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  1. don powell

    New member could use some advice after upgrade from ecb

    If you haven't tried it. Try all natural charcoal. It doesn't burn as long as other products but you will see a big difference in flavor.
  2. don powell

    New member could use some advice after upgrade from ecb

    Go to madehow.com/volume-4/charcoal-briquette.html. scroll down to the raw materials.
  3. don powell

    New member could use some advice after upgrade from ecb

    Check out motherearthnews.com, guide to wood and coal stoves. While there is few regs today on burning coal, there is a definite improvement in the quality of your meats.
  4. don powell

    Tools you like to use building smokers

    Go to you tube. Check out smoking with franklin series. There's several videos how to make a smoker.
  5. don powell

    New member could use some advice after upgrade from ecb

    Let me give you my thoughts on charcoal briquettes. Charcoal briquettes are made from compressed charred wood and coal. Now, you can't burn coal in your fireplace in your house due to the gasses it produces. My question then is why do you want to cook your food with it? I the past when I need...
  6. don powell

    New member could use some advice after upgrade from ecb

    You need to control the amount of air to your fire. More air and less fuel. You'll figure out what it takes to stay at the temp you want.
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