On 9/13/2014 9:49 PM, sf wrote:
>
> Now I know why "they" said not to invite people over the first couple
> of times! I thought we had mesquite briquette, but we had 2 bags of
> lump. I've never - ever cooked with lump. Not using lighter fluid
> wasn't the problem. The amount to use was. It took me two hours just
> to figure out how to get my cooking chamber (the heat comes from
> elsewhere) up to "temp". This meal is going to be finished off in the
> oven tonight (thanks for the tip Cheri) and it will still be 9PM!
> Live & learn.
>
> Wishing myself better luck next time.
>
>
Nothing wrong with lump charcoal. I use it all the time in my smoker.
Royal Oak brand.

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