Did you just get your Pit Boss Vertical Pellet Smoker? I’ve been using mine now for about a month and I have 5 beginner tips to help you off to a great start.

Do you have any tips to share? Please let us know down in the comments.

Tip # 1
Clean your Pit Boss smoker while it is still warm instead of the next day or the next time you decide to smoke something.

Tip # 2
Use your Water Pan. So many good reasons to do so… I give you two.

Tip # 3
Invest in a good external meat probe. The pit temperature you see on the display is next to the burn pot and fluctuates as new pellets get pushed in. Its more important to monitor the temp at the rack level where your meat is.

Tip # 4
Putting your meat into the Pit Boss Pellet Smoker cold helps you get a better smoke ring.

Tip # 5
Know your pellets. Learn to pair the right kinds of pellets with the right kinds of meats/ fish/vegetables.

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