Slow n Sear ash build up.......

[Idleratchet]

I am new to the slow and sear and I have only used it twice so far. I have a question about ash removal. When doing long slow cooks, do you just knock ashes down or stir the charcoal? I think knocking ash down would be the better option as to stirring up the coals. Stirring them up seems like you could make a hotter fire than needed. I am looking for your input on how you manage coals and ash! Thanks everyone!

[ssandy_561]

I don’t really have any problem with ash build up above the grate. I’ll just use the ash sweeper every couple of hours to remove the ash from down below

[Idleratchet]

Thanks for the input. Ill try this. I wasn't touching anything until about the 4 hour mark.

[JoeSousa]

When I need to refill the SNS I usually tent the meat with foil to keep the ash off, stir everything around and knock the ash down, move all the lit coals to one side, and dump in more charcoal. The temp might take a spike or a drop for a little while but it stabilizes fairly quickly after.

[Idleratchet]

Sounds good! Ill give this a try too.