Hi Everyone
Thanks for all you input.
One mistake I did make was not having a thermometer for the bbq. I watched a youtube video and was showing how to do a basic chicken with no thrills. But I am going to buy one now to make sure I can regulate the bbq temp. I do have a meat thermometer to make sure the food is cooked.
I am going to try lump wood for the next bbq.
Is there a rule of thumb with regards to how much coal to put on.
One bbq novice mistake is too put too much coal on which creates a lot of heat, but I fear I might be going the other way with too little coal.
Is lumpwood OK for cooking whole chicken. Know lumpwood is good for steaks and burgers from what I read. But was thinking fewer coals to reduce the heat.
Cheers
DJ