wneblett

Re: KK extruded CoConut shell charcoal is Stateside So what is the best way to light the CoCO charcoal? I have always used a weed burner. Does this work as well with the CoCo as with lump? Also, I read that some people mix lump and CoCo. Why would I want to do that? I have used Cowboy charcoal for years (when It was made of scrap lumber) and was very happy, but now all the lump (and I have tried about ten diferent brands) contains VERY LARGE pieces of natural wood that are hard to light. The large lump works OK for longer cooks but I have a very hard time getting it really hot for short cooks.

I just got my KK and I am having difficulty getting it really hot, 550 - 650 deg. I started with a full basket of charcoal and lit it with a weed burner from the top but an hour later it is still only aboout 500 deg. Both top and bottom vents are all the way open.Am I too impatient?