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smoker919

smoker919

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Jul 2, 2015
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Hello all, I recently purchased a cheap char broil offset from CL for $30. Its retails for around $75 at Walmart. Heard lots of horror stories about it BC of leaks and small firebox. Well I managed to create a charcoal basket that fits perfect, and did a test run with some cheap Embers brand briquettes and the minion method. Filled basket to the top and added 6 hot coals in the middle on top, after about 30 minutes the temp got to 275 and flared up, after adjusting the vents for about 45 minutes I got the temp to stabilize at between 226 and 230 for about 4 1/2 hours without touching the vents. It worked so well I was starting to think that my wireless temp gauge was broken lol. This forum helped me alot, I did a ton a reading before I attempted the minion method. Thanks people!
 
I've settled on a similar method, except I use small-split wood as kindling on top. I used to start a little fire then add charcoal around it, but I realized you can just light it from the top and it will burn through the contents of the basket.

One nice effect of using the wood is, the flame helps to kick the cooking chamber up to temperature.
 
BlueWhisper said:
I've settled on a similar method, except I use small-split wood as kindling on top. I used to start a little fire then add charcoal around it, but I realized you can just light it from the top and it will burn through the contents of the basket.

One nice effect of using the wood is, the flame helps to kick the cooking chamber up to temperature.
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Do you close the lid to the firebox right after you add the wood kindling or do you leave it open and let the maximum amount of air in first then close?
 
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  Good afternoon and welcome to the forum, from another sunny and hot day in East Texas and the best site on the web. Lots of great people with tons of information on just about  everything.

Gary
 
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