new sns

[bardsleyque]

with my new sns can I do a partial charcol load to learn temp control? (yes mcs has struck)!

[Spinaker]

You can do that. I am not sure if they recommend it or not. But that is what I did to learn. Saves on fuel.

[Huskee]

A dozen well-lit coals (or so) should get you up to the realms of 225, give or take. Any unlit coals after that is just for longevity. So you could add another dozen unlit instead of a full bin to practice, absolutely.

[Bruce54]

You get a DnG too? I found it makes the SnS more sensitive to the depth of the charcoal stack, and to how far along the trough it's loaded. Even without the DnG, stack depth changes things. Then again, maybe have some chicken ready so after you get 225, try hitting 325 for an hour or so with meat loaded.

[bardsleyque]

sorry what is this DnG you speak of?

[Bruce54]

Drip n' Griddle. Another product made to work with a kettle: Here: https://abcbarbecue.com/product/drip-n-griddle-pan/