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A WSM Question: Briquette or Lump with Minion?
Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 2:25 pm
by Professor Bunky
I'm thinking of replacing my ECB with a WSM (probably 18-1/2") and I see that Weber recommends briquettes as opposed to lump charcoal. I use a Minion approach for longer cooks, and I'm wondering if there's any problem using cold briquettes (that generate some white smoke when initially ignited) in a WSM? Or does the water pan isolate the meat from any unwanted briquette smoke?
On my ECB, I have always used lump or partially burned briquette as the cold coals in the pan.
Thanks in advance for your comments and advice.
Re: A WSM Question: Briquette or Lump with Minion?
Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 2:27 pm
by TX1911
As long as you're using quality briquettes, I don't see that you'd have any off flavors.
Re: A WSM Question: Briquette or Lump with Minion?
Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 4:26 pm
by Professor Bunky
Thanks, TX.
I only use the standard Kingsford briquettes (blue bag), So I assume that's OK?
Re: A WSM Question: Briquette or Lump with Minion?
Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 8:41 pm
by 88rxna
I use an 18 WSM and the minion method every time with no off flavor from unburnt charcoal igniting
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Re: A WSM Question: Briquette or Lump with Minion?
Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 9:22 pm
by TX1911
Kbb should be good to go Prof.
Re: A WSM Question: Briquette or Lump with Minion?
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2017 8:13 am
by Professor Bunky
Thanks for the information, everyone.
Now as soon as I find a spot for it, I'll get the WSM.
Re: A WSM Question: Briquette or Lump with Minion?
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2017 8:38 am
by OldUsedParts
I hope you're planning a special retirement Party for the ECB who has faithfully served Y'all for so long
Re: A WSM Question: Briquette or Lump with Minion?
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2017 10:14 am
by Professor Bunky
OldUsedParts wrote:I hope you're planning a special retirement Party for the ECB who has faithfully served Y'all for so long
Maybe I'll give it a gold lighter