The general rule of thumb to produce about a 350° F. heat (about 180° C.), is to take the diameter of the Dutch oven in inches, double the number, and use that many total briquettes.
So, for a 12" oven you would use 24 briquettes, for a 14" oven you would use 28 briquettes, etc.
Remember this is just a rule of thumb, and does not work for all ovens (some may have a larger volume) or under all circumstances (if it is a windy day, for instance, you will probably require more briquettes to achieve your desired cooking temperature.
This means you'll have to play around a little to see what works best for you. But that's all part of the fun, right? |
