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achieving 215-230 degrees and blue smoke

Started by S!LVER, April 15, 2016, 06:03:23 AM

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S!LVER

just a quick update.  I did a nice long cook on the weekend well 5 hrs.  one batch of briquettes was used.  I started 12 up and dumped them on a load of until.  Same procedure that I have done int he past.  I had 230-240 temps the whole time.  Main difference for me was I changed the brand of briquettes.  I used maple leaf briquettes 100% hardwood.  I found a big difference in the amount of white smoke too. 

I state this not to bash KBB but to help anyone else who struggled the way I did.  I know a lot of people have done well by KBB.  But for those who struggle maybe try switching briquette brands.  it worked for me. 

Cheers

Travis

Awesome. Glad you found something that worked for ya bud.

codeNinja

I have pretty good luck using the snake method. Usually use kbb, but stubbs and other briquettes work with little noticeable difference. I start with 6-8 lit to start the fuse depending on outside temp. I set the bottom vent around a quarter open and leave the top open all the way unless temp gets too high. Generally speaking this will get me close to 8 hours before I need to add any additional charcoal.


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MacEggs

.... @S!LVER , I swear by Maple Leaf briquets.  They are awesome !!

They are my go-to briq for the snake / fuse method.  Can get 11 plus hours out of them.

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