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Old 04-04-2011, 10:24 AM   #1762
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Default Re: What's in your smoker?

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Originally Posted by T.G View Post
Probably none. 8-12 hour runs on one load of fuel are no problem with the Minion Method:
http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/fireup2.html

You can go even longer with a draft controller and silver bullet jacket, like 16-18 hours.

Once webers settle in to a temperature, vent adjusting will be minimal, running 8 hours without having to touch the vents is common.
Thanks for the info. That makes it a LOT more appealing.

Now I'm trying to determine whether to go with the 18.5" vs. the 22". Typically, I'd only be cooking for my family of 5, but there may be occasions of cooking for ~ 10-12 people. Obviously, it seems like I'd have no issue doing roasts/briskets with the smaller model, but I'd think doing things like BBR's that take up a lot more surface area, you're much more restricted with the smaller model.
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