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Title: cooking witih my dw smoker under an ez-up canopy with sides now with photos
Post by: eldog73 on January 21, 2013, 08:59:14 AM: I have to cook some butts tonight for a cater job on thursday. Temps here will dip into the teens here (NC) it was 65 yesterday.

i have an ezup with the sides that i can attach. i was thinking of putting three sides up in hopes of stopping the wind a bit, and possibly holding in some heat.

anyone have any experience doing this or ideas
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Post by: TentHunteR on January 21, 2013, 09:12:13 AM: That should work fine. You'll have plenty of ventilation. I've done the same sort of thing, only in the storage shed with the big door open.

Cutting the wind makes a huge difference.
Title: Re: cooking under an ez-up canopy with sides
Post by: teesquare on January 21, 2013, 09:14:38 AM: A pop up with sides can definitely help with reducing the wind chill effect on your pit....Something else to consider doing - get some insulating blankets to lay on the pit. Be careful and choose something that will not flame up ( avoid synthetic blends that will melt). Wool may work well if you have access to old G.I. blankets...
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Post by: muebe on January 21, 2013, 10:49:48 AM: A welding blanket works well for insulating a pit also ;)
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Post by: squirtthecat on January 21, 2013, 10:52:49 AM: Ditto!

Just keep lots of pellets on hand.. ;)
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Post by: sparky on January 21, 2013, 11:28:34 AM: i've done catering out at the lake. really windy there. i used the same pop up w/ the 3 sides. it works ok. it will help w/ temps for your pits better and make you warmer too. bring a flask and stand close to the smokers. :) use you ice chest to block wind also inside the pop up.
Title: Re: cooking witih my dw smoker under an ez-up canopy with sides now with photos
Post by: eldog73 on January 21, 2013, 10:11:27 PM: got it all set up. i am cooking 16 butts (avg 8# each) tonite. temp is hovering at 220-225. the floodlight and the enclosure seem to be doing the trick. i did this same gig at halloween and had to do the butts in 3 rounds on my 75. if all goes well this will make my life easier. no pics of the uncooked butts but will get some in the morning.
(http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr129/dcannell/IMAG1197.jpg)
different angle
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i am also cooking 54 racks of ribs. once the pork comes off, i will cook them for 3 hours at 250 then put 6-8 in aluminum pan with apple juice and foil for an hour and 45 minutes to steam on my bq grill at 350. i did a test run this weekend. they were done at this point. i sauced them and let the cool in the freezer )wont need that tomorrow it will be 30 degrees. i was able to heat them at 350 for 10 minutes on a side. that set the sauce and brought them up to temp.
here is the test run after reheating
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a little more fall off the bone than my liking, but the folks will like them
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Title: Re: cooking witih my dw smoker under an ez-up canopy with sides now with photos
Post by: squirtthecat on January 21, 2013, 10:34:09 PM: You got this!
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Post by: sparky on January 21, 2013, 11:59:53 PM: dude. yu da man. you got this buddy. is your dream works smoker insulated? the light w/ help w/ keeping some heat in there also. did you bring the flask like i told ya. a little nip to keep the core warm. ::)
Title: Re: cooking witih my dw smoker under an ez-up canopy with sides now with photos
Post by: eldog73 on January 22, 2013, 07:39:22 AM: the shelter stayed suprisingly warm. The halogen floodlight helped. i topped off pellets at 10:30 and went to bed. wife (a night owl) did the same at 1. i did it again at 3:30 and 6. used about a half a 5 gallon bucket during the night. below are the butts at 6, all between 165 and 180. will wrap and bring to 200 then cambro and rough pull later
(http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr129/dcannell/IMAG1198.jpg)
then on to ribs
(http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr129/dcannell/IMAG1199.jpg)
although tempting, no flask
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Post by: Sam3 on January 22, 2013, 08:02:28 AM: Wow! That's a load of meat!
Looking good so far!
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Post by: muebe on January 22, 2013, 08:04:39 AM: Dang that smoker is a meat monster!

Sounds like pellet consumption is pretty good with the temps and load of meat you have.
Title: cooking witih my dw smoker under an ez-up canopy with sides now with photos
Post by: mikecorn.1 on January 22, 2013, 08:19:30 AM: Two of my favorites. Looks great.

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Post by: Keymaster on January 22, 2013, 08:24:59 AM: Wow, What did you do call the butcher and say "I'll take a half cord of them poke ribs" ;D
Title: Re: cooking witih my dw smoker under an ez-up canopy with sides now with photos
Post by: muebe on January 22, 2013, 08:33:17 AM: Quote from: Keymaster on January 22, 2013, 08:24:59 AM
Wow, What did you do call the butcher and say "I'll take a half cord of them poke ribs" ;D

I am looking for pork prices to spike now :o
Title: Re: cooking witih my dw smoker under an ez-up canopy with sides now with photos
Post by: Wing Commander on January 22, 2013, 08:35:58 AM: I don't know why, but somehow I had the idea of cooking some ribs next weekend... ;)
Title: Re: cooking witih my dw smoker under an ez-up canopy with sides now with photos
Post by: eldog73 on January 22, 2013, 10:45:14 AM: 32 degrees outside. oh well....
here are all 16 butts. just about done. i moved them to my pull behind gasser, cooked them wrapped to 200 +/-
(http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr129/dcannell/IMAG1200.jpg)
first load of 21 racks of ribs. avout 45 minutes in
(http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr129/dcannell/IMAG1201.jpg)
Title: Re: cooking witih my dw smoker under an ez-up canopy with sides now with photos
Post by: TentHunteR on January 22, 2013, 12:16:58 PM: I can't believe that you wasted space like that. You could've fit at least one more rack of ribs in there! ;D

Nice cook!
Title: Re: cooking witih my dw smoker under an ez-up canopy with sides now with photos
Post by: smokeasaurus on January 22, 2013, 02:21:04 PM: That is a bunch of ribs and now I have to do some!! That smoker is packed!!
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Post by: squirtthecat on January 22, 2013, 02:28:26 PM: Barnyards fear you! ;)
Title: Re: cooking witih my dw smoker under an ez-up canopy with sides now with photos
Post by: smokeasaurus on January 22, 2013, 04:41:52 PM: Quote from: squirtthecat on January 22, 2013, 02:28:26 PM

Barnyards fear you! ;)

:D :D
Title: Re: cooking witih my dw smoker under an ez-up canopy with sides now with photos
Post by: eldog73 on January 22, 2013, 05:12:37 PM: rough pulled the pork. will sauce and reheat thursday morning

(http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr129/dcannell/IMAG1202.jpg)
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Post by: drholly on January 22, 2013, 05:51:31 PM: That looks real good - sure it will still be there Thursday?

David
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Post by: eldog73 on January 23, 2013, 01:45:55 PM: sorry for all the pics. it was 18 this morning. not used to that. tomorrow i have to get up at 4 to cook chicken. i moved my traeger and outdoor gourmet into the shelter. they will heat beans, q, etc in the morning
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(http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr129/dcannell/IMAG1206.jpg)
ribs after steaming in pan. i sauce them, quick chill and fridge till i reheat onsite
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Title: Re: cooking witih my dw smoker under an ez-up canopy with sides now with photos
Post by: RAD on January 23, 2013, 07:13:29 PM: I am so hungry for some reason
Title: cooking witih my dw smoker under an ez-up canopy with sides now with photos
Post by: Chili Head on January 23, 2013, 07:31:32 PM: I've never seen that much ribs in a fridge before! Wish it was my fridge LOL.
Looks like you have it all under control except for the weather. By the way..those ribs and pulled pork look perfect!
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Post by: Captain Morgan on January 25, 2013, 08:34:16 AM: eldog, did you use to post on Insidecarolina.com?
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Post by: Pam Gould on January 25, 2013, 08:46:35 AM: I want just a taste test please. 1 pork and 1 rack'o rib only. Looks fabulous. Enjoy. Pam .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
Title: Re: cooking witih my dw smoker under an ez-up canopy with sides now with photos
Post by: eldog73 on January 25, 2013, 10:52:04 AM: Quote from: Captain Morgan on January 25, 2013, 08:34:16 AM
eldog, did you use to post on Insidecarolina.com?

Yes, still do from time to time. I love all things UNC especially football.
Title: Re: cooking witih my dw smoker under an ez-up canopy with sides now with photos
Post by: eldog73 on January 25, 2013, 11:22:27 AM: it really went well. we fed 250 folks. I had 6 racks of ribs and 1 tray of q.

all in all i cooked
16 butts
54 racks of ribs
124 drumsticks
84 thighs
30 portobellas (see below, they are easy and the vegans loved them)

beans (w/pork and wo)
two slaws (vinegar based and mayo)
10 gallons of tea, and 8 gallons of lemonade

I was whipped but it is always satisfying to see people enjoy what you produce

(http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr129/dcannell/IMAG1208.jpg)
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Post by: RickHH on January 25, 2013, 10:08:52 PM: Wow you are some pit master.....bet you're popular with the group........thanks for all the photos......
Title: Re: cooking witih my dw smoker under an ez-up canopy with sides now with photos
Post by: Captain Morgan on January 27, 2013, 10:49:21 AM: Quote from: eldog73 on January 25, 2013, 10:52:04 AM
Quote from: Captain Morgan on January 25, 2013, 08:34:16 AM
eldog, did you use to post on Insidecarolina.com?

Yes, still do from time to time. I love all things UNC especially football.

I thought so...I'm BBQnut on that board....the internet is a vast ocean, but you don't run into many eldogs.
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Post by: sparky on January 27, 2013, 11:10:56 AM: wow, i am truely impressed. very nice done. you are the pit master. 8)