I've been using a version of the "Minion Method" in my offset; mainly because I don't want to get up in the middle of the night.
I've got a new and different one now and while the temp gets up pretty quick, it can take up to 2 hours to get a clean burn.
My method has been to use a square charcoal basket with 4 sticks vertically in each corner. I also put a larger chunk close to the bottom on one side on the outside of the basket for later smoke as it burns down. I start with a charcoal chimney starter. When hot it goes on top of the basket.
Is there a way to reduce the time to achieve the "clean burn"
appreciate the input.
Clean Burn ? Using Minion Method
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Re: Clean Burn ? Using Minion Method
Minion method dictates a slow fire so the two sound incompatible to me.
You can get hot fast but not with Minion.
You can get hot fast but not with Minion.
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Re: Clean Burn ? Using Minion Method
Maybe you can leave the firebox open a while longer, to allow it to start a clean burn before you close everything up. I use a similar method, in my UDS, and have a clean burn within 20 minutes.
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Re: Clean Burn ? Using Minion Method
How about going Franklin style open door & adding a cheap USB Fan??
I have seen a magnetized one on Amazon I would like to try.
I have seen a magnetized one on Amazon I would like to try.
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