I tried my best to run the Bandera over 300* this past wknd and it just wouldnt get that hot. I had the firebox stoked with Rancher to start with. I did a Minion Method first. That brought my temp up to 250 - like it always does. Once those coals got even I started dropping in dried cherry splits. This took me up to 285-290. I never could break 300. So I started a load of lump in the chimney and dropped it in. No good. I had the vents wide open. Beats me. I have a home-made basket by the way.
I was doing a meatloaf and I was trying to cook it at 350. This is the first time I wanted it above 300 so this is a first for me.
All you Bandera owners - can you drive your pit above 300*?
I was doing a meatloaf and I was trying to cook it at 350. This is the first time I wanted it above 300 so this is a first for me.
All you Bandera owners - can you drive your pit above 300*?