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First fire question
johnnyringo
Posts: 59
Going to fire up my large BGE for the first time as recommended. Not cooking anything. How much charcoal should I use for a couple hours at 350?
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Be careful about going around 350 for the first run. The instructions say keep below 350 for the first few cooks so the gaskets can really set in. My first cook I did a meatloaf at 250ish. It came out fine.Pittsburgh, PA. LBGE
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Most folks ignore temp issue on the first run but to each his own. Top of the firebox will easily last you a couple hours at 350. Why not cook some wings while your at it? Raised of course.Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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First fire for me was a 30 lb turkey!
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Fill it up to the fire ring and let it burn while you play with the vent settings.
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Always fill it up. Lump doesn't go to waste. I did Wings and legs for my first fire/cook.
Enjoy!~ John - Formerly known as ColtsFan - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, Ardore Pizza Oven
Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers! -
Fill it up and simulate a cook you would like to accomplish. Try to catch 250. Then bump the temp. You will learn more this way.
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ThTT
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First fire went quite well. First I checked the temp gauge for accuracy with boiling water. It was very close. Filled charcoal to the ring and lit it with a Bernzomatic torch. It was easier than I expected to light. Began with both vents opened about 1" and the temp rose steadily. At 250 I closed both to about 3/4" and the temp continued to rise. At 300 I decided to throw a couple of hot dogs on. LOL! When temp hit 350 I close both vents down to 1/2" open. Held a steady 300. Shut both vents after about 2 1/2 hours. Still cooling down. Hot dogs were good BTW. I have to say I'm very surprised that there was no obvious smoke from the chimney! All in all, a good experience. Thanks to all you experts for the help. JR
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Ain't it awesome!!! I'm doing my third cook right now. Baby Back Ribs.Green Eggin' in South Carolina
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Good deal! Many great days of eggsperiences ahead of you.~ John - Formerly known as ColtsFan - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, Ardore Pizza Oven
Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!
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