Recent content by JohnD IL

So I was thinking about upgrading my 22" Kettle with the grate that can use the GBS items. I would really only use the wok and the griddle and was wondering if a Lodge Cast Iron couldn't give the same results. Does anyone have any thought on if the GBS provides better end results than cast irons?

Well I'm 1 for 2 on these deals. Was able to score a 22" Kettle yesterday for $60 but the Lowe's said they had the basket in stock this morning but no one could find it.

I'll be doing chicken legs today and pork butt tomorrow. I host Christmas on Saturday and will do both wings and sausage throughout the day as appetizers. With it being over 50 degrees here I am cooking as much as I possibly can.

It’s official. Got my 18.5 WSM yesterday and already did the dry smoke and seasoned it today with nice 7 hour smile of bacon and chicken parts to season it a little. Looking forward to my first real smoke in the next day or so. Excited to be here and to finally own a real smoker!

Hello everyone and thanks for the add to the group. I've been cooking on a Weber Genesis and Kettle for a while. The wife is interested in getting me a smoker for Christmas which I've had my eyes on the WSM but her brother is a pellet guy and trying to change her mind to a lower end Pellet...