Masterbuilt 560 fuel lump vs briquettes

[tomtopping]

I ended up with the 560 just curious what people are using for fuel lump or briquettes???

 

[Will Squared]

You need a third choice on fuel.

I mix my lump and briquets 50/50.

I might go all briquets if I am searing.

 

[Will Squared]

Right now I am smoking about a pound of diced habanero.
Pecan wood.
160'.
Mesquite lump & Kingsford briquets.
To be dried and ground into powder.
I figure 1 lb of fresh will produce around 1 oz of powder.

 

[Will Squared]

I ended up with the 560

What do you have planned for your first cook with your new 560?

 

[tomtopping]

What do you have planned for your first cook with your new 560?

Brisket

 

[Will Squared]

The 560 is pretty versatile.
You can probably burn just about anything you shove down it.
You could burn chunks that are small enough.
I have burned large lumps (more like small limbs) but you need to position them with thought to how they will shift and burn at the bottom.
For lump I have been using Mesquite that I can get in 20 lb bags for $16.
I buy the 2x 20lb (40lb) twin packs of Kingsford for $22.

 

[tomtopping]

The 560 is pretty versatile.
You can probably burn just about anything you shove down it.
You could burn chunks that are small enough.
I have burned large lumps (more like small limbs) but you need to position them with thought to how they will shift and burn at the bottom.
For lump I have been using Mesquite that I can get in 20 lb bags for $16.
I buy the 2x 20lb (40lb) twin packs of Kingsford for $22.

Just bought some kingsford blue And some royal oak to try that was on sale. I use kingsford in my wsm

 

[rexster314]

I've been using B&B Char Logs for the last couple of months. Pure heat, not much smoke, which lets me choose what type of smoking wood I want for the food I'm cooking

 

[tomtopping]

I've been using B&B Char Logs for the last couple of months. Pure heat, not much smoke, which lets me choose what type of smoking wood I want for the food I'm cooking

Unfortunately im stuck to a very limited selection in Kingston Ontario Canada

 

[mike243]

I plan on buying 1 soon and will run Kingsford original , will cut some hickory up I cut down 1.5 yrs ago into small chunks . not sure the charcoal will make a large difference while smoking but maybe a little while just grilling. If I didn't have wood the Kingsford with hickory or mesquite added to it works great or did, they about priced it outta my reach.

 

[hinds90]

I use B&B lump only now. Tried the B&B char logs. Didn't like the smell and they didn't cook as long as people had been saying for me.

 

[ross77]

I use mostly briquettes. Lump definitely doesn't last as long due to the openings in the charcoal grates. I'm going to try 50/50 mix.

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

Has anyone tried the charcoal with the wood already in it?? Kingsford/pecan etc?? I'm picking up a 560 Friday

 

[Will Squared]

Has anyone tried the charcoal with the wood already in it?? Kingsford/pecan etc?? I'm picking up a 560 Friday

Haven't tried it.
Let us know how it works for you.

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

Any other tip or tricks besides magnetic screwdriver for assembly.. seasoning/burn off

 

[Will Squared]

Fire it up and ENJOY !