Unusual cook

[Michael Stella]

Last night at 10:30 I put two 7.5 butts on the WSM. I had a lit chimney of K and an unlit chimney in the smoker. Temps were at 275 at the lid, and it was drizzling outside. I figured the temps would settle down to about 225 like they normally do after about 30 mins. Top vent was 100% open the other three were about 33% open each. This morning at 5:30 I go to check the food, and temps were at 200 and there was almost no coals left burning, all ash. I had to add another full chimney of K.

Has anyone else ever burnt fuel this fast when it's not windy and not 20 degrees outside?

Thanks,
Michael

 

[Matt Jones]

2 chimneys, specially with one full lit isn't going to last you that long I'd think, is that how you normally light it off for overnights?

 

[Jeff S]

You did not have enough fuel to begin your cook. You need a full ring of coals to do an overnight. Also, you only need about 10-20 lit coals to put over the unlit coals. Review the instructions for the minion method on this site. It is perfect for overnighters.