Pushing the limits on the 26"

[Attjack]

We're going to need an update, Pirate Scott .

[Pirate Scott]

Well, this was definitely not a great cook. Struggled with temperature and couldn't recover ( I should have done a wider fuse 4+4) so I pulled 5 racks after getting some bark. Put those in a Pan in the Oven to finish. Left 3 Racks on the Kettle and raised temps, mopped with Dinasour BBQ Sensuous Slathering Sauce. Put those 3 in the Oven At 14:30 And reloaded the Kettle with Charcoal for 16 Burgers. The ribs were ok, not great, but nobody really hated them. We had a ton of sides and appetizers so that filled everyone too. I probably should have done my usual 4 rack cook, but I expected with 21 people I would need more. Welcome to the school of hard knocks and #%^**y BBQ. Looks like me and the Crew will have Ribs for dinner tomorrow, they warm up just fine.
The Party was a Going Away Party for my Daughter Hannah who will spend a Semester in Canterbury England. Whoop! The adventure continues.
I will add pictures later.

[Pirate Scott]

Thanks PJBowmaster, I Got up this morning Hit the Ground running, and Fell on my Face, Some days your the Windshield, Some days your the Bug.

[kmhfive]

Improvise, adapt, and overcome! That's part of learning--we're all doing it. Thanks for the post!

[tbob4]

Congrats for Hannah! Heck, if we all did things right every time this web site wouldn't exist. I also always have to remind myself that I am my harshest critic.

[Steve B]

It's always a learning curve. None of us have perfect cooks. I just tried SVing some burgers and reverse searing them. Not a great turnout. Grainy and kinda dry. So the search for perfection continues. LOL.

[Pirate Scott]

It is a lot of fun trying though.

[Huskee]

A SnS would be a great tool for this cook.

[Pirate Scott]

I am waiting for them to go on sale! Ha, ha, it is a good product and has a great following. It is on the wish list.

[PaulstheRibList]

Adding a ton of volume to a cooker requires significant adjustment. We just don't know how much of an adjustment until you get there! Way to improvise and make the most of your cook!

[Pirate Scott]

Thanks, and you are absolutely right next time I would almost double the fuel, and I think 6 Racks would be max with the way I cook.

[Pirate Scott]

Thanks everyone for the input, it is always helpful. Not many pictures it was a busy day

[Troutman]

Good lookin' deviled eggs

[jlhilden]

I'll second the great job for improvise, adapt, and overcoming the cook. From looking at your pictures, my main concern would be how that piece of broccoli made it to the plate.

[HawkerXP]

What you saying Willis?!! They look good to me!

[Troutman]

That's got to be a Guinness World Record for that small a cook surface. Awesome attempt.

[ecowper]

8 racks of back ribs on a WSM 22 would be challenging, let alone on the 26" kettle. Pretty good job, considering. And the pictures are cool.