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Picked up the last 3 bags of Weber 20lb Charcoal Briquettes Walmart had for $6 and picked up some Western Post Oak wood chunks for $2.50 a bag too. They also had some various wood chips on clearance too for $1 a bag but I am overstocked with chips.
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I too have 3 - 3/4" intakes with 1 ball valve and also a 2" x 6" exhaust, mine runs at 275 with just the one ball valve open. It's always hot here in South Alabama and it stays right there at 275. If I open all the intakes she gets up over 325.
I like that idea, I have an old Char-Broil Kettleman grate that I can use to suspend a round cast iron pizza pan with and then put a grate on top of that.
I didn't know that about Kickstarter, glad I didn't pledge.
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Ran across this today and wanted to get the seasoned kettle users what you think about this 'Kettle Zone Cooking System'. I am not affiliated with this in any way but though this was a great idea. It's up on kickstarter to get in early.
Looks great! I love my UDS, I did a 8lb butt the other day temps averaged 275 and it was done in 7 hours! It was so good, I'll never go back to low and slow.
275 is the sweet spot for my UDS, I can maintain 250 by starting with 1/4 chimney of charcoal but it really wants to creep up to 275 and it gets locked in there with only one 3/4" valve open. It was hard to get away from 225 low and slow but I'm loving this higher temp smoking. I did a 8lb butt...
Finding the 'right' answer is going to drive you crazy. I researched a great deal before I finally just said the hell with it and did what I felt was right for my needs. I thought I needed a diffuser plate so I put a shelf with a holed pizza pan about 2" above my basket. I really didn't like it...