Let’s talk BBQ...again

[DMAC]

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Now thats a smoker.  My grandfather had one like this.  Best BBQ I have ever had

 

[DBut82]

Do you burn wood in a Weber Kettle? Or just charcoal?

I use both. I'm a big fan of lump charcoal. I usually buy B&B lump charcoal and B&B wood chunks. 

 

[J.B. TexasEx]

I use both. I'm a big fan of lump charcoal. I usually buy B&B lump charcoal and B&B wood chunks. 

What flavor wood chunks? Mesquite, oak, or hickory?

 

[DBut82]

What flavor wood chunks? Mesquite, oak, or hickory?

My favorite are post oak and pecan. Maple, mesquite, apple, and cherry are also available 

*hickory is available as well

 

[DBut82]

If you're looking for the convenience of a pellet grill but still want the traditional charcoal/wood flavor look into the Masterbuilt Gravity Series. They offer 2 different sizes (at $500 & $800, I think). I know they carry them at Premier Grilling and also at Ace I believe.

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[J.B. TexasEx]

If you're looking for the convenience of a pellet grill but still want the traditional charcoal/wood flavor look into the Masterbuilt Gravity Series. They offer 2 different sizes (at $500 & $800, I think). I know they carry them at Premier Grilling and also at Ace I believe.

Do you load the B&B wood chunks into the hopper instead of charcoal with this Masterbuilt smoker, or what?

 

[DBut82]

Do you load the B&B wood chunks into the hopper instead of charcoal with this Masterbuilt smoker, or what?

You can do either or both

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Nice grate Mark.  May want to sand down that pit and repaint it.  Pro tip: go with a high heat auto engine paint rather than the 'outdoor bbq' paint by Rustoleum.  I've found time and again that the auto engine paint hold better and longer on a pit than the Rustoleum product.  I have used the VHT brand with really good results. 

The grate has never been painted. I just scrape the grime off with a metal brush. It cleans up pretty easy.

The outside is a different story. For the life of me I can never find a cover made for this smoker. And back when I could find them, it was 3-months and then rotten.

I have repainted the outside once. I did use the Rustoleum high heat paint. I'll go with your suggestion on the next one. Thanks!

 

[joeywa]

The grate has never been painted. I just scrape the grime off with a metal brush. It cleans up pretty easy.

The outside is a different story. For the life of me I can never find a cover made for this smoker. And back when I could find them, it was 3-months and then rotten.

I have repainted the outside once. I did use the Rustoleum high heat paint. I'll go with your suggestion on the next one. Thanks!

The grate is fine.  Usually it gets seasoned while using it, so I wouldn't treat that at all other than what you're doing, using a wire brush or scraper before each use. 

I went the cover route too.  Same experience as you when I had the NB pit.  Hardly ever lasted through the winter.  My current pit is underneath cover in the ManPit, but not 100% out of the elements.  Usually sand it and paint it once every 5 yrs as needed.  Now really the only parts that need treatment are the firebox and the area on the outside of the pit closest to the firebox. 

 

[Aaron Carrara]

Joeywa has heard me ask this one to him a few times but would you go with a Kamado Joe or a Green Egg?

Anyone have a KJ?

 

[DBut82]

Joeywa has heard me ask this one to him a few times but would you go with a Kamado Joe or a Green Egg?

Anyone have a KJ?

They ate basically the same; both are kamado style cookers; i.e. ceramic cookers known to for heat retention and even cooking.  With that said, I have a BGE. and I love it.  Full disclosure, it was a gift so cost hasn't been a factor.  With that said, the KJ does exactly the same thing and for similar price point you will get more accessories with it.  I have 2 very good friends who chose KJ over the BGE for this reason and they have no regrets!  As a matter of fact, the gasket on the KJ seems more durable and I'm considering going to that gasket the next time I have to replace the gasket on my egg.

 

[Baron]

This was the last NB smoker that Academy had in the SA area, other than a demo. That was 15 years ago. I love it but it's a wood hog. I never took the time to seal it correctly.

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[DBut82]

Do you load the B&B wood chunks into the hopper instead of charcoal with this Masterbuilt smoker, or what?

Say J.B.! I'm in this Facebook bbq group and a guy posted about the Masterbuilt today. Even if you don't have Facebook you should still be able to check out the post and comments 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/northtexasbbq/permalink/3114944798612224/

 

[DBut82]

Also, here's my setup. Not the best pic. I'm saving for a stick burner tho. Thinking of going reverse flow...we'll see

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[Aaron Carrara]

Also, here's my setup. Not the best pic. I'm saving for a stick burner tho. Thinking of going reverse flow...we'll see

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Nice setup!!!!!!!!

 

[J.B. TexasEx]

This was the last NB smoker that Academy had in the SA area, other than a demo. That was 15 years ago. I love it but it's a wood hog. I never took the time to seal it correctly.

You've gotta seal the offset smokers yourself after purchase or is this a maintenance issue?

 

[DBut82]

Nice setup!!!!!!!!

LOL! Thank you!

 

[Baron]

You've gotta seal the offset smokers yourself after purchase or is this a maintenance issue?

Most experienced grillers seal their new pits so smoke or heat can't escape. I was a newbie when I bought mine.

 

[Baron]

Also, here's my setup. Not the best pic. I'm saving for a stick burner tho. Thinking of going reverse flow...we'll see

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Daaammmnnn?

 

[J.B. TexasEx]

Most experienced grillers seal their new pits so smoke or heat can't escape. I was a newbie when I bought mine.

Seal it with high-heat caulking, or what?