FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Store hours

Question:

What are your store hours?

Answer:

All Things BBQ is open from 10am – 6pm Monday through Friday and 10am – 5pm on Saturday. We are closed on Sunday.


How does an offset smoker work?

Question:

I am new to the idea of cooking on an offset smoker and would like to know how it works?

Answer:

Our offset smokers consist of the firebox (the smaller box), the cooking chamber (where most of the cooking takes place and an additional vertical cooking chamber of you choose one of our Durango models. You begin by building a fire in the firebox, the heat then flows out of the firebox, through the cooking chamber and out the chimney. You control the rate of burn and the heat produced primarily by the main butterfly damper on the firebox door. To a lesser degree the damper on the chimney is also used to fine tune the heat in the cooking chamber.


Grill and smoke in the same unit?

Question:

Can I grill as well as smoke on an offset smoker?

Answer:

Yes, there are three way that you can cook on an offset smoker:


  1. Grill direct. By this I mean that you build a charcoal fire directly below the cooking grates and grill directly over the coals.
  2. Grill indirectly. By this I mean that you build a fire in the firebox and run the dampers more toward the open position to allow the temperature in the cooking chamber to run at 350-degrees and above. With this method of cooking your fuel typically starts with a charcoal base and then split wood is added to provide the heat and the flavor.
  3. Slow smoking also known as barbecuing. This technique is accomplished just like indirect grilling except that the temperature is held at or below 250-degrees. This is how you accomplish that tender meat with a rich smoky flavor.


How does packaging and shipping work on a backyard smoker?

Question:

If I order a Yoder Smokers Cheyenne model and have it shipped to my residence how will it be packaged and delivered?

Answer:

The unit will be banded to a pallet and the shrink wrapped. The delivery truck will be equipped with a lift gate that then lowers the pallet to the ground, so that all that is needed is to cut the bands and roll the unit into place.


Is assembly required?

Question:

How much assembly is required on a Yoder smoker?

Answer:

The unit is fully welded so the only assembly that is required is to install the thermometer in the door and to remove the bolt that holds the damper in place, turn the damper around so that the handle is now facing outward, reinstall and tighten the bolt.


Are the cooking and the charcoal/wood grates removable?

Question:

On a Yoder Smoker, are the cooking and the charcoal/wood grates removable?

Answer:

All grates are removable.


How do you clean the firebox?

Question:

Is a tool included to clean out the ash in the fire box of a Yoder Smoker?

Answer:

Yes, an ash cleanout tool is included.


Cooking in winter?

Question:

Can I cook with a Yoder Smoker when the temperatures are below freezing?

Answer:

With our smokers you cook all year long no matter the temperature.


How long will the smoker last?

Question:

How long will my Yoder Smoker last?

Answer:

The unit is constructed from ¼” steel and is guaranteed for life against burnout.