To paraphrase Herodotus, “Neither rain nor sleet nor gloom of night can stay the barbecuer from the swift completion of his appointed rounds.” (Or “her appointed rounds”as the case may be.) I omit my commentary during the process of starting the chimneys during a pouring rain, as this is a family blog.. The bowl to the left with brownish water is where I soak the hickory. I start off with chunks and add chips as the day proceeds.
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