Blaz'n Grillworks Grid Iron Arriving Tuesday - What Else Do I Need?

[mbeutler1203]

I am receiving my first smoker on Tuesday. I am curious what else I need.  I am thinking of getting the following items. What other suggestions do you have?

• ThermaQ or Maverick
• Silicone BBQ Gloves
• Bear Claw
• Injector
• Frog Mats
• Grill Grates
• Amazn Smoke Tube

[tomcrete1]

Meat!

[mbeutler1203]

Meat!

Clearly I should've clarified. Meat is already included in my list!

[Hub]

I think you're off to a good start.  The only thing I might add (if you don't already have one) is a small shop vac for removing ash from the places where it will accumulate.  Since I have two pellet cookers I use my vac a lot.

Hub

[TentHunteR]

You will most likely want to invest in a downdraft baffle to help even out the temps and get the smoke down to grate level.

They're about $60 + shipping here:  http://dongodkesdowndraft.com/



I'd go for the Maverick; they are rock solid.  And IMHO, I think the Bear Claws are a waste of money.


All in all, it looks like you're good to go!

[smokeasaurus]

Don't forget your pellets 

[Pam Gould]

Cliff's (tenthunter) is right about the bear claws..if you cook to temp it will fall apart, mine were a waste after one use.  just sayin.   .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.

[mbeutler1203]

You will most likely want to invest in a downdraft baffle to help even out the temps and get the smoke down to grate level.

They're about $60 + shipping here:  http://dongodkesdowndraft.com/



I'd go for the Maverick; they are rock solid.  And IMHO, I think the Bear Claws are a waste of money.


All in all, it looks like you're good to go!

I actually get bear claws for free with my silicone BBQ gloves. Would you really go for Maverick over the Thermoworks ThermaQ?  I know the Thermoworks doesn't have a remote monitor for monitoring in the home but I have heard of what seems to be too many quality issues with the Maverick.

[AlanZ]

I got my Grid Iron several weeks ago, and my accessory list was quite similar to yours.

I also outfitted it with a Tappecue wi-fi digital temperature monitoring system.
I recently also added a black ash bucket (from Lowes) to easily and safely remove ash.
Adding a battery powered magnetic base LED lamp has proved handy.
Several magnetic hooks are handy to hold things like the silicone gloves (I added short cord loops to each glove)

I made a few small modifications (adding a floor lock; a magnet on the knob, and  a waterproof case for the Tappecue), and made a couple of short videos showing these mods

For anyone interested...

Floor lock:


Magnet mod:


Tappecue case

[Savannahsmoker]

Congrats on receiving Grid Iron smoker.
Did you purchase the lid installation kit?  Not saying you need it but I was curious.

[muebe]

Hummm... your missing beer on your list

[Pappymn]

Get the maverick. Most here have the 732 model. I don't recall anyone posting issues with it

[mbeutler1203]

Congrats on receiving Grid Iron smoker.
Did you purchase the lid installation kit?  Not saying you need it but I was curious.

Tim at BGW included the insulated lid and custom color for free!

[mbeutler1203]

Hummm... your missing beer on your list

I am fully stocked with smuggled Spotted Cow!

[mbeutler1203]

You will most likely want to invest in a downdraft baffle to help even out the temps and get the smoke down to grate level.

They're about $60 + shipping here:  http://dongodkesdowndraft.com/

I'd go for the Maverick; they are rock solid.  And IMHO, I think the Bear Claws are a waste of money.

All in all, it looks like you're good to go!

Know anything about his site: http://shop.pelletgrillaccessories.com/product.sc?productId=258&categoryId=8

The downdraft at that site is ~$55 and all stainless steel. Seems like a better deal.