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I’ve almost never had them go off. And the one time it did it was because the coals were running way too hot.

I never use them for anything.

What’s funny is I have a little Bluetooth thermometer. I can literally graph and monitor the meat temp without pulling the blanket or lid off the smoker.

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Blanket on a smoker? Can you tell me about that? Never thought to use one but have heard of people making insulating jackets

I don’t have a super fancy smoker. Just one of those barrel Smokers.

I take an old comforter and wrap the smoker in it once the meat is on. Just serves to somewhat insulate but mostly hold a lot of the smoke. With nothing on it, things on the lower rack would hardly get a good “Smokey” flavor. The blanket makes a surprisingly good addition.

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