Tony P in Florida
TVWBB Fan
So I am coming from a vision kamado and I always used lump. I had those little rectangular fire starters. They worked great.
I have lump and the fire starters for my E6. But I have never used charcoal baskets before... Nor have I used any kettles in the past.
I think I'm going to do either St Louis or baby back ribs this weekend. If I go that route, should I fill both charcoal baskets... And will that last for a 5-hour low and slow cook I'm about 250°?
I suppose I could always put the lump on top of the grill grate without the baskets, but then I'm thinking the very small pieces may fall through the grate and end up in the bottom of the kettle where they won't burn?
I usually purchase the Royal oak in the 15 lb bag at walmart. Work well in the ceramic kamado. I did pick up a bag of b&b lump based on a review and images I saw... Seems to have larger pieces overall compared to the Royal oak.
Anyway, any advice is much appreciated.
I have lump and the fire starters for my E6. But I have never used charcoal baskets before... Nor have I used any kettles in the past.
I think I'm going to do either St Louis or baby back ribs this weekend. If I go that route, should I fill both charcoal baskets... And will that last for a 5-hour low and slow cook I'm about 250°?
I suppose I could always put the lump on top of the grill grate without the baskets, but then I'm thinking the very small pieces may fall through the grate and end up in the bottom of the kettle where they won't burn?
I usually purchase the Royal oak in the 15 lb bag at walmart. Work well in the ceramic kamado. I did pick up a bag of b&b lump based on a review and images I saw... Seems to have larger pieces overall compared to the Royal oak.
Anyway, any advice is much appreciated.