[oldbill]

Originally Posted by SC_Dave

I have been using Royal Oak and the minion method in my UDS for about a year now. The last couple of times I've had difficulty getting the temp up. I figured it may have been damp charcoal but I am at the point I am ready to try something else. Maybe lump? What type and brand to you guys use?
Thanks, David

Sometimes the problem with briquettes is that they ash over and don't give off as much heat. I like to use natural briquettes that are made from lump such as the kingsford competition. Natural briquettes burn hotter and produce less ash than regular briquettes do. They're not as hot burning as lump but are more consistant and even burning.