I usually cook them indirect till they look good on about half chimney of briqs or lump(whichever I have). I try to keep my temp around 300 -350 depending on how fast I or the family wants a snack. The wife and kids like their bacon crispy, so I will slide some direct to get them how they like em. This is just me and by no means do I have half the knowledge a lot these guys and gals have. Good luck.