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slow cook

eggingator
eggingator Posts: 3
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
New to the BGE as far as slow cooks go. In order to cook indirectly for 6-8 hours at 200 - 250 degrees how much hardwood and or wood do I start off with. I have the large egg and attempting to cook a 8 lb briskett flat. I've been to the Playing With Fire web site and reviewed the recipe but did not find info on start up. I might be off on the time needed above but just looking for some general info on slow cooks.
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  • FlaPoolman
    FlaPoolman Posts: 11,677
    For any low and slow I always fill to the top of the fire ring which gives me 24 plus hrs. at 250. I do my briskets a little different than most and it's always an 8 hr. cook but for a conventional cook I think you will be over 8 hrs. Check out Bubba Tims site.
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,583
    depending on what lump your using it will burn between 24 and 40 hours on a full load filled halfway into the fire ring. for your first low and slow start with a full load. at 250 dome your looking at about 12 hours plus on that piece
    fukahwee maine

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  • eggingator
    eggingator Posts: 3
    OK guys I appreciate. Had no idea how long the egg could cook low and slow. I was afraid I would need to reload after several hours. Can't wait to give it a try!

    Ted
    Melrose FL
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