Tried posting earlier.. but I don't think it went through? In case it didn't, here it is again.
Broke in the new kettle joe this weekend. I put gaskets on and removed the ash catcher. Ran it pretty hot, then dialed it back for a couple chicken brest yo test holding temp. Chicken did not disappoint!
The real test was yesterday with 2 racks of st Louis style ribs. Ran for 5 hrs with the last hr in a boat. Did them at 250 to 275. I only got 4 hrs or so on the charcoal, so I added more to finish. They were phenomenal! Night and day difference from my pellet grill. I used to swear by that thing, but no more for me.
Question about lighting. Do you bring it up hot then dial back, or start and keep it low? It seemed like I burned a lot of coal just starting it up.
Thanks!
by Starr1005
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Commenting to see tips and answers you asked as I am in the same boat. Especially about coal!