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Vent: My propane tank ran out during an overnight smoke, but the coals saved the day
Woke up to a cold smoker and a perfectly rested pork shoulder that fell apart like butter.
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murray.jake1mo ago
That's awesome the coals had your back. Sometimes the simple way works out better lol.
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the_jessica1mo ago
Are we really acting like picking a grill fuel is some deep life choice? It's just fire for cooking food. Propane turns on instantly when you're just trying to make some burgers after work, and cleanup is way easier. Coals are fine for a weekend project, but sometimes you just want to eat without the whole production.
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phoenix_jackson521mo ago
When you said the simple way works out better, it made me look at this differently. In my experience, coals often give a more consistent heat over a long cook compared to propane, which can surprise you by running out. That steady coal heat might be why your pork turned out so tender, not just luck. Your mileage may vary, but coals burning down slowly is something you can plan around. It's worth keeping some on hand even when using gas, just in case. Take this with a grain of salt, but I've seen similar saves happen before.
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