First Run of my new Bandera

[rodneylenton]

Hey all
Here is the finish product of the last 16 hours, LOL
Thanks for all the help and Mod Advise on my Bandera one thing I did find out is that oh boy does it take some serious lump charcoal to keep this baby going.

Lets eatLLL

Thanks all

Rodney

 

[Harbormaster]

Good lookin groceries Rod.
You got coleslaw in that middle bowl?

 

[sampson]

Pics of the cooker in action seem to be real popular around these parts, how about a couple??? Note: As I say that I realize that I've never posted a single pic on this forum, I'll change that on Monday when we're doing our Christmas cookin'... supposed to snow real good that day, my favorite weather to cook in...

 

[CritterCook]

Looks great Rodney....makes my mouth water!

 

[Bigdog]

Next time start with lump and switch over to sticks. The Bandera is a better stick burner.

 

[Kevin]

Next time start with lump and switch over to sticks. The Bandera is a better stick burner.

Yep. Preheat wood chunks and the timing pattern of when to add more fuel just comes natural.

 

[BBQchef33]

a load of lump or 2 to get to temps, then add a bear can size spilt log or 2 every 45-75 minutes.. Add lump when your coal bed needs replenishing.

Keep the fire on the side closest to the firebox and not so much towards the middle until the coal bed is really established.

Did U make a fire grate?

 

[LMAJ]

Yep - lump to start and then sticks - those banderas are pigs. The food looks great - better then what I had for supper....

 

[Bigdog]

then add a bear can size spilt log

Rodney,
What the Poohbah is trying to say here is a "beer can" size log. You see, he can spell, just can't type for sheeite. :razz:

 

[smokinbadger]

Looks great Rodney. I'm impressed that you went for pulled pork on your first cook, too.

As Phil said, consider making a fire grate. It helps get more air to the fire, especially after some ash builds up. Also, you can make it longer than the basic 'dera grate.

 

[Jaberwabee]

Rodney,
What the Poohbah is trying to say here is a "beer can" size log. You see, he can spell, just can't type for sheeite. :razz:

Beat me to it.