Make Charcoal for Homemade Black Powder and Fireworks Skylighter, Inc.
I do drill one 1/4inch vent hole in the lid to vent the gasses during cooking. Dutch ovens take and hold heat well, and radiate that heat evenly to the contents, for nice, even, quick charcoal cooking. Cooking Charcoal in a Fireplace with a Dutch Oven Retort. Materials Needed. Ball Mill (if making airfloat)