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I've been using Firestarter Sticks. Thin strips of wood saturated in pine sap I think. I cut them in halve, put the two halves in, use a lighter and I'm off to the races
Welcome to SMF. A first time smoke is generally an experience. After you learn a little more on Fire management it will become more enjoyable. I agree with everyone above "to much of the wrong kind of smoke" If you have the "want " to smoke meat you will pick up the method quickly by...
Answering your questions on the MB560.
for me I've never had a smoker that was as easy to clean up. You will know what to foil to make cleanup a breeze.
As for cool down. Some owners have learned to judge how much charcoal they are going to need and let it burn off. This method barely takes...
Looks good. 8.5 - 9.0 is my target size for Butts. Every cooker cooks different, My MB 560 at 225 would take about 16 hrs. approaching 17 hrs depending how long my stall is.
Sometimes people go a little overboard on "safety" features. It's all about CYA. Opening the hopper lid to reload is like saying do not open the door to your firebox to load a stick while the coals are hot. with all the warnings now a days I wonder how I made it to 65 without those warnings...
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