Cooking at Higher Temps Without Flames Rising Above the Cooking Grate

Tacojacket21

All,

I have a medium egg, and I have found that if I am cooking anywhere north of about 450 degrees, the flames from the lump tend to rise above the cooking grate. I can knock the flames back down by cutting the oxygen, but then I lose my temps as well. My grate is even raised to be level with the felt. Any tips for cooking at 450+ without burning the outside of my food? 

Thanks!

pgprescott

Close the lid. 

kl8ton

If you are cooking with the dome open, many will keep the bottom vent closed.  This causes the fire to spread out on the surface of the lump and may help a little.  Otherwise, yes, you will need to keep the dome closed while cooking to control the airflow.