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Same here, the biggest benefit to the dome therm for me is monitoring how quickly the grill is cooling after shut down so i can cover up. I usually give it a few hours.

+1 to the comments above, its the ultimate catch 22: Performer = table space which is priceless 26" = way more cooking space, especially when cooking a good amount of food indirect Like the above posters said: a 26"performer would be the mother of all grills! I opted for performer because...

Sounds like we are all on the same page. I wasn't aware there was a warning against putting thermo direct over coals to prevent damage. I don't intentionally put thermo direct over coals because who cares what temp over coals is if there is no food there, however you are correct that if your...

My new Black Performer Deluxe (and likely all new style lids) also has the therm and vent opposite each other. For a 50/50 hot and cold zone like you described up you are correct, the the the vent and therm cannot both be over the meat. If you cook indirect using the charcoal baskets on each...

I have a new WSM and yes the brinkman pan fits. I agree, the new style Weber water pan (SJ Bowl Shape) makes reloading coals and wood difficult. I don't use water so any pan i use is simply a heat deflector anyway. The one possible advantage i see to the new bowl's rounder shape is possibly...

There should be a decent gap to allow proper air flow. Some people, myself included, bolt or wire the ring to the grate to keep it centered. I added a few carriage bolts that act as handles to lift and shake ash off the coals.

@KeithG do you put the empties in the freezer first? That to me seems like the biggest time constraint, if that step is not needed then the time factor is nominal as you said.

I use the baskets for almost everything in my new performer (i'm probably too overprotective but so be it). They make indirect two zone cooking a breeze: The baskets concentrate the heat and they get the coal right up by the grate making them perfect for a sear zone. It easy to move them around...

Frank, was the weather different for this cook compared to other cooks? Warmer temp or more or less wind? 50 lit briquettes seems like a lot to me but i haven't used the 22" WSM I use the IQ on an 18". I will say the probe on the IQ reads cooler then my maverick, likely due to the fact that the...

Question for you guys that do this: Unless you cannot get 1lb canisters in your area on a regular basis, is it worth the time effort and safety issues to do it? In my area 20 lb tanks exchanges or fills work out to approx +/- $1-1.25/lb The Cylinders are about $3/lb at walmart home depot you...

An extra washer should protect them. Other options: use charcoal baskets to keep coals off the charcoal bowl, or simply dont bank large amounts of lit coals near the rollers. Ive had a few kettles with bales and never had any issues with roller melting but i have never done super high heat either.

This is Strictly my Opinion:225 for 2 hours is not going to be enough. You need to bump it up to 275. I know many "purists" swear that slow and low at 225 for hours and hours is the way to do it, and that does work but i have found that the fat renders better at 275. If you read the wisdom of...

do some research. i think the newer (pre 2014) style ash catcher can be attached to the leg sockets with a little modding . check the kettle club site too.

I dont think 6 racks will fit in the mini together rolled. so here are some options: Option 1: Build a second mini! This will cost a few bucks and take some time but your guests will be super impressed when they see you using dual smokers! Definite style points. You can find a cheap SJ on...

I have a love hate relationship with my rib rack. definite space saver, but half my rub and bark end up on the rack and not on the ribs :( I rolled ribs for the first time on my last cook and it was a definite space saver. I did two rolled racks of STL spares and a 9 lb butt all on the top rack...

Im on my 2nd maverick and i agree they are great tools. Keep your eyes on amazon and sites like this, they pop up on sale and you can them for under $50. I have the ET-73 which can be found cheap. I recently upgraded to the ET-733 which is a major upgrade, notablely the range is way better.

Cooking Ribs in advance and reheating We have a busy memorial day weekend coming up & I would love to cook some ribs for a BBQ on Monday afternoon but I won’t be home to fire up the smoker that day. The only day I have free to cook is Friday (3 days prior to event). I have done pulled pork in...

another +1 on the PP sliders. people love them.

Agreed when ever you're on the fence about quantity, overestimate. Cost is nominal and there is very little extra work involved in cooking an extra peace of meat. It reheats well for left overs and the peace of mind knowing you wont run out is priceless.

This is the method that Weber suggests in the WSM owners manual. I tried it on a kettle once for my first kettle cook using the pitmaster IQ based on their recommendation and it took FOREVER to come to temp.