Just hit 500 hours on my old stick burner and the fire management finally clicked

I was cleaning it out yesterday and checked the log book I keep. I've put 500 hours on that thing since I bought it used three years ago. The last cook was a 14 pound brisket, and I held 250 degrees for 10 hours straight without even looking at the thermometer after the first two. It just felt right, like I could hear what the fire needed. Has anyone else had that moment where the hours just add up and everything suddenly gets easier?

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sarahsullivan24d ago

Wait, you actually keep a log book for your grill? That's next level. I just light the thing and hope the food doesn't burn.

faith_lopez4824d ago

That feeling when it just clicks... I get it. You stop fighting the fire and start working with it. My old offset was the same way, took me forever to stop overcorrecting. Now I can tell by the sound of the wood splitting if I need to add a split or just let it ride. It's a good feeling.