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FORUM SPONSORS => Pit Barrel Cooker Co. => Topic started by: PapaBob on March 06, 2016, 02:45:12 PM

Title: Lowering the grate position
Post by: PapaBob on March 06, 2016, 02:45:12 PM

In order to get a better crust on things like steaks, maybe wings and such, has anyone tried to lower the grate position say about 6 inches down closer to the coals.  That would still leave a good distance to prevent flair ups I think while taking advantage of higher heat closer to the coals. I'm thinking of adding three stainless steel screws down about 6 inches. Anybody tried this.  Any thoughts?

Title: Re: Lowering the grate position
Post by: tomcrete1 on March 06, 2016, 06:34:15 PM

Never tried it,  have thought of it though,  give it a shot and let us know how it works.  :)

Title: Re: Lowering the grate position
Post by: smokeasaurus on March 06, 2016, 08:25:06 PM

Maybe a couple of bricks on the bottom of the barrel to raise up the coal basket.............no drilling............. 8)

Title: Re: Lowering the grate position
Post by: PapaBob on March 06, 2016, 08:33:53 PM

Great idea.  And easier.  Us engineers always seem to like to make the simple more difficult.  Thanks

Title: Re: Lowering the grate position
Post by: Kona on March 07, 2016, 11:46:08 AM

I've had great success getting a nice crust on my steaks and great texture on my wings at the current setting

This was a steak I had done for my very first cook on my PBC...

(http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae258/southflaart561/FullSizeRender_zps716a1d60.jpg)

I love the char I've been getting on wings as well...

(http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae258/southflaart561/FullSizeRender_zps12cac23a.jpg)