New Member for NE O-H-I-O!

[DustyDinkleman]

Hi everyone! Im excited to be apart of the community! I just bought a 22inch kettle with the slow n sear and im planning to do some baby back ribs tonight. Anyone have any tips for the slow n sear? On average how many briquettes do you use for low n slow? Is the slow n sear supposed to sit flush on the charcoal grate or be as close to the wall as possible? I found if i get it against the wall it drops a little bit around the grate. Thanks again!

[customtrim]

Welcome. Im. From ne ohio as well

[Elton's BBQ]

Hi and welcome!
Cheers from Norway

[fuzzydaddy]

Welcome to The Pit! I use Kingsford Blue Bag and start with 12 well lit, then fill it up with unlit (about a chimney total). I keep it about 1/4" from the kettle wall. Here's their lighting instructions page. https://abcbarbecue.com/lighting-instructions/

Edit to add: When your cook is done close your vents and it will snuff out the charcoal. I reuse it on hot cooks. I keep it stored in a metal bucket with a lid.

[DWCowles]

Welcome DustyDinkleman

[ssandy_561]

Hello from a Dover Ohio native.

For the slow and sear just follow their directions on their website. That's what I do and I get good results. Just make sure the lid for the kettle is setting on good. My first couple of Cooks I had air flow around where my lid sits and had trouble keeping temps steady. Use binder clips to accomplish this if needed. I've gotten a bit of build up at this seal now so I no longer have to use binder clips

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[UncleFester]

Welcome to the Pit. NE Ohio here as well

[Nate]

Welcome from Indiana

[MBMorgan]

Welcome from Colorado ...

[RonB]

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[kmhfive]

Welcome to fun and learning! There's some good advice above on using your cooker to greatest effect. You'll do fine and have great food to boot!

[Henrik]

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[Jimmie Rhoden]

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