Official OS BBQ/Grilling Thread

[Phobia]

re: Official OS BBQ/Grilling Thread

For Smoking I took a cheap electric smoker and modified it to preform much better and converted it to charcoal.

I am at work.

But this is the exact unit. Really cheap. Just removed the electronics. Place a stainless rack at the bottom. Excellent unit that maintains temp for hours and hours.


I then installed a high quality thermometer such as this, right where the rack is. To give the most accurate temp reading.


Then installed some fiber glass rope. Like what is around your oven door to seal the lid good and tight. It does not burn so it will last the life of the smoker.


Nothing beats a good water smoker.


Now for my BBQ pit, I had a decent unit that was 10 years old or so and the bottom finally gave way. I went out and got the small 18" Weber. Thing is built like a tank, I can't do a bunch of stuff at once but I can see it lasting forever. Size was important here because I wanted something that did not take up as much room as my last pit.

[jmik58]

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Its always Spring Somewhere!

I like your logic.

I also like that last charcoal grill/smoker you put up there. You're starting to sway me into something like that as opposed to a gas grill. Is it even possible to smoke food on a propane/gas grill?

[Curahee]

re: Official OS BBQ/Grilling Thread

haven't done much fish so I want to venture into that arena.

Its easier than you think. I dont prefer using foil but I dont advise against it either. Check out YouTube or Food Network on grilling fish. Bobby Flay is always my go to guy.

[Curahee]

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I can't do a bunch of stuff at once

This is probably my #1 issue with Webers, that and that damn unattached lid.

My grill def is big, but I have a nice sized covered back porch area where I grill and since its on 4 wheels, I can roll it out so as not to smoke people out if we seat under the awning.

Ive actually thought about building a specific grill area in my yard.
Well not ME, I cant even hammer a nail straight, but would employ a friend to do it for me.

[Chef Matt]

re: Official OS BBQ/Grilling Thread

It's actually spring weather here already I just haven't had the time to get out and cook. Been puttin in 55-60hr weeks. We've been getting 2-3 new catering requests per week. I've never seen a Jan-Feb so busy.

I do have about 10 pounds of choice 12oz NY's sitting on the top shelf of my fridge waiting to hit the coals. I've been savin them. A buddy of mine is coming over next Wednesday to put up a ceiling fan for our bedroom. I'ma hook him up with one as "payment".

[Chef Matt]

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Is it even possible to smoke food on a propane/gas grill?

Yeah, soak some woodchips, place em in a foil pouch. Place over the fire. Set your meat for indirect grilling off to the side. Smoke away! Not optimal but works when no other options are there.

[Curahee]

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I do have about 10 pounds of choice 12oz NY's sitting on the top shelf of my fridge waiting to hit the coals.

I have a great idea of what you can do with those.

Get some dry ice, pack them in a Styrofoam cooler and ship them TO ME!

[Holic]

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I love my grill. It is THEE best Ive ever had. Personally, I dont care for Webers or Gas Grills. They are OK in a pinch, but I can do so much more with my BYCP. I literally can Grill, Smoke, Bake, Sautee and Boil.

I see no reason why you can't do everything you listed here on a Weber. Want to smoke on it? For $50 you can turn any 22'' Weber into a smoker with the Smokenator. Will it hold temps for 12+ hours like my Weber Smokey Mountain? Nope but does a pretty good job. Also, Weber customer service is second to none. Had a slight issue with a vent on my smoker, 2 days later I had a new bottom pieace with 3 replacement vents. That's A-OK in my book. Would highly recommend them to anybody. They went way beyond what was needed here, a simple vent kit would've worked but instead I got a whole new bottom.

100% agree with you on gas grills, waste of space if you ask me. Sure it's good in a pinch when you want something grilled quick but within 15-20 minutes I can have my charcoal grill up to 450+ degrees and ready to go.

[Holic]

re: Official OS BBQ/Grilling Thread

For Smoking I took a cheap electric smoker and modified it to preform much better and converted it to charcoal.

I am at work.

But this is the exact unit. Really cheap. Just removed the electronics. Place a stainless rack at the bottom. Excellent unit that maintains temp for hours and hours.


I then installed a high quality thermometer such as this, right where the rack is. To give the most accurate temp reading.


Then installed some fiber glass rope. Like what is around your oven door to seal the lid good and tight. It does not burn so it will last the life of the smoker.


Nothing beats a good water smoker.


Now for my BBQ pit, I had a decent unit that was 10 years old or so and the bottom finally gave way. I went out and got the small 18" Weber. Thing is built like a tank, I can't do a bunch of stuff at once but I can see it lasting forever. Size was important here because I wanted something that did not take up as much room as my last pit.

LOL, years back I started with the same exact smoker except it was green. I did a few mods to it before scrapping it for Weber Smokey Mountain. It was sure worth it. Don't get me wrong though, the Brinkmann turned out some great BBQ but was just way too much work.

[Holic]

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Anyone ever try electric? I stumbled across a damaged box deal at Lowe's for $49 ($199 regularly) and bought it. Turned out some good BBQ but sold it after a few smokes and made myself $109. Here is 2 9lb boston butts at 12 hours.

[wwharton]

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All this good looking food...

I'm keeping track of who's in both this thread and the Fitness thread, lol

[Curahee]

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I'm keeping track of who's in the Fitness thread

You wont catch me there.
Maybe thats my problem!

[jmik58]

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All this good looking food...

I'm keeping track of who's in both this thread and the Fitness thread, lol

Move along ... nothing to see here.

[Curahee]

re: Official OS BBQ/Grilling Thread

I'm keeping track of who's in both this thread and the Fitness thread, lol

To be honest with you, Im surprised theres not more people in here.
I guess theres not as many people who like to grill as I thought there would be.

[Chef Matt]

re: Official OS BBQ/Grilling Thread

To be honest with you, Im surprised theres not more people in here.
I guess theres not as many people who like to grill as I thought there would be.

There are quite a few grillers here, I thought there was an actual OS Grillin' thread we were posting in some time ago but I can't seem to find it.