In alt.food.barbecue, ceed > wrote:
> keep adding wood it will burn and increase the temperature. Maybe I should
> start with real wood and then refuel with lump?

I like to use two fires - one in the firebox, and another one alongside to
pre-burn the wood. Once it gets coated with red hot coals, it is good to
go. Using this method also cuts down on flames, so the smoking chamber
stays more nearly constant in temperature.


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