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FORUM SPONSORS => Pit Barrel Cooker Co. => Topic started by: John25 on December 12, 2015, 01:02:23 PM

Title: Chimney Method
Post by: John25 on December 12, 2015, 01:02:23 PM

I know that Noah recommends putting 25% of your coals in your chimney to get it started. The last brisket I smoked I thought the starting temp was too hot. If I were to only put about 15% or 20% of my coals in the chimney would that help prevent my staring temp from spiking too high? Or if I were hanging chicken (I have had great results hanging chicken breast) and put more than 25% of my coals in the basket would that increase my starting temp?

Title: Re: Chimney Method
Post by: hikerman on December 12, 2015, 01:06:29 PM

I think you are correct John. I also will take the two rebars out and put 3 wine corks in the holes and adjust as needed, keeping track of pit temp.

Title: Re: Chimney Method
Post by: smokeasaurus on December 12, 2015, 01:13:10 PM

Yup, just start with less lit coals and that will work.