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Electric charcoal cooking


Arthur

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Has anyone ever tried, or heard of someone trying, to make charcoal in an electrically heated tin can?

 

There used to be a supply of charcoal in the UK from someone who made artists drawing charcoal in a electric kiln. I was thinking about putting a 2KW electric element inside a large metal cooking pot with lid.

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I have and I also think it's a great idea. Particularly if it includes some sort of Temperature Control or Thermostat.

 

There are many advantages to making Charcoal or Torrefied Wood at various temperatures.

 

I'm thinking about putting together the same sort of device.

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I've used a standard US hot plate to successfully produce charcoal.

 

Not sure wattage but 1000w perhaps? It wasn't too much wood, the can was a 4 inch diameter cookie tin and I simply filled it.

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