Fuel

[Bob E]

My first smoke was a success, however I think I used way too much charcoal for a six lb pork butt. I used most of a 20 lb bag of Kingsford. I had a difficult time trying to get my temps below 275 even with all dampers closed. The cooker remained hot for 36 hrs!!! Any suggestions?

 

[George Curtis]

i woulda used less than a full ring for that. you did use the minion method, right ?

 

[Cris]

Did you put the whole bag in at the beginning of your cook? Did you shut/close all vents when your cook was finished to smother the remaining charcoal?

How did you start your fire, and how much lit did you have going?

 

[timothy]

Bob.
A good place to start is right here.

Tim