Leftover charcoal in a kettle?

Keystone · Jul 11, 2013

After my last cook I had quite a few unburned briquettes left. Well it has rained ALOT here in NW GA. recently, and I was curious as to how they would burn. Appreciate any insight. Edit. Kettle was outside under a cover, but with no roof over it if that makes a difference.

CharredApron · Jul 11, 2013

Burn them up, if their not soaking wet.

HookedOnQ · Jul 11, 2013

They will be fine.. I normally throw them on top of some fresh charcoal in the chimney or just toss a lit load of charcoal on top and let it roll

Garrett · Jul 11, 2013

Burn baby burn!!!!

Smokeat · Jul 11, 2013

You should not need to even put them in the chimney, just spread them over the new coals after you dump the chimney. They light fast and burn quickly. Even if they absorbed moisture from the atmosphere they will dry out quickly.

I have been using a Performer lately, and there is always leftover charcoal from the last cook.

ButtBurner · Jul 11, 2013

I dont bother to spread them over the new coals

I just push them into a pile and dump the new coals on them

Gilstarr · Jul 11, 2013

They are a good fuel source .. burn them they will do fine..:thumb:

tpope · Jul 11, 2013

Smoke 'em if ya got 'em.. they'll do fine in our humidity.

Blanton · Jul 11, 2013

Yep. What they all said. I will add that the light quicker with lit coals added to them. Lighting them in a chimney with paper will take a little longer than fresh. I like a chimney of used ones as I can spread them entire bottom of the grill and run a little lower temp for a good indirect steak cook.

EX~DY · Jul 11, 2013

We get lots of rain & humidity here too, brother. They will be fine. Add new on top & let 'er rip!

coastal · Jul 11, 2013

Keystone said:
After my last cook I had quite a few unburned briquettes left. Well it has rained ALOT here in NW GA. recently, and I was curious as to how they would burn. Appreciate any insight. Edit. Kettle was outside under a cover, but with no roof over it if that makes a difference.

I always use it. Its a nice treat of having a good kettle. One with leaks all through it will burn all the charcoal up everytime- one that can be shut down when done will save charcoal by smothering the fire for the next use. It does tend to burn faster but works the same otherwise

Keystone · Jul 12, 2013

Thanks guys!

Ole Man Dan · Jul 13, 2013

I use partly consumed Oak, Pecan & Hickory in my Offset.

yakdung · Jul 13, 2013

I toss them into the yard and run over them with the riding mower.

Leftover charcoal in a kettle?

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