As I attempt to learn how to use my new WSM and explore different fuel sources, I re-read the owners manual for the wsm and was surprised to see the comment that said "lump is not recommended". That was surprising as it seems nearly everyone favors lump over briquettes, but completely contrary to the manufacturer. The manual also describes what is essentially a Minion method of lighting, which i believe is consistent with folks here, on long cooks.
Lump not recommended in WSM
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Gary Bramley
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I think the perception is that lump is less consistent, and the instructions are written for the broadest of audiences. If I recall they did not recommend a MM type burn in the manual that came with my WSM so they have come around a little, but it worked real well start my first MM burn.
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Larry D.
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That's interesting. Since we know lump works well in the WSM, I can only speculate that their "not recommended" is because it takes some extra care (packing the charcoal ring to eliminate gaps and voids) to get a good, consistent burn with lump. Briquettes are, in my opinion, easier to learn with.
BTW, for anyone who's interested, the owner's manual for the new WMS's is on-line here.
BTW, for anyone who's interested, the owner's manual for the new WMS's is on-line here.
Tim Harris Sr.
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Has anyone tried using the minion method using Kingsford AND Lump? Covering the bottom with Ksford then using lump on the top?
(I would imagine it would cover the whole bottom this way minimizing gaps) I have not tried it, but wondered if anyone has.
But I would think that taking extra care when packing would work. It may take some time, but should be worth it)
(I would imagine it would cover the whole bottom this way minimizing gaps) I have not tried it, but wondered if anyone has.
But I would think that taking extra care when packing would work. It may take some time, but should be worth it)
Mike R. (Heyworth)
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I have used K and lump together, usually the othe way around though. I will light the K in the chimney, but use lump to fill the ring. Packing it in does a little extra time, but very little. Some givorous shaking of the ring will get it all pretty well lined up.
Shawn W
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Royal Oak Plus Briquettes bags say 'Do Not Use in Water Smoker'
so, we can't use lump, briqs ... propane or natural gas conversion time?
I wonder why they say that in the manual? But, also scroll up a bit they give a much sterner warning about using lighter fuel impregnated product ... by contrast they only said lump is not recommended, which if meant the way I'm thinking might have been better worded 'for best results Weber recommend briquettes, but lump is also acceptible'
so, we can't use lump, briqs ... propane or natural gas conversion time?
I wonder why they say that in the manual? But, also scroll up a bit they give a much sterner warning about using lighter fuel impregnated product ... by contrast they only said lump is not recommended, which if meant the way I'm thinking might have been better worded 'for best results Weber recommend briquettes, but lump is also acceptible'
Tim Harris Sr.
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Originally posted by Shawn W:
Royal Oak Plus Briquettes bags say 'Do Not Use in Water Smoker'
so, we can't use lump, briqs ... propane or natural gas conversion time?
I wonder why they say that in the manual? But, also scroll up a bit they give a much sterner warning about using lighter fuel impregnated product ... by contrast they only said lump is not recommended, which if meant the way I'm thinking might have been better worded 'for best results Weber recommend briquettes, but lump is also acceptible'
On the subject of Royal Oak, Is it me or does that stuff just burn way to quick? I hate the feel of it too.
Larzari actually is considered the same thing (Lump) but man this stuff burns longer, and has chunks of Mesquite lumber in it. Nice and heavy..
j biesinger
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it came with a manual??? what have I been doing wasting my time reading/posting/replying on TVWBB???
Steve Forwe
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Dang!!!!!!!! You beet me to it!!!!!!!!!
Dale Perry
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I have come to the same conclusion as Tim Sr about Royal Oak. It burns fast. I have tried it several times with the same fast results.
Ken McCrary
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I also usually light the Kingsford in the chimney and put the lump in the ring if I happen to have both on hand. The briquettes being smaller will fill in the gaps in between the lump. My experience is that the lump seems to burn hotter.
I still have 80 lbs. of lump. Can I use it in the aquarium filter? If so, I have about a 500 year supply!
I have never used briquettes to cook with, only lump. I use Kingsford for lit using the Minion Method. I think those recommendations are for people that are dummer . . . dumbber . . . dumbeer . . . stoopider than me who cant figure things out on their own.
I have never used briquettes to cook with, only lump. I use Kingsford for lit using the Minion Method. I think those recommendations are for people that are dummer . . . dumbber . . . dumbeer . . . stoopider than me who cant figure things out on their own.
Tim Harris Sr.
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yes. it works fine. its what i did with the remainder of my lump to get rid of it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Why is everyone getting rid of Lump? Thats all I have been using... Is there some big new secret out that I dont know about?
Dave/G
TVWBB Emerald Member
Just fooling around Tim. Sorry. Why would the WSM care if the fuel is lump or briquets? Even if it did care, how would it know? To the best of my knowledge, my lid doesn't have a brain.(I question my own sometimes) Stick some fuel in the bowl, throw some meat on the grate and smoke away.