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Rutland 50B Safe Lite Fire Starter Squares, 144 Squares?
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I use these with my chimney starter Amazon
They light real quick and burn forever...gets my coals going real quick.
Good call. I've had a Classic for a few years now and love it. Be sure to check out the Kamado Joe Cooking Channel on YouTube, as well as other channels.
I have a similar car as yours, and I had no issue with it. Just leave it in the box, if possible. You may want to look into securing it somehow if it is unboxed.
If it is unboxed, I would remove the fire ring, and the fire bowl and put them on the floor away from the grill. Leave them off the seat, in case you need to brake suddenly.
For starters, I use Fire Starters like these that I got at my local hardware store. I usually dig a well in my coals, light one and put it in, then build a little bridge of coals over the lit starter.
The other accessories I use are a second grate gripper and a Kick Ash Basket, but those are not must haves. Just get to know your Joe and you'll decide what you need.
KamadoGuru.com is a great resource, and so is YouTube, at least in my experience. Be sure you have a friend around when you're unloading it and getting it into the stand. They're around 200 pounds, and a little unwieldy. Be sure to register the warranty, as you might have a crack at some point in the future. My fire ring cracked, and I got a replacement in just a few days. (To be honest, the replacement is still in the box they sent it, a year later. The cracked one works just fine.)
Thermoworks has a sale on Thermopops and Thermopens, which are instant read thermometers. I have two Thermopops and a Bluetherm Duo. I don't recommend the Bluetherm Duo, but rave about the Thermopops.
after i watched this video i never bothered with kindling:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylJ4rziclFs
the title is "Firewood: Why I Won't Buy A Splitter, Won't Split My Wood, Or Use Kindling"
the kindling part is the only part that is relevant to this conversation, as i do own a splitter and split my own wood.
i burn 5 cords a year and its my primary heat source, so starting a fire is something i want to do with the least amount of time and effort.
one box is usually enough for a winter for me.
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i open the bottom vent for a few minutes and it can start the biggest of my logs.
Depends on what I'm doing.
Smoking (low and slow): I'll use a fire starter cube (sawdust and wax like this I'll break it in half and put them in a little depression in the lump, light and cover lightly with more lump. (Note: There are some purists who frown on the use of anything other than wood for starting a cook including paraffin. I don't agree with them but they have good reasons and I'd recommend you listen to them as well to get your own decision.)
For higher temp cooks (steaks, pizza, etc.) I'll use a chimney like this. to get a large portion of coals going. I use balled up newspaper for the "fuel" in the chimney to minimize chemicals.
Speaking of chemicals- NEVER (NEVER EVER NEVER!!!) use charcoal lighter fluids (including gasoline) in a BGE! This was beaten into my head by everyone I have met who owns a BGE. The chemicals can permeate the firebox and taint everything you cook afterward. I"m not aware if you can "burn it out" with a high temp burn and don't intend to find out.
Hope this helps!
i just use rutlands. takes a few more minutes but works every time.
I used to use BGE starters, currently use Rutland and in the future will use a paper towel/olive oil. I think next time I'll try the propane torch, though.
this. Plus order this http://www.amazon.com/Rutland-Safe-Starter-Squares-144-Square/dp/B00138MO16/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_1
Way cheaper then weber parafin wax they sell.
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