Got my first batch of homemade charcoal going - Page 3

captndan · 02-02-2013, 08:35 AM

I didn't realize yours was so complicated. If I can figure out how to post pictures I'll send you some of mine.

BBQMaverick · 02-02-2013, 08:51 AM

Good stuff. I have been looking into trying this myself. I have seen some threads on here, looked at you tube and researched the net. Looking to give it a try withing the next few months.

There is a method called Japanese Charcoal Kiln Direct Method that looked interesting to me.

Garrett · 02-02-2013, 10:16 AM

After a long wait, I checked it and seems that my contraption worked this time only thing I need to change next time to make the pieces smaller. The smaller ones I had turned into charcoal which is the pile in front and larger ones in the back only the outside of them charred. It's was a lot fun to try to figure this out and I learned a few things, mainly what don't work but I'm going split down the the pieces that didn't work and do it again. Thanks everyone for checking out my process. I hope I've been able to inspire someone to try it.. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1359821754.169158.jpg

Smokin Patriots · 02-02-2013, 12:55 PM

Good Luck, nice pics!

BayoustateBBQ · 02-02-2013, 09:08 PM

You might try thinner pieces next time. Good job bro. It's fun trying new things ain't it

CarolinaQue · 02-03-2013, 06:58 PM

When I use to make my own, I cut the wood into fist sized chunks before putting them through the process. It's more work up front, but much less work and not nearly as dirty after.

jestridge · 02-04-2013, 01:41 PM

Smaller pieces , also when I made my first batch I open it up before it cool down, and when air hit the charcoal had a nice fire going.

Enkidu · 02-04-2013, 03:13 PM

Here is a cook video on making charcoal that I found linked a few weeks ago on the amazingribs.com website:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=LqI63IEg3MM

AustinKnight · 02-04-2013, 08:12 PM

Nice job bud I'm sure you'll get it down after a few batches.

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02-02-2013, 10:16 AM	#33
Garrett Take a breath! Join Date: 10-03-12 Location: Gastonia North Carolina Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	After a long wait, I checked it and seems that my contraption worked this time only thing I need to change next time to make the pieces smaller. The smaller ones I had turned into charcoal which is the pile in front and larger ones in the back only the outside of them charred. It's was a lot fun to try to figure this out and I learned a few things, mainly what don't work but I'm going split down the the pieces that didn't work and do it again. Thanks everyone for checking out my process. I hope I've been able to inspire someone to try it.. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1359821754.169158.jpg __________________ My arsenal, Stumps Clone, Two Modified offsets, open pit with grate and rotisserie,UDS, and a free to me Weber One Touch Silver 18.5" kettle

02-02-2013, 12:55 PM	#34
Smokin Patriots Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-04-11 Location: Union, KY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good Luck, nice pics! __________________ Rec Tec, GMG JB, 22.5 WSM x 2, Weber Rach Kettle, Weber Kettle 22.5, Competition Pitmaker Smoker Trailer

02-02-2013, 09:08 PM	#35
BayoustateBBQ On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-25-13 Location: Loseianna (LA) Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You might try thinner pieces next time. Good job bro. It's fun trying new things ain't it __________________ "Real men like their Pork Pulled" How to smoke a 14 lb tender brisket in 4 hours!

02-03-2013, 06:58 PM	#36
CarolinaQue is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-23-07 Location: North Berwick, ME Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	When I use to make my own, I cut the wood into fist sized chunks before putting them through the process. It's more work up front, but much less work and not nearly as dirty after. __________________ Tim “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.” - Mark Twain - Beautiful family - Home made trailer mounted reverse flow offset w/ vertical chamber, Weber OTG and an ECB

02-04-2013, 03:13 PM	#38
Enkidu Take a breath! Join Date: 06-12-12 Location: Los Angeles Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Here is a cook video on making charcoal that I found linked a few weeks ago on the amazingribs.com website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=LqI63IEg3MM __________________ 22" OTG; 22" Performer; mini-WSM; Brinkmann gasser; UDS (on the way); Maverick ET-732

02-02-2013, 08:35 AM	#31
captndan is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-29-11 Location: Greeneville TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I didn't realize yours was so complicated. If I can figure out how to post pictures I'll send you some of mine.

02-02-2013, 08:51 AM	#32
BBQMaverick On the road to being a farker Join Date: 10-07-12 Location: Western KY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good stuff. I have been looking into trying this myself. I have seen some threads on here, looked at you tube and researched the net. Looking to give it a try withing the next few months. There is a method called Japanese Charcoal Kiln Direct Method that looked interesting to me.

02-04-2013, 01:41 PM	#37
jestridge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-07 Location: annville ky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Smaller pieces , also when I made my first batch I open it up before it cool down, and when air hit the charcoal had a nice fire going.