Why Use a BBQ Smoker Insulation Blanket?
A BBQ smoker insulation blanket performs a number of essential functions, all of which can help you maintain high, even temperatures, and regulate your fuel usage more efficiently. Barbecue lovers know that the quality of the cook can make all of the difference between good BBQ and great BBQ. And, insulating your smoker is one of the easiest things that you can do to improve your cooking and maintain high and even temperatures from start to finish—whether you’re going low and slow or hot and fast. In this post, we’re looking at some of the specific functions of an insulation blanket for your smoker, with a few insights on how to insulate smoker BBQs for the best results.
The Benefits of High-Temperature Insulation for Smokers
Our BBQ and smoker heat shields have become a popular choice for backyard cooks and competition circuit regulars alike. These insulation products provide big benefits both inside and outside the cooking chamber:
It keeps everyone safe. BBQ tastes better when you enjoy it with your loved ones, but having kids and guests around the grill can pose a safety hazard. Using an insulation blanket however can offset the chance of burns, since there’s no risk of coming into contact with high heat when accidentally touching the grill.
It reduces your fuel needs. An insulation blanket helps you cook more efficiently, in turn reducing the amount of wood, charcoal, or pellets that you require. In fact, our BBQ and smoker blankets allow you to use up to 25% less of your fuel and flavor sources when in service.
It keeps high temperatures locked in. When you insulate, you don’t have to worry about heat escaping the cook chamber. Heating prevails through longer cook times, meaning you keep the heat exactly where it counts, instead of just letting it out.
It allows for winter smoking. Who says that grilling and smoking have to be a summer-only activity? Since it traps in heat, a smoker insulation blanket allows you to enjoy long smokes all year-round, even when the outdoor temps aren’t normally conducive for your typical BBQ.
How to Insulate Your Smoker
An insulating wrap can be used on a variety of smokers, including vertical smokers. It can be placed directly on the BBQ/smoker to retain more heat inside. And, if you’re wondering how to insulate a vertical smoker, it’s important to understand that aluminum or stainless steel is used to redirect heat— draping your insulation wrap over a standoff grate with a small air gap underneath could be one possible way to insulate this type of smoker.
Better quality BBQ starts with heat control. Visit our Buy page to learn where you can purchase our BBQ and smoker insulation products, or reach out to us directly to inquire about your best fit and where to purchase.
