Minion method question

[cseymour]

Hi all,
I have a char-griller with an offset firebox. This weekend I wanted to try using the minion method as I was smoking some butts and I knew I was going to be in and out a couple of times.

I use a charcoal basket. Bringing the smoker up to temp worked fine. Got it up to and maintained between 220 and 230 no problem (lasted about 2.5 - 3 hrs).

My question is as the temp starts to fall, how do you maintain the temps for longer cooks. I have a second charcoal basket, should I just do the same thing outside the smoker then switch baskets?

Or can I just keep adding new lump as the temps begin to drop?

Thanks.

Chris

 

[cajunsmoker]

You could do either one. Make sure your ashes are clear in the original basket if you just add more lit charcoal so it can get it's air.