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I use a standard chimney and a torch extension lighter. I use about three sheets of newspaper crumpled up in the bottom of the chimney and light the paper through the slots in the bottom of the chimney while the chimney is resting on the grill or smoker. It works without fail every time. I usually give the charcoal about 20-30 min to become fully lit then tranfer the charcoal to the grill or smoker.
I'm a little late to the party here, but my GF and I did our first BBQ comp last summer and will be doing more in 2011. We actually medaled in pulled pork! 10th out of 42, so I was happy. We were 16th out of 42 overall. I have upped the ante for 2011 by purchasing the Ol Hickory CTO, so I should be able to control the smoke much better than with the Traeger and UDS.Here are my turn in boxes from that comp. if anyone is interested...
No food but I did smoke some malt yesterday: