Lighting the Pit Barrel Cooker? Do I have to use lighter fluid?

[PatioDaddio]

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

Roger all of that!

John

[RAD]

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[smokendevo]

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.

[teesquare]

Hey - you guys look over the Kingsford site - and their recommendations for using rolled up newspaper under the chimney....And tell me what you think. I have been usung that - but am open to other ideas.

[bbqchef]

When I'm using charwood (I don't use briquettes), I start it in a chimney with a wad of newspaper under it...

Lighter fluid -- to me -- is just nasty and it gives an off flavor to the food.

You might as well start the charcoal with gasoline or napalm.

[drholly]

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

[smokendevo]

Take pictures.

Of your cooks that is not your shorts 

[drholly]

Will do - have posted some here and many more on another forum. And no shorts shots!

David

[drholly]

A recent shot of some of my cookers on the deck (before shoveling a path to them...)

David

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[muebe]

I have not had lighter fluid flavor issues with my PBC cooks

[Pappymn]

Will do - have posted some here and many more on another forum. And no shorts shots!

David

Their are other forums?

[drholly]

Will do - have posted some here and many more on another forum. And no shorts shots!

David

Their are other forums?

lol  ... ok I DO hang out on the Char Broil forum. I'm not a big forum / social media guy. For a long time it was only the CB forum. Then, T2 convinced me to come over here. I spend most of my time here, but still drop by the old place once in a while. Still some good folks that have not found their way over here...

Cheers,

David

[Pappymn]

Will do - have posted some here and many more on another forum. And no shorts shots!

David

Their are other forums?

lol  ... ok I DO hang out on the Char Broil forum. I'm not a big forum / social media guy. For a long time it was only the CB forum. Then, T2 convinced me to come over here. I spend most of my time here, but still drop by the old place once in a while. Still some good folks that have not found their way over here...

Cheers,

David

That T2 can be persistent. He plied me with money, rubs, and a player to be named later.

[drholly]

Will do - have posted some here and many more on another forum. And no shorts shots!

David

Their are other forums?

lol  ... ok I DO hang out on the Char Broil forum. I'm not a big forum / social media guy. For a long time it was only the CB forum. Then, T2 convinced me to come over here. I spend most of my time here, but still drop by the old place once in a while. Still some good folks that have not found their way over here...

Cheers,

David

That T2 can be persistent. He plied me with money, rubs, and a player to be named later.

Money?  AND a player?  All I got was some dust.... 

Oh well - worked out for the best. Never would have found the PBC or met all of you if I didn't come over here... 

David

[teesquare]

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Money?  AND a player?  All I got was some dust.... 

Oh well - worked out for the best. Never would have found the PBC or met all of you if I didn't come over here... 

David
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All good things come to those that recruit  more LTBBQ members David.......