How does one load the FEC 100? First bottom to top or vice a versa? I ask this because it is possible that I Q with a partial load
JOHN
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Well, depends on what you're cooking.
Go with the middle two grates first. The bottom one is closest to the heat, so tends to cook faster. Heat rises, so the top tends to be a little hotter.
Middle two are right next to the temp probe and tend to be right there.
You need to cook in it and learn the hot spots and use them to your advantage. If I have big butts, I put them on the top rack. If I'm doing a 15lb brisket, with smaller ones, I put the big one in a hot spot to finish.
No absolutes, just put it in, cook and watch the results based upon what rack you use.
The back left corner is also hotter (has to do with airflow)
Smokin'
Go with the middle two grates first. The bottom one is closest to the heat, so tends to cook faster. Heat rises, so the top tends to be a little hotter.
Middle two are right next to the temp probe and tend to be right there.
You need to cook in it and learn the hot spots and use them to your advantage. If I have big butts, I put them on the top rack. If I'm doing a 15lb brisket, with smaller ones, I put the big one in a hot spot to finish.
No absolutes, just put it in, cook and watch the results based upon what rack you use.
The back left corner is also hotter (has to do with airflow)
Smokin'
if you are doing several different items say ribs and brisket, always make sure to never put raw over cooked. so plan your shelves that way.