Last night I tried my SnS out for my first long slow cook (brisket) and had a lot of trouble keeping the temp down. I followed the instructions on the site exactly, even counted out briquettes for the initial light, closed the vents down when it hit 160, etc, but I couldn't get the temp below 250-275 for the first 4-5 hours, even when I had both vents with only a very tiny crack. I had to add coals again at about the 8 hour mark since I only had ~15-20% left and I was still in the stall. Once I added the coals, the temp jumped to 325 and is holding despite the vents being barely cracked (see pic). I am using a maverick 732 half an inch off the grill, and am using Kingsford competition briquettes (from Costco). Any tips?
Also, is there any way to add coals without getting a ton of the thick charcoal smoke? This is my first time using charcoal for something where I have needed to replenish coals.
Also, is there any way to add coals without getting a ton of the thick charcoal smoke? This is my first time using charcoal for something where I have needed to replenish coals.
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