« Reply #19 on: January 26, 2013, 09:07:08 PM »
I've never tasted the lighter fluid in a couple dozen cooks. I'm sure not a supertaster, just an average guy. But, to me this works perfectly and the 20 minutes is spot on for the charcoal to be ready.
David
Come to my house during the winter, yes we northerners still cook outside in the winter. 40 below sometimes even. Outside temps have a lot to do with how long your coals will be ready. Your 20 min. turned into 45 minutes for me the other night at -34 degrees. Elevation and outside temps have a lot to do with just how much heat your going to get out of these things. The hotter they burn the cleaner they will burn.
I'm in Minnesota - gets a bit chilly here too...
I cook outside all year, and yeah times do get a bit extended when temps drop below 0. But for the most part I have had pretty reliable success with my PBC (I do allow extra time if needed and agree with you re: hotter is cleaner.) Looking for a heat wave tomorrow - up to 19* - planning pulled pork and chicken halves in the PBC. Might wear shorts!
Cheers,
David
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