Much better results

jgh1204 · 01-07-2006, 07:31 PM

After my last cook, this one came out much better. So out of 3 cooks on the bandera, 1 great(the first), 1 not great(the 2nd) and now a very good.

The first time I used a lot of Kingsford with hickory chunks added. The 2nd time used lump with hickory chunks.

This time, I used a little kingsford, a little kingsford lump(gets very hot) and pecan splits from Academy.

Much easier to regulate the temps using the kingsford and the splits.

Ordered a charcoal basket from Spicewine and it is on its way. I will try it out next weekend.

I will need some advice on using the charcoal basket.

Sawdustguy · 01-08-2006, 12:12 AM

Congrats! Whatever works for ya....

Smoker · 01-08-2006, 10:24 AM

I started out using charcoal on the Bandera but I have since moved to mostly lump and split wood. There is too much ash with the charcoal and I like the smell better with the lump as opposed to the charcoal.

JohnMcD348 · 01-08-2006, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smoker

I started out using charcoal on the Bandera but I have since moved to mostly lump and split wood. There is too much ash with the charcoal and I like the smell better with the lump as opposed to the charcoal.

I have to agree, I've been more diligent in looking for Lump instead of just settling for Kingsford. And now that it seems nearly impossible to fins the old style K-briquets, I might eventually have to go to purely stick burning if the lump supply goes away. There hasn't been much of a reliable supply of any kind of lump in my area.

JTMcD.

jgh1204 · 01-08-2006, 05:42 PM

I can find plenty of lump in my area, unfortunately, it is all mesquite lump.

01-07-2006, 07:31 PM	#1
jgh1204 Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-26-04 Location: Selma, TX(You better slow down when you hit town)	Much better results After my last cook, this one came out much better. So out of 3 cooks on the bandera, 1 great(the first), 1 not great(the 2nd) and now a very good. The first time I used a lot of Kingsford with hickory chunks added. The 2nd time used lump with hickory chunks. This time, I used a little kingsford, a little kingsford lump(gets very hot) and pecan splits from Academy. Much easier to regulate the temps using the kingsford and the splits. Ordered a charcoal basket from Spicewine and it is on its way. I will try it out next weekend. I will need some advice on using the charcoal basket. __________________ Wannabe BBQ Illuminati

01-08-2006, 12:12 AM	#2
Sawdustguy Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-14-05 Location: Vernon, Connecticut	Congrats! Whatever works for ya.... __________________ Guy (Pitmaster) BBQ Team: Lawn Guyland Smokers Stupidity for Dummies …because sometimes, you just can’t dumb it down enough…

01-08-2006, 05:42 PM	#5
jgh1204 Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-26-04 Location: Selma, TX(You better slow down when you hit town)	I can find plenty of lump in my area, unfortunately, it is all mesquite lump. __________________ Wannabe BBQ Illuminati

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Smoker is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-19-05 Location: Long Island NY	I started out using charcoal on the Bandera but I have since moved to mostly lump and split wood. There is too much ash with the charcoal and I like the smell better with the lump as opposed to the charcoal.