Minion Method Question for WSM 22.5

[loujr]

When getting ready for a long smoke, how many briquettes should I use in my chimney to start up the smoker. Let's say its an average day, no wind and about 65 degrees.

Thanks

Lou

 

[coryb]

handful, couple handfuls so probably 10-15 I'd say.  Better to start off with too few than too many.  Its always easier to wait a little longer for the smoker to come up to heat than get it too hot right off the bat and have to try to battle it down.

 

[bama bbq]

I have a large Weber chimney that I fill about 1/3 to 1/2 full and once lit do it on a full ring of unlit.

 

[z-man]

I have a large Weber chimney that I fill about 1/3 to 1/2 full and once lit do it on a full ring of unlit.

Agreed.  I have the 14.5" and a full ring of unlit and about 1/3 to 1/2 chimney will run 8-10 hours easy

 

[jirodriguez]

I have a large Weber chimney that I fill about 1/3 to 1/2 full and once lit do it on a full ring of unlit.

.... and in colder windy weather start with a full chimney.