostat would not adjust above 200. (Is this normal??)I wanted to cook att 225. I also used an oven thermometer which I fed through the vent, along with my remote internal and the oven averaged about 207. I never opened the smoker for the complete five hours. End results were juicy, well cooked, good slicing , but flavor was a sort of bitter. Does anybody have any comments or suggestions?
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