John "JR"
Minnesota/ United States of America
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Benzomatic TS800 High Temp Torch X 2 Bayou Classic 44 qt Stainless Stock Pot
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I got my Slow N' Sear today!! So pumped. Great and timely shipping. Everything came out of the box perfectly. I was surprised with how heavy-duty this thing is. It's built solid and the welds look really sound as well, which is great to see. I am doing a dry trail run right now, according to the directions that Pit Boss included in the box. The only difference was how I lit my coals. I used my torch and put the nozzle under the SNS to get to the 12 coals I put in the corner going. Then Once they were rolling I filled the charcoal chamber with a full unlit chimney of blue an white. Poured a quart of hot water in the reservoir. Then I added the wood on top and placed the grate back on. Adjusted my vents at 165 F and let her settle down to 225 F with no problems. So slick!! I am curious to see if it will roll for 10 hours as I have seen others achieve. Thanks so much too David and all others involved in the development, production and shipping of this product. So far, it seems to be a huge hit!!!
Glad you're liking it so far Spinaker. I use a torch too sometimes. It's not in the instructions because a lot of folks don't have torches. Let us know how long it goes! I'm betting you'll hit the 10 hours without any problem.
That charcoal grate is looking pretty worn out in the middle.
Scotch: Current favorite- The Arran (anything by them), Glenmorangie 12yr Lasanta, sherry cask finished. The Balvenie Double Wood, also like Oban 18yr, and The Glenlivet Nadurra (Oloroso sherry cask finished) among others. Neat please.
About meReal name: Aaron
Location: Farwell, Michigan - near Clare (dead center of lower peninsula).
Occupation:
Healthcare- Licensed & Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at MyMichigan Health, a University of Michigan Health System.
Spinaker I used to use a torch too. I discovered for how cheap I can get the lighter cubes on Amazon ($3+change as an add-on) that they became my personal preference and the least hands-on for new users. How you light them though is purely your preference. Ernest had a great idea of flipping your chimney upside down and placing a cube on the wire grate and adding the briqs. I have yet to try that but love the idea. The downward angle of the grate in the reversed chimney seems like a foolproof way to do it too.
David Parrish Started my test cook at 11 AM this morning with no food. I used my chimney with the 12 briquets stacked against one side and used my usual sterno lighting method. Put the ashed over coals in the corner and added the rest of the charcoal. I had the bottom wide open and the top halfway open. I was getting my car towed and wasn't watching so the temp spiked to over 300. I was also using the PartyQ (habit) with a 732 to monitor remotely. Either my PartyQ or Mav is off because I was getting a 20 degree difference in readings. Will calibrate tomorrow. The PartyQ was keeping the temp at 225 and has been at 225 since 12:15 PM. As in ZERO variation all 25 times I have looked. It has been 10.5 hours so far. I also used binder clips to secure the lid
...The PartyQ was keeping the temp at 225 and has been at 225 since 12:15 PM. As in ZERO variation all 25 times I have looked. It has been 10.5 hours so far. I also used binder clips to secure the lid
Color me impressed!!!!!
NICE. I'm not surprised at all. The 8 hours we advertise is really, really conservative. Is she still going @225F?
I have used the Smokenator for close to five years and was a big fan. The SnS blows the SN away on so many levels. No knocking ash off of the charcoal every hour, no adding water every other hour, no adding briquets after 4 hours or so. Going to do two pork butts on Thursday and will look to see what Publix has on special this coming week to use the sear part of the SnS. I will be promoting this of the BBQ FB pages I belong to for sure
Publix in swfl have pork butts and NY strips on sale right now, just picked some up today! I get paid Wednesday and will be placing an order for a sns too
Scotch: Current favorite- The Arran (anything by them), Glenmorangie 12yr Lasanta, sherry cask finished. The Balvenie Double Wood, also like Oban 18yr, and The Glenlivet Nadurra (Oloroso sherry cask finished) among others. Neat please.
About meReal name: Aaron
Location: Farwell, Michigan - near Clare (dead center of lower peninsula).
Occupation:
Healthcare- Licensed & Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at MyMichigan Health, a University of Michigan Health System.
Retired high school teacher and principal
Dr ROK - Rider of Kawasaki &/or rock and roll fan
Yoder 640 on Husker themed comp cart
Cookshack Smokette smoker
Antique refrigerator smoker
Weber 22 1/2" kettle w/ GrillGrates AND Slow and Sear
Rec Tec Mini Portable Tailgater w/ GrillGrates
Plenty of GrillGrates
Uuni wood pellet oven, first generation
Roccbox Pizza Oven
Meater Block
"Go Big Red" Thermopen instant read thermometer
Ultrafast instant read thermometer
CDN quick read thermometer
Maverick ET-732 thermometer
Maverick ET-735 thermometer
Tru-Temp wireless thermometer
Infrared thermometer (Mainly use for pizza on the Uuni and Roccbox)
Beverages - Is there really anything other than Guinness? Oh yeah, I forgot about tequila!
Got my SnS today!!!!!! Going to do a chicken and sear some sous vide boneless pork loin chops. I visited the ABC website and read up on doing chicken at 325. Do you use water in the SnS when doing chicken? It's mentioned above in the low and slow section, but not in the Hot and Fast section.
Huskee has a good chicken write-up on page 22. Short answer is we've had great results with and without water.
Note a quart of water lasts 5 hours, so if you're just cooking chicken you'll have a lot of leftover water after you're done. You might want to consider less than a quart. I'd probably just skip it.
After a week overseas, was craving some BBQ once I got back home. Hit HEB, and quickly found Pork Butts on sale for $0.97/Lb.... Dry brined for a day, and then threw the 8lb'r on the Kettle with the SnS (with some pecan/oak/and apple chips) around 5AM. Added more charcoal around 11am, and topped off the water. Temp held pretty steady at 230 thereabouts for most of the cook. Was able to still run errands while the SnS handled business. wrapped at 170 IT, and pulled it at 203 around 5PM. Let it rest in cooler and served it up at 7pm. Very moist and great smoky flavor.
(Does the SnS have it's own forum yet here? Sorry if I missed it.)
Is she still going @225F?
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