I am wondering if anyone has tried this unit over charcoal?
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I've never tried it over charcoal, but considering how hot charcoal gets, it should work just fine. I would consider contacting Camp Chef and ask the question before trying though.
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I use Royal Oak lump charcoal, works great. Walmart has it. I have only used the Cook Air a couple of times but I can tell youits great! Awesome! I would think one 2x3 chunk of real wood would be enough. Do a google and see the lump charcoal its the best.Its real wood that has been burnt down to charcoal. Works really good and you don't need a lot...Mark
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you have to load thru the top. I usually use charcoal for ease of temp control. does seem to be easy on charcoal, 15 coals will do a dinner and that is about 1b so a bag will cook almost a week
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I had a weber charcoal smoker and it didn't last. This smoker is worth it, and propane is much easier. If u know what your doing, then flavor should not be an issue. Temperature is easy to control with this smoker.
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You can use any kind of charcoal you want. I use the cheapest stuff they sell with lighter fluid because the fumes never touch the meat.
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Hi. I live in Auckland and got my cousin to bring back one for me. It's a "must-have" if you're serious about charcoal BBQing on your Weber
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The weber are good, and a lot cheaper. This will last a lifetime of neglect and abuse. Does it cook better than a Weber? Maybe not better but every bit as well. I think the claim of how few briquettes it uses is a little over(under) stated. If this had a better way of collecting ashit would be awesome.
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I use this charcoal in my large Weber. I find that I have to time my fires carefully, or I loose the heat. That said, I do like this charcoal for most of my cooking needs. I sometimes break up the larger pieces if I need a hotter fire, More medium to small pieces seem to give me a hotter fire.
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I use Royal Oak lump charcoal, works great. Walmart has it. I have only used the Cook Air a couple of times but I can tell you its great! Awesome! I would think one 2x3 chunk of real wood would be enough. Do a google and see the lump charcoal its the best. Its real wood that has been burnt down to charcoal. Works really good and you don't need a lot...Mark
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I have never used this pot on a charcoal grill but have used it on the coals of a camp fire. If you do just be careful the coals are not too hot, and do not open lid. If you do you may get coals in your food.
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I have the charcoal only model, but there is a model (Go-Anywhere Portable Propane Gas Grill Model # 1141001) that uses a small propane tank.
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no beating charcoal, but in the winter months you can use this in your house, i love doing fish on this, 3 mins a side at temp 4, with the cover on. perfect every time.
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I was also impressed with the Weber Genesis and would recommend it. I can't compare to your charcoal experience since I was never very good at using a charcoal grill and prefer gas.
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My husband indicated you may cook with wood but it is not a good option stick with charcoal.
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I have only used it on gas - would be leary of using it on a charcoal grill myself!! Hope this helps
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I am not 100% sure if you can or cannot use charcoal. We have only used wood.
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Funny you should ask.....I have been experimenting with different types of wood as well as charcoal mixes, this biolite is simply incredible! Try it and let me know! Hope it works out!