A 2 zone cooking setup is ideal because it gives you much better control over temperatures. In this setup you have one side with direct heat and one with indirect.
Standard thermometers, the ones used in most grills and smokers can be off as much as 75 degrees F in either direction. Read more to find out how to calibrate your temp gauge.
Cooking with charcoal not only gives you the great smoky flavor, but also the flexibility on how to cook your food. Mastering grilling is all about managing the flame. The key for this is knowing the difference between direct and indirect cooking.
