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Wood chips for kindling
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Tools to start and maintain a fire: wood, propane torch, shovel, and thermometer.
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Different size logs and blocks
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Wood pile ready to feed the smoker.
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Building the base for a fire
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Well-spaced logs and kindling
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Lighting the fire in the firebox
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Burning down the intial fire.
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Allow the fire to burn down to a coal bed that will produce a consistent temperature in the cooking chamber.
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Fire management at the firebox is the key to holding consistent temperatures and making great barbecue. Open or close the firebox door a certain amount to manipulate temperature in the cooking chamber.
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Bluetooth thermometer uses this pocket monitor to alert you to when the temp goes above or below your target temp.