Smokin'

[Jim K]

Hey! I have a 2010 Performer. Usually I smoke with this grill and have had pretty good results. Today I'm doing ribs and just wondering if anyone here has used just the one char-coal basket instead of the two. I figure I'd have more grill room and it might be easier to manage the heat. Any thoughts?

 

[Jack Bordeaux]

Shouldn't be an issue using one basket, you just might have to replenish it during the smoke.

 

[TroyRedington]

i used to use just one basket when i did ribs

then i bought some fire bricks and used them instead, it made more room for charcoal (less opening of the lid)

 

[Noe]

Jim, one basket works great for ribs and all smokes in the kettle, fill basket and start off with about 6 lit charcoals only, Jim i also cover 2 holes of the top exhaust vent to dial in temps and a lot easier to control the temps. I crack the bottom vent about 1/8" only, cover 2 of the vent holes and can hold steady temps.