OK not exactly smoking wood but thought this was the most appropriate forum.
Decided to give this a try. Besides the Backyard Bistro needs its own house brand lump.
Here is my charcoal retort. I still need to drill holes in the bottom of the 55 gallon and in the bottom of the stove pipe reducer. Will do a couple burns to clean up the barrels then lump here we come.
Will this be easier? Nope.
Will this be cheaper? I doubt it.
Will this be as good or better? Maybe.
Will I learn something and have fun playing with fire? Absolutely!!!