I'm excited to finally join this discussion. My wife just bought me a PBC for my birthday and I am itching to try something in the next week.
A couple of questions for
@henche and
@Entrepreneur and any other PBC users.
Since I will often only be smoking for me and my wife, do you have any tips on doing small batches, i.e. a smaller coal ratio, or does the full coal pan need to be used no matter the size of the cook?
Am I better off doing a larger/full size smoke and just separating and putting away the leftover portions in the freezer?
What would be good options for my first few smaller attempts, a small brisket?
I only have a wooden deck to use, should I just put a few flagstones or pavers underneath the stand to protect the deck?
I havent purchased Coal in years, where is the best place to buy, and what would be considered standard price/size for Kingsford Charcoal (I assume i buy the standard original?)
Thanks for any and all tips!