Owner`s manual

Memphis Select Owner’s Manual Revision D
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APPENDIX C
Smoking – General Information
The following are a few important facts, tips and techniques to achieve great smoking results.
There are probably as many theories on the best smoking method as there are chefs using them.
With that in mind, consider the following factors when deciding which method best fits your needs.
While opinions vary on this, a little research will show that smoking in the 225° to 275° F temperature
range is by far the temperature choice used for most meats (the possible exception would be some fish)
Not only do you get great results at these temperatures, but it takes a shorter amount of time and
frankly most meats don’t require super low, extra long smoking times.
If you wish to smoke at lower temperatures the Memphis Select is calibrated to allow you to go as low
as 200°. When smoking at the lower temperatures it’s critical that you use a premium food
grade pellet such as Natures Way flavored BBQ Pellets. Natures Way premium pellets are
specially formulated from extra clean raw materials, and are specifically sized to allow more even
feeding at low feed rates. For best results, always use premium pellets.
Caution: We don’t recommend that you use the lower temperatures when smoking in cool and or
windy conditions. At temperatures less than 250° the possibility of creosote** developing from
smoke condensation arises. As always use your best judgment, and proceed on the side of safety
and caution.
The best way to determine where you get the best results is to experiment. We all have different
tastes and the best way to determine what’s right for you is to try different flavors and techniques.
When you find that “just right” method, don’t forget to share it with other owners by going to
www.memphisgrills.com/recipes.
**“Creosote is a gummy, foul smelling, corrosive and flammable substance that, if no precautions are taken, will coat the
insides of everything it passes through. It is formed when gases given off in the burning process combine and condense.
Typically the gases leave the burn chamber with the smoke. However if restricted too much or If the smoke is cooled
below 225°-250°F, the gases can liquefy, forming creosote”.