Minion Method

This video shows how to use the Minion method to create a long slow cook in a Weber Smokey Mountain smoker...

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7/26/2011 Update:

I use a lot less LIT charcoal in the minion method now... I fill my #10 can in the middle about half full of unlit coals and then top that off with 12-13 lit coals...

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• minion method
• weber smokey mountain
• wsm
• smoker
• charcoal
• low and slow

[dubbski25]

#10 can?

[JMSetzler]

@dubbski25 Yes... its a large can... about 6-7" diameter across the top...

[JMSetzler]

Thanks.. in this video, the charcoal basket is not 'full'. You can really load it up and cook for 14-16 hours without having to add charcoal. Another trick for low and slow is to fill that #10 can half full with unlit charcoal and then fill the top half only with lit coals. That is the strategy I take on long cooks...

[BarbecueTricks]

good stuff....  i need a wsm.

[mcknz75]

Trying this for my Super Bowl party. Thanks for posting.

[ProFoodAddict]

Thanks for posting. I cook on a primo, but I picked up an 18" WSM on craigs used twice for $100. I'm in charge of the brisket for our team in an upcoming competition and would rather not lug my ceramic around. Will definitely try the WSM and use your tip.

[07STiLimited]

Awesome! Thanks for posting this. I'm going to try it this weekend. It's so easy but it looks like it is very effective.