Wow, could have been better

[JCGrill]

Just saw this article. Some good stuff, but lots of bad stuff.
https://bangordailynews.com/2020/11/...in-the-winter/
It might take longer if your charcoal is cold? 🤣

[smokin fool]

I'll start to bring my charcoal inside to warm up a day before a cook.
I BBQ/smoke all winter, no big deal to me except when its really windy.

[Steve R.]

I find that lighting the charcoal fixes the problem of it being cold.

[Polarbear777]

No change in any of my procedures smoking or grilling in the cold. Only difference is fuel consumption and I usually get a better smoke quality.

[mrteddyprincess]

And don't forget: If it's cold outside you need to wear appropriate clothes. I appreciate you sharing this article so that I would know this. That probably explains the frostbite I got last year smoking a brisket in my swimming trunks and flip flops in January. This year will be so different!

[rickgregory]

"“A grill should always be at least 18 [feet] from any combustible structure,” said Larry Pierce, owner of Pierce Furniture and Pierce Outdoors in Scarborough. “If you have vinyl siding, make it further so you don’t melt the siding.”"


WTF??? How hot do these people get their grills??

[bbqLuv]

16 foot margin of safety is for starting a grill with gasoline. As not recommended.