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Started by phillyc0wb0y, May 12, 2013, 03:56:25 PM

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phillyc0wb0y

Quote from: Bbqmiller on May 13, 2013, 03:35:54 PM
Nice looking food. I just recently got a ranch, and my first attempt at using it the temp got a little out of hand due to two bottom vents being bent out of shape and not fitting well (ordered some new ones - should arrive soon). You have any pointers on keeping the bottom vents from clogging with ash. I assume you can build the fire to straddle two of the bottom vents. Any pointers on temp control are welcome.

The only thing that I noticed reduces the ash clogging is to use lump charcoal and like you mentioned, build the fire away from the vents.  I haven't tried smoking on it yet so my vents stay 1/2 open my entire cook. I start with two chimneys of hot coals.

Bbqmiller

Quote from: phillyc0wb0y on May 14, 2013, 05:53:50 PM
Quote from: Bbqmiller on May 13, 2013, 03:35:54 PM
Nice looking food. I just recently got a ranch, and my first attempt at using it the temp got a little out of hand due to two bottom vents being bent out of shape and not fitting well (ordered some new ones - should arrive soon). You have any pointers on keeping the bottom vents from clogging with ash. I assume you can build the fire to straddle two of the bottom vents. Any pointers on temp control are welcome.

The only thing that I noticed reduces the ash clogging is to use lump charcoal and like you mentioned, build the fire away from the vents.  I haven't tried smoking on it yet so my vents stay 1/2 open my entire cook. I start with two chimneys of hot coals.

Thanks for tips - will fire it up once I get the new dampers.

Duke

Just saw this thread!  :o Fantastic food Philly! Nobodys going to say you don't use your grills.

Craig

It all looks great! You leave that party hungry it's your own fault!  8)

mikeinctown

Quote from: Tim on May 12, 2013, 09:03:54 PM
I love the briskeys in the back ground.

That's what I want! Heck with the stuff on the ranch. lol

wolgast