Let me start by saying I love my new Lang, but the 40" chargrill is giving me FITS!
I used lump charcoal, piled on the far left end of the grill, so I can do indirect cooking of 2 whole chickens.
The Lang chargrill has upper and lower slide out racks (so I can only pile the charcoal up to the bottom of the lower rack). The pile was about 5" high, 13" wide, and 20" deep (maybe 3 chimneys full). Poured hot coals on top of the pile of lump. I have a feeling I need to use more charcoal and consume more "floor space" in the bottom.
I could not get the temp over 300. Most of the time, it hovered around 250 or so. Also, I added some thin splits of wood to try and get higher temps. The wood caught fire, open flame, I closed the lid and it snuffed it out. I open the door, and after a minute, it would "WOOF" and light again. All dampers are open. Should it be doing that?
I need help with this..... very frustrating. Thanks!!!!!!!
I used lump charcoal, piled on the far left end of the grill, so I can do indirect cooking of 2 whole chickens.
The Lang chargrill has upper and lower slide out racks (so I can only pile the charcoal up to the bottom of the lower rack). The pile was about 5" high, 13" wide, and 20" deep (maybe 3 chimneys full). Poured hot coals on top of the pile of lump. I have a feeling I need to use more charcoal and consume more "floor space" in the bottom.
I could not get the temp over 300. Most of the time, it hovered around 250 or so. Also, I added some thin splits of wood to try and get higher temps. The wood caught fire, open flame, I closed the lid and it snuffed it out. I open the door, and after a minute, it would "WOOF" and light again. All dampers are open. Should it be doing that?
I need help with this..... very frustrating. Thanks!!!!!!!