London broil on the Weber Performer with the Craycort cast iron grates. Seasoned it up with some salt, pepper, cumin, pablano chile, and ancho chile powder.
When I'm using lump I keep it banked to one side and it stays lit pretty well. Now if you're trying to spread it out across the fire grate that's a whole other animal. That has never worked out for me. I'd have the same problems the O.P. and Andy had of the fire being hard keep at a high temp.
A thing of beauty Charles. I believe you have inspired me for my next smoke.
The Mrs. and I are to start our diets next Monday the 18th of April. So this is going to be my "final supper" if you will. I just hope it comes out half as good as yours did.
I believe Dave nailed it on the head on both of these. Believe me I learned the hard way. My first one came out dry and tough because I believed the thermometer. Instead of listening to my instincts and my sense of touch. Better luck next time.