Author Topic: I finally took the plunge, new grill (Read 5330 times)

Kc_Kracker · « **on:** July 13, 2014, 10:04:15 AM »

after my trails with coal, i went and bought a nice stovepipe, yep that was it, one minute to have blazin coals. so we took the plunge and bought a beast. have used it every night for 3 days so we dont have to cook in the house. first night was brats, corn, smoked pork n beans, kabobs and a few other goodies. Here is last nights dinner, i tried my first attempt at drunken chicken and slaw. rubbed down, stuffed over some PBR that was also seasoned with fresh garlic cloves & onion and some of the rub. it didnt last long

i am very impressed with its versatility and ability to control the heat so effortlessly. it has a cooking rack in the fire box, a hot pan shelf over the the fire box, and a upper and lower level racks in the cooking box. man itll hold a ton. Forget about it tipping over too its over 250lbs

funny it was sitting next to an electric smoker with a sign on it "Charcoal/stick fired, real men dont need buttons"

lamrith · « **Reply #1 on:** July 13, 2014, 07:59:03 PM »

Congrats!! Looks like you got it figured out pretty good already.

Kc_Kracker · « **Reply #2 on:** July 13, 2014, 08:06:12 PM »

i was determined to get away from propane for good, but i just couldnt get the knack for briquettes, the stove pipe starter was the answer

I was so excited to use it we did pulled pork and cilantro lime coleslaw sandwiches for a great lunch today and we just finished eating home made brats and burgers. heck my kitchen stove isnt this consistent with the heat

danderson · « **Reply #3 on:** July 13, 2014, 08:13:58 PM »

Nice, I have one similar to that not a heavy, I been using apple wood and alder to smoke just about everything

Kc_Kracker · « **Reply #4 on:** July 13, 2014, 08:22:00 PM »

ya its huge. i figured why not the cheapo small one was $199 and the beast 3x the size was only $299 on sale so we went for it. i could do 12 of the drunk chickens in it easy.

danderson · « **Reply #5 on:** July 13, 2014, 08:26:21 PM »

Mine does a great job on smoked chicken, when I'm out working in my shop I slap on a few chickens and they almost cook themselves.

Kc_Kracker · « **Reply #6 on:** July 13, 2014, 08:27:21 PM »

yep. she purrrs at 250 all day on few briquettes, very efficient.

KFhunter · « **Reply #7 on:** July 13, 2014, 08:27:52 PM »

I still use propane....

to light the briquettes

Kc_Kracker · « **Reply #8 on:** July 13, 2014, 08:29:02 PM »

well stop. these guys are right, a stovepipe lighter and small piece of paper and in 2 minutes i have red coal. amazing how it works so well.

BOWHUNTER45 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 13, 2014, 09:22:51 PM »

Dang those birds look good

Kc_Kracker · « **Reply #10 on:** July 13, 2014, 09:25:19 PM »

oh they were. the left overs have my fridge smellin of smoke bad lol

BOWHUNTER45 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 13, 2014, 09:32:57 PM »

I think I will need to dish out the money one day but right now I want a new pistol ...that's my goal for this year ...and the permit to go with it ..

Mossy · « **Reply #12 on:** July 13, 2014, 09:43:18 PM »

Quote from: KFhunter on July 13, 2014, 08:27:52 PM

I still use propane....

to light the briquettes

Amazing how quick a torch gets things going

Kc_Kracker · « **Reply #13 on:** July 13, 2014, 11:02:41 PM »

i bet, i just see no need mines blazin in 2 minutes with a piece of paper

Blacklab · « **Reply #14 on:** July 14, 2014, 12:13:39 AM »

fun times and good eats

Kc_Kracker · « **Reply #15 on:** July 14, 2014, 11:40:12 AM »

yes indeed, and were gonna use it every night as long as it stays hot. tonight, trying to decide if i wanna smoke a truck load of cornish game hens, or a brisket. decisions decisions

hollymaster · « **Reply #16 on:** July 14, 2014, 12:44:31 PM »

What times dinner?

Kc_Kracker · « **Reply #17 on:** July 14, 2014, 02:38:44 PM »

i didnt defrost anything, hot dogs

Kc_Kracker · « **Reply #18 on:** August 08, 2014, 10:27:30 AM »

well i can say after 3 weeks of having this we have used it almost every single night, we have done beer can chicken, rips, steaks, pork butts, a brisket, smoked beans, taters, corn, and a few other things, and its the most amazing unit i have ever used

last night I8SKEERD came over for a pork butt, good stuff love this thing

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 08, 2014, 10:28:49 AM »

You need to get your butt over here to the Couve so you can cook for me, KC.

Kc_Kracker · « **Reply #20 on:** August 08, 2014, 10:45:50 AM »

you missed 2 pork butts last night

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 08, 2014, 10:55:24 AM »

You bum. You're not here yet, though, right?

Kc_Kracker · « **Reply #22 on:** August 08, 2014, 10:58:33 AM »

nope not even gonna try to move til the vertigo is handled

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 08, 2014, 12:26:41 PM »

I know. I'll just have to smoke my own butt in the meantime!

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