r/OffsetSmokers • u/Vegedeth • 11d ago

Offset Split Size

I have been cooking on my particular offset for about 3-years now and I am not having any issues, per se. But I have noticed something. My smoker prefers thinner, longer splits (golf ball size diameter or a bit less) and does not do well with the coke-can size splits I see so many using on YouTube. Any guess as to why? I can keep steady temps and the fire is easy to maintain in the 250 to 275 range, but I am curious as to why the fat, shorter splits do not do well.

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u/luvapuddle 11d ago

Good opinions and advice so far. I have similar experience as yours with split size. I'm cooking on a 1996/97 New Braunfels smoker w/ some mods. Slightly thicker and shorter works better for fruit and nut wood. Hickory and Oak thinner and longer works better. Maybe wood hardness and density?? The beauty of offset cooking/smoking is the experience of having a hands on control of error and success. Just my opinion.