BRITU fire-starting method

[Guest]

I notice that neither description of starting the fire for BRITU, the original or the example cook, used the Minion method for starting the fire. Is Minion reserved for longer cooking times?

 

[Bruce Bissonnette]

Mick R

I use the MM on just about all my cooks now. Easier to control temps on the way up than try to get them to come down. IMHO

 

[Charles Chance]

I have a question about that also. When cooking ribs, can the amount of charcoal be reduced when using the MM since the cook time is not nearly as long as it is for butts?

 

[Guest]

Yes.
There is no need to load up the charcoal ring for ribs.

 

[Frank M]

I am a huge Minion method fan and, like Bruce, use it on just about all my cooks now. For shorter cooking times, just reduce the number of unlit coals. With a little trial and error you get to know how much you need for what.