{"title":"Charcoal Setup For Spit Roasting","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13pt;\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: 'Calibri Light'; mso-fareast-font-family: '等线 Light'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(47,84,150); font-size: 13.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 23.0000pt; text-indent: -13.0000pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt Times New Roman;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eThe best charcoal setup for a spit roast is indirect: coals banked to the sides of the meat, never directly underneath, with a drip tray in between to catch the fat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 23.0000pt; text-indent: -13.0000pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt Times New Roman;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eLight your coals in a chimney, spread them once they are covered in grey ash, and aim for a steady 160 to 180°C at the level of the meat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 23.0000pt; text-indent: -13.0000pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt Times New Roman;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eHold that heat by adding pre-lit coals every 30 to 60 minutes, and fine-tune it with coal placement, spit height and airflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eThe best charcoal setup for a spit roast is simple: two banks of coals running along either side of the meat, a drip tray underneath it, and a steady supply of pre-lit coals to keep the heat even for the whole cook. Get that right and the spit does the rest, turning out meat that is crisp on the outside and juicy all the way through. Get it wrong and you are fighting flare-ups, burnt skin and a roast that is still raw in the middle. Here is how to set up, light and manage your coals for a spit roast that cooks evenly from start to finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13pt;\"\u003eWhy Indirect Heat Is the Golden Rule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: 'Calibri Light'; mso-fareast-font-family: '等线 Light'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(47,84,150); font-size: 13.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eA spit roast is a slow roast, not a grill. As the meat turns, fat renders and drips down, and if there are hot coals directly underneath, that fat catches fire. The result is flare-ups that scorch the outside long before the inside is cooked. Setting the coals to the sides, or behind the meat, means the heat roasts rather than chars, while the rotation spreads it evenly over every surface. It is the single most important part of the setup, so get it right before anything else.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: 'Calibri Light'; mso-fareast-font-family: '等线 Light'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(47,84,150); font-size: 13.0000pt;\"\u003eChoosing Your Charcoal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: 'Calibri Light'; mso-fareast-font-family: '等线 Light'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(47,84,150); font-size: 13.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eYour fuel affects how long the heat lasts and how steady it stays. Briquettes, or heat beads, burn longer and more evenly, which makes them the easy choice for long cooks like a whole lamb. Lump charcoal lights faster, burns hotter and adds a lovely natural flavour, but it burns through quicker and needs more frequent topping up. Plenty of spit roasters run a mix, using briquettes as a steady base with a few lumps for flavour. For a touch of extra smokiness, a couple of hardwood chunks on the coals does the job. Skip the lighter fluid and self-lighting beads, which can leave a chemical taste on the meat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: 'Calibri Light'; mso-fareast-font-family: '等线 Light'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(47,84,150); font-size: 13.0000pt;\"\u003eThe Best Coal Layouts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: 'Calibri Light'; mso-fareast-font-family: '等线 Light'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(47,84,150); font-size: 13.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eHow you arrange the coals depends on your spit and what you are cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 23.0000pt; text-indent: -13.0000pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt Times New Roman;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eTwo side banks: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eTwo rows of coals running parallel to the spit, one along each side, with a drip tray down the middle. This is the go-to for whole lamb, pigs and large roasts on a full-size spit, giving even heat on both sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 23.0000pt; text-indent: -13.0000pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt Times New Roman;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eSingle back bank: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eOne row of coals behind the meat, with a drip tray beneath it. It suits kettle rotisseries, chickens and smaller cuts, and uses less fuel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 23.0000pt; text-indent: -13.0000pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt Times New Roman;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eShaping the heat: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eFor a whole animal, put more coals near the thick shoulders and legs and fewer near the thinner middle section, so every part finishes at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eWhichever layout you choose, keep the area directly beneath the meat clear of coals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13pt;\"\u003eLighting and Building the Fire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: 'Calibri Light'; mso-fareast-font-family: '等线 Light'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(47,84,150); font-size: 13.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eA charcoal chimney is the best tool you can own for a spit roast. Fill it, light it from underneath with natural firelighters or scrunched newspaper, and wait around 15 to 20 minutes until the top coals are covered in a layer of grey ash. That is the sign they are ready. Tip them into position, add more coals to the banks if you need a bigger fire, and give everything another 10 to 15 minutes to settle before the meat goes on. Starting on established coals rather than roaring flames gives you clean, steady heat from the very first turn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: 'Calibri Light'; mso-fareast-font-family: '等线 Light'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(47,84,150); font-size: 13.0000pt;\"\u003eGetting the Temperature Right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: 'Calibri Light'; mso-fareast-font-family: '等线 Light'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(47,84,150); font-size: 13.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eFor most spit roasts, aim for 160 to 180°C measured at the level of the meat, not at the lid or right above the coals. An oven thermometer or a probe placed near the spit gives you a true reading. If you do not have one, the old hand test works in a pinch: hold your palm at meat height and count. If you can manage around five to seven seconds before it gets too hot, you are in the right zone. To adjust the heat, you have three levers: add or remove coals, raise or lower the spit if it is adjustable, and open or close the vents if your spit has a hood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13pt;\"\u003eTopping Up Through the Cook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: 'Calibri Light'; mso-fareast-font-family: '等线 Light'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(47,84,150); font-size: 13.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eA long spit roast needs feeding. Keep a chimney of coals lighting on the side and add them to the banks every 30 to 60 minutes, or whenever your temperature starts to drop. Always add coals that are already lit, because cold coals dropped straight onto the fire dip the temperature and give off a harsh smoke before they catch. Spread new coals evenly along the banks rather than piling them in one spot, and give the existing coals a gentle rake now and then to knock off built-up ash so they keep burning hot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13pt;\"\u003eManaging Flare-Ups and Wind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: 'Calibri Light'; mso-fareast-font-family: '等线 Light'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(47,84,150); font-size: 13.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eEven with a good setup, the occasional flare-up happens. If flames start licking the meat, move the coals further out, raise the spit if you can, and check that your drip tray is catching the fat. Avoid spraying water on the coals, as it kicks up ash onto the meat. Wind is the other big enemy, stripping heat away and making coals burn unevenly. Set up in a sheltered spot or use a windbreak, and expect to go through more fuel on a blustery day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: 'Calibri Light'; mso-fareast-font-family: '等线 Light'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(47,84,150); font-size: 13.0000pt;\"\u003eStaying Safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: 'Calibri Light'; mso-fareast-font-family: '等线 Light'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(47,84,150); font-size: 13.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 23.0000pt; text-indent: -13.0000pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt Times New Roman;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eCheck for fire bans: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eSolid fuel fires, including charcoal spits, are generally not allowed on total fire ban days, so check local conditions before you light up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 23.0000pt; text-indent: -13.0000pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt Times New Roman;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003ePick a safe spot: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eSet up on flat, stable ground well clear of fences, buildings and overhanging branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 23.0000pt; text-indent: -13.0000pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt Times New Roman;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eUse the right gear: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eHeat-proof gloves and long tongs make handling hot coals far safer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 23.0000pt; text-indent: -13.0000pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt Times New Roman;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eNever use petrol or accelerants: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eStick to a chimney and natural firelighters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 23.0000pt; text-indent: -13.0000pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt Times New Roman;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eDispose of ash carefully: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eCoals can stay hot for many hours, so douse them with water and let them cool completely before binning them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light'; font-size: 13pt;\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light'; font-size: 13pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eCan I put the coals directly under the meat?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: 'Calibri Light'; mso-fareast-font-family: '等线 Light'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(31,56,99); font-size: 12.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eIt is best not to. Fat dripping onto coals directly below causes flare-ups that burn the outside before the inside is cooked. Keep the coals to the sides or behind the meat, with a drip tray underneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eHow much charcoal do I need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: 'Calibri Light'; mso-fareast-font-family: '等线 Light'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(31,56,99); font-size: 12.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eIt depends on the size of the cook. As a rough guide, allow around 2 to 3 kg for a small spit like a whole chicken, 4 to 6 kg for a medium cook, and 10 to 20 kg across a whole lamb or pig. Always have extra on hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eHow do I know when the coals are ready?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: 'Calibri Light'; mso-fareast-font-family: '等线 Light'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(31,56,99); font-size: 12.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eWhen they are covered in a light layer of grey ash and the initial flames have died down, usually 15 to 20 minutes after lighting in a chimney. That is when they give the steadiest heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eShould I use briquettes or lump charcoal?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: 'Calibri Light'; mso-fareast-font-family: '等线 Light'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(31,56,99); font-size: 12.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eBriquettes are the easier choice for long cooks thanks to their steady, long-lasting heat. Lump charcoal burns hotter and adds flavour but needs more frequent top-ups. Many cooks use a mix of both.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eHow often should I add more coals?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: 'Calibri Light'; mso-fareast-font-family: '等线 Light'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(31,56,99); font-size: 12.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eEvery 30 to 60 minutes on a long cook, or whenever your temperature starts to fall. Always add coals that have been pre-lit in a chimney.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13pt;\"\u003eA Last Word\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: 'Calibri Light'; mso-fareast-font-family: '等线 Light'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(47,84,150); font-size: 13.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eA great spit roast starts with the fire. Bank your coals to the sides, light them in a chimney, hold a steady 160 to 180°C, and keep fresh coals coming. Nail those basics and the spit does the rest. Browse our range of spit roasters and accessories to set yourself up for your next cook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: 'Calibri Light'; mso-fareast-font-family: '等线 Light'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(47,84,150); font-size: 13.0000pt;\"\u003eGlossary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: 'Calibri Light'; mso-fareast-font-family: '等线 Light'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(47,84,150); font-size: 13.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 23.0000pt; text-indent: -13.0000pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt Times New Roman;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eIndirect heat: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eCoals positioned to the sides of or behind the meat rather than directly under it, so it roasts rather than chars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 23.0000pt; text-indent: -13.0000pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt Times New Roman;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eCharcoal chimney: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eA metal cylinder that lights coals quickly and evenly, and lets you pre-light coals for top-ups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 23.0000pt; text-indent: -13.0000pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt Times New Roman;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eDrip tray: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eA tray beneath the meat that catches rendered fat and helps prevent flare-ups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 23.0000pt; text-indent: -13.0000pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt Times New Roman;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eAshed over: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eThe point where coals are coated in grey ash and ready to cook with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 23.0000pt; text-indent: -13.0000pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt Times New Roman;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eFlare-up: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eA burst of flame caused by fat dripping onto hot coals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 23.0000pt; text-indent: -13.0000pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt Times New Roman;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eGrill-level temperature: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003eThe heat measured where the meat sits, which is the reading that matters for the cook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0000pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/sydbbqs.com.au\/collections\/charcoal-setup-for-spit-roasting.oembed","provider":"Sydney BBQs and Rotisseries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}