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I am having a big party and was planning on burgers and dogs. Instead of makings the burgers like I normally would I thought about getting some pre made frozen one from a restaurant supply store. I have had them before and they are pretty good. I don't have any experience cooking frozen foods...

I have a gas grill that I like to use when I need to grill a couple of chicken breast, hot dogs,etc...things that don't require a long cook. The lid on my gasser doesn't fit properly anymore, and is severely flaking so I was contemplating taking the lid off completely and just using the grill...

I was wondering if I have too much smoke leaking from my lid or is this normal? Any thoughts?

I made beer can chicken tonight and had to remove the cooking grate because the chicken wouldn't fit so I used a foil pan and.put the chicken on the charcoal grate. I wad really impressed with the wings of the chicken came out. Perfect texture and perfect crunch. I have cook wings on a charcoal...

I am going to attempt my 2nd beer can chicken. The first one I made was one of the worst things I ever cooked. It was completely bland so on my second I decided I am going to inject it. Any thoughts on what to use for injection? Butter/garlic mix? Anything else?

I have been searching to find a one touch gold to accompany my 1 touch silver and I have finally found my answer today on CL. Picked up a mint condition OTG for 10 bucks!! My patience has finally paid off!!!! One question- it needs some TLC and was wondering how I could clean the inside, and...

I picked up a flat tonight that was only about 2.5 lbs, it's not the biggest but the didn't have many options at the stores I went to, plus this my first brisket. I figured I would cook around 210- 230 on my kettle with hickory wood. What would everyone's suggestion be for charcoal? I will be...

I am getting in a maverick et 73 tomorrow and want to know the best way to run it in my kettle. OS it ok under the lid? How does everyone run their thermometer wires?

Tomorrow I am going to attempt my first beer can chicken on my ots. I plan on getting a beer can holder before I cook. I have some questions regarding the size of the chicken. It measures roughly 8.5 inches and is 5lbs. Will that fit on the grate with a beer can holder. I believe the inside from...

My digital thermometer just broke and my better half will not allow me to buy another just yet. (she wears the pants) so for the time being I am just going to put a thermometer through the vent on the ots. My question is there a particular stem length I should get. I found a 7" one that think...

I am going to be smoking some country style ribs on my weber kettle 22.5. I will rub in the morning my cook in the evening. I would assume I can smoke at 225-250 for about 2 hours or so? Are there any other tips? Thanks

I am going to pick up some fire bricks.this afternoon and wad curious if I need to get the 1 1/4 or 2 1/2 inch. I was leaning more towards the 1 1/4 in. Is there a difference in performance or durability between the 2 different sizes? Thanks

I wad wondering if there was a way to mark my ots so I ca n close the bottom vents to 50%, 25% without having to take the cover off to see. How else does everyone mark or know when the vents are closed? Can a dab of paint, tape, something else b e used?

I have some questions concerning the minions method that hopefully someone can shed some light on for me. I have a ots and have not done any cooks longer then 2 hours. This weekend however I wad thinking about doing a Boston butt for pulled pork and wanted to use the ots for it. I realize it...

I am in the market for another wireless digital thermometer. I currently have a Mr. Bbq that was gifted to me. I normally throw that on the grate to monitor my heat and when it comes time to check the meat I simply insert it. I figured I would just get another one so I don't have to do that. Any...

Being new to charcoal grilling, I have no problem experimenting, but was hoping someone could point in the right direction to find a guide of some sort that explains or recommends how much charcoal should be used for a cook. I remember seeing somewhere that 12-15 pieces of charcoal will maintain...

I just picked up a Rib End Boneless Pork Roast and was interested is some cooking tips. Its only 2lbs, so I am not expecting a real long cook. I will be cooking tomorrow on my OTS 22.5. I figured cooked direct heat to sear for about 4-5 mins per side, and then move to indirect heat until it...

I have been a gasser all my life, but recently switched to charcoal. I have a OTS 22.5. I have only cooked steaks and a rack of spare ribs, so it's still relatively new. I am wondering if someone can dummy down charcoal grilling. I am confused to knowing what method to use when cooking. If...

I just recently bought a OTS 22 and was wondering what the break in period is? I have made some steaks and ribs but wondering what can I start to use it with some wood chunks for some added smoke flavor. For example when I got my smoker it said to wait a couple of smokes befpre doing fish...