Hi everyone. Its been along time but I am starting to get the itch to grill again outside. Its been along cold winter in Wisconsin.
My wife and I want to grill a couple burgers one day and then do a couple pork chops the next day. My question is how much charcoal do I use for 3 burgers and 3 pork chops. All I have for a charcoal grill is my PB. Is it overkill? What do you guys recommend.
PBC
Weber Performer
Rotisserie Ring
Rotisserie Basket
Smokenator
Maverick 732 (featuring a melted back panel, courtesy of a disastrous attempt at pizza)
Thermoworks Pocket Thermometer
Three Bricks
I wouldn't fill the basket up for burgers or chops. You'll burn way more charcoal than you'll need. I've never grilled on my PBC, but I think a chimney of hot coals should get plenty hot. For searing, ideally, you want to get closer to the fire than the PBC will allow you, but Noah claims you can make good burgers on it, so good luck. And enjoy!
Hi Jordan. That's what I was thinking is that the coals are so far away but I will still try it. How long do burgers usually take on a charcoal grill. We like ours medium cook.
PBC
Weber Performer
Rotisserie Ring
Rotisserie Basket
Smokenator
Maverick 732 (featuring a melted back panel, courtesy of a disastrous attempt at pizza)
Thermoworks Pocket Thermometer
Three Bricks
That depends on how thick they are and how close to the flame you have them. I just read about a guy who put frozen patties on the PBC, put the lid on, and flipped them in 10. I raise the fire grate on my kettle and cook them very close to the flame. I flip several times once the meat doesn't want to stick to the grill. You can flip less since you're further from the fire. Use a thermometer to test for doneness. It should take you longer on a PBC than a grill, but the initial climb in temp can be pretty fast. Keep an eye on things and let us know how it goes.
I've been thinking about trying something similar in the PBC, but using my chimney (or a coffee can) to bring the coal basket up closer to the grate. Something like that might help.
Another thought, is to do a reverse sear using the PBC for the initial cook, and sear on a chimney half full of coals. Although that would use even more coals then just the PBC.
PBC
Weber Performer
Rotisserie Ring
Rotisserie Basket
Smokenator
Maverick 732 (featuring a melted back panel, courtesy of a disastrous attempt at pizza)
Thermoworks Pocket Thermometer
Three Bricks
I posted pics awhile ago of shackles I hooked from the charcoal pan to the grate. Originally the idea was a pizza stone to get hotter. It would grill anything that needs to be close to the coals.
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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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SnS Deluxe for 22" Kettle
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Cast Iron Griddle
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Grill Grates: five 17.375 sections (retired to storage)
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gasser
Grill Grates for 22" Kettle
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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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Thermapen MK4 (pink)
Thermapen Classic (pink too)
Thermoworks MK4 orange
Temp Test 2 Smart Thermometer
Extra Big and Loud Timer
Timestick Trio
Maverick ET 73 a little workhorse with limited range
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
Charcoal Companion TurboQue
A-Maze-N tube 12 inch tube smoker accessory for use with pellets
BBQ Dragon and Dragon Chimney
Shun Classic Series:
8" Chef Knife
6" Chef's Knife
Gokujo Boning and Fillet Knife
3 1/2 inch Paring Knife
How's the grill grate holding up, Kranknhank? Has it bent with the additional weight? How often have you used this arrangement? I'm obviously intrigued!
I haven't used it yet lol. This season I will. I have a pizza stone too so it will happen. There is no weight issue with the grill holding the coal bin but I will get back to you since you are wondering.. Friday night I am queing for my sons 30 bday and I will use the shackles for hamburger and hot dogs . Thanks for asking Kathryn, Hank
Last edited by kranknhank; April 7, 2015, 01:02 PM.
I like that idea kranknhank. I am thinking (haven't tried yet though) that cooking burgers or dogs would be to far away from the flame in the regular PB mode. I was almost thinking about getting some kind of smaller grill for this because it's just me and my wife.
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Clarkgriswald I totally agree with Guy. Smokey Joe 14.5" grills are about $30 give or take, and are all Weber quality, and worth every penny. I have grilled 5 good sized burgers on mine, while still maintaining an indirect zone. and this was with using only a dozen briquettes. If all you need is space for 2-3 burgers or chops, seriously, you should consider this little guy. Here is my post showing how I did it.
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