I've been an offset pit smoker for about the last five years. I've owned an FEC100 for less than a month. So far there are quite a few differences that I can attest too, but I'm wondering what are biggest differences (if any) that the rest of you that have experienced on an FEC VS a different type of smoker? Of course we all know that the ability to sleep and or do anything while your FEC is full of product is most likely the biggest difference.
I cooked two large slabs of spares yesterday. The biggest difference that we noticed was the final product was way more salty than in the past. I'm going to guess that this has to do with a much cleaner smoke VS the heavier smoke flavor that my offset adds to meat. I can remember when I was altering my rubs and not being able to taste any difference in flavor on my old pit because it was such a heavy smoke flavor. Kind of stinks that I have all my rubs/recipes that are geared toward a heavier/smokier product, but I guess it gives me all summer to come up with some new rubs and ides.
Anyone thoughts from those who have had a similar experience?
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