Hello fellow grillers! I’ve been an occasional, casual backyard griller since the early 90s. Looking to get more consistent results, as well as to grill more often, I came across your amazing website. I am very impressed with the variety of information as well as the level of detail provided on every topic.
I decided to join once I gave in to the idea that thermometers aren’t for wimps. I used to roast a whole chicken on a Weber kettle along with a few potatoes. I figured that when the potatoes were soft, the chicken was done. While this method never failed me, (and I love smoked potatoes) I found I couldn’t (or wouldn’t or shouldn’t) cook potatoes with every barbecue. I did evolve into using an instant read thermometer about 10 years ago, but I always felt guilty relying on it (the caveman didn’t use a thermometer, grandfather didn’t use a thermometer, etc.). Now, after reading Meathead’s article, my guilt is gone!
Also, I’ve believed in about half of the bbq myths that are debunked on this website.
I still have my Weber kettle, it’s about 15 years old now, maybe older; I know that my 20 year old son is older than it, and that my 7 year old son is younger than it, I just can’t remember if it’s older than my 16 year old son. Also, in December, I bought a Weber Genesis EP-330 on a great deal on closeout, so I now need to impress the wife and get the most out of it.
I decided to join once I gave in to the idea that thermometers aren’t for wimps. I used to roast a whole chicken on a Weber kettle along with a few potatoes. I figured that when the potatoes were soft, the chicken was done. While this method never failed me, (and I love smoked potatoes) I found I couldn’t (or wouldn’t or shouldn’t) cook potatoes with every barbecue. I did evolve into using an instant read thermometer about 10 years ago, but I always felt guilty relying on it (the caveman didn’t use a thermometer, grandfather didn’t use a thermometer, etc.). Now, after reading Meathead’s article, my guilt is gone!
Also, I’ve believed in about half of the bbq myths that are debunked on this website.
I still have my Weber kettle, it’s about 15 years old now, maybe older; I know that my 20 year old son is older than it, and that my 7 year old son is younger than it, I just can’t remember if it’s older than my 16 year old son. Also, in December, I bought a Weber Genesis EP-330 on a great deal on closeout, so I now need to impress the wife and get the most out of it.
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