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Posted on 5/25/14 at 8:39 am to K9
Posted on 5/25/14 at 8:39 am to K9
BDV, don't forget your Ingle's Advantage ™ Card.
Jeff/K9,
Before I got my walmart smoker, I was narrowed down between this and the Weber Smokey Mountain ™. I went with cheaper. But that Weber Smokey Mountain ™ is a quality piece... I hope that's what you are using Jeff, I want to see it in action.
Jeff/K9,
Before I got my walmart smoker, I was narrowed down between this and the Weber Smokey Mountain ™. I went with cheaper. But that Weber Smokey Mountain ™ is a quality piece... I hope that's what you are using Jeff, I want to see it in action.
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Posted on 5/25/14 at 9:02 am to deeprig9
is that your sage advice you promised last night?
Posted on 5/25/14 at 9:46 am to K9
No that comes later. In the meantime, tell about urself. Family? House? Rent? Own? Protective covenants?
Posted on 5/25/14 at 9:52 am to MeatCleaverWeaver
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Collard greens
Turnip Greens. Didnt have ham hock so wife diced up some of the tenderloin to cook with it.
Posted on 5/25/14 at 10:06 am to deeprig9
K9, this is the modern version of what I bought in 2008ish.
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This model is upgraded from mine on a few things, mine had cedar handles which weather quickly and the screws work themselves loose. This one has the wire handles, an upgrade in my opinion.
You have to put it together yourself, which is kind of a pain in the arse because the instructions are very shitty. Once you've got it completely assembled, go back through and re-tighten every screw and nut. Put it together where you want it to be, it's very heavy. If that place is on a deck, make sure you lay down something so random washers and nuts don't fall between the cracks. I lost a couple...
Maintenance is basically to regularly re-tighten screws because they constantly work themselves loose over time, heat, etc. Also, you'll find you don't really ever use the smoke box a whole lot because in order to keep the cooking chamber around 250, the smoke box has to be around 1000, and the coating will begin to peel off.
The smoke box is great for cold-smoking though, things like salmon or home made pastrami, or cheese. Things you want to smoke without actually cooking. Also it's a decent place to prep coals when the ones in your cooking chamber are starting to go out. I also enjoy using it as it's own little mini-grill for hot dogs and such while something like a butt is humming along in the main chamber.
The built-in el cheapo thermometer is actually amazingly "accurate"... when the needle is right between the english and spanish translation of "ideal", both of which say "ideal", I've independently verified that's exactly 220.
Shitload of cooking area, doubles as a smoker or a big arse grill, you can have a dozen chicken thighs, two racks of ribs, and an 8 pounds butt on there at once.
It isn't as nice and won't last as long as the more expensive varieties, but I've got 6 or 7 years on mine and I've already got my $180 worth, and it's still probably got another year or two left in it.
The little pan that attaches to the bottom grates that hold the coal ash, it's about to completely disintegrate, which is one of the complaints I've seen in the reviews. I'm pretty sure I can easily replace it with some cheap sheet metal and tin snips.
That's my sage advice.
ETA- it does have to be "seasoned" so pick up some crisco on the way home from the store, and wear clothes you don't mind smelling like popcorn forever. Buy the orignial artery clogging crisco, not the newer healthier shite.
ETA2- It might still be in better condition now if I had ever done a damn thing to take care of it. I've never even covered it from the weather, I think I've cleaned it maybe once. If you take care of yours, it will likely last longer than mine.
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This model is upgraded from mine on a few things, mine had cedar handles which weather quickly and the screws work themselves loose. This one has the wire handles, an upgrade in my opinion.
You have to put it together yourself, which is kind of a pain in the arse because the instructions are very shitty. Once you've got it completely assembled, go back through and re-tighten every screw and nut. Put it together where you want it to be, it's very heavy. If that place is on a deck, make sure you lay down something so random washers and nuts don't fall between the cracks. I lost a couple...
Maintenance is basically to regularly re-tighten screws because they constantly work themselves loose over time, heat, etc. Also, you'll find you don't really ever use the smoke box a whole lot because in order to keep the cooking chamber around 250, the smoke box has to be around 1000, and the coating will begin to peel off.
The smoke box is great for cold-smoking though, things like salmon or home made pastrami, or cheese. Things you want to smoke without actually cooking. Also it's a decent place to prep coals when the ones in your cooking chamber are starting to go out. I also enjoy using it as it's own little mini-grill for hot dogs and such while something like a butt is humming along in the main chamber.
The built-in el cheapo thermometer is actually amazingly "accurate"... when the needle is right between the english and spanish translation of "ideal", both of which say "ideal", I've independently verified that's exactly 220.
Shitload of cooking area, doubles as a smoker or a big arse grill, you can have a dozen chicken thighs, two racks of ribs, and an 8 pounds butt on there at once.
It isn't as nice and won't last as long as the more expensive varieties, but I've got 6 or 7 years on mine and I've already got my $180 worth, and it's still probably got another year or two left in it.
The little pan that attaches to the bottom grates that hold the coal ash, it's about to completely disintegrate, which is one of the complaints I've seen in the reviews. I'm pretty sure I can easily replace it with some cheap sheet metal and tin snips.
That's my sage advice.
ETA- it does have to be "seasoned" so pick up some crisco on the way home from the store, and wear clothes you don't mind smelling like popcorn forever. Buy the orignial artery clogging crisco, not the newer healthier shite.
ETA2- It might still be in better condition now if I had ever done a damn thing to take care of it. I've never even covered it from the weather, I think I've cleaned it maybe once. If you take care of yours, it will likely last longer than mine.
This post was edited on 5/25/14 at 12:09 pm
Posted on 5/25/14 at 10:48 am to deeprig9
bookmarked to your other post, gonna graduate this December, might be moving into a single bedroom home soon, as of now though, I live with 2 roommates. Girlfriend, but no kids or dawgs.
Posted on 5/25/14 at 11:45 am to deeprig9
Monaco F1 Grand Prix this morning (nothing hotter than aristocratic chic's sunbathing toplass on half million dollar dingy's. Indy-500 right now and Nascar NECK 600 Tonight.
Had a pork roast on since 7:00 AM we will see it soon.
Posted on 5/25/14 at 12:12 pm to K9
K9,
I bought the Chargriller gas grill and had them bolt on the optional offset smoker box....best of both worlds. Its made for their charcoal grill but the body is the same as the gas model...including the punch out and bolt holes. Brilliant right?
Wrong. Unbeknownst to me the most important factor in a smoker (IMO) is that its sealed enough to control air flow. Gas grills are vented all over the place so I had to do some major work to plug the holes and make it adequate for smoking. Even still its a constant battle to maintain temp and if it rains or the wind is blowing...forget it.
I don't see any reason to spend a ton of money....but getting something halfway decent, made out of thick metal and that has a decent seal and good reviews will make your life much easier. You dont want some POS that doesnt work and takes the fun out of it.
My next one will the the Weber Smoky Mth....theyre very respected in the BBQ community and not that bad price wise (about $300 I think).
Just my 2 cents.
I bought the Chargriller gas grill and had them bolt on the optional offset smoker box....best of both worlds. Its made for their charcoal grill but the body is the same as the gas model...including the punch out and bolt holes. Brilliant right?
Wrong. Unbeknownst to me the most important factor in a smoker (IMO) is that its sealed enough to control air flow. Gas grills are vented all over the place so I had to do some major work to plug the holes and make it adequate for smoking. Even still its a constant battle to maintain temp and if it rains or the wind is blowing...forget it.
I don't see any reason to spend a ton of money....but getting something halfway decent, made out of thick metal and that has a decent seal and good reviews will make your life much easier. You dont want some POS that doesnt work and takes the fun out of it.
My next one will the the Weber Smoky Mth....theyre very respected in the BBQ community and not that bad price wise (about $300 I think).
Just my 2 cents.
This post was edited on 5/25/14 at 12:18 pm
Posted on 5/25/14 at 12:13 pm to deeprig9
I got it 
Posted on 5/25/14 at 1:15 pm to SquatchDawg
I definitely agree that having a propane grill means you will use it more. We used to have one, used it several times a week. Because my behemoth requires an investment of time to get coals going, just to cook something for 6 minutes, we end up only using it every other weekend or so.
If I was in k9's situation, I wouldn't be looking for 1 grill that does everything, because a grill that does everything won't do anything great.
Perhaps he should get an R2D2 smoker for butts and ribs and such, special occassions, very affordable, can even find them at yard sales for $10. Then go and get a bottom of the line propane grill for your every day steaks, sausages, fish, chicken, etc.
You've got everything covered that way, and cheap.
If I was in k9's situation, I wouldn't be looking for 1 grill that does everything, because a grill that does everything won't do anything great.
Perhaps he should get an R2D2 smoker for butts and ribs and such, special occassions, very affordable, can even find them at yard sales for $10. Then go and get a bottom of the line propane grill for your every day steaks, sausages, fish, chicken, etc.
You've got everything covered that way, and cheap.
Posted on 5/25/14 at 1:32 pm to bwood
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Was that a Big Green Egg in the pic with the chicken wings? Looks like one, or another ceramic smoker.
It's an Akorn. It's a Kamado cooker just at a fraction of a price of a BGE
Posted on 5/25/14 at 1:34 pm to deeprig9
Sunday brunch started off with smoked biscuits.
Then the gravy and bacon were added.
And grape jelly works well, too.
Then the gravy and bacon were added.
And grape jelly works well, too.
Posted on 5/25/14 at 2:26 pm to deeprig9
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If I was in k9's situation, I wouldn't be looking for 1 grill that does everything, because a grill that does everything won't do anything great.
I couldn't agree with you more. Ideally you'd have a cheap gas grill for quick burgers and dogs type stuff, a charcoal grill for steaks and other food that you want to spend a little more effort on and then a smoker. That seems a little extreme but it would be ideal.
I've about gone full circle and want a weber kettle to replace my gas....although it does seem silly to spend 30 mins getting it fired up cook some chicken strips and hot dogs.
Posted on 5/25/14 at 4:05 pm to Spunky
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It's an Akorn. It's a Kamado cooker just at a fraction of a price of a BGE
I looked at some of the other Kamado style models before I bought the Egg. I know a guy that runs the local hardware store and he's a BGE dealer. He cut me a deal so I went with it. From what I've heard, they all work pretty good.
Posted on 5/25/14 at 4:13 pm to Jefferson Dawg
Going with a homemade rub this time. Pretty basic: salt, pepper, cayenne, paprika, onion and garlic powder, and brown sugar. Rubbed 'em down and gonna let 'em sit in the fridge overnight. Firing up the Egg around noon tomorrow.
Posted on 5/25/14 at 4:44 pm to bwood
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I looked at some of the other Kamado style models before I bought the Egg. I know a guy that runs the local hardware store and he's a BGE dealer. He cut me a deal so I went with it. From what I've heard, they all work pretty good.
It's awesome. Haven't smoked a joint since II got it. It's my stress relief.
Posted on 5/25/14 at 4:52 pm to bwood
bwood, your pan is dented. There is a crease there, clearly visible. Poor form. Unprofessional.
Pull it together man.
Pull it together man.
Posted on 5/25/14 at 5:00 pm to deeprig9
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bwood, your pan is dented
I never realized that. Doubt it'll change the taste though. Funny coming from you, since you're so proud of your Wal-Mart smoker that is covered in bird shite. Final product is what counts.
Posted on 5/25/14 at 5:01 pm to Spunky
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Haven't smoked a joint since II got it.
Posted on 5/25/14 at 5:20 pm to bwood
Got two charcoal grills going for the onions and chicken quarters. Got two butts on the smoker.
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