New Kid on the Block from Florida.

[(Mike S.)]

New guy here! I already post my first question, now I gotta' start at the beginning. Which kind of explains this post.

I guess I should confess right off the bat about my choice of grills. What I'm now certain of is that I really should have started with a Weber Kettle. The Original Premium 22 inch. But, what I did buy instead was the Char-Broil 580. What can I tell you? I think it was the fact that the adjustable coal bed height seemed so. . . Sexy! Doesn't mater, that's what I got.

Well, it may turn out all right, even though I'm plotting to make another purchase in the near future. I thought it would be easy to make it do the 2 stage cooking that I've been reading about (yes Meathead, I got your book!) But I really should have gone with the next size up, the 780. (Sq. In of cooking surface.)

It is something of a miser when it comes to the amount of charcoal needed. Once I realized that was a selling point , I was able to get an honest 40 minutes and more, of indirect heat out of the thing, but for the second stage, the sear, I'll likely have to add some more brickets. But what made this possible was I only used one half of a chimney full of charcoal. I'd previously tried filling it up, but couldn't get the temp under control, no matter what combination I tried with the dampers.

OK, as usual, I think I'm headed towards explaining this to death! Bad habit I picked up somewhere along the way. Once I can collect my thoughts, I'll be back!

Mike S.
Spring Hill, FL

[Nate]

Welcome from Indiana

[Mr. Bones]

Howdy from Kansas Territory, Welcome to th' Pit!
Glad ya' joined us, here, alla th' way from Florida!
I am certain that one can make Great Food on that there CharBroil...
But: I also don't think ya'll regret gettin' a Weber 22.5", at some point....
Hop on in, Enjoy th' Pit!

[kmhfive]

Welcome to fun and learning! Agree with Mr. Bones.

[Mr. Bones]

~S~ Brotherman!

[RonB]

Welcome to The Pit Mike.

[DWCowles]

Welcome (Mike S.)

[(Mike S.)]

I just noticed that my "sig" file is not showing up. Then again, I'm not seeing anyone's sig file. Just me, or am I missing something?

Mike S. (entered as text!)

[Huskee]

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[PBCDad]

Fountain pen! I always thought it was a lightbulb!! Fountain pen makes more sense for a"signature"

[MBMorgan]

Welcome from Colorado ...

[Henrik]

Welcome to the pit!

[mattyb05]

Hi Mike, welcome.

[LA Pork Butt]

Welcome to the Pit! You are already showing symptoms of MCS.

[Spinaker]

Welcome to The Pit, Mike! We are happy to have you.

[HawkerXP]

Welcome from the great state of Virginia!

[(Mike S.)]

I really wasn't happy with the grill I bought, the Char-Broil 580, as I was really looking forward towards doing a lot of 2 stage cooking. And this grill really didn't want to do that. At least, it isn't making it easy. I does have some nice features, in that it doesn't use much charcoal, and the height of the bed is adjustable, by about 8 inches. But the thing is a "loose fit." The intakes probably are not even needed. The adjustable bed kind of negates that. The exhaust vents are a little more functional, at least I think I can control the direction of the air flow at least.

To make a long story short (too late for that!) I went to the Home Depot and picked up a Weber Premium 22, and the Slow 'n Sear will show up this Friday.

I may keep the Char-Broil, or donate it to a local charity of some sort, I haven't decided just yet. But I'll let you know what I decide to do.

Guess I need to update my sig file.

Mike S.