Couple Cooks on the Santa Maria

[ChuckO]

Last Friday, my bride gave me a Santa Maria which I've wanted since seeing Bob & Jim cook on theirs, but couldn't rationalize it (nor can I now, but that's mute anymore)

Saturday's cook: Corn & Chicken, with Eggplant

I learned a couple things.... One you need a ho (bought one below from Home Depot) and Two a lot of charcoal. I'm sure I burned up 25 LBS between Friday and Sunday. Everything was great, I probably could have left the eggplant on a bit longer, but it all was pretty good

I'll post Sunday's in a reply to this thread

 

[ChuckO]

Sunday's Dinner: Chuck Eyes, Corn, Mushrooms, Shrimp and smoked taters (c/o the SJ Mini)

The Corn

The Mushrooms

Shrimp & Chuck Eyes (and the taters)

Staged / Plated

The Chuck Eyes were amazing, the Corn was crazy good. The Shrimp could have cooked longer, but I wasn't in charge of the Shrimp

 

[Robert-R]

You certainly are keeping yourself busy with that new grill.
Everything looks delish! Love the plate.

I thought that a Santa Maria was a stick burner?

 

[Rich Dahl]

Some very nice cooks there Chuck. I'd love to have one also, but can't justify it. I bet this Labor Day you'll be the first guy in line for charcoal at Home Dumpo.

 

[Barb D]

Awesome cook Chuck and congrats on the SM. I'm sure looking forward to your cooks, but don't forget to stock up on the charcoal on Labor Day like Rich said.

 

[Kevin L (NKY)]

Chuck I have never smoked potatoas I bet they are good at what temp & how long do they take to get they way you like them, as they look perfect to me.

 

[Robert T]

Chuck that is awesome! Way to break that baby in! I officially have grill envy. Can't wait to see more stuff from that awesome cooker!

 

[John Solak]

What do you use the hoe for?

 

[Cliff Bartlett]

Glad to see you're enjoying your new grill Chuck. That's some great looking grub you cooked up over the weekend.

 

[Dustin Dorsey]

Awesome cooks, Chuck!

 

[Robert McGee]

ChuckO;
Those are flat out GREAT cooks, my man! Good job!

Keep on smokin',
Dale53

 

[ChuckO]

I thought that a Santa Maria was a stick burner?

It probably is, but you know me, gotta break the rules

Chuck I have never smoked potatoas I bet they are good at what temp & how long do they take to get they way you like them, as they look perfect to me.

I smoke them at about 275 and it can take 1.5 hours for small taters and 2+ hours for large taters. I rub them with olive oil, and then salt, pepper and garlic them.

What do you use the hoe for?

To try and make consistent hot spot. The problem is, when you level the charcoal out, it burns up really fast. I need pointers from Bob & Jim

Thanks everyone for the kind words, it's a fun grill, totally different from what I'm used to