GrillGrates meet Chimney

[RonB]

It was hamburgers for dinner tonight and I had a thought, (Gotta be careful with my thoughts. I'm rationing them and am two months ahead now. I hope I don't run out before the end of the year... ). Put the GrillGrates right on the hot chimney. I may not be the first to think of this, but it sure did work well and next time I'll turn the chimney upside down to conserve charcoal.

[Notavegan]

I don't know what idea I like better. Grill grates warp 10? Or flipping the chimney. I've seen cooking steaks w skewers in a chimney.

[Jerod Broussard]

I tried flipping the chimney. Didn't work out too well.

[RonB]

Jerod Broussard - I suggest flipping the chimney before putting the charcoal in.

[Mr. Bones]

Roger dat, Firebase Bonedaddy, Forward confirms!

[Jerod Broussard]

Dats what went wrung!

[lonnie mac]

Love chimney cooking. Worn out a few. Pretty handy!

[EdF]

Glad that little dog isn't a pig!

[Steve R.]

Dog: "He's firing up the grill, they said. There'll be lots of meat, they said."

[EdF]

A "minion" in action!

[JCGrill]

I'm thinking MH mentioned this in one of his recipes, but I don't recall which. Nevertheless, ideas can be original more than once. Looks like a dandy burger.

[RonB]

JCGrill - Yes, it's one of his methods, but I subbed the GG for the regular grate. It worked well, but next time I will invert the chimney and save charcoal too.

[kmhfive]

Might try this with some burger soon!

[scottranda]

I've done it many times. My preferred method for searing. Soooo hot. And I use kingsford because it's cheaper than lump.

[lonnie mac]

I have used the old Alton Brown method all this time. Especially when I just need a steak for me alone, although I do have a good timing down for a steak on the top, and the bottom of the starter at the same time. Talk about a sear! Try putting your steak "under" the chimney starter!

[Mr. Bones]

Hello!
My name is Mr. Bones, an' I endorse this message!!!

You ROCK, Brothas!!! @lonniemac RonB !!!

(Gotta be careful with my thoughts. I'm rationing them and am two months ahead now. I hope I don't run out before the end of the year...

Do be most careful, with them thoughts, RonB !!!
I was plumb dang out, first week of January!!!

[Histrix]

I'd be careful about putting your Grillgrates over a really hot flame....

[Mr. Bones]

Histrix, looks like a Warranty Issue, to me!
Fits th' cooker better now, though, huh?

[Spinaker]

I love this picture. Histrix

[Breadhead]

My charcoal starter is my favorite searing device when I cook small quantities. It's perfect for searing a Sous Vide cooked Tri-Tip.👍

[JoeInTX]

Pretty interesting method, I may try it. What led y'all to think of trying "chimney cooking"?

[JoeInTX]

Thanks for y'alls replies!

[RonB]

scottranda - if you invert the chimney, you won't use much charcoal.

[scottranda]

RonB that never occurred to me, until you said it. I'm going to see if that'll work for my chimney. Thx!

[Notavegan]

I'm doing a first time chimney cook on a cab ny strip for lunch. This cook IS happening, pics to follow.

came out great. Very pleased. I did 2 mins per side, twice. Total of 8 mins. Then in a pan into a 275 oven for a few mins.

I would do 2 more mins per side on the rocket and bag the oven. I'm at a friends and do not have a thermometer, and desired fineness is medium. I didn't get the cut shot but they were in fact btw med rare and medium. Came out great. I would absolutely get a little bolder w the lump add in the chimney. I'd say I had around 60-70% full prior to ignition. Maybe it cooked down to 50-60% so didn't get the beast seat I was looking for. Added some butter to the pan and a bit of water made for a nice pan gravy over the top of them.

Couldnt be simpler. (Never mind the order of pics.)

[kmhfive]

Excellent!

[Notavegan]

Kicker, I'm at a friends using he chimney. I don't even own one for home. I use an electric charcoal starter, have electricity at the cooker so works nice. Boston butt, I think I will be getting a chimney as another cooker!