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Curing a charcoal smoker tonight and I have a question
Posted on 5/10/13 at 7:20 pm
Posted on 5/10/13 at 7:20 pm
There is a "warning" to not use pre treated/instant light charcoal. What is the reasoning for that? Too much heat? I am new to smoking so does that also mean I can't smoke with instant light? Sorry if I should know the answers to this, but I don't so that is why I am asking.
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Posted on 5/10/13 at 7:22 pm to Lynyrd
What kind of smoker are you using?
Posted on 5/10/13 at 7:37 pm to Lambdatiger1989
Since it is new to me, I bought a cheap Brinkman to see if I even have the skill 
. If not, I'm not out but $50 and can give it to my folks to use as a grill if they want it. Or take it to the camp.
. If not, I'm not out but $50 and can give it to my folks to use as a grill if they want it. Or take it to the camp. Posted on 5/10/13 at 7:42 pm to Lynyrd
It'll work just just fine...the smoker and the fluid.
Posted on 5/10/13 at 7:47 pm to OTIS2
Thanks, Otis
Posted on 5/10/13 at 7:51 pm to Lynyrd
Matchlight gives me heart burn Lynyrd. Well, Matchlight, Old Charter and Copenhagen do anyway.
Posted on 5/10/13 at 7:56 pm to OTIS2
If it has legs, take a roll of tin foil and wrap the bottom of it...around the legs down to the ground. It'll cook like a mofo.
Posted on 5/10/13 at 7:58 pm to LSUballs
I grill with it just because it gives an even burn and heat, but wasn't sure on smoking. I get heartburn from lots and lots of beer. No Copenhagen for me.. I didnt play golf last Saturday because of temps and can't play this weekend. Let me know when you will be there and I'll try to be there. Posted on 5/10/13 at 7:59 pm to Lynyrd
Posted on 5/10/13 at 8:00 pm to OTIS2
It does have legs. 3 of them. Will do
Posted on 5/10/13 at 8:01 pm to LSUballs
I will text if I still have your #. Give me a sec to see
eta: text not going through. Email me lynyrdtd@gmail just whwnever
eta: text not going through. Email me lynyrdtd@gmail just whwnever
This post was edited on 5/10/13 at 8:22 pm
Posted on 5/10/13 at 8:28 pm to Lynyrd
I don't think you've got this number.
This post was edited on 5/10/13 at 8:34 pm
Posted on 5/10/13 at 8:31 pm to LSUballs
Got it. Delete
Posted on 5/10/13 at 8:31 pm to LSUballs
Oops. Daily Double
This post was edited on 5/10/13 at 8:38 pm
Posted on 5/10/13 at 8:34 pm to LSUballs
Just send Cootkilla.
Posted on 5/10/13 at 8:37 pm to OTIS2
Posted on 5/10/13 at 11:03 pm to Lynyrd
Personally, I'd avoid pre-treated charcoal & lighter fluid in general. I know you're tip-toeing in with minimal expense, but I highly recommend lighting your charcoal with a chimney, wad of newspaper and matches. You may spend $15 on a chimney, but you'll save tons on lighter fluid and the finished product will actually be edible. Once you get away from lighter fluid, you can taste it in other's Q. Pretty nasty stuff.
Posted on 5/11/13 at 12:34 am to RaginCajunz
The chimney goes in place of the charcoal tray? You are correct, I am new at this. I don't mind trying something. Hell, it may be a good idea to try a few tips at first to learn what works for me and the smoker. I'm all ears at this point
Posted on 5/11/13 at 12:36 am to Lynyrd
I haven't used fluid in 20 years. Chimney is the way to go.
Posted on 5/11/13 at 8:29 am to Lynyrd
I agree with using a chimney. It doesn't replace the charcoal tray in the pit. The chimney is used simply for lighting the charcoal briquets and getting them burning. Speeds up the process and eliminates the use of lighter fluid. Once the charcoal is burning, you empty the charcoal into the pit and get your cook on. It all just takes a little practice. Good luck.
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