DIY Charcoal

[ddow229]

I have a bunch of white oak and black walnut trees I am going to be culling out. I am already making my own splits and chunks so I thought it would be good to try out making my own charcoal. I have watched several YouTube’s but am wondering if anyone here has made their own and had any advice. I plan on doing the double barrel technique.
Thanks in advance.

 

[SmokinEdge]

What is your drive for charcoal? Is it necessary? Charcoal works but others are better for flavor.

 

[ddow229]

What is your drive for charcoal? Is it necessary? Charcoal works but others are better for flavor.

I use it as base for the fire, add splits and chunks for smoke.

 

[pineywoods]

Over the years we've had some members make their own don't know anybody that is active that does it. We also had a member or two that set up some kind of fire pit right buy the smoker and would start a fire in the pit then scoop hot coals right into the firebox as needed for the entire cook

 

[ddufore]

I have made charcoal in the past and plan to do so again. Oak would be great. Not sure about the walnut.

 

[ddow229]

I have made charcoal in the past and plan to do so again. Oak would be great. Not sure about the walnut.

Do you use the barrel inside the barrel method? Any tips?

 

[ddufore]

I moved from northern New York to northeast Pennsylvania last year. In New York I did not use the retort method but plan to here.