Recent content by SmokeyRobinson

My smoker is only 2 weeks old. Got my Maverick 733 digital thermometer yesterday. I am smoking 6 baby back slabs today. Put the temperature probe on the middle rack using clips (probe is in mid air not touching anything). Loaded wood, meat and water tray. Turned it on to 225. 2 hours later I'm...

Hello Everyone, Brand new SI3 owner here. As I was unpacking my machine, I notice the first "rule" on the top plate saying "DO NOT pre-heat smoker". Does this mean we load up the wood, load up the meat, shut the door and then turn it on to the desired temperature? What is the reasoning to...