Pulled Pork - Quick Question

FlaParrotHead

The Naked Whiz (and other Eggsperts).[p]OK - the firebox has been shopvac'd and the new coal layed out to EWs specs. First slow cooker newbie question - never having loaded the firebox "level" to the top - will this effect the air flow and my keeping the dome temp constant - for past cooks, even ribs I usually only fill about 1/2 leaving obvious air flow.[p]I plan on setting up as follows: cooking grate with drip pan - second cook grate above (4" bricks) with the meat on a V-rack. Should this be good or would you put the drip pan also on the top grate ? The B'But is 6 1/2 pounds - so I am expecting a 12-18 hour cook.[p]Thanks for the suggestions - - going to work on the rub and sauces now. [p]Bill[p]

The Naked Whiz

FlaParrotHead,
You probably need to fill the firebox to the top in order to have enough fuel to go 18-20 hours. My 5.5 pounder took 20 hours at 230.
TNW

Wardster

FlaParrotHead,
I always fill the fire box to the top, it never blocks the airflow. For long slo and lows, I fill past the fire box and very close to the top of the fire ring.