TIL a pitmaster's charcoal stack method for even heat

I saw a champion pitmaster layer his coals in a specific way, so I tried it and my brisket cooked evenly without hot spots for the first time.

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nathan_allen717mo ago

The champion pitmaster's layering trick you mentioned really works. I heard a guy on a barbecue podcast talk about the same thing. He said stacking coals with more on one side and less on the other keeps the heat steady. It helps the smoke flow better around the meat too. I always had one side of my grill way hotter before trying this. Now my chicken cooks the same all over without burning. That stack method is just smart fire management.

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emerydixon7mo ago

That smart fire management thing is how all good problem solving works.

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troy4397mo ago

Totally, that layering trick is a game changer. My ribs finally stopped getting scorched on one side.

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