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Other Cooking Equipment => Other cooking Eqipment => Accessories => Topic started by: 1Bigg_ER on July 25, 2015, 08:56:11 PM

Title: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on July 25, 2015, 08:56:11 PM: I just got this gadget today and I'm deeply in love with this thing.
(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150725_115542_zps0zohqzqf.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150725_115542_zps0zohqzqf.jpg.html)

I did reverse seared burgers and it held 250 for the slow cook and then ramped up close to 500 degrees in no time flat.

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150725_123009_zpsqbutrn0m.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150725_123009_zpsqbutrn0m.jpg.html)

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150725_123641_zpsunr4ytyk.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150725_123641_zpsunr4ytyk.jpg.html)

I couldn't operate the camera and flip at the same time coz it got red hot.

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150725_131747-picsay_zpshk5iby3r.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150725_131747-picsay_zpshk5iby3r.jpg.html)

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/SnS%20burger_zpsnb8zjokr.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/SnS%20burger_zpsnb8zjokr.jpg.html)

After that I still had a few coals left so I tossed a couple of sweet potatoes coz my youngest loves sweet potato mash. Stayed at 350 for 2 hours.

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150725_165403_zpstvfrhzmk.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150725_165403_zpstvfrhzmk.jpg.html)

Added a few more coals for wings

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150725_180227_zpsdsm2mqgx.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150725_180227_zpsdsm2mqgx.jpg.html)

I just spun the whole grate and got all the wings to wear. Look at the flames under there.

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150725_180450_zps3bk5qjsf.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150725_180450_zps3bk5qjsf.jpg.html)

Garlic Parmesan wings.

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150725_182019_zpsj87yebqe.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150725_182019_zpsj87yebqe.jpg.html)

If you have a kettle grill I recommend getting this thing.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: smokeasaurus on July 25, 2015, 09:36:41 PM: What is the name of this "Thing"? All the grub looks perfect 8) 8)
Title: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: Pappymn on July 25, 2015, 09:55:12 PM: Quote from: smokeasaurus on July 25, 2015, 09:36:41 PM
What is the name of this "Thing"? All the grub looks perfect 8) 8)

X2

I like things. Don't hold out
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on July 25, 2015, 10:16:46 PM: Quote from: smokeasaurus on July 25, 2015, 09:36:41 PM
What is the name of this "Thing"? All the grub looks perfect 8) 8)

Slow n Sear from www.abcbarbecue.com

Fantastic gadget
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on July 25, 2015, 10:18:53 PM: Quote from: Pappymn on July 25, 2015, 09:55:12 PM

Quote from: smokeasaurus on July 25, 2015, 09:36:41 PM
What is the name of this "Thing"? All the grub looks perfect 8) 8)

X2

I like things. Don't hold out

LOL! I like to share good things.
It has a spot for holding water if you are into smoking with steam involved. Ridiculously easy to dial in temp
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: Smokin Don on July 25, 2015, 11:45:55 PM: I'll have a burger with some of that bacon on and some wings with sweet tater side!!! Don
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: sparky on July 26, 2015, 01:48:03 AM: the link doesn't work.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: HighOnSmoke on July 26, 2015, 06:41:50 AM: Great looking food and interesting gadget!
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on July 26, 2015, 08:07:00 AM: Quote from: sparky on July 26, 2015, 01:48:03 AM
the link doesn't work.
It's working for me Sparky. Maybe try typing it.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: LostArrow on July 26, 2015, 08:38:24 AM: What a clever idea! I love charcoal baskets & made one for my kettle , but I like theirs better!
The good, looks like it'll hold a lot more charcoal than the weber baskets .heavy 304 SS should last through several kettles.easy to reload.
The bad , I think the water trough is wasted space. The cost $88 shipped is pricy ???
I can make the same shape out of expanded metal for $12-15 if you don't count the ER visit the last time I made one. :o
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: LostArrow on July 26, 2015, 08:49:42 AM: Dimensions

(http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz203/Lostarrow-photos/image.jpg1.jpg)
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: IR2dum on July 26, 2015, 12:03:07 PM: 1Bigg, great looking food that your turning out. That gadget is definitely working for you.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: smokeasaurus on July 26, 2015, 12:24:52 PM: Quote from: LostArrow on July 26, 2015, 08:38:24 AM
What a clever idea! I love charcoal baskets & made one for my kettle , but I like theirs better!
The good, looks like it'll hold a lot more charcoal than the weber baskets .heavy 304 SS should last through several kettles.easy to reload.
The bad , I think the water trough is wasted space. The cost $88 shipped is pricy ???
I can make the same shape out of expanded metal for $12-15 if you don't count the ER visit the last time I made one. :o

I very well remember that LA. I have a all new respect for expanded metal. The water holder is going to need constant refilling due to its size. I wonder if I can get that into my PK Grill............. ::)
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: sparky on July 26, 2015, 02:02:37 PM: Dang it. I'm trying to save money for Xmas. You ppl keep posting this stuff I have to have. All long time kettle ppl will want this.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on July 26, 2015, 04:04:56 PM: Well, I'm enjoying it. Those Weber charcoal thingamajigs are pretty useless.

SnS salmon
(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150726_133250_zpsxtmcy0se.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150726_133250_zpsxtmcy0se.jpg.html)

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150726_135946_zpsg7urgnai.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150726_135946_zpsg7urgnai.jpg.html)

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150726_140202_zpsvwj4glpo.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150726_140202_zpsvwj4glpo.jpg.html)

Held steady 230. I'm about to do a rack of lamb with the same charcoal.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: Big Dawg on July 26, 2015, 05:14:26 PM: Quote from: sparky on July 26, 2015, 02:02:37 PM
Dang it. I'm trying to save money for Xmas. You ppl keep posting this stuff I have to have. All long time kettle ppl will want this.

Yeah, Sparky, that about sums it up. I think I'll just ask for it for Christmas . . . if I can wait that long ! !

(Thanks, Bigg!)

BD
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: sparky on July 26, 2015, 07:09:19 PM: Quote from: Big Dawg on July 26, 2015, 05:14:26 PM
Quote from: sparky on July 26, 2015, 02:02:37 PM
Dang it. I'm trying to save money for Xmas. You ppl keep posting this stuff I have to have. All long time kettle ppl will want this.

Yeah, Sparky, that about sums it up. I think I'll just ask for it for Christmas . . . if I can wait that long ! !

(Thanks, Bigg!)

BD

I couldn't wait. Thanks mr big_ed for spending my wife's Xmas money.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on July 26, 2015, 08:12:00 PM: The moment I've been waiting for.....

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150726_172605_zpshiqi5u3h.jpg) (http://"http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150726_172605_zpshiqi5u3h.jpg.html")

You want flames, I'll give you flames

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150726_172654_zpshumutztj.jpg) (http://"http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150726_172654_zpshumutztj.jpg.html")

Tear jerker....
(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150726_172932_zpsqacrbnxr.jpg) (http://"http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150726_172932_zpsqacrbnxr.jpg.html")

Time to eat...

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/SnS%20lamb_zps3pdmaa74.jpg) (http://"http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/SnS%20lamb_zps3pdmaa74.jpg.html")

This is where I normally use some colorful words but I'll resist the urge.....

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150726_174645_zps7hvcsqmh.jpg) (http://"http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150726_174645_zps7hvcsqmh.jpg.html")

I had heat in the grill so I decided to bake......calzone at 500 degrees, no problem.

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150726_174736_zpsfopssse6.jpg) (http://"http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150726_174736_zpsfopssse6.jpg.html")

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150726_174832_zps9ofhlr5e.jpg) (http://"http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150726_174832_zps9ofhlr5e.jpg.html")
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on July 26, 2015, 08:12:55 PM: Quote from: sparky on July 26, 2015, 07:09:19 PM
Quote from: Big Dawg on July 26, 2015, 05:14:26 PM
Quote from: sparky on July 26, 2015, 02:02:37 PM
Dang it. I'm trying to save money for Xmas. You ppl keep posting this stuff I have to have. All long time kettle ppl will want this.

Yeah, Sparky, that about sums it up. I think I'll just ask for it for Christmas . . . if I can wait that long ! !

(Thanks, Bigg!)

BD

I couldn't wait. Thanks mr big_ed for spending my wife's Xmas money.

You're welcome HAHAHA
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: smokeasaurus on July 26, 2015, 08:31:33 PM: Heck, The Spark would've spent the money on something BBQ related anyhows.
If I worked at a BBQ store, I would probably end up working there for free by the time I paid the store back every two weeks 8) 8)
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: sparky on July 26, 2015, 09:32:35 PM: Quote from: smokeasaurus on July 26, 2015, 08:31:33 PM
Heck, The Spark would've spent the money on something BBQ related anyhows.
If I worked at a BBQ store, I would probably end up working there for free by the time I paid the store back every two weeks 8) 8)

I already own everything in the store. it's a small store. :(
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on July 26, 2015, 10:55:32 PM: LOL!! I'm yet to meet a human that claims to have enough outdoor cooking toys.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: sparky on July 27, 2015, 12:26:23 AM: Quote from: 1Bigg_ER on July 26, 2015, 10:55:32 PM
LOL!! I'm yet to meet a human that claims to have enough outdoor cooking toys.

Oh, I don't have enough toys yet.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: Big Dawg on July 27, 2015, 03:26:06 PM: Bigg, I have to say . . . . . . Nice Rack ! !

BD
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on July 29, 2015, 09:33:14 PM: Quote from: Big Dawg on July 27, 2015, 03:26:06 PM
Bigg, I have to say . . . . . . Nice Rack ! !

BD

You're referring to the rack of lamb right? HAHAHA
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on August 01, 2015, 02:56:57 PM: SnS Chikin.....

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150801_123436_zps1uw00bb5.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150801_123436_zps1uw00bb5.jpg.html)

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150801_123549_zpsyuvyy7eb.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150801_123549_zpsyuvyy7eb.jpg.html)

Corn....

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150801_130242_zpsqvlrj7gb.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150801_130242_zpsqvlrj7gb.jpg.html)

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150801_130841_zpscq29fbvi.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150801_130841_zpscq29fbvi.jpg.html)

That was GUUD!!
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: smokeasaurus on August 01, 2015, 03:11:26 PM: That looks easily as good as the chicken that comes off the PBC......nice job 8)
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on August 01, 2015, 03:13:01 PM: Quote from: smokeasaurus on August 01, 2015, 03:11:26 PM
That looks easily as good as the chicken that comes off the PBC......nice job 8)

Thank you! And way too easy to light. That was cooked at a steady 400 degrees, no turning or flipping.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: sparky on August 01, 2015, 09:16:06 PM: Do you like those cast iron grates?. I have always liked the stock ones but I like how you got open space to see your coals.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on August 02, 2015, 11:15:37 PM: Quote from: sparky on August 01, 2015, 09:16:06 PM
Do you like those cast iron grates?. I have always liked the stock ones but I like how you got open space to see your coals.

I've never used the stock grates. I bought the cast iron grates same day I bought the grill 5 years ago. I love them
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on August 02, 2015, 11:19:54 PM: Sous vide ribs, then finished on the grill using the slow n sear.

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/20150802_164126_HDR_zpsg7sr5t3v.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/20150802_164126_HDR_zpsg7sr5t3v.jpg.html)

Oh look!! Pig nuggets, country style ribs, smoked with pecan wood on the SnS. Cut them into bite size beer accoutrements

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150802_173053_zpsk9twmwaa.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150802_173053_zpsk9twmwaa.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on August 07, 2015, 10:43:28 PM: Pizza on the slow and sear, 600 degrees

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150807_194521_zpsaerhd43v.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150807_194521_zpsaerhd43v.jpg.html)

Light and crispy crust

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150807_200149_zpsp4lpjw8e.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150807_200149_zpsp4lpjw8e.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: sparky on August 07, 2015, 11:37:58 PM: I'm liking those cast iron grates you have. Great, another thing I need for my 22.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on August 07, 2015, 11:41:20 PM: Quote from: sparky on August 07, 2015, 11:37:58 PM
I'm liking those cast iron grates you have. Great, another thing I need for my 22.

Go ahead and pimp your grill! LOL
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on August 15, 2015, 04:11:21 PM: Don't mind me! I'm just playing with the SnS......

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150815_1318452_zpste6dryoz.jpg) (http://"http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150815_1318452_zpste6dryoz.jpg.html")

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150815_141153_zpsto1x42fp.jpg) (http://"http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150815_141153_zpsto1x42fp.jpg.html")

Peach hand pies. Held 350 degrees like a champ.

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150815_135835_zps7gdejs9o.jpg) (http://"http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150815_135835_zps7gdejs9o.jpg.html")

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150815_144243_zpswbzmk95m.jpg) (http://"http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150815_144243_zpswbzmk95m.jpg.html")

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150815_145645-picsay_zpso3ae72jk.jpg) (http://"http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150815_145645-picsay_zpso3ae72jk.jpg.html")
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: tailfeathers on August 15, 2015, 05:06:24 PM: Those peach pies look great (along with everything else). I LOVE peach pie, gotta be my favorite!
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: sparky on August 15, 2015, 05:25:00 PM: I'm thinking you could vacuum seal those peach pies (and ship some to Cali).
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: muebe on August 15, 2015, 08:44:22 PM: Quote from: sparky on August 15, 2015, 05:25:00 PM
I'm thinking you could vacuum seal those peach pies (and ship some to Cali).

Yes!

Some to Northern California and the rest to Southern California :P
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: africanmeat on August 16, 2015, 04:07:16 PM: Wow it looks Yummy , great meal you got there .
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on September 05, 2015, 08:09:59 PM: So I had too many of these....

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150904_131529_zpsmobxah8d.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150904_131529_zpsmobxah8d.jpg.html)

Kids wanted dessert. Daddy had peaches...
Fired up the SnS

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150905_165532_zpsu2mk2muz.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150905_165532_zpsu2mk2muz.jpg.html)

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150905_173335-picsay_zpsobzmbja0.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150905_173335-picsay_zpsobzmbja0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: smokeasaurus on September 05, 2015, 09:31:49 PM: Quote from: muebe on August 15, 2015, 08:44:22 PM
Quote from: sparky on August 15, 2015, 05:25:00 PM
I'm thinking you could vacuum seal those peach pies (and ship some to Cali).

Yes!

Some to Northern California and the rest to Southern California :P

Yes sir....So-Cal......that Titos Vodka is some proper stuff 8) 8)
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: sparky on September 06, 2015, 12:08:47 AM: heh buddy. what do you think about adopting a 59 yr old Portuguese kid? think about it. I do dishes and mow lawns and cook ribs. oh, wait. you don't need a rib cooker. :D
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on September 06, 2015, 07:10:10 AM: Quote from: sparky on September 06, 2015, 12:08:47 AM
heh buddy. what do you think about adopting a 59 yr old Portuguese kid? think about it. I do dishes and mow lawns and cook ribs. oh, wait. you don't need a rib cooker. :D

HAHAHA!! I don't own a milk factory so I I'll pass.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on September 07, 2015, 11:13:52 AM: A little SnSing for breakfast

Biscuit......for Sparky

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150907_082525_zpsdmkydwj9.jpg) (http://"http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150907_082525_zpsdmkydwj9.jpg.html")

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150907_084854_zps98cxft4a.jpg) (http://"http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150907_084854_zps98cxft4a.jpg.html")

Sausage

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/IMG_20150907_090046_zpshgy48iy2.jpg) (http://"http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/IMG_20150907_090046_zpshgy48iy2.jpg.html")

Plate

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/emtawali/1441638513_IMG_20150907_091732-picsay_zpsrvmsfiff.jpg) (http://"http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/emtawali/media/1441638513_IMG_20150907_091732-picsay_zpsrvmsfiff.jpg.html")
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: Big Dawg on September 07, 2015, 03:11:43 PM: I'll take some breakfast for dinner, please!

BD
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: Keymaster on September 12, 2015, 06:11:24 PM: I really enjoyed the pictures on this thread and that SNS.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on October 07, 2015, 09:41:24 PM: Kids wanted wings. I, I found a loophole for a steak

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Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: akruckus on October 08, 2015, 04:26:34 AM: Yes please to both those wings and ribeye.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: drholly on October 08, 2015, 09:03:04 AM: Quote from: akruckus on October 08, 2015, 04:26:34 AM
Yes please to both those wings and ribeye.

X2!
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: Pam Gould on October 08, 2015, 09:09:51 AM: Everything looks great..I want some of them grate for mine. I use the ones that came with it, but I do cook indirect like you do, I have the charcoal holders like you have and a vortex and boy do I love them. Watching how you load your grill. .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on October 12, 2015, 09:56:34 PM: Doing some kalbi with Costco boneless short ribs. Burnt mesquite wood for the fire

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Salad anyone?!

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Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: teesquare on October 12, 2015, 10:37:02 PM: Kalbi salad....you are my hero Bigg.... ;D

That is a fine idea and a fantastic looking salad
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: sparky on October 12, 2015, 10:48:04 PM: Yes plz I would like some salad. Do you have nestle quik for my milk?. Salad looks good.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on October 12, 2015, 11:18:34 PM: Quote from: sparky on October 12, 2015, 10:48:04 PM
Yes plz I would like some salad. Do you have nestle quik for my milk?. Salad looks good.

Always Sparky, always
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: Pam Gould on October 13, 2015, 08:00:02 AM: Looks fabulous..I really like them grates too..probably have to have soem next summer. .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: akruckus on October 13, 2015, 09:34:43 AM: Great looking meal. What type of dressing did you use on that salad?
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on October 13, 2015, 10:07:52 AM: Quote from: akruckus on October 13, 2015, 09:34:43 AM
Great looking meal. What type of dressing did you use on that salad?

Put something together very quickly after I realized that the Kalbi won't go well with ceasar salad LOL.
something like:

A tablespoon of vietnamese fish sauce
Juice from one lime
about a tablespoon honey
a squeeze of thai sweet chili
about a tablespoon of macadamia nut oil
a dash of sriracha.

Shake it all, taste and adjust.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: Jaxon on October 13, 2015, 01:11:15 PM: I'm almost sold on SnS...H O S brought one to the Cookout and he really knows what to do with it too.

Any recipes come with it or are you just makin' stuff up like he does?
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on October 13, 2015, 04:21:07 PM: Quote from: Jaxon on October 13, 2015, 01:11:15 PM
I'm almost sold on SnS...H O S brought one to the Cookout and he really knows what to do with it too.

Any recipes come with it or are you just makin' stuff up like he does?

I make stuff up all day everyday. Recipes are very confusing to me
I cook indirect heat every time so the SnS was a no brainer. I opened the box, took out the SnS and threw the box in the trash.
I have no idea whether it comes with a manual or recipes. LOL!!

If you have a kettle grill, get yourself this SnS.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on October 13, 2015, 04:24:23 PM: Quote from: Pam Gould on October 13, 2015, 08:00:02 AM
Looks fabulous..I really like them grates too..probably have to have soem next summer. .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.

I love the grate. Even use it in my WSM 22.5. Takes a little effort in maintenance (I spray it with oil after cooking, while still warm).
I've had it close to 5 years now.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on October 14, 2015, 11:43:16 PM: There are times when I just want to fire up the SnS.....

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Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: sparky on October 15, 2015, 12:38:34 AM: You have to stop cooking. I can't take it. You food it's simply outstanding. Move to Cali partner. Plz. Pretty plz.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: akruckus on October 15, 2015, 03:09:42 AM: Quote from: sparky on October 15, 2015, 12:38:34 AM
You have to stop cooking. I can't take it. You food it's simply outstanding. Move to Cali partner. Plz. Pretty plz.

x2 except to Philly area!
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: drholly on October 15, 2015, 07:04:13 AM: Quote from: akruckus on October 15, 2015, 03:09:42 AM
Quote from: sparky on October 15, 2015, 12:38:34 AM
You have to stop cooking. I can't take it. You food it's simply outstanding. Move to Cali partner. Plz. Pretty plz.

x2 except to Philly area!

X3 - Minnesota - we have year round mild weather, beautiful beaches, and with you we'd have great food!
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on October 17, 2015, 03:34:38 PM: Got some cherry and mesquite small logs burnt down to coals. Let's do some Chikin

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Started at 400 degrees.

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Chikin on

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45 minutes later and right on time.... Coals running out

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Let me show you the back! Chikin was never touched after hitting the grill. Even cooking all around.

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That's good Chikin!!

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Long live SnS!!
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: akruckus on October 18, 2015, 10:03:45 AM: Sign me up.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on October 24, 2015, 03:02:40 PM: Another all wood cook on the SnS.
Last time wasn't a fluke. I'll prove it to you........

Mesquite wood burning

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We're ready to cook... What's on the menu? Meatballs

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Thirty minutes in...

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We're done here..

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Just in time, 55 minutes.

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Some went with sauce

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Best Meatyballs ever!

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Didn't take as many pictures because it was drizzling.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: smokeasaurus on October 24, 2015, 03:29:24 PM: You are killing The Smoke with these grubalicous offerings of yours. While it takes time to burn splits down to charcoal, the time is well worth the finished product 8) 8)
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on October 24, 2015, 03:48:45 PM: I totally agree. And you don't need much.
After cooking with all wood, you start looking at briquettes kind of funny.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on October 25, 2015, 11:33:40 PM: Another very successful all wood SnS chicken.
Mesquite and cherry wood mini logs

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Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on October 27, 2015, 09:44:52 PM: Oak wood Cajun salmon

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Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: akruckus on October 28, 2015, 02:35:09 AM: You are straight killing it.

Do you start your wood splits the same in the chimney as you would briquettes? I have been trying to use just wood chunks a lot more, but feel I need to have some, a hand full or two... maybe 10 total briquettes to help get it started.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on October 28, 2015, 08:39:46 AM: Yep, start in chimney. You can use briquettes to speed up the process. But I don't, just straight wood.
I'm using Western fire starters. They look like triangular bricks.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: Pam Gould on October 28, 2015, 09:06:36 AM: Quote from: 1Bigg_ER on October 28, 2015, 08:39:46 AM
Yep, start in chimney. You can use briquettes to speed up the process. But I don't, just straight wood.
I'm using Western fire starters. They look like triangular bricks.
Never heard of Western fire startes..got a pic? I use the Weber charcoal starter which are lil white cubes. They work great, just have to make sure they are burnt before you use the charcoal which is no problem. I have the curved baskets from Weber and I like them..also using a medium Vortex which is doing the same without the water pan added. I do like your S &S a lot tho. I cook indirect all the time too. I learned not to turn the food with a spatchcocked chicken. .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: akruckus on October 28, 2015, 09:16:27 AM: Good to know, I usually just use the food section of the newspaper :P
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on October 28, 2015, 10:59:47 AM: Quote from: Pam Gould on October 28, 2015, 09:06:36 AM
Quote from: 1Bigg_ER on October 28, 2015, 08:39:46 AM
Yep, start in chimney. You can use briquettes to speed up the process. But I don't, just straight wood.
I'm using Western fire starters. They look like triangular bricks.
Never heard of Western fire startes..got a pic? I use the Weber charcoal starter which are lil white cubes. They work great, just have to make sure they are burnt before you use the charcoal which is no problem. I have the curved baskets from Weber and I like them..also using a medium Vortex which is doing the same without the water pan added. I do like your S &S a lot tho. I cook indirect all the time too. I learned not to turn the food with a spatchcocked chicken. .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.

I used to use the weber cubes as well then I tried these. They flame for about 20 minutes, perfect for logs.

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Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: Pam Gould on October 28, 2015, 11:28:46 AM: I am gonna try them..just found an Academy sports in Alta Monte springs..am going to Florida for a month, leaving next week..there will be shopping involved, OH poor me..lol....No AS in Ohio. I wonder if Lowe's or Menard's carry them? our HD left us. .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on October 28, 2015, 01:28:02 PM: Quote from: Pam Gould on October 28, 2015, 11:28:46 AM
I am gonna try them..just found an Academy sports in Alta Monte springs..am going to Florida for a month, leaving next week..there will be shopping involved, OH poor me..lol....No AS in Ohio. I wonder if Lowe's or Menard's carry them? our HD left us. .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.

Academy is where I get them from. I've never seen them anywhere else.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on November 07, 2015, 09:17:55 PM: Playing with fire!!

SnS ribs!!!!! I was flying blind with this cook. Tried to turn my maverick thermometer on and it refused to come on.

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2 hours in.

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Ribs are done!

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They didn't make it far. Turned out fantastic!!!!

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Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: sparky on November 08, 2015, 01:25:35 AM: Love the color.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: tomcrete1 on December 02, 2015, 09:10:36 PM: Looks great!
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: muebe on December 06, 2015, 08:20:34 PM: Super wow!
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on December 12, 2015, 03:40:19 PM: Was about to fire up the KBQ for some low and slow then it started raining. Then I fired up the SnS for some hot and fast. Oak and cherry wood mini logs

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Then we ate....

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Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: sparky on December 12, 2015, 07:14:20 PM: That looks great.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: muebe on December 13, 2015, 10:59:03 AM: Wow!!!!!
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on December 21, 2015, 08:32:34 PM: You must try all wood chicken. This is cheer wood chicken

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Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: teesquare on December 21, 2015, 10:13:02 PM: Beautiful color on that cherry wood cooked chicken. Got any pictures of it after you sliced into it? I have found that cherry gives the nicest smoke ring, and overall color to the outside to.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: muebe on December 22, 2015, 11:04:44 AM: Looks beautiful!
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: kenafein on December 22, 2015, 04:40:44 PM: So is this pretty much everything a smokenator is and more?
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on December 23, 2015, 10:56:50 AM: Quote from: kenafein on December 22, 2015, 04:40:44 PM
So is this pretty much everything a smokenator is and more?

100 times better. I threw my smokenator away in the middle of my first SnS cook.

Good luck searing on a smokenator.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: Don O on December 23, 2015, 11:36:57 AM: Does anyone have a general rule of thumb for controlling temperature using the 22" Weber?
What I'm asking is about the top and bottom vents. Do you leave the top vent all the way open and try and control temp with bottom vent?
Bottom full open vs half open or quarter opened will yield about what temp?
I know there are a lot of variables, that's why I said a general rule of thumb.
Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: Big Dawg on December 23, 2015, 01:37:34 PM: I pretty much leave the top vent open and control temp with the bottom. The only exception would be if I let it get way too hot and needed to cool it off quickly.

But, I'm sure there are others who control using the top vent in conjunction with the lower.

It boils down to you experimenting with different techniques and determining what works best for you.

BD
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: kenafein on December 23, 2015, 05:49:05 PM: Quote from: 1Bigg_ER on December 23, 2015, 10:56:50 AM
Quote from: kenafein on December 22, 2015, 04:40:44 PM
So is this pretty much everything a smokenator is and more?

100 times better. I threw my smokenator away in the middle of my first SnS cook.

Good luck searing on a smokenator.

I'm looking to get one for my mom. She wants to start que-ing, but can't afford anything dedicated. I was giving her instructions for her kettle, but this might be just the thing to get her. I'll probably end up with one too, at some point, thanks. do you ever cook in the space below the grate, on the slos side? Seen it done?
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: Big Dawg on December 23, 2015, 06:26:04 PM: Quote from: kenafein on December 23, 2015, 05:49:05 PM
I'm looking to get one for my mom. She wants to start que-ing, but can't afford anything dedicated. I was giving her instructions for her kettle, but this might be just the thing to get her. I'll probably end up with one too, at some point, thanks. do you ever cook in the space below the grate, on the slos side? Seen it done?

What a good son ! ! ! !

At the very least you could use that space below the grate for cooking up a big pan of baked beans while the your doing some ribs on the main grate.

BD
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on December 23, 2015, 11:04:31 PM: Quote from: kenafein on December 23, 2015, 05:49:05 PM
Quote from: 1Bigg_ER on December 23, 2015, 10:56:50 AM
Quote from: kenafein on December 22, 2015, 04:40:44 PM
So is this pretty much everything a smokenator is and more?

100 times better. I threw my smokenator away in the middle of my first SnS cook.

Good luck searing on a smokenator.

I'm looking to get one for my mom. She wants to start que-ing, but can't afford anything dedicated. I was giving her instructions for her kettle, but this might be just the thing to get her. I'll probably end up with one too, at some point, thanks. do you ever cook in the space below the grate, on the slos side? Seen it done?

I've never cooked under the grate but it's feasible. You will most likely need to keep the water reservoir full.
Title: Re: Slow n Sear for kettle grills
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on December 23, 2015, 11:06:21 PM: Quote from: Don O on December 23, 2015, 11:36:57 AM
Does anyone have a general rule of thumb for controlling temperature using the 22" Weber?
What I'm asking is about the top and bottom vents. Do you leave the top vent all the way open and try and control temp with bottom vent?
Bottom full open vs half open or quarter opened will yield about what temp?
I know there are a lot of variables, that's why I said a general rule of thumb.
Any suggestions?

I keep my bottom vents halfway open and control temp using the lid vent. I do this with WSM as well.
I marked vent positions when I found my sweet spot.