One of the great things about owning a Pit Boss pellet grill is you can smoke meats day or night, regardless of the ambient temperature. The Pit Boss pellet grill has a unique P setting that makes it adjust the P-Setting so you can get a more accurate cooking experience. So, what is the best P-Setting for cold weather?
What P Setting for Cold Weather?
For low and slow-cold weather cooking, it’s best to use the P2 or P3 setting. The lower P-setting in the cold weather will result in a higher grill temperature output and higher pellet consumption, which will help prevent a flame out.
Smoking foods in cold weather will take some adjustments, but hopefully, these cold-weather smoking P-Setting tips help make the process easier.
What Is The P Setting On A Pit Boss?
The P-Setting on the Pit Boss pellet grill makes it easier to control the cooking temperature on the pellet grill.
If you’re not sure how to use it, be sure to read this article on what is the Pit Boss P-setting, I’ve written a complete guide to help you understand how to use it.
How The P-Setting Helps With Cold Weather Smoking
While it’s totally possible to use your Pit Boss pellet grill in the cold, the internal temperatures of the grill will fluctuate when it’s too hot or cold outside.
Cooking on cold winter days can make it more challenging to prepare foods.
The temperature fluctuation can make it challenging to cook foods properly. If the grill gets too hot, it can cause you food to become overcooked. When the Pit Boss temperature drops too low, it can cause a flame out.
A proper P-Setting will give you more accuracy for your cook. However, finding the right setting in the cold can be challenging and will take some time.
The P-Setting temperature will vary in range depending on the cold weather, rain, hot weather, wind, direct sunlight, humidity. Be sure to read our other article, which discusses more tips for using Pit Boss in cold weather.
Use A Low P-Setting In Cold Weather Grilling
A pellet requires additional fuel when cooking in cold weather. More fuel helps sustain the internal temperature of the grill, since the grill is exposed to the elements.
The factory default setting is P4 and the grill’s temperature will range between 160 – 190 degrees Fahrenheit. This is fine if you’re cooking on mild days.
However, on a cold winter day, you’ll need to set the grill to P2 or P3. In the lower settings, the auger will pause less frequently causing the grill to burn hotter.
The grill shouldn’t go above 225°, especially if you like the smoke flavor.
The rule of thumb is, yo
if the grill is experiencing temperature swings of 25 degrees below or above, you should adjust the P setting.
Pit Boss P’ Setting Temperature Chart for Cold Weather
If you live in Florida and the temperature never drops below 60℉, you may never have to use anything other than the default factory P4 setting.
On the other hand, if you live in a colder area like Chicago, and the outside temperature is 52 degrees Farenheit, set the grill to the P3 setting.
At the P3 setting, the grill will run between 170 – 195 degrees, not the 225°.
How to Adjust The P-Setting In Cold Weather?
Unfortunately, there is no one set rule for which P-setting to use in cold weather. You’ll want to continue to monitor the temperature and if it falls too low, raise not lower the P-setting.
Keep making adjustments to the P-Setting, until you’re able to get more smoke at a lower temperature. For cold weather cooks, your grill will be more stable at P2 or P3.
If you’re getting too much smoke, read this article.
During warm or hot weather cooks, you can use the P4 or P5 and smoke setting. The gill to produce more smoke and give you more accuracy. It takes time to learn how to use the smoke setting on the Pit Boss.
Final Word
The Pit Boss P-Setting makes it easy to smoke accurately in the cold weather. The best setting will depend on the ambient temperature.
Learning how to grill in the cold or get the best results from your Pit Boss, is a learning experience. The only way to learn is to read the manual, along with experimenting with different cooking styles and settings.
Related Articles
- How Do I Make My Pit Boss Heat Up Faster?
- Can You Cold Smoke on A Pit Boss Pellet Grill?
- 9 Cold Weather Smoking Tips
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