Minion method... Mixed results

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Minion method... Mixed results

Postby Swindon_Ed » 07 Nov 2010, 18:47

I've tried the minion method a few times now and done it a few different ways and each way has had different results :?

First time i tried it with briquettes which left a horible taste like it was over smoked. I've since learnt the error of my ways here!!!

Next time i used restaurant grade lump charcoal. I made sure i filled up my chimney starter and then made sure i had a thin cover of fully lit fuel over my charcoal basket. This was good no unwanted taste on my food other than what i wanted :D

Last time i tried it i only lit a few coals and dumped them in the middle of the charcoal basket. Now i'm not sure if i put too much wood on but it came out tasting like when i used briquettes.

I've heard a few people say that they prefer not to use the minion method, but i've never heard anyone say why they don't like to use it. Should i be lighting all my fuel first and then adding additional chimney's of lit fuel when i need to. And if i'm doing it this way would it be better to use some good quality briquettes like Heat beads or coco shell?
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Re: Minion method... Mixed results

Postby All Weather Griller » 07 Nov 2010, 22:13

Hi Ed,

There are quite a few threads on this. I think you might as well have just walked up to a wasps nest and given a good old hefty kick! LOL :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Re: Minion method... Mixed results

Postby Swindon_Ed » 10 Nov 2010, 18:59

Thanks Adie,

I might have to get a bag of heat beads and give them a try.
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Re: Minion method... Mixed results

Postby Steve » 12 Nov 2010, 19:32

Don't use heat beads for minion method though. They're great when fully lit, the best briquettes I've ever used. But as with all briquettes they whiff a bit during lighting.
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Re: Minion method... Mixed results

Postby Swindon_Ed » 12 Nov 2010, 21:58

I've tried minion with briquettes before, and it's not a mistake i'll make again. :oops:

I'll be making sure they're fully lit before i put them in the smoker this time.
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Re: Minion method... Mixed results

Postby Swindon_Ed » 14 Nov 2010, 19:52

Hi Al,

You've just mentioned two of my other favourite things besides BBQ. Jerk Chicken & Beer hmmm :D

If you could let me know which pub it's at, and what time things will be starting and i'll see you there.
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