>> You don't even have to let it go white. With lump there's no nasty
>> chemicals to burn off first. As soon as it's well lit you can dump
>> it out and start cooking.
>>
>>
>> Ms P
>
> Exactly. When all the coals are lit, dump the chimney into the grill or
> smoker. Depending upon the length of the cook, you may have to start
> another chimney, but I don't think we've ever needed more than two - even
> during a long 12 hour cook.
>
> kili
>
>

Tried the lump tonight. It started great with the chimney. I dumped it
out and let the grill heat up a bit to burn off the old stuff that was
on the rack.

I noticed that the temp did not increase as it usually does with regular
charcoal. The burgers and steaks took maybe a bit longer to cook, but
everything was great. After we finished eating we noticed that the temp
on the grill had increased quite a bit.

I also cooked some portobello mushrooms with the meat. Very good!

And even though it was a bit chilly and windy outside, we used our
heaters and were fairly comfortable.
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Caryn
Caryn Nadelberg - Mommy to Sam and Queen of the May
www.carynen.blogspot.com