I have a 22" Weber and am using indirect heat by using a Weber Charbasket and Kingsford Briquets ( I started with 40 in the basket). I am keeping both the intake and exhaust vents wide open. The temperature reaches 330 degrees for a short time (I am cooking a turkey and need 325 degrees) and then the temperature drops to the 200's. When I look at the coals they are not fully lit. When I lift the top off they re-ignite. What can I do do keep my temperature up and coals burning hot? Should I forget the basket and just keep the briquets directly on the bottom grill? Any help appreciated - cooking turkey in two days!
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You may want to add more coals. If you can regulate the temp without the baskets then go for it. Reignite your fire and manage the temp the way you normally do without the basket.
cut your losses and do what you already know. Sounds like to little air and coal. If the air is not blocked then it's the coal. -
How old is the charcoal? Did it get damp? This will mess with your temps. Even with the SnS we have to knock some of the ash down into the belly every so often. Make sure ash hasn't blocked you lower vents.Comment
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I would have to think bad or damp charcoal as well. Usually charcoal going out would have to do with no airflow, that wouldn't be the case with top and bottom wide open. There is some other outside factor going on.Comment
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Those Weber baskets are not all that big. I expect they are fine for low and slow but not as useful for hotter temps. I would agree with the suggestion to just pile more charcoal on top and around, or remove the basket altogether. Good luck.Comment
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