New ECB

[mdsmith]

My buddy just gave me an ECB that I plan on using this weekend. Shold I be putting Wood chucks directly on the coals or wood chips in a smoke box on the coals? Also, any advise on maintaining proper temps? Thanks

 

[earache_my_eye]

I use chunks right on top of, or even mixed in with the charcoal.

As for temp control....check out these mods that Walking Dude posted:

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

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

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...ad.php?t=16681

this one isn't so much for heat control, but it makes a very nice addition to the ecb:

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...ad.php?t=16652


I've done these mods to my ecb in one form or another....I didn't necessarily follow the original mods to a "T".....but, they really do help a bunch with keeping an even temp in the ecb.

Hope this helps!
Eric