How to Burn Wood for the Best Results in Your Barbecue

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  • @JOEBL8
    @JOEBL8 Před 4 lety +103

    That was awsome A.J. impression.

    • @micdogg187
      @micdogg187 Před 4 lety +4

      Nailed it lol

    • @BushiBato
      @BushiBato Před 4 lety +1

      oh that's who he was impersonating...i thought it was David Icke

    • @Rudyv88
      @Rudyv88 Před 4 lety +7

      I gave him the like just for the A.J. impression lol

    • @mizoj9816
      @mizoj9816 Před 3 lety +2

      Did you hear his Donald Trump impression? It was hilarious.

    • @MrRatism189
      @MrRatism189 Před 3 lety

      Who is A.J.? 🤔

  • @krisb3429
    @krisb3429 Před 4 lety +96

    I just finished off 12 beers. Shitz hard to follow but least im trying.

  • @adamdagosto570
    @adamdagosto570 Před 4 lety +19

    Hey, I just wanted you to know....I have learned just about everything I know about fire management and how to properly cook brisket and other stuff using an offset smoker. You should also know that yesterday I officially cooked the best brisket I've ever made. It was as good as any of the best restaurants around and left nothing to be desired. Could not be happier with the results. GREAT COACHING from your Channel. Thank you so much!!

    • @strouth64
      @strouth64 Před rokem

      Just curios - what were you cooking on? I have a 1975t on order. It will be my first smoker. It's only 94 gallons (24" x 48"), or so.

    • @adamdagosto570
      @adamdagosto570 Před rokem +1

      @@strouth64 I cooked on a Pitts & Spits. The main section is the same size at yours, except it has and additional vertical section. Its huge! I no longer have that smoker. But what you have is an ideal size. Good for you.

  • @sevenayashinedown1283
    @sevenayashinedown1283 Před 2 lety +1

    This video was an absolute game changer for, I used to think a little white/grey smoke was a good sign and if it completely cleared out I was going too hot. Instead I find out I'm often not going hot enough, and the whole thing about the wood drying/storage is going to be super helpful this summer.

  • @ComparisonCooking
    @ComparisonCooking Před 4 lety +10

    Very informative video! Appreciate all the science, your channel keeps getting better and better.

  • @matthewfears5064
    @matthewfears5064 Před rokem +2

    Nice video sir. I would like to add there is this thing called steric hindrance which means if the surface you are depositing on is coated with large molecules of "dirty smoke" it will inhibit the penetration and deposition of the smaller molecules of the good smoke. This is due to the ligands, they literally block off the good smoke from reaching the surface. Considering we all strive for a beautiful smoke ring, keeping that small molecule AND keeping the surface of a high PH (do not use mustard) will attract and allow the myglobin to slowly degrade.
    I work as a process engineer in Atomic Layer Deposition. Which is so close the symetry of BBQ it isn't funny. We layer by hydroxalating the surface to allow the binding of elements from molecules, which is why we should spray our meat. These molecules are thermaly active and we will "blow off" the ligands. This builds the layers of what we want. Now since fat binds to different molecules within the smoke and water binds to a different molecule, both equally tasty we can build profiles that backyard just cannot accomplish without data. So essentially the spray is the blow off, and we invite more of the clean burn smoke to bind.
    So long story short, burning a clean fire will allow us to craft a deposit of smoke we want and this isn't subject to only one wood flavor. I have run many experiments that I can layer post oak, hickory, and finish with pecan and you can tast the layers. Nice video sir!

  • @severoon
    @severoon Před 3 lety

    This is an insane amount of useful information packed into one place. Usually you have to run around a read dozens of sources that mostly cover the same material, each one offering a few unique tidbits here and there. This is a crash course in stuff usually only available to experts that have filtered through all of those sources.

  • @dostacos1
    @dostacos1 Před 3 lety +2

    Love your videos, man. I’m just bought my first offset and went into it feeling super confident thanks for your videos. The ribs turned out great for a first run, excited to do more. Thanks!

  • @TimK73
    @TimK73 Před 4 lety +1

    I love your videos. Breaking things down to a science makes great things even greater. Keep them coming!

  • @Manuelg1989
    @Manuelg1989 Před 4 lety +1

    This is so informative. You are literally the goat to bbq. Ppl think bbq is easy, but there is science behind it. And you sir break down that science. So thank you for your informative videos

  • @PWS2U
    @PWS2U Před 2 lety +1

    Jeremy.
    I have a similar background in the sciences and therefore deeply appreciate your thoughtful presentations on the various aspects of offset smoking meat. I'm new to the endeavor and find it quite fun as I so enjoy learning. However your videos are more than simply informative, they are quite entertaining even to the point of my LOL at your impersonations. Suits my humor perfectly. Thanks so much for dramatically shortening the learning curve for all of us.
    Paul Shults

  • @jonandrews6299
    @jonandrews6299 Před 4 lety +26

    15:32 Inside your mind - "Don't say pellet smoker, don't say pellet smoker - I don't want the backlash in the comments"

    • @MadScientistBBQ
      @MadScientistBBQ  Před 4 lety +10

      Jon Andrews
      😂😂 very good observation. You got what was not saying and why I wasn’t saying it. Salute

    • @jonandrews6299
      @jonandrews6299 Před 4 lety +2

      @@MadScientistBBQ I found it hilarious because I could see you were so close to saying it too 😂 nice job in resisting.

    • @youtubindean
      @youtubindean Před 3 lety +1

      Glad others noticed this 🤣

  • @computergururick
    @computergururick Před 4 lety

    You are dead on. I am an engineer and I have been working on a microprocessor controller for several offset smokers to control the temperature and air flow. I have used 4 to 8 probes in the cooker and the firebox and recorded data in a database and analyzed it through Excel and graphs. I have been able to achieve a temperature of + or - 5 degrees with a variable speed fan that is adjusted by the integral and the derivative of the data and found what your saying in this video to be exactly on target. I find that the controller makes the cooker more stable, consistent, efficient and provides notifications when the smoker needs some attention. Great video.

  • @czeslawpi
    @czeslawpi Před 4 lety +1

    Thanx for the tip about the moisture meter. I will pick one up.

  • @adrianturano120
    @adrianturano120 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you for such detailed content! I absolutely love this 😃

  • @misinformationwithrandy
    @misinformationwithrandy Před 4 lety +20

    I would like this video 5000 times if I could. I absolutely love this series!!!

    • @PayneCountyRust
      @PayneCountyRust Před 3 lety

      You may like this BBQ techniques video: czcams.com/video/NHFikepWxs4/video.html

  • @davidnettleton3605
    @davidnettleton3605 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much! Very informative, your videos explain the scientific transformations required to put out "better" BBQ. I've recently subscribed and really appreciate your time and effort to explain "WHY" what we do affects the final product. Cheers boss.

  • @stubru66
    @stubru66 Před 4 lety

    Awesome stuff Jeremy. Thanks for sharing

  • @mikehedlund9631
    @mikehedlund9631 Před 4 lety

    Good info on the wood. I have an Oklahoma Joe vertical smoker and struggle with temps getting too hot. I have to choke down the intake and your comment about using "smaller" sticks for fire management should help me burn a more efficient fire. Thanks Jeremy

  • @paulprattini6446
    @paulprattini6446 Před 3 lety

    This is a very good explanation. I use a WSM with a Guru, and I always try to make as small of a fire as possible so it burns hot. I can tell it’s burning hot when the guru fan is running a lot. I try to keep it over 50% if possible. I really like the snake method for this with the wood buried. Most WSM people do bury their wood because they claim it smolders. I think it’s the exact opposite. The buried wood burns hotter because it’s insulated by the charcoal trapping the heat. I’ve seen over 900 fire temps this way. I can’t say how high because that’s as high as my temp gun reads. If anyone would understand my method, I figured it would be you. Thanks for all the great content.

  • @Will_Dorsey
    @Will_Dorsey Před 4 lety +2

    This was awesome! Thank you for sharing this knowledge and I hope there are more of these videos to come!!!

    • @MadScientistBBQ
      @MadScientistBBQ  Před 4 lety

      Will Dorsey
      Thanks. I’ve got a few more in the pipeline

  • @cryptocruiser4179
    @cryptocruiser4179 Před 3 lety

    Another amazing video! Thank for taking the time out and educate Me!
    You are the Man!

  • @loftonwiley7442
    @loftonwiley7442 Před 2 lety

    Great video. I knew the difference between kiln dried and natural, but the science behind it was explained well. Great job.

  • @MrWylis
    @MrWylis Před 3 lety +1

    Another great one, thanks, Jeremy.

  • @GOT2GOPREPARED
    @GOT2GOPREPARED Před 3 lety

    You’re channel
    Is now one of my favorites and my go to for smoking , thanks

  • @jokermann77
    @jokermann77 Před 3 lety

    Please make more videos like this! I geek out on this kind of stuff.

  • @luzrodriguez3774
    @luzrodriguez3774 Před 4 lety

    Wow! Great video. Thanks for breaking it down and keeping it simple.

  • @FlyFishTX
    @FlyFishTX Před 3 lety +1

    I have been smoking for over 25 years and learned I have been doing it all wrong, lol. Firing up the smoker tonight to try things differently. Also bought a wood moisture meter today; very interesting. The outside was 15.7% and then I split the wood and the inside was 25%. Keep the information coming buddy! Loving that leather smoking apron too. Thinking Merry Christmas to me!

  • @martycalder74
    @martycalder74 Před 4 lety +1

    Great stuff! Thank you for all your help, I’ve learned a lot from you

    • @PayneCountyRust
      @PayneCountyRust Před 3 lety

      You may like this BBQ techniques video: czcams.com/video/NHFikepWxs4/video.html

  • @dahknesses8629
    @dahknesses8629 Před 4 lety +1

    Been waiting for this vid!

  • @TechnoBabbles
    @TechnoBabbles Před 4 lety

    Great video, keep up the hard work!

  • @piglet9969
    @piglet9969 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great stuff!

  • @thatevoguy192
    @thatevoguy192 Před 4 lety +1

    I love these more technical videos. Awesome job.

  • @paulwilliamson6660
    @paulwilliamson6660 Před 3 lety +1

    You're the man, Jeremy. Your videos are so wonderfully educational.
    My offset will be made before end of June, and that's when our covid restrictions are due to be lifted here in the UK.
    So guess how I'm going to be celebrating!

  • @jaredandrews379
    @jaredandrews379 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for all the information! Watching this while I'm doing my first cook on my offset smoker!

    • @PayneCountyRust
      @PayneCountyRust Před 3 lety

      You may like this BBQ techniques video: czcams.com/video/NHFikepWxs4/video.html

  • @bryansutphen1884
    @bryansutphen1884 Před 3 lety

    YES! Keep the science videos coming! I'm a chemical engineer by day and meat cooker by night 🤪 .... I really appreciate your channel. Thanks for doing what you're doing!

  • @marcusmcbean164
    @marcusmcbean164 Před 4 lety +1

    Great information about wood for off-set BBQ.

  • @jackprick9797
    @jackprick9797 Před 4 lety

    So glad I found your channel, you have fantastic content here. I made my first Brisket this past Sunday. It was good and better than any BBQ restaurant around me but I want to improve it. The bark had a good flavor initially but then had a tiny bit of aftertaste. I am pretty sure it has to do with "dirty" smoke. I don't have an offset smoker, so It's an additional challenge, but I am up to it. Ready to cook another brisket armed with the knowledge you are sharing with us. Thank you!

  • @cliffordwilliams9597
    @cliffordwilliams9597 Před 3 lety

    THIS IS PERFECT! I have always wondered and this is the perfect delineation between "clean smoke" and "dirty smoke".
    I would have just dumped a bunch of wet chips and smothered a pile of coles, this saved my hams !!

  • @bakerbbq221
    @bakerbbq221 Před 4 lety

    Super helpful. You make it easy to understand the what and why to helping me take my Q to the next level! Thanks Bro!

  • @alancomercomer2588
    @alancomercomer2588 Před 3 lety

    Great video man very informative didn't know about kin dried wood and moisture content that helps a lot

  • @The_table_242
    @The_table_242 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow. Amazing Alex impression!

  • @duck_poppa
    @duck_poppa Před 4 lety +15

    That killed me when you did Alex Jones LOL

  • @h.collier3544
    @h.collier3544 Před 3 lety

    Great info! Knowledge is powerful and this helps me understand how to manage my fire better. Thanks!

  • @enoshman
    @enoshman Před 3 lety

    Very informative video. Explained the concepts very well 👍

  • @dndusel
    @dndusel Před 3 lety

    Fantastic information! Thanks!

  • @FlyByNightBBQ
    @FlyByNightBBQ Před 4 lety +3

    Great info, as always. I’d also love to see a video about how to tell different species of wood. I sometimes have friends that offer me fire wood, but I’m not sure what kind it is, and I don’t know how to tell cut, split wood apart. Thanks!
    The no smoking in the hanger sign cracked me up!

    • @MadScientistBBQ
      @MadScientistBBQ  Před 4 lety +1

      flybynight
      You know that is something I need to figure out. I am clueless about recognizing different species of wood

  • @vicentearredondo6338
    @vicentearredondo6338 Před 2 lety

    Great tips sure will try it out

  • @stevelongbeach5290
    @stevelongbeach5290 Před 6 měsíci

    So helpful. Thank you!

  • @homegrilladvantage
    @homegrilladvantage Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome explanation JY!! This gave me much more ammo for when I explain "clean" and "dirty" fires to people. Ill talk a little about this in my next video, ill give you your credit though!

  • @49er002
    @49er002 Před 4 lety

    I love your BBQ videos, this one, I was just lost!

  • @sequoit76
    @sequoit76 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the Video Jeremy!! great information.

  • @Misnos
    @Misnos Před 4 lety +1

    Another well put together and informative video. Thank you.

  • @gustavogoncalves814
    @gustavogoncalves814 Před rokem

    great explanation

  • @jschodron6741
    @jschodron6741 Před 4 měsíci

    One thing I learned with fire investigations is that wood doesn’t burn. 🤔 It actually is consumed by a fire by giving off gases (once it gets hot enough) that burn. The more moisture the wood has, the more heat needed to get the wood to give off the gases that will burn. Great video!

  • @epb613
    @epb613 Před 4 lety +3

    How do outside temperature and wind speed affect wood burning? I have read that differences in temperature increase draft speed, so I expect that these scenarios would both feed more oxygen to your fire. Would love to see a video on the science of draft. Specifically, a video detailing what happens when you open and close the different vents on your smoker.

  • @Ivarposthumus
    @Ivarposthumus Před 4 lety

    Excellent video! Very informative but still funny. Keep it up!!!

  • @markweinsheimer9129
    @markweinsheimer9129 Před 4 lety

    very cool vid. you always do great content

  • @richhunter515
    @richhunter515 Před 4 lety +19

    Spot on alex Jones 😂

  • @mangosorbet8183
    @mangosorbet8183 Před 11 měsíci

    Great video . Thank you, very educational 👍

  • @tankthebiker
    @tankthebiker Před 4 lety +6

    Great impression! THOSE FROGS did it

  • @benjaminkorenarmwrestling9053

    Thanks for the info.

  • @dub3dude
    @dub3dude Před 3 lety

    Brilliant video. Thanks.

  • @android61242
    @android61242 Před 3 lety

    Incredible video

  • @waynebeaver4096
    @waynebeaver4096 Před rokem

    I will have to watch this video several times to get the facts in my head. However, this really makes sense. I have never considered the moisture in the wood, which makes me wonder about people soaking their chips. Many people say, "NEVER smoke your wood," but what if they're dealing with dry wood and need to add moisture?.?. Hmmm. At any rate - just ordered a moisture meter.

  • @andresycazanowak9188
    @andresycazanowak9188 Před 3 lety

    Great video I’m now a fan

  • @thomasdavidson8692
    @thomasdavidson8692 Před 4 lety

    What great video. I have learned so much from this and your Fire Management video. Looks like I'll be splitting my wood much smaller and cutting it shorter while I wait for my wood moisture meter to arrive.

  • @miasmo12able
    @miasmo12able Před 3 lety

    Great vid!

  • @markdunn756
    @markdunn756 Před 3 lety

    LOVE the AJ spot.

  • @chuckhelin9107
    @chuckhelin9107 Před 2 lety

    I am an engineer by trade but a BBQ guy by heart. This video was awesome Jeremy and now all my senses are stimulated! 😎👍

  • @davidevans8885
    @davidevans8885 Před 2 lety

    Great info for us science nerds. Thanks!

  • @tommywoo1888
    @tommywoo1888 Před 3 lety +1

    thank you!!!!!

  • @simmahoney3701
    @simmahoney3701 Před 4 lety

    This is very informative. Thank you very much for the content.

  • @edmaurin3682
    @edmaurin3682 Před 4 měsíci

    At the 15:00 mark you talk about Kiln dried wood. When wood dries it has natural Phenols in the the wood. The drier it gets the more it looses of the Phenols. These are what add flavor we taste that’s trapped in the moisture of the wood.

  • @bishoysamy1988
    @bishoysamy1988 Před 4 lety

    I am from Egypt and I studied all ur videos to start smoking... built my own smoker from scratch .. cut a mango tree for wood.. and success from the first time.. Really thank u.

  • @codydavis3698
    @codydavis3698 Před 4 lety +2

    Found a whole hickory for free! Going to pick it up today and spilt for seasoning! Love learning the science behind it! I think I read your mind, I put a water pan in my smoker the night before you released that vid! I found this hickory the day before releasing this vid! Start my new smoker build tomorrow! Getting pumped!

  • @tylerharralson7288
    @tylerharralson7288 Před 2 lety

    Excellent video! Definitely learned some new information to help me be a smarter pitmaster.

  • @HectorGarcia-nm1pd
    @HectorGarcia-nm1pd Před 4 lety +1

    Just had a flashback from my high school science class!
    Very nice detail information.
    As for me I'm building my 3rd 250Gal Barbecue Pit. But this one with a firebox for smoking.

  • @alcredeur
    @alcredeur Před 3 lety

    Dude that Jones impression was spot. freaking. on!

  • @Jolley_Barbecue
    @Jolley_Barbecue Před rokem

    I mentioned to you about trying kiln dried wood and natural seasoned wood but with kiln wood just blast the protein with “dirty” smoke kinda like Jirby.

  • @ibberiquoabbqinspain8811

    That was a very clear and useful video. Thank you very much. Saludos desde España

  • @KIRBBQ
    @KIRBBQ Před 4 lety +2

    Loved the Alex Jones impersonation!! Again great break down of a BBQ topic!

  • @Thefadax
    @Thefadax Před 4 lety

    Just THANKS ! ❤️

  • @Morgsandanita
    @Morgsandanita Před 3 lety

    That was great thanks for sharing

  • @kevinpurcer
    @kevinpurcer Před 2 lety

    Great vid. Question about kiln dried… what if it is specifically dried for cooking to 20% moisture?

  • @nicolasconcheiro4031
    @nicolasconcheiro4031 Před 4 lety

    Great video, greetings from Argentina

  • @carldistefano6844
    @carldistefano6844 Před 4 lety

    Love the video.

  • @jamescarter19811981
    @jamescarter19811981 Před 3 lety

    I link this video every time people advise to soak wood before putting it in a smoker!!

  • @jwhome9319
    @jwhome9319 Před 3 lety

    Love the "No Smoking" sign in the background!!!

  • @markshook8993
    @markshook8993 Před rokem

    You should try a KBQ C60! I’d love to see you cook a brisket on it!

  • @mrweyrt
    @mrweyrt Před 4 lety

    LOVE THE SCIENCE MORE PLEASE

  • @ItalianoDelSud7
    @ItalianoDelSud7 Před 3 lety

    Great video!! Can’t wait until michigan winter lets up and i can actually sit by the pit all day again!

  • @Ryan-yi6su
    @Ryan-yi6su Před 2 lety +1

    Your impersonation of Alex Jones was bang on!

  • @nickgoodwin628
    @nickgoodwin628 Před rokem

    That impression was impressive

  • @dynodansmoking
    @dynodansmoking Před 4 lety

    Great video

  • @ItsallabouttheRack
    @ItsallabouttheRack Před 4 lety

    Really good video. Actually I have been research on this very science topic and it looks like you nailed it! I have so much of the same material. Don't want you to think I've taken your material once you check mine out. Keep up the good work, I always like your material!

  • @marcuscicero9587
    @marcuscicero9587 Před 2 lety

    temperature is controlled by the amount of fuel placed on the fire. and any attempt at reducing temp by closing vents will only restrict oxygen and produce dirty smoke. thanks for the explanation

  • @billmac6369
    @billmac6369 Před 2 lety

    hey jeremy could you do a video about making fire with wood the regular way or using a burn barrel to keep smoker going?"

  • @resqjason2
    @resqjason2 Před 2 lety

    Love the AJ impression

  • @joshuahorn9210
    @joshuahorn9210 Před 3 lety +1

    Bruh, your AJ impression is so good I thought you had edited in an audio clip for a moment