1) Remember, it will take longer for food to cook when its cold, windy or wet outside. Rule of thumb: add 20 minutes cooking time per pound for every 5 degrees BELOW 45 degrees F.

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2) Every time you open the lid to your grill, you loose the heat in the cooking chamber. Add at least 15 minutes extra cooking time each time you check your meat on the grill.

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3) In winter, move your grill to an area that is out of the wind and cold. However, NEVER operate your grill in an unventilated area!

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4) Purchase an air tight container to keep your pellets nice and dry. Damp or dusty pellets will cause a large decrease in heat output.

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5) Place an outdoor thermometer close to the area where you have your grill. It will help you keep track of the outside air temperature and help you determine how long it will take your food to cook.

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6) When cooking in cold weather, its best to allow your grill to heat-up on a high temperature setting for at least 20 minutes before you place the food on the grill. You can always turn down the grill temperature when you begin cooking.