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04-28-2007, 01:07 PM | #1 |
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What fuel when?
Little confused as to which fuel to use when. I have a CG with a SFB so it fits charcoal, chunks and probably small logs. I was under the impression that it was better to use wood than charcoal. Seems like it's used frequently though.
So what's best to use when? Thanks!
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04-28-2007, 02:58 PM | #2 |
is One Chatty Farker
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Well, that's the big question, isn't it?
The most general answer I can give you that isn't likely to get me excoriated by someone is that it's just a case of personal preference. I use a WSM, so charcoal with some wood chunks is the way I go. I don't have any experience with an offset, so I can't really give you any specific information. What I can tell you is that if I were to start cooking on an offset, I'd probably start out with a charcoal bed and add larger chunks (sticks) to it. But that's just my stab at it.
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04-28-2007, 03:38 PM | #3 |
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I would agree with VQ, but like him I don't have an offset, Charcoal works just fine for me in the WSM.
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04-28-2007, 03:50 PM | #4 |
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I have an offset and what I use is lump charcoal - and then I place a split of wood at the cooking chamber end of the firebox to generate smoke.
Be sure to place it next to the charcoal and not on the charcoal - unless you're trying for Really Smokey flavor - then on the charcoal works. Me, I'm usually shooting for thin blue smoke coming out of the smoke stack.
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04-28-2007, 04:46 PM | #5 |
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I have never cooked with only wood although I know a lot of people do. I use strictly lump charcoal with wood chunks. That way I can control the smoke.
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04-28-2007, 05:31 PM | #6 |
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Charcoal and chunks for me.....tried the all wood thing, more trouble than it was worth.
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04-28-2007, 07:08 PM | #7 |
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Thanks fellas! Gonna grab more charcoal tomorrow morning.
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04-28-2007, 07:25 PM | #8 |
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Charcoal and chunks for me!
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04-28-2007, 08:35 PM | #9 | |
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I have two small offsets and that is how I would recommend doing it. If you have a big Klose or Lang type pit you probably would be more likely to go all wood.
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04-29-2007, 05:59 AM | #10 |
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Sound advice. Thanks!
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04-29-2007, 06:41 AM | #11 |
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Well said... just know that you may have to add more pre lit charcoal when your coal bed diminishes. The sticks aren't going to do much for you there.
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04-30-2007, 09:21 AM | #12 |
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I start with a chimney of lump and I've got the chimney surrounded by three small logs. When the chimney is ready I dump it in the space the logs are surrounding and they catch almost immediately. This gets me through the first hour or so, when I add another log or two. I use chunks for smaller cooks or to get a flagging fire back up to temp fast.
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04-30-2007, 12:56 PM | #13 |
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I start out with an over stuffed chimney of lump. Then place the wood directly on the coals. I usually stick with wood only unless it is really cold out then I would add more lump.
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04-30-2007, 04:14 PM | #14 |
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Wood only after starting with a chimney of charcoal on my Lang. Charcoal and chunks of wood for the WSM. charcoal and chips of wood on the weber grill.
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04-30-2007, 04:56 PM | #15 |
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Some like to play with their wood, some do not want to continuously play with their wood! If you like getting away from it all(drinking, smoking a pipe, etc.) then by all means play with your wood. If not get charcoal!
Off to my room!
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