I had never tried this, so I thought to give it go.
A whole package (375 grams) of bacon with some Maple-Bacon seasoning sprinkled on both sides.
I was wanting / hoping to slowly cook this for some time … So, here was my charcoal set-up.
Some unlit briquets, and I added 3 lit briquets to this, along with some very thin pieces of cherry wood.
I did not do a pre-heat stage. Put on the bacon. Intakes were open just a crack. And the temperatures settled in.
This particular thermo is from my Performer, and it is very accurate.
Here it is after 2 hours. There was still plenty of charcoal remaining.
I then opened the intakes wide and the temperature settled in at around 300° for about 40-45 minutes.
After a total of 3 hours, I removed it from the kettle and let it rest covered in foil.
The charcoal was almost completely spent.
After resting for almost an hour, I had a sample. I chose to have a piece from the middle of the pack. Also had an edge piece.
It was not completely cooked i.e. crispy, or anything like that, but cooked nice enough that one cook wrap a scallop or filet mignon and do a quick sear.
And, I gotta say that the flavour was fantastic! I want to try this again and maybe tweak a few things … Not sure yet what that would be.