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Todays lunch. Pecan crusted rack of lamb with mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy. On the 23 direct, 400 degrees, IT of 130 degrees, rested about 15 minutes. I mixed an egg white with Dijon mustard for the binder, the egg definitely added some grip for the pecans. Enjoy KooK on Steve

This is the Billows damper setting I use: Just barely open with the damper plate. Let the fan work on the intake and output sides both.

I can’t help but think there’s too much fire lit, and you’re choking the fire. I have no issues with opening my lid mid cook, with no temperature spikes. I have my controller set up, light a small amount of coals and close the lid. I’ll open the top a full turn, and monitor the temperature increase. Once the temp is within 50° of my set point, I’ll set the top just off the seat. You want the fan to work to keep temp where you want it. I simply don’t have the issues you’re describing, so I can’t help but think that there’s a set up issue. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk