Recent content by Jerry N.

I received and reviewed the condo documents. Oddly, they don’t restrict using charcoal. Given that the only practical place to grill is the deck, I’m a bit concerned. I’m a pretty save griller and I wouldn’t want to grill with charcoal on a wood deck. Worse, I especially don’t like the idea...

I could look further, but I’d be hesitant to go with the Q. I think I’d feel more comfortable with something like a small Spirit. Though, for burgers and chicken, I guess either would work.

I’ll make sure I see it in writing, but I did see some gassers on the decks in this complex.

I’m moving and will be downsizing my grill. I have a Genesis s310 I bought 10 to 15 years ago. I’ll probably give it to my son in law. I’m moving to a condo and will only have a small deck, plus, it’s just me and my wife so I’m thinking about a smaller grill. Looking for recommendations for...

Mixed results with the cook. The good - the meat turned out well. I will definitely use the roasting method again. The bad - the vegetables. For the most part, the problem was self inflicted. I didn't think the vegetables would take the 1.5 hours so I put them in a half our late. The...

I was thinking of using a little Guiness instead of the water that the recipe calls for. :)

Okay, I’m convinced. I’ll do the corned beef per the recipe but I’ll have to roast the vegetables differently. My wife cannot tolerate dairy so I’ll have to think about whether our normal butter substitute will work (it’s basically oil). The sour cream is fine because they do make a pretty...

I’ll have to try that another time. It’s too far from what I’m used to and don’t want to have a screw up with family coming over. Though, it does look good. It seems like roasting the meat takes a very short time compared to braising. The meat comes out tender in that short time?

Anyone have a good recipe for corned beef and cabbage for St. Patty's day? I'd like to use my dutch oven. I'm also wondering if anyone has a preference between just braising the corned beef or searing it on all sides before adding the braising liquid (which should include Guiness). I'd also...

I bought that one at Costco and I do not particularly like it. The beam is too wide. Much like a flood light instead of a direct beam. Useful in some instances but generally, I prefer a more focused beam. If you're a flashlight junkie, check out Jason at darksucks(.com). He makes some great...

I generally cook any time of year because I don’t like cooking meat in the house. However, there’s no doubt I grill less in the winter and I haven’t done a smoke in the winter in years. Still, it is great to pull out the grill in the winter. If nothing else, it give my neighbors something to...

Interesting eBay interaction. I reached out to Dave to see if he would fabricate a heavy duty grate for my Jumbo Joe. To do so, I had to set up an eBay account and send him a message. Somehow that triggered an algorithm and my account got suspended. I sent eBay an email explaining the...

Did a little searching and it doesn't look like he (Dave) makes a grate for the Jumbo Joe (18" round). Best I could find was one made of 7 gauge stainless steal. In the picture that doesn't look any thicker than a standard grate.

Okay, we can add that to the list. They’re in the same price range. What advantage would I get from heavy duty stainless versus the grate that it comes with? I’m sure it would last longer but would it cook any different? Any better?

I’m looking to upgrade the grate for my jumbo joe. Which would be better (I know, subjective) a Grill Grates insert or a cast iron grate. The cast iron seems to be about $20 more but at these prices, price is not a deciding factor between to two. Which one will cook better, clean up better...