Tbh, learning to judge fire by smoke color was a total game changer for me
Honestly, I've been thinking about how BBQ has shifted over time. My dad taught me to watch the smoke color to know if the fire was too hot or just right. Tbh, it took years of practice to get it down, but now I can tell with a quick look. I once messed up a whole brisket by relying only on a fancy thermometer instead of the smoke. Ngl, that mistake made me go back to the basics and really learn the signs. These days, so many people skip this skill and just use gadgets. For me, getting good at reading smoke is what makes real pitmasters stand out.