Charcoal

[adawg54b]

should it take a whole 10lb bag of charcoal to get to 275. Also Why I can't you use pre-soaked charcoal like a Match Light?

 

[the dude abides]

Welcome.

What kind of smoker are you using?  I just put about 18lbs into my WSM with a chimey of it lit so it'll run all day.

I never use match light only because I hate the smell/taste of whatever fuel they add to the briquets.  I prefer a good hardwood lump.  In a pinch I'll use a briquet, but never use lighter fluid or match light.  Invest in a chimeny starter.

 

[the dude abides]

PS. Temp is usually controlled with air flow.  Not necessarily the kind of charcoal you're using.  But I need some more info on what all you're using.

 

[fpnmf]

It depends.

It makes your food taste bad.

About charcoal>>>http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lump.htm  

  Craig

 

[adawg54b]

i'm using the brinkman trailmaster limited edition and i have the both vents half open and I'm using cowboy lump charcoal looks like burnt wood

 

[SmokinAl]

Try Royal Oak Lump, and keep the top vent open 100%. Regulate the temp with the bottom vent.

 

[adawg54b]

just bought some from walmart. and a chimney eliminates the need for lighter fluid?

 

[hardslicer]

lump good  -  pre-soak bad....any questions?