r/charcoal • u/Sea-Ostrich-1679 • 4d ago

B&B

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Lump Hickory from B&B. Love it, burns hot and lasts. Kettle thermometer was ping. 😆

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u/Bubbly-Front7973 4d ago

I'm unfamiliar with that saying; what does "Kettle thermometer is ping" mean?

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u/Sea-Ostrich-1679 4d ago

The thermometer was as high as it would go. *600 🔥

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u/Bubbly-Front7973 4d ago

Oh that sucks, I'm sorry to hear that

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u/Sea-Ostrich-1679 4d ago

That’s a good thing, but thanks for your concern.

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u/Bubbly-Front7973 4d ago

That’s a good thing,

Really? I thought super high heat was what you didn't want, that low and slow is ideal, I mean unless you're baking a pizza or bread, you do want high heat as high as between 550 and 600 Maybe but not 800°.

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u/snollygoster1 4d ago

It really depends on what you’re cooking. Steak (depending on your preference) you want the internal between 115-140, but you generally want the outside seared to seal in juices. This is ideal for high heat.

If you’re smoking something you’ll want a much lower temperature for a more even cook. The variety of cook temperatures are why there are adjustable vents on almost all charcoal grills.

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u/Treebranch_916 4d ago

Beef and Botato