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I've currently made 3 batches of Backyard Lump. The first 2 I threw away as they were test burns and to help burn out/clean out the barrels. The third batch was a mixed hardwood batch with well seasoned wood. I have used this for the last few cooks. It burns hot, not too fast and not sparky. A successful experiment so far. I need to secure a good source for proper wood (I think I have that figured out) I also need to get a 30 gallon inner barrel instead of the 16 gallon I'm using. A 30 gallon should produce twice the lump and only require about 75% of the work to get that. A win win all around. If I can get all this together I'll probably never buy lump again.

I don't invite many guests over to the Backyard Bistro but when I do you get the full experience. Good food, good drinks, playing with the charcoal kiln and even a rattle snake - LOL We started off playing with the charcoal kiln and encountered a baby rattle snake along the way. That was some hot work. Time for a refreshing adult beverage and pizza bite appetizer (cooked in the Blackstone). Chocolate dipped, candied orange peels. Some sides for dinner. Orange-Honey Shrimp. Oops I lost track of time with the guests and adult beverage. Flank Steak Pinwheels - not your traditional Turf. A few tuna steaks. A really crappy money shot. Sure glad it tasted better than it looks in the picture.

To paraphrase a quote from my favorite movie of all time - "As God as my witness, I shall never buy lump again!"

Charles - you never cease to amaze me with your cooks at the Bistro. Amazing!