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Amount of Charcoal
Date: 2007/10/02 14:32	By: Branson	Status: User

Newbie Egger

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I just bought my large BGE a month ago and have enjoyed using it.
Tonight I am going to start cooking a 8# Butt (bone in), I am using Ozark Lump Charcoal.
My question is, how much Charcoal do you normally put in the BGE for an 8# butt cooked at approx.225-250 deg. I have read here that it could take up to 16-18 hrs. depending on liquid content.
I have also read that you fill to top of fire Ring or is it top of fire box? I have layered it with large at bottom and medium in the middle and smaller on top. Have used about 3/4 of a 10# bag and am up to top of fire box.

Does this sound about right? Thanks for any help you can give.