So i just got a vortex and the weber grill plate that has the removable center. Currently doing a burn in and the built in thermometer on the kettle is maxed out. Ive read other vortex threads here that dont seem like they would reach anywhere near that temp. I know the built ins arent exactly accurate but maxing it out is still damn hot.
Is this normal? Too hot for chicken? I used about a 3/4 full chimney of kingsford lump briquettes.
First get a grate probe in there. If you’re going by the bi-metal gage it’s probably way off. I’m cooking chicken around 450-500* with that exact setup.
Also be sure to wrap foil around the outside of the vortex at the bottom grate. It will channel more air into the vortex and help with the mess.
Yeah let her rip. With those temps the chicken will cook fast and you’ll get some great crispy skin.
Oh btw where in Jersey are you? I’m about 30min outside of the NYC.
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Weber Summit Charcoal Grilling Center (WSCGC) aka Mr. Fancypants
Pit Barrel Cooker (which rocks), named Pretty Baby
Weber Summit S650 Gas Grill, named Hot 'n Fast (used mostly for searing and griddling)
Weber Kettle Premium 22" named Kettle Kid, eager to horn in with more cooks in the future
Camp Chef Somerset IV 4-burner outdoor gas range named AfterBurner due to its 30kBTU burners
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Cast Iron Griddle
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Grill Grates: six 19.25 panels for exact fit for Summit S650
gasser
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Steelmade Griddle for Summit gas grill
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Additional control unit
Additional probes: Competition Probes 1" (3) and 4" (1), 3 additional Ambient Probes. 1 additional Food Probe
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Pit Viper Fan (to pair with Fireboard Fan Driver Cable)
Pit Viper Fan new design (to pair with Fireboard Fan Driver Cable)
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Maverick ET 733
Maverick (Ivation) ET 732
Grill Pinz
Vortex (two of them)
18" drip pan for WSCGC
Ceramic Spacers for WSCGC in Kamado Mode: 2 sets each 1/2", 1", 2". The 2" spacers work best with the 18" drip pan. The 1+1/2 inch spacers work best with the 14 inch cake pan.
Two Joule Sous Vide devices
3 Lipavi Sous Vide Tubs with Lids: 12, 18 and 26 quarts
Avid Armor Ultra Pro V32 Chamber Sealer
Instant Pot 6 Quart Electric Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot 10 Quart Electric Pressure Cooker
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BBQ Dragon and Dragon Chimney
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Gokujo Boning and Fillet Knife
3 1/2 inch Paring Knife
Thanks for starting this topic, grantgallagher . My Troutman -inspired vortex arrived a few days ago. Won't be able to play with it until the end of the month, due to travel commitments. So your photos, along with Troutman's originals, are inspiring.
I love the vortex. And the foil around it is the way to go for clean up. It almost goes without sayingg that the a lesser amount of coals is the way to go to help control temps along with using the vents at 50% or so if you don't want it so hot. I also can tell you on my 22" that the thermo is about 25 degrees off from my probe. I have the same set up with the grate with the hole and it is a great way to cook chicken.....
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