What is the first thing I should check? I I am smoking salmon tonight and pork belly tomorrow. I tried 2 pieces of alter, then chips. I am smoking at 180 now and still no smoke. Chunks are hot but not smoking. Please help.
Make sure you poked a hole in the aluminum foil. Use chips, slivers or shavings when smoking that low. The chunks should be fine for your pork shoulder @ 225.