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Why does nobody talk about the fuel consumption on those massive competition rigs?

I read a blog post from a guy who tracked his usage and he burned through 40 pounds of lump charcoal for a single brisket cook. Has anyone else measured their fuel use for a long smoke?
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noahs82
noahs822d ago
Holy cow, that's a ton of charcoal. I used a whole 20lb bag of briquettes for a pork shoulder on my offset last weekend. It adds up fast, especially if you're fighting wind or cold weather. That's the real hidden cost they never show on TV.
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jade221
jade2212d agoMost Upvoted
Actually, lump charcoal is lighter than briquettes, so 40 pounds is a huge volume.
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