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| quote: | Originally posted by chinamon
i was reading to only use lump charcoal as it is pure wood and makes the food taste better.
as for that smoker, it is a bbq and a smoker. you can put coals in the main grill area and use as a charcoal bbq and there is a smoking box on the side. dual purpose!
how long does it take to smoke brisket? ribs? |
Depends on the size of the brisket. Usually about 1.5 hours/lb is a safe bet, but even the shape comes into play. Smoking it & then adding more charcoal after the smoking phase is done works great b/c then you can roast it at a moderately higher heat. Ribs, 3-4 hours total for 2-3 racks.
Nice on the dual purpose. It's a sweet piece of gear!
& you're right about the lump charcoal. Definitely better, but it takes a bit more of it & a bit longer to get to proper cooking temp.
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