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Coal: Best course of action for 2nd cook

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TxBeekeeper
TxBeekeeper Posts: 54
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This is what it looks like after cooking a Butt 8+ hours. Going to do a Turbo Brisket Sunday. What is my best plan of action coal wise?
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    Stir it so the ash drops, add new if needed and light.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

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  • Mike_the_BBQ_Fanatic
    Mike_the_BBQ_Fanatic Posts: 700
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    If it were a low and slow I'd clean it out to start with Max airflow...but I don't do a full clean out for a couple hour cook... +1 @DMW‌ comment...another variable would be if you did a full scoop out before the 8 hour butts.
    Making the neighbors jealous in Pleasant Hill, Ia one cook at a time...
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  • flemster
    flemster Posts: 269
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    +1 Stir. Add new. Light.
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  • GeorgeS
    GeorgeS Posts: 955
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    ++ on stir, add and light
    Bristow Virginia XL&Mini One of the best feelings in life is watching other people enjoy the food I cooked!
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    +++ on stir, dump and light. Plus make sure your holes in the side of the firebox are open and not clogged

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • TxBeekeeper
    TxBeekeeper Posts: 54
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    Big 10-4. Thanks guys! Y'all have been a lot of help to this new Egg owner the past couple weeks. I appreciate it!
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  • stevesails
    stevesails Posts: 990
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    stir, add and light.

    the best part if you don't add, the temp comes up faster and the VOC's are gone..  Can cook a lot faster, 

    I try to always fill the egg up if it is depleted and I need more. and if I don't need any more for the next cook.  the time from start to cook is reduced.


    XL   Walled Lake, MI

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