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Chef Jim

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Did Ribs on Sat. It was windy, almost right into the fire box. Had no problem with controlling the heat. Today, It's calm and I'm doing a chuck. Can't seem to keep the heat up, (don't even think it).

I'm using a lot more charcoal than I did before, any suggestions?

BTW I'n running the BD wide open.
 
Chef Jim said:
Did Ribs on Sat. It was windy, almost right into the fire box. Had no problem with controlling the heat. Today, It's calm and I'm doing a chuck. Can't seem to keep the heat up, (don't even think it).

I'm using a lot more charcoal than I did before, any suggestions?

BTW I'n running the BD wide open.
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Blow in the fire box? :p
 
Did you move your coals/sticks close to the smoker opening/baffle? I have found that can make a huge difference!
 
Chef Jim said:
Spoken like a true Texan. :shock:
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Well.....uhh, actually my shop air compressor is always on and the air hose is only six feet from my grill. I admit I have, on occasions, when no ones looking, stoked the fire with the air nozzle.:laugh: It sure does work!:p
 
You want something thats works... Break out a STHIL yard blower... or what ever brand you have... Good for starting chimneys also...
 
You will get twice the heat from a wood fire than from a charcoal fire or wood/charcoal fire.

Stick Burners Rule!!!!
 
Could be a bad batch of charcoal. Happens sometimes. The charcoal is harder to burn and the temps never get very high.
 
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