Pre-Smoke Questions

[Patrick Sullivan]

(1) I am using lump and I usually use the King. Anything I need to be aware of? Will I need to reload during the cook or will the lump go 4-5 hours. I thought with lump I might be able to achieve higher temps.

(2) Using apple wood. One fist sized chunk or two?

 

[Tom Golden]

http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lump.htm pretty much explains it all. If you manage the airflow you should get good heat but lump (IME) typically does not last as long as briquets. On your second Q - how much smokiness do you want? I would use two, but that is me.