Charcoal preference

[DavidNorcross]

I cannot add anything to the great advice you have received. Welcome to the Pit from Virginia!

[Ace]

Welcome to the Pit. I use Kingsford's

[LegoMySearwood]

Welcome to the pit! I use Kingsford or B&B.

[Skip]

Welcome from Minnesota. B&B is my go to and is available close by.

[jlazar]

I have the XT. I use B&B, Cowboy, or Kingsford briquettes. I buy hickory and mesquite cooking logs from Ace Hardware. I put about 2 inches of briquettes in the bottom of the hopper, place a cooking log in the middle standing up, surround the sides of the log with briquettes, and then pour more briquettes on top. If doing a brisket or pork butt (or similar long cook), I will stand a second log on end on top of the first and fill the hopper chamber completely with briquettes. Have had no trouble shutting down when desired.

[tenphases]

b&b briquettes are on sale at Walmart right now!