First cook on the new to us Smokey Joe

[Rich Dahl]

Got to thinking about how Barb and I much prefer the taste of a charcoal cook vs a gas cook. Although I love my gasser for the convenience of it especially during the winter months for a quick cook you just can’t beat charcoal for its added flavor.

Also for two people the performer due to its size requires a fair amount of charcoal to get the job done and for a two burger 10 minuet cook it’s kind of a waste of charcoal.
So when I spotted a Smokey Joe at a yard sale for five bucks I said why not give it a try.
Sure glad I did, although Barb gave me that look, like really another grill?!?!?!

I did a couple of really nice chuck eyes seasoned with Weber’s Steak ‘n Chop topped off with sautéed mushrooms and onions and Barb did some ‘gus. The SJ is perfect, used about 1/3 the charcoal of the performer and it cooks just fine, perfect for the two of us and of course our two furry kids.

My assistants

Sweet dreams of her first taste of beef, yum!

Thanks for stopping by.

 

[Barry McCorkle]

Outstanding! Love my 22" kettle, but the smokey joe can kick out good food with minimal charcoal. Very nice grill cart.

 

[John Wheeler]

I knew that Patches hit the lottery! Great post!

 

[Jason Noble]

Nice score on the smokey Joe. Hard to beat steak, potato and asparagus.

 

[Cliff Bartlett]

Wow, what a delicious looking meal Rich. I love my SJ, use it all the time. That is a great find for that price. I've been keeping my eye out as I want to build a Mini WSM. Don't really need it but it looks like a lot of fun!

 

[Mildo]

Nicely done Rich! Nice to see your two happily furry kids, dad

 

[Nate Frost]

Grate lookin cook!

 

[Rich Dahl]

Wow, what a delicious looking meal Rich. I love my SJ, use it all the time. That is a great find for that price. I've been keeping my eye out as I want to build a Mini WSM. Don't really need it but it looks like a lot of fun!

Build a mini you won't regret it, super stable and very little charcoal needed. I love mine!

 

[ChuckO]

Nice cook you two. Love $5 SJ's

 

[glen jones]

man that looks good....x 2 on the mini wsm build.

 

[Bob Correll]

I'm with Patches, nap time after a fine cook like that!

 

[Bob H.]

And the wooden handles to boot!

 

[John Sp]

Rich - great looking meal - chuckeyes and asparagus - two of my favorites and expertly done sir!


Hard to beat the SJ for a small cook. It puts out great heat for searing and doesn't need a ton of charcoal. If you make a mini wsm with it you can cook a whole lot of food on one micro load of charcoal. Mine will hold 225 for 9 or 10 hours on one load of charcoal (minion) and can cook two large butts. The SJ is a great and versatile piece of equipment...

Regards,

John

 

[Tony R]

That steak looks great. Good buy for $5