ECB too hot

[js0828]

Hi all,

I have 1 chimney of Royal Oak lump in my ECB. It has been going for 30 minutes, and still 305 degrees. The charcoal is in a pile. Should I spread it out in the charcoal pan? Will it cool down that way? Or will the coals go out if I do that?

THANKS!

 

[js0828]

I have not made any mods. I definitely don't want it any hotter!

 

[js0828]

Anybody else? Is it best to keep the charcoal in a pile, or spread it out in the bottom of the charcoal pan?

Thanks!

 

[walking dude]

SPREAD IT OUT.............you should be doing the minion method any way........

is this a plain old ecb, or the gourmet model?

 

[bbq bubba]

To much lit charcoal......

 

[js0828]

It's a gourmet model. Down to 254 now! I'm going to smoke 2 chicken breasts. How long do you think it will take?

Thanks!

 

[walking dude]

here's some mods you NEED to do to the gourmet

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...ad.php?t=14587

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...ad.php?t=15231

 

[hey_beerman]

Cut back on he coals.. I have the same one and use less than you think about 1/2 chimney full

 

[js0828]

Thanks for the replies, it's going well so far!