Brick wrote:

>
> I use about 3 gallons of lump ( I use a 5 gallon bucket to transport
> lump from a 40 lb bag to the pit ) to cook ribs and butts and 5 gallons
> or even more to cook brisket
>

Have you ever tried an extruded charcoal? WalMart had sold some in the
past and Kamado sells it now. It is very dense and produces very little
ash. 16.5# fits in a 1/2 cu foot box.

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Matthew

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