Leftover charcoal in a kettle?

Keystone · 07-11-2013, 04:03 PM

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 · 07-11-2013, 04:06 PM

Burn them up, if their not soaking wet.

HookedOnQ · 07-11-2013, 04:28 PM

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 · 07-11-2013, 04:35 PM

Burn baby burn!!!!

Smokeat · 07-11-2013, 06:24 PM

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 · 07-11-2013, 06:26 PM

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 · 07-11-2013, 07:37 PM

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

tpope · 07-11-2013, 07:38 PM

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

Blanton · 07-11-2013, 07:41 PM

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 · 07-11-2013, 08:08 PM

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

coastal · 07-11-2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Keystone

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 · 07-12-2013, 08:27 AM

Thanks guys!

Ole Man Dan · 07-12-2013, 11:35 PM

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

yakdung · 07-13-2013, 07:27 AM

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

07-11-2013, 04:03 PM	#1
Keystone Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-01-13 Location: Ringgold, GA	Leftover charcoal in a kettle? 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.

07-11-2013, 04:06 PM	#2
CharredApron Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-24-13 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida	Burn them up, if their not soaking wet. __________________ Proud recipient of the coveted "Aussie Lamb Farker Tick of Approval" Award

07-11-2013, 04:28 PM	#3
HookedOnQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-31-12 Location: chesterfield, va	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 __________________ BLUE WEBER 22.5 OTG,(OBUDS) OVERBUILT U.D.S, MAVERICK ET732, 38"x38"x7' SMOKE HOUSE.

07-11-2013, 04:35 PM	#4
Garrett Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-03-12 Location: Gastonia North Carolina	Burn baby burn!!!! __________________ My arsenal, Stumps Clone, Two Modified offsets, open pit with grate and rotisserie,UDS, Weber One Touch Silver 18.5" kettle, Chargriller Pellet Grill, 36" Blackstone Griddle

07-11-2013, 06:26 PM	#6
ButtBurner Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-18-12 Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi	I dont bother to spread them over the new coals I just push them into a pile and dump the new coals on them __________________ Michigan Custom 'Que "Serving Those Who Have Served US" Shirley Fabrication Custom Smoker Member Great Lakes BBQ Assn ServSafe Food Handler Certified [URL]https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michigan-Custom-Que/327994370697180?sk=timeline[/URL]

07-11-2013, 06:24 PM	#5
Smokeat is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-01-09 Location: IE California	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.

07-11-2013, 07:37 PM	#7
Gilstarr Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-10-09 Location: Hanover Va	They are a good fuel source .. burn them they will do fine..

07-11-2013, 07:38 PM	#8
tpope Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-13-12 Location: North West, GA	Smoke 'em if ya got 'em.. they'll do fine in our humidity.

07-11-2013, 07:41 PM	#9
Blanton is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-20-12 Location: Twin Cities	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.

07-11-2013, 08:08 PM	#10
EX~DY On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-03-11 Location: Hainesport, NJ Name/Nickname : Dominic	We get lots of rain & humidity here too, brother. They will be fine. Add new on top & let 'er rip! __________________ Weber Performer :mrgreen:, Weber Genesis Silver C, Weber Smoky Joe, Mini-WSM, Great Outdoors -(Ugly Vertical Cabinet), cheap a%% Kingsford Kettle In the end it will be okay. And if it's not okay, it's not the end.

07-12-2013, 08:27 AM	#12
Keystone Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-01-13 Location: Ringgold, GA	Thanks guys!

07-12-2013, 11:35 PM	#13
Ole Man Dan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-24-11 Location: Gadsden, Alabama	I use partly consumed Oak, Pecan & Hickory in my Offset.

07-13-2013, 07:27 AM	#14
yakdung is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-12-10 Location: Houston, Texas	I toss them into the yard and run over them with the riding mower.