Hi from Minnesota, looking to soak up as much knowledge as possible
Hi everyone. Got a link to this site from a friend who does some amazing stuff with his smoker. Wow, does this site have a ton of fantastic information. I have a Weber Genesis and am looking to improve my grilling skills. My daughters think I make a pretty good burger, but I'd really like to do a lot more than burgers, steaks and brats. Was looking for info on thermometers to use inside the grill, as well as hand held. Not sure if I'm going to get a smoker or not, but I have another friend who has a Pit Barrel Cooker and am really interested in getting one of those. I'm thinking checking out the ratings and ordering Meathead's book is a great way to start!
Thermoworks has a cult following around here... The new smoke is a wonderful leave in thermometer with a wireless monitor.
The Dot or ChefAlarm are use the same kind of probes as the smoker but have to stay put... However you can get an instant read probe for them which makes them good multi purpose thermometers.
The MK4 Thermapen and the TermaPop are also a couple of great handheld thermometers that cannot be left in the cooker.
The Maverick thermometers are a little less expensive option than the thermoworks smoke and are also leave in wireless thermometers.
In the review tab there is a section for thermometers. I recommend checking it out.
As for PBC.... Have one and LOVE it... They have a cult following here in the Pit. It has a quick learning curve, quality customer service, free shipping, and turns out some dang good food!
Thanks Nate for the advice! I'll take some time and look over the ratings. I was thinking about a Thermapen for a hand held and Maverick for the leave in. Happy to hear the PBC is well liked. I certainly like what I've seen of it.
dbboland , Thermapen and a Maverick were what a lot folks here had until just recently when Thermoworks finally released the smoke just earlier this year... Fireboard seems to be catching on as the other leave in option.
I have a Maverick 773 wireless, dual-channel. It's fine if you have a masters degree in computer programming... you need one to set the stupid thing. I pre-ordered my Smoke... it's so simple to set that I now have a pet monkey to do it. LOL
Thanks lLowjiber and Shane! This is why I joined, to get some friendly advice before making my purchases. Was initially thinking about the Maverick 733 or 735, but will now give some serious consideration to the Smoke. Although I'm pretty sure I will not be purchasing a pet monkey. ;-)
Traeger Pellet w/ add-on Cold Smoker attachment (2008)
Weber-22" Kettle w/SnS Plus (2002)
Brinkman Bullet Smoker (super old)
Little Chief (really, really old)
Kenmore Propane 4-burner w/Searing Station (2015)
Burn Pit (1992)
ThermoWorks Smoke (2016)
ThermoWorks Thermapen (old, waiting to win a new one)
Favorite Dog Breed: German Shorthair Pointer
Favorite Car: The ones that start
Favorite Month: October
Favorite Steak: Ribeye, rare, and reverse seared
> Weber Genesis EP-330
> Grilla Grills Original Grilla (OG) pellet smoker with Alpha/Connect
> Pit Barrel Cooker (gone to a new home)
> WeberQ 2000 (on "loan" to a relative (I'll never see it again))
> Old Smokey Electric (for chickens mostly - when it's too nasty out
to fiddle with a more capable cooker)
> Luhr Jensen Little Chief Electric - Top Loader circa 1990 (smoked fish & jerky)
> Thermoworks Smoke
> 3 Thermoworks Chef Alarms
> Thermoworks Thermapen One
> Thermoworks Thermapen Classic
> Thermoworks Thermopop
> Thermoworks IR-GUN-S
> Anova sous vide circulator
> Searzall torch
> BBQ Guru Rib Ring
> WÜSTHOF, Dalstrong, and Buck knives
> Paprika App on Mac and iOS
Hi, my name is Darrell. I'm an OTR truck driver for over 25 years. During my off time I love doing backyard cooks. I have a 48" Lang Deluxe smoker, Rec-Tec pellet smoker,1 Weber Genesis 330, 1 Weber Performer (blue), 2 Weber kettles (1 black and 1 Copper), 1 26" Weber kettle, a WSM, 8 Maverick Redi Chek thermometers, a PartyQ, 2 SnS, Grill Grates, Cast Iron grates, 1 ThermoPop (orange) and 2 ThermoPens (pink and orange) and planning on adding more cooking accessories. Now I have an Anova sous vide, the Dragon blower and 2 Chef alarms from Thermoworks.
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.
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Cookers:
Weber Kettle (used/fair condition; a gift).
Grilla OG.
Pit Boss 3-Burner Ultimate Lift-Off Griddle.
SnS Kettle.
Everything Else:
Sous Vide equipment.
Instant read and leave-in thermometers.
Grill Grates.
Kingsford Blue Bag, Royal Oak Lump Charcoal, Weber lighter cubes, Weber charcoal chimneys.
BBQr's Delight Hickory & Apple flavor pellets, propane torch, 6" smoke tube.
Grilla apple & hickory pellets, Royal Oak charcoal pellets.
Rubs with salt: Meat Church, Meathead.
Rubs without salt: SnS Grills Rocky's Rub and Not Just for Beef.
Rubs home-mixed: None at this time.
Spices: Lots of 'em.
LSG Adjustable Grill/Smoker, MAK Pellet Grill, Large BGE with Several Attachments from the Ceramic Grill Store, Weber Gasser, Cast Iron Pans & Griddle, Grill Grates, Mostly Thermoworks Thermometers, Avova SV Stick, BBQ Guru Controller and Fan
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