- Nov 22, 2009
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Hey guys, im new to the forums and actually even newer to smoking lol. I just picked up an "old country" pit a few days ago, and tonight went to season the pit a bit and have a test run at keeping the right fire temp. Here's how the process went....
Started with lump charcoal, an OK amount, lit it, got it to an ember, threw a piece of wood @ like 225 or so. The small log, it burned pretty good, got up to about 325 or so. Took 2 logs, put them on the grate above the fire (for direct grilling) and closed the lid. Of course i learned quick that this was a stupid idea as the wood started burning ( i know next time to prehead, ill just stick on the lid of the firebox.
So that piece i put in burns a bit, maybe i didnt let it burn long enough, but i put another piece of wood down (the intake is about half open) and i come back in a few mins and im over 400 degrees!..come back later, after cutting the air even more (pretty close to closed at this point) and im over 475....and there is a full out fire burning in the firebox...
Any coaching, and tips would be greatly appreciated..i have 2 days to get this right lol
Started with lump charcoal, an OK amount, lit it, got it to an ember, threw a piece of wood @ like 225 or so. The small log, it burned pretty good, got up to about 325 or so. Took 2 logs, put them on the grate above the fire (for direct grilling) and closed the lid. Of course i learned quick that this was a stupid idea as the wood started burning ( i know next time to prehead, ill just stick on the lid of the firebox.
So that piece i put in burns a bit, maybe i didnt let it burn long enough, but i put another piece of wood down (the intake is about half open) and i come back in a few mins and im over 400 degrees!..come back later, after cutting the air even more (pretty close to closed at this point) and im over 475....and there is a full out fire burning in the firebox...
Any coaching, and tips would be greatly appreciated..i have 2 days to get this right lol