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SmokinM
05-03-2013, 10:11 PM
I have quite a bit of charcoal leftover in my weber basket and was wondering do I put it back in a chimney to re-light it or do I put new coals directly on the old ones in the tray.

Hcs
05-03-2013, 10:15 PM
Put it back in the chimney and light it

cbpeck
05-03-2013, 10:56 PM
Either way, actually, depending on how big the chunks are. I typically do a little of both. Put the big chunks back in a chimney with new lump and once lit pour it back over the small pieces remaining on the charcoal grate. Just make sure the ashes from the previous cook are mostly cleared out so that air flow isn't impeded.

grantw
05-03-2013, 11:30 PM
my self i use left overs for grilling and use ne for smoking

yakdung
05-04-2013, 12:14 AM
I toss it in the yard and run over it with the riding mower.

Johnny_Crunch
05-04-2013, 12:15 AM
I use mine in the chimney

SmokinM
05-04-2013, 12:32 AM
Looks like I will dump it back in the chimney. Thanks for all the help.

caseydog
05-04-2013, 12:37 AM
You can do either one.

If I don't have a significant amount left, I just let it burn. But, if there is a significant amount, I snuff it out, and re-use it. I typically mix it with new charcoal, and use new charcoal in my chimney.

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BobM
05-04-2013, 06:41 AM
I store it in an old metal pot and mix it in with new charcoal on my next cook.

ButtBurner
05-04-2013, 08:01 AM
I just leave it on the grate for the next cook. shove if off to one side after its cold

then just light some new in the chimney, then pour it on top of the old after its lit

Gilstarr
05-04-2013, 10:22 AM
Re-use it, it's still a fuel source .:thumb:

pbj
05-04-2013, 10:27 AM
I use it in the chimney when I'm starting my fire. I assume it has picked up some moisture since the last smoke and won't burn as hot, so I use it to start the fire. Works for me.

rcbaughn
05-04-2013, 10:27 AM
I have usually shut down my smoker or grille and let them cool off, then dumped them in the chimney, shook out all the little pieces and ash and left them in there till I refilled it to light again. Saves a little bit of money in the long run.

A3Baak
05-04-2013, 12:40 PM
I reuse wath is possible to reuse