New PB Grill / My first dumb question

[Buddy In Texas]

I just did my first pellet grill cook ever with a rack of baby back ribs. My 1st dumb question is: In the picture below, what exactly does this slide do that exposes or closes the openings in this plate? Not knowing any better, I left 2 of these openings exposed when I did my 1st cook with the ribs. When should it be left completely open or completely closed or expose only 1-2-3 or more openings? Thanks in advance.

 

[Jimsmokes]

Keep them closed while you're smokin. Open them up and turn to high when you want to sear something.

 

[Buddy In Texas]

Keep them closed while you're smokin. Open them up and turn to high when you want to sear something.

Thanks. Makes sense.

 

[Elfcane]

If it's still too hot for you in the center, look into a heat deflector.

 

[Elfcane]

The one I got was from Smoke Daddy. Very thick steel.

 

[sparkyv]

...or you can make one from scrap 1/16" SS plate: https://www.pitbossforum.com/threads/flame-deflector.3847/#post-30894

 

[Mike From R.I.]

Welcome from Rhode Island.

 

[Buddy In Texas]

Welcome from Rhode Island.

Thank you

 

[Slider]

I just did my first pellet grill cook ever with a rack of baby back ribs. My 1st dumb question is: In the picture below, what exactly does this slide do that exposes or closes the openings in this plate? Not knowing any better, I left 2 of these openings exposed when I did my 1st cook with the ribs. When should it be left completely open or completely closed or expose only 1-2-3 or more openings? Thanks in advance.

Welcome to the PB Family! You made a wise choice when picking PB. The picture shows the searing or grilling area where you can essentially grill your food. Think of it as a small barbecue. As mentioned, keep them closed when smoking out food. If you notice, it is not a big area, so you cannot grill large amounts of food. But it is great for burgers, hot dogs, steaks, and, of course, a reverse sear. Here is a picture of a tri-tip that I cooked solely using this grill. Enjoy!!

 

[Buddy In Texas]

Welcome to the PB Family! You made a wise choice when picking PB. The picture shows the searing or grilling area where you can essentially grill your food. Think of it as a small barbecue. As mentioned, keep them closed when smoking out food. If you notice, it is not a big area, so you cannot grill large amounts of food. But it is great for burgers, hot dogs, steaks, and, of course, a reverse sear. Here is a picture of a tri-tip that I cooked solely using this grill. Enjoy!!

Looks awesome.

 

[Smokeyholler]

Buddy, one point on sear plate. It will stick open or closed when the rig is cold due to the grease. Warm it up and it's gtg.

 

[Buddy In Texas]

Buddy, one point on sear plate. It will stick open or closed when the rig is cold due to the grease. Warm it up and it's gtg.

Makes sense. Thanks