Let’s talk BBQ...again

[Baron]

Seal it with high-heat caulking, or what?

As far as I know, yes. Like I said I never did and I don't want to change the dynamics of my pit since I'm used to it now.

 

[DBut82]

Daaammmnnn?

Thank you!

 

[DBut82]

Seal it with high-heat caulking, or what?

My buddy sealed around the chamber doors and the the firebox door with high heat gaskets. Depending on the offset you buy the manufacturer may have a seal kit for it. Oklahoma Joe tends to have accessories for theirs. Not sure about Old Country 

 

[echeese]

youse guys making me hungry 

 

[DBut82]

youse guys making me hungry 

Me too!!!  I'm ready for Thanksgiving.  I'm smoking the turkey and a brisket.  Hell I guess I'll throw a ham on as well lol

 

[Aaron Carrara]

All this talk makes me want to buy a new smoker.  The wife won't approve the expenditure at this point though....  Maybe next year.

 

[BruiseLee]

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?

I have a KJ and although a bit pricey, I plan to keep it forever (hopefully).  One of the big advantages it has over the Green Egg is the number of accessories that already come with it and other accessories you can purchase later for it like a rotisserie.  They're also known for their lifetime warranty on the ceramics and have great customer service (although they initially had some issues when Covid hit).  One of the biggest advantages of the Kamado (Egg) is the versatility of cooks you can do.  You can smoke meats, but can also grill like a kettle and even get the temps up pretty high and make pizzas.

Here's a video of my jiggly brisket that everyone raved about:

 

[J.B. TexasEx]

4 minutes ago, BruiseLee said:

I have a KJ and although a bit pricey, I plan to keep it forever (hopefully).  One of the big advantages it has over the Green Egg is the number of accessories that already come with it and other accessories you can purchase later for it like a rotisserie.  They're also known for their lifetime warranty on the ceramics and have great customer service (although they initially had some issues when Covid hit).  One of the biggest advantages of the Kamado (Egg) is the versatility of cooks you can do.  You can smoke meats, but can also grill like a kettle and even get the temps up pretty high and make pizzas.

Here's a video of my jiggly brisket that everyone raved about:

Well, you've gotta show us the smoke ring now too.

 

[DBut82]

47 minutes ago, BruiseLee said:

I have a KJ and although a bit pricey, I plan to keep it forever (hopefully).  One of the big advantages it has over the Green Egg is the number of accessories that already come with it and other accessories you can purchase later for it like a rotisserie.  They're also known for their lifetime warranty on the ceramics and have great customer service (although they initially had some issues when Covid hit).  One of the biggest advantages of the Kamado (Egg) is the versatility of cooks you can do.  You can smoke meats, but can also grill like a kettle and even get the temps up pretty high and make pizzas.

Here's a video of my jiggly brisket that everyone raved about:

Looks amazing!  Do you use a water pan for your brisket?  Also, do you fat side up or down?  The best results I've had regarding brisket is no water pan and fat side down.  I've done some pretty amazing cooks but can honestly say I haven't had one jiggle quite like that.  Also, did you wrap or let it ride?  I tend to wrap in butcher paper when it hits the stall.

I own a BGE (large) btw...

And I agree with @J.B. TexasEx, we gotta see the ring bro! LOL!

 

[DBut82]

All this talk makes me want to buy a new smoker.  The wife won't approve the expenditure at this point though....  Maybe next year.

I want a reverse flow stick burner but my wife won't let me be great either!  LOL!

 

[DBut82]

All this talk makes me want to buy a new smoker.  The wife won't approve the expenditure at this point though....  Maybe next year.

Hey @Aaron Carrara! Next time wife trippin...we just gotta out smart em bro! ?

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[BruiseLee]

Looks amazing!  Do you use a water pan for your brisket?  Also, do you fat side up or down?  The best results I've had regarding brisket is no water pan and fat side down.  I've done some pretty amazing cooks but can honestly say I haven't had one jiggle quite like that.  Also, did you wrap or let it ride?  I tend to wrap in butcher paper when it hits the stall.

I own a BGE (large) btw...

And I agree with @J.B. TexasEx, we gotta see the ring bro! LOL!

I’ve been getting better results with a water pan with fat side up and I definitely wrap with butcher paper. 
Unfortunately I wasn’t able to get any good pictures since everyone was ready to eat but this is all I was able to manage:

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[DBut82]

I’ve been getting better results with a water pan with fat side up and I definitely wrap with butcher paper. 
Unfortunately I wasn’t able to get any good pictures since everyone was ready to eat but this is all I was able to manage:

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That looks pretty amazing bro!  I'll try a water pan and fat side up on my next brisket cook; which should be Wednesday.  I'll post results.  Thanks @BruiseLee!

 

[Sirhornsalot]

All this talk makes me want to buy a new smoker.  The wife won't approve the expenditure at this point though....  Maybe next year.

lol, one day you will learn what so many before you have come to know . . you must develop a reason for this expenditure. In a few months, she should be making you buy one. lol

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Hey @Aaron Carrara! Next time wife trippin...we just gotta out smart em bro! ?

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well, sorta like that lol

 

[joeywa]

well, sorta like that lol

Seems like this would be acceptable grounds for divorce. ?