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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