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Possibly a stupid question lol
EggHeadinFlorida
Posts: 892
When cooking on direct heat, how do you get all the lump to burn without going above above a desired temperature? I ask because I want to cook chicken legs and would like a even grid heat dispersion instead of having a hot spot
XL bge, Mini max & 36 BS Griddle.
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There are no stupid questions. Only things you don't know the answer to. This is always a tough thing to do. It definitely helps that once your lump is lit, you stir it up trying to mix the lit coals throughout.Clarendon Hills, IL
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You could light your lump in a chimney and then dump it in the firebox and spread it evenly your ash tool or whatever else you might be using to stir the charcoal. I typically don't cook my chicken over direct heat until it's almost done just to crisp up the skin a little...
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raising your grid helps even out the hot spots. Just get your fire going completely with the dome open. Then close it, get to your desired temp and cook on a raised grid. It makes a huge difference on direct cooksKeepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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I light in multiple places and do what Cen-Tex said. Not that he is all that smart
Steve
Caledon, ON
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Little Steven said:I light in multiple places and do what Cen-Tex said. Not that he is all that smartDelta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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