I am new to smoking and did my first one last week. I have a chargriller pro with sidebox and was wondering what a typical charcoal usage was.
I went through 18 lbs kingsford and ran out when meat was about 155 degrees. Day was cool (40's with slight breeze) - I covered with a small rug to help hold the heat it but was suprised to go through so much - trying to maintain a 230 degrees smoker temp.
I think I'll try the Royal Oak lump they sell at wally world next time to see if that makes much difference.
thanks in advance
I went through 18 lbs kingsford and ran out when meat was about 155 degrees. Day was cool (40's with slight breeze) - I covered with a small rug to help hold the heat it but was suprised to go through so much - trying to maintain a 230 degrees smoker temp.
I think I'll try the Royal Oak lump they sell at wally world next time to see if that makes much difference.
thanks in advance