Yesterday I fired up an offset smoker for the first time in my life.  I added the offset box to my Char-Griller 5050, so I wasn't in too deep for cash if it turned out awful.  I did one rack of St Louis ribs with only SPG.  I used a mix of cherry and apple wood chunks as oak seemed to be out everywhere I went.  I watched this video about 10 times.  The ribs came out FANTASTIC.  Like I have been cooking ribs wrong my entire life.  Nice bark on the outside and a wonderful red smoke ring all around.  The taste was fabulous!  The small offset and Florida heat made it so that I had to use very small chunks, if they were too big it made it difficult to keep the temp down and only blue smoke flowing.  

Your video gave me all of the knowledge I needed to have a successful first low and slow smoke.  A pork butt is up next. Thanks a bunch!

"Don't stick your meat in too soon", is just good sound advice, in general! Great video and instruction.

Also for you rookies out there and after nearly 20 years I am still learning and love sharing what I have learned. When you are shopping for grilling mitts at the big box hardware stores: go to the welding section and get welding gloves. Same thing for no less than a 3rd of the price of the other ones with the grill on them.

Awesome video going from a Traeger woodridge pro to an offset smoker. Thank you for all these tips!!!

Thank you for clarification on the use of the wood when smoking. I see patience really is key to have the outcome that you're looking for.😊

I owe you a beer. After watching videos for a couple of weeks, I found this one. It made sense, it was laid back - not too heavy on the science or trying to be just like "Franklin" - none of that garbage. This video is a straight forward look at how to do it right. And by do it right, I mean enjoying the ride. So many people try to make everything so perfect that it's no fun. 8 years ago I unloaded my offset - a nice, heavy 1/4" one because I had no clue how to use it. Now, I'm gonna give it a try again. This video taught me a ton about fire management. It ain't the secret rub recipe, or the tallow, or the $12 plus shipping bottle of seasoning, or the heirloom top of the line custom raised pork. The light came on - I've been cooking for nearly 40 years - but the learning never stops. 2 racks of spares in the fridge, the Oklahoma Joe Highland is ready. I'm lighting the fire early tomorrow. Salt and pepper. Thank YOU!!!

One of the best videos I’ve seen. You are a great instructor, providing very clear guidance. I appreciate there are no theatrics…just the facts.

I would like to say a huge thank you.
I have owned my small offset around 2 years, but have never had the coirage to try it.
But thanks to this laod back approach of explaining. I was able to do my 1st cook.
Did a shoulder lamb shank.
Took me 9 hrs with a few hiccups. But was expecting it
All part of thenlerning grove.
Thank you again.

Great video. Ordered an off set smoker a few days ago. Will still take a few weeks to arrive but this is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

I am so glad you talked about temperature fluctuations. I have done 3 smokes so far, they came out well, but I was totally stressed about the temp in the cook chamber.

What a comprehensive video! Thanks this vid has given me the confidence to try on an offset. Just need to save up for it lol

I really enjoy your videos. I want to thank you for sharing your experience. It helped me tremendously. I did my first smoke and it was successful thank to your videos.

Great video on fire management you touched on every aspect - definitely learned a couple new things

I like the way you build a fire towards the back of your firebox

This guy is by far the best guide on YouTube, I've watched a ton of videos on smoking, how to use a smoker etc. No one goes into the important beginner questions like Tony here. Thank you so much for your videos. I may have a missed it but a few comments about the use of chips Vs logs would be awesome.

Great video man. I love the attention to detail and the honesty on the temp fluctuations not being a huge deal.

I'll be doing my first smoke ever and I couldn't feel better informed. Thank you for the well rounded explanation, im very excited to give it my first go.

“I you don’t have patience, use a microwave.” 😂😂

Very good explanation of everything, thank you.  I learned a lot and I enjoyed watching. Happy grilling

Man finally got that temp figured out. Use kingsford long burn charcoal and kingsford hickory mini logs. Last time I thought the logs were too big and cut them in half and my temp was out of control. This time I put the whole log in and temp was steady. If it got too high I just opened the firebox door. Made some country style ribs today.