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How many Heat Beads® BBQ Briquettes do I use to achieve the fire temperature I want?

Wondering how many Heat Beads® BBQ Briquettes you need?

The BBQ temperature is determined by the number of Heat Beads® BBQ Briquettes burning inside. Here are the quantities to follow to reach your desired heat:

Indirect cooking method
- For a hot fire, use 64 briquettes (32 each side)
- For a normal fire, use 50 briquettes (25 each side)
- For a low fire, use 36 briquettes (18 each side)
- For a low smoke fire, use 12 briquettes (6 each side)

Direct cooking method
- For a direct fire, use 40 briquettes
- For a low direct fire, use 25 briquettes