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Ever struggled to keep your charcoals burning even and slow? Well, I feel your pain. I’ve been there too, dealing with wonky temps and wondering if I’ll ever become a true barbecue master. But don’t sweat it! The minion method is about placing lit charcoals inside or on top of an unlit charcoal pile.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I mastered the art of low and slow smoking<\/a> with the minion method from cooking school and in backyard cookouts on my charcoal smokers. Now, I’m telling you all the details in this article in a step-by-step process. You’ll see how effective the minion method really is, and even some other popular variations. Oh, and we’ll geek out on the science stuff too. So get ready to level up your grilling game and achieve barbecue perfection with the minion method. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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What’s the Charcoal Minion Method? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The minion method involves strategically placing a small bunch of lit charcoal briquettes or lumps on top of a bigger pile of unlit charcoal<\/strong>. This works, of course, only in grills or smokers that use coal as fuel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The magic happens as those hot coals slowly ignite the unlit fuel around them. The minion method creates a long, controlled, and steady burn. This keeps your cooking temperature just right for a good amount of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And no, the minion method has nothing to do with those cute yellow creatures from the computer-animated comedy film. It’s actually named after Jim Minion<\/strong>, the grilling genius who came up with this genius technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step-by-step Guide to the Minion Method <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Step 1: Gather Your Supplies <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before diving into the Minion Method, make sure you have all the necessary supplies ready. Here’s a list of what I always keep around when starting my grill using this technique:<\/p>\n\n\n\n