OKLAHOMA JOE’S Highland Smoker Mods/ Best Smoker Mods/ Offset Smoker Mods/ Heat Plate Hack
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- Опубліковано 28 січ 2017
- Thanks for watching the MeatHead Channel. The smoker I have is an OKLAHOMA JOES Highland smoker. These easy simple and cheap mods will work on any off set smoker. I forgot to speak about the High Heat Engine Enamel paint, use that to cover the silicone after it cures. Sorry I'm new at this. If this video helped you in any way at all I ask is for you to Like and Subscribe. Easy out of the box thinking is what I do. Check out all of my other funny and entertaining videos. C-YA
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Holy shit bro!!! That deflector hack is genius!!!! I'm doing that this weekend with my highlander. Damn bro GENIUS!!
#1 Randy LOL. Thanks a lot. I'm always looking at easier and cheaper ways to do BBQ. It works 100%. You may find that you may even have a zero degree difference.
MeatHead thank you sir. I'm cooking now getting the fire ready and I did those tricks and I'm just amazed right now. This going to be a great cook. Thank you sir again!!!
#1 Randy NP. That's why I do this. I recorded another video yesterday and will post today. It's the 3+years (birthday) of The OKLAHOMA Joe Smoker. An update video
Nice mods man. I just started smoking with the highland and was disappointed with it until I watched your video. Now I like it a lot better. I've only used a Weber Smoky mountain till now. Thanks man!
Holy crap man, that baffle hack is the greatest thing since the invention of fire to smoke meat. You sir, are a steely eyed missile man.
Liked for the use of the word "distributionment." And the baffle hack. Thank ya, bro!
hackptui lol. I finally spit it out. Thanks for the like and watching. Go watch my recent video of Ultimate smoker mods, you'll love that one
it was disterbushment! LMAO! great vid though
I've been watching tons of vids since buying my OJ. This by far has been the most helpful to me.
Guido72 I appreciate your comment. It's always nice to see a positive comment after having a rough day. THANKYOU very much
Not all Heroes wear capes, I saw this video back when you first made it and I've been using that deflector hack ever since. Saved me some good money and helped me make great bbq. Best, most real world video I've seen on smokers.
LOL, Aluminum foil= duck tape of BBQ! Classic idea man!
Thank you! Informative and funny! About to acquire my first smoker and this was suggested viewing. Worth it.
You are the man! Mad scientist of smoking!!!
I watched your video yesterday. Today i did this on my highland offset for some ribs....came out great. It really helped keep the temp where it should be. Thanks so much for the tip
Darkside 1981 Your Welcome. Just going through the comments and saw yours. Sorry It took so long. I’m glad it worked out. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
Man I don’t know if I can send pics or videos, but I’m literally smoking some butts on my highland right now. And my butt closest to the box was cooking way faster. And I had a 30 degree difference on my front to back thermometer. I use the metal box you can get for my coals anyways, so I wrapped my old grates like you showed, and now my temps are damn near identical, and all my probes are now the exact same and the one that was cooking too fast is now leveling off. Excellent video and great advice. I for one appreciate it
You can email me at meatcranium@gmail.com good stuff my man
Dude that smoke inlet hack with the foil and the grills!!!! I've been looking all over for those plate things and when i finally found them - holy crap! This is saving my next cook. Thanks for making the vid brother!
Bob Sponsler Glad I could help ya. This method works, it will shock you. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
HELLLL YEAH! I have been watching videos for about 2 hours trying to find the best way to modify my new grill/smoker. You just saved me a hundred dollars! Right On! Thanks a lot... Stay Safe and Enjoy! Summer 2020 ... A little different summer, which is why I am staying on my deck, drinking, and cooking! Thanks!
VJ thankyou ma’am. I’m glad you enjoyed it, and it helped you. Stay safe.
Great simple mods !
Good tips buddy, just bought this smoker as well!
Nice tips! My heat distribushment is gonna be tight son!
Thanks for the hack. I just bought a new smoker and it works great.
TallPaul's BBQ I’m glad I could help. Thanks for watching and commenting
Glad you did this video....I've been searching for a way to control the heat and still have good smoke. Thank you....
I still use it to this day and it still works like a charm. Thanks for the support and commenting.
Followed this. Works great! Thank you.
Caymon8 Glad I’m glad I could help. I have an updated one I did a few months ago, where I proved it. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
Great video I read the comments sounds like it works thanks will save me a lot of money
Thanks for sharing! Live the idea using the grill racks!
Jeremy Thomas Thanks for stopping by watching and commenting
I tried this today and IT WORKS AMAZING!!!!! Thanks for sharing dude!!!!!
Awesome to hear. I’m glad it worked out for you. Thanks for the support and watching
I just got a new offset smoker, and this is exactly what I was looking for, ways to improve how tight the seal is and temp management. Thanks for this video!
Your welcome. My pleasure
awesome video i used the deflector hack and it works great!!!
I'm making a brisket next week. Glad I found you while doing research. Definitely gonna do the baffle trick you showed me. I had other ideas that would require fabrication in the old garage... But your idea is perfect!
It absolutely works, however I would not use the when making a brisket. Here’s why. The brisket has a thick point and thin flat, the smoker has a hotter side and less hotter side, almost 30-40 degrees difference. Placed a point side on the hot end and a flat down towards the cooler end, fat side up, the brisket will cook even. You’re welcome. Thanks for watching and the support
How many briskets can I put on
U just saved me some dollars. I was just about to try to get some metal tuning plates made to size. Perfect! Thanks partner!
Nextbesthing81 No problem. Glad I could help. It works 100% Guaranteed. I use it all the time in almost all my videos. 0-5 degrees difference in cooking chamber. Cheers. Merry Christmas
I'm getting a smoker for Christmas! Going to try your tricks immediately ! Thx and greasy greets from Holland
Hugo Maaldrink LoL. They work. Greasy Smokey Greets Back to ya. Thanks for the comment
Great video, did the foil trick set up for 6 months, finally decided to spend $5.00 on 2 16"X16" ceramic tile used the same set up better long term cooking thanks again
Ken Wilson that sounds like a winner too. I might try it and do a video on it, LOL. As long as you didn’t throw your money away on the expensive ones. I did an update video recently on this. Thanks for stopping by and commenting, I like to read how people save money. Thanks again brother
You are my hero! Thanks for sharing.
j r LOL. Thanks man. My first instructional video. I cringe when I watch it
Good tips and well presented. Thanks for sharing
Lasse Food and Barbecue this one is a little hard to watch. My second video, and very first instructional video. THANKYOU for watching it
Excellet modification!!
SAVED ME 80 dollars
Holy sheep dip Batman! I’ve been putting off buying the baffle for a long time. You’re alum foil baffle hack is ingenious !
Thanks mane. Enjoy
You saved me $$$$, Awsome brother.
Great to hear!! Thanks for the support and commenting.
Been doing the baffle trick for years. The caulk works well also. Good video
mark graves thanks man I appreciate it
I made the aluminum foil baffle plates and it works perfectly..Thanks for posting this video
Yw. Funny thing is, is that this was my first ever video. Lol. I’m glad it helped you. Thanks for the support and commenting .
YOU my friend, just saved me $89.99! Thank you for sharing! 3:23
Hot Kimchi I am so glad. I actually did an update to this video where I prove it. Thanks for the support and watching
@@meatcranium4280 would you please post a link.
Hot Kimchi ua-cam.com/video/WuQGgtE-y0c/v-deo.html thar ye go.
You've come along way! Lol congrats man
The World Of Barbeque Thanks mane. I appreciate it
Best hack I seen since i bought OJ Im going to find some old racks from a bbq to use so I still have the firebox installed. The foil is a great idea also for easy clean up!
Joe B This was my very first video ever. It truly works. I made serv real other videos showing it in action. Most recently I made Asian ribs on the OKJ and showed it in action. Thanks for the support and watching.
You just saved me a lot of time and money, great video man.....
I'm Glad I could help out. I'll be doing a video soon of a hack for the offset so you don't need to buy an expensive charcoal basket.
GREAT Tip Dude..!
Subbed for more :)
You sir are the man!
Liked and subbed based solely on the deflector plate. That was absolutely brilliant. Can wait to check your channel out. 5*
cynycman Thanks for the support. I’m sorry I didn’t see your comment
Great vid man.
I most certainly do appreciate it
Dam thanks, will definitely try it.
Micheal Johnson You should see my most recent mod video, where I prove it. It works 100%.
Awesome video
Michael Brooks Thanks brother. This was my first official video. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
After going back and forth between a offset or pellet I decided to go offset and been watching a crap ton of videos on mods for OJ highland and your the first I seen use aluminum foil and high temp caulk instead of gasket. Thanks for the tips this is going help me out a lot
I’ve used the gasket too, but the high heat silicone is WAY better. I had leaks with the gasket, and non with the high heat silicone. Thanks for the support and watching Brother.
@@meatcranium4280 Awesome idea ! But can the caulk be painted black to match the pit? Thanks again for all your videos!
you are a genius my friend the heat plate idea should be patented lol thanks dude
After I came out with this video, within a couple years, a bunch of companies and versions came out of it. They charged $75-$200, this is free. Lol. Thanks for your comment and support.
When I seasoned my new Highland I noticed a difference of almost 100 degrees between the FB end and exhaust. Did some ribs yesterday but tried this heat plate jack before and the difference was closer to 50 degrees. Ribs ended up cooked well at the ends (rotated 'em 1/2 way through) but a little less done in the center.
Could be that I need to adjust my stack closer to the cooking surface, or just build a colder fire, the next time. I'd really like to get the temps within 20, at least, before I do brisket.
Fire was lump base with hot coals on top, and chunks of hickory to maintain. Next time I'll forego the cold chunks, do 1/2 a chimney of lump, and go straight hickory. Of course, when I do the brisket it'll be with larger pieces of Oak but I'll wait until I get ribs, or bacon, done right before I go brisket crazy.
Great video mate! What a simple but genius idea!!! You just saved me $60! I'll drink to ya , Cheers!
stuntznfx Cheers to you as well, glad I could help
You sir are a genius.
hilt m lol, thanks. Wait till you see what I did today with the OJHS. It Tops that I think. Still filming, will post later today or tomorrow, 2 videos. You'll see EPIC
I’m glad to see someone used aluminum foil from BJs like I do I enjoyed your video and I’m a try some of those other things that you do meat head ha ha ha ha thanks for the video
Michael Wiggins NO PROBLEM BROTHER. Thanks for the support and watching
You just saved me $100! Thanks brother!
David Hanscom You are most certainly welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting
Tks bro. It really works.
Steve Via NP, I'm glad it worked out for you. Stay tuned for this weekend. I have been planning a huge video to do on the OKLAHOMA JOE'S, then a separate video on the Hack and how I set it up, as long as everything goes according to plan
Good stuff!! Gonna try it.
Bryant Graham how did it go? Thanks for watching
Holy hell you just saved me a bunch of money. Bad ass.
Dennis Rooney Great post. Lol. Glad I could help.
Awesome video...I have a Char-Griller Smoking' Pro and was able to use some of these tips on it.
Everyday Life with Steve that sounds awesome I’m glad I was able to help out.Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great New Year.
MeatHead Will do. I’m subbed and looking forward to what is next.
You have literally saved me quite a bit of money. Foil instead of custom baffle plate. Mad distributionment!!!!
Lol. Good to hear. thanks for the support and commenting
No problems. Just saw you comment that you would not suggest it for a brisket as you want the point towards the hotter end, do you still stand by that ?
@@Sillychops1 I absolutely stand by that. I don’t use it for brisket.
That's awesome
Thanks man just got mine...scared the hell outta me with the random loud music
jeremy owens Please have Grace on me. This was my very first video and my 12 yr old at the time edited, and thought it was good. Sorry.
This was a great video and I like how you warp the grates in foil to help with heat distribution, but if you do that then you can't put the grate there and would lose cooking space. Is that correct?
Thank you so much for this video you saved me $94. 👍👍👍
Nice!! Glad to help.
Good job my friend.
Subbed from this channel too.
Cider Talbot THANKYOU so muck, it is appreciated
What excalty did you use for the sealant? Cause that looked like a tube of firecaulk?
Good stuff brother......... just gotta look outside the box! 👍🏼
Enjoy & Happy Smokin' ♨️
Smokin' Joe's BBQ Absolutely. This was my first tutorial video. Very hard to watch
MeatHead
It's good stuff straight from the hip, if you think about what your gonna say at least for me I get all twisted up lmao. Just go with it have fun. Once the camera rolling the words seem to get twisted up at times.
It's all good 👍🏼
Smokin' Joe's BBQ thanks for the encouragement, I've gotten better. I still get Brain farts. That why I like doing the Ultimate food videos
MeatHead
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That's using your hat rack! Well done!
Thanks. This was my first official video. I was SOOOO nervous. THANKYOU very much for watching
Good tips dude, hey I got that same T shirt
ALPHA JACK LOL. That’s awesome. Thanks for watching
Thanks for that tip......I'm all about diy tips and tricks especially when they save me money....
Absolutely. I'm all about squeezing a dollar for what I can get. Thanks for watching and commenting
love your videos
Billy Markwell Thanks a lot that's means a lot to me.
Gonna test out the baffle trick this weekend! I typically run a water pan also. Thinking putting it on the flat, wrapped plate. Thoughts?
Pretty good idea there! I’m between this Highland and an Old Country Pecos. When using the aluminum foil baffle/plate I wonder if the food above it will get much smoke since it’s coming in more towards the center of the cooking grate?
RussC No. that is not an issue. I have put chicken, Beef ribs, etc there and they all have a nice smoked flavor. The smoker swirls around in there. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
Nice video man. My kind of mods... ...cheap! 😉👍
john rainford I know right. Lol. Thanks for the support and watching.
Damn, thanks for the baffle hack. Was looking at video of the okj baffle and this video popped up. Almost bought a baffle today, but will try this first! Save $100
Retail Algo Trader glad I could help
Clever I like it thanks man I'm going to do that
Chris Johnson Thanks a lot, I made a video where I proved it. I linked it to the end of this video look for the boxes. It’s a lot better than this one. This was my first official video, and I was nervous.
Chris Johnson ua-cam.com/video/WuQGgtE-y0c/v-deo.html
Shit your beard is just a baby lol, love it brother
Wow!! Nice view numbers my friend!!
Denise Fiorilla I never expected it. I did a revised version about 2 months ago
Hello my friend i liked ur comment in Josh Benware's channel i subscribed and liked this vid . had to watch ur first vid to catch up
Watched this video too late! Bought the baffle plate already. Smh New subscriber though so thanks for the hacks!
Really cool to see your first video ever bro. I just posted my first full video. Hope to one day be where you are brother. Keep up the good work
simplemans BBQ My greatest advice is be consistent. Once a month, week, or day. I’ll go check out your video. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
I liked and subscribed, jusy cause i thing its a great way to keep inside the bottom clean from drippings. Ive seen them put a 3/4" valve ,is that to power wash it . Your ideas better, cool
David B I’ve had it now for 5 years and it still looks new. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
thanks for the tips man genius shit
Aaron Wesley This is a little delayed, didn't see your comment. Thanks a lot.
Thank you!!! I almost brought a baffle plate for a 100 bucks!!!
Glad to help. Thanks for the support and watching.
U are a barbecue god for this !
Jessie Dowell LOL 😂. Thanks. Some people Don't seem to get it. Thanks again
Why is there one grate at the very bottom farther from the firebox? I understand the one to the far right is to hold the baffle, but why the other one?
Love that idea of wrapping the grates instead of buying the plates. No more molded tin foil tuning plate for me
Thanks. Buying them plates are a complete ripoff. This works 100%, the Longhorn, go to find out, you have to put an extra plate because it is longer.
You sold me, I going to buy the Oklahoma Joe's Highland smoker
Did you end up buying the Oklahoma joe highland smoker? If so what mods did you make? Likes and dislikes? I'm thinking about buying one soon, thanks
Just brought 1 today thanks
You are going to love it. Congratulations. Get ready to be amazed how well this works. Thanks for the support and watching.
@@meatcranium4280 got wait till 3 for pickup but I’m a buy the other things u mentioned while I’m there thanks a lot can’t wait to go pick it up couldn’t even sleep last night lol
You know I was gonna buy that baffle plate but after seeing this I’m gonna give it a try . It definitely makes sense. What I did to is the 3 grates you got for the charcoal for the main grill . Put one in the firebox and put the other two in the shape of a V in the firebox. Better oxygen flow
This technique definitely works, however and new methods are always really cool to hear about. Thanks for the support and commenting.
How did it work out?
Just what I was looking for!! Lol don’t wanna spend $90 for baffle plate lol
Wow 😮
I prefer ditribushment over slow n sear thumbs up brother
Champ -DC LMBO!! 🤣 what a great way to start out a morning, reading a comment Like that. I completely agree with you. Lol. Thanks for the great comment and watching. 👍🏼💪🏼🇺🇸
Do you get good bark from indirect heat? I used your hack and it did even out temp. Tip make sure you wrap in wide heavy duty aluminum foil. I also added a hunk of steel and ceramic bricks, I had at home.
I only use Heavy duty aluminum foil. I’m glad it worked out for you and you made it your own. Nice work using already existing products. Thanks for the support and watching
I've been boggling my mind for a couple of years now on how to get better temp. on my smoker without spending tons of money on baffle plates. That should do it. Thank you.
I made another video about a month ago where I actually proved it on camera, for everybody to see. Check that video out. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the support and watching.
I'm getting 1 to 2 deg diff using purchased steel tuning plates. plus little trick that I do.
Oklahoma Joes highland.
Good for you. I didn't have to buy all that. Most times I have 0 degree difference, I just say 5 because that is the higher end of the temp difference, Every once in a awhile I may get 10, depending on if it is windy. thanks for the comment.
I made mine a reverse flow and I tell you it will cook at steady temp. Been telling ppl you ca take a big box store and make workable for entry bbq
Absolutely very true. Thanks for the support and commenting
Doing some ribs today and I'm definitely going to try the homemade baffle plate. I've seen where the store bought tuning plates have holes in them. Would it do me any good to put some slits throughout that foil to allow some heat up through?
No don’t do that. Do it this way. You will get heat throughout. Trust me. Go with the process. It works like a charm. Thanks for the support and watching Brother.
@@meatcranium4280 I did not do any holes in the foil and my ribs turned out unbelievable. I posted pictures on the Oklahoma Joe owners page as well as Central Illinois grillers and smokers page.
Erich Thompson Nice. I’m glad it worked out for ya.
What you do with the enamel?
Ditro bu sment"". Okay, got it.
LOL!! This was my first video and I was nervous. I grateful that I was able to say anything at all.
Appreciate the video. What was engine enamel for?
John H To go over the red high heat silicone, and later to paint the fire box when the paint burns off. Thanks for the support and watching.
The highland reverse flow came with plates, would this be similar to using the foil? Or should I still use this method?
Either one will do. Thanks for the support and watching
A year old, so I'm sure you've figured this out, but for anyone else, that is the main point of reverse flow, it's already designed to keep even temp throughout the cook box (for better or worse/pros and cons), and also is why the reverse flow is a little pricier.
Genius idea man!!! Quick question wat was the black enamel paint for? Cheap but great tricks man!!!
Giovanni Castelli thanks for the question. The high heat enamel paint is for simply going over the red silicone so it does stick out like a sore thumb, accept for around the door. I made another follow up video a couple months ago where I prove it. I’ll send link
Giovanni Castelli here you go. ua-cam.com/video/WuQGgtE-y0c/v-deo.html
MeatHead cool thanks man. Yea it mute help cover up all that red.
Nice
barry gwyn THANKYOU so much. This was my first official instructional video, I’m glad you liked it. I have more videos were I do more mods and give tips. Thanks for stopping by and watching.
This doesn't come with a top rack does it? I have a chargriller offset with top rack and adjustable notches for charcoal height in main box. How easy is it to clean the main box? I grill and smoke but i like the top rack if i do a bunch of burgers to sear both sides and move indirect. Thanks
mixwell1983 very easy to clean. It has the main cooking rack and racks in the fire box for searing I make a second rack in about 30 seconds. 2 bricks on top of cooking racks and take another cooking grate and place on top of bricks. I'm thinking about doing a video on it.
mixwell1983 I see your aviator says " I love Hip Hop", I with ya. I mainly listen to the older stuff, but some of the new stuff is good too.
My best mod is my grill grates can go up and down.
Now i can grill without burning my chicken (pallet grill)