Mrs. Omegadog told me that I can have a new barbecue toy of my choice for Father’s Day and she will buy it-no questions asked or protests made. I’ve been told that a another grill or smoker is a no-go. I was thinking of a Vortex (because of @Troutman’s Pollo Asado recipe), but I thought that I would ask The Pit members for suggestions. I already have a Thermapen, a Smobot, and a XR50. All suggestions will be appreciated!
The OmegaDog
Retired, living in Western Mass. Enjoy music, cooking and my family.
Current cookers Weber Spirit 3 burner. A 22" Kettle with vortex SnS and OnlyFire pizza oven. A Smokey Joe and the most recent addition a Pit Barrel Jr with bird hanger, 4 hooks and cover. ThermoWorks Smoke 2 probe, DOT, ThermoPop and a Thermapen Mk4. Recently added 2 TempSpike wireless meat thermometers.
I use both of those on my Jumbo Joe when not cooking on my BGE. I love the way the Vortex does wings and the snake method, and like the fact that I can uae the the SlowNSear to cook an entire meal for my wife and me.
I know right? Last cook it was 105* outside (heat index), fired up the Vortex in my Weber 22" with a full load of coals, vents wide open and I came out and flames were shooting 8-10" into the air. No joke, should of taken a picture. Anyway, closed the lid for 5 minutes to get the meat, came out and temp'd the thing with my thermo gun at around 720*. Had to actually close vents somewhat to contain the raging inferno. That little device is dangerous !!!
A Fireboard, or a pizza stone or peel? A Santa Maria attachment for the Weber? A book like Salt, Fat, Heat, and Acid? A bag or two of primo charcoal like Jealous Devil? a new set of brisket knives? A nice new cutting board with your name engraved on it?
New bbq toy, no questions asked, no protests, but no new smoker?!? The vortex is a great kettle accessory but part of that greatness is how cheap it is. I’d just get the vortex and not use it as a gift. I’d go for SnS, DnG, and easy spin grate. The SnS is more of a game changer for the kettle than the vortex even though what the vortex does for chicken is outstanding.
> 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
Equipment
Primo Oval xl
Slow n Sear (two)
Drip n Griddle
22" Weber Kettle
26" Weber Kettle one touch
Blackstone 36†Pro Series
Sous vide machine
Kitchen Aid
Meat grinder
sausage stuffer
5 Crock Pots Akootrimonts
Two chimneys (was 3 but rivets finally popped, down to 1)
cast iron pans,
Dutch ovens
Signals 4 probe, thermapens, chef alarms, Dots, thermapop and maverick T-732, RTC-600, pro needle and various pocket instareads. The help and preferences
1 extra fridge and a deep chest freezer in the garage
KBB
FOGO
A 9 year old princess foster child
Patience and old patio furniture
"Baby Girl" The cat
Gotta go with the SnS if you don’t have one. Then maybe a Kitchen aid or vitamix professional. Perhaps some attachments like a grinder, chamber Vac sealer, Anova, cambros of various sizes, stick Blender are useful and cheap, cast iron like a Smithy or Finex. How about a SRF Gold brisket Or some A5 Wagyu.
Gotta like all those suggestions, but I already have a SnS and an Anova. Right now, the SRF brisket is probably at the top of the list and THANKS!
The OmegaDog
Weber S-335 gas grill
Weber 26†kettle
Weber 22†kettle
Camp Chef XL Smoke Vault
Camp Chef 3 Burner cook top
Camp Chef Woodwind 36 Pellet grill with sidekick burner
PBC
Accessories:
SnS XL
SnS standard
Vortex
Weber Rotisserie for 22†Kettle
1st gen FireBoard
2nd gen FireBoard
Griddle for Camp Chef cooktop
Several Thermoworks items
Set of Grill Grates
Get a Blackstone or Campchef griddle! It’s not a new ‘grill or smoker’ technically....
Actually, if you have a gas grill, a griddle to go on your gasser might be something nice to cook on outside. I;ve got a thread going about griddles, and one option is a griddle to go on my Weber gas grill.
I just ask for forgiveness for the stupid things I'm going to do for the next 364 days....
Wouldn't mind some pecan smoking chips/chunks, hard to find up in this neck of the woods.
Retired, living in Western Mass. Enjoy music, cooking and my family.
Current cookers Weber Spirit 3 burner. A 22" Kettle with vortex SnS and OnlyFire pizza oven. A Smokey Joe and the most recent addition a Pit Barrel Jr with bird hanger, 4 hooks and cover. ThermoWorks Smoke 2 probe, DOT, ThermoPop and a Thermapen Mk4. Recently added 2 TempSpike wireless meat thermometers.
I do not ask for anything. I get cards from my kids, and their kids (my grandkids) will make cards. My wife, happy fathers day. I'm the same. In past Moms day I forgot it was the big day. Mid afternoon she reminded me. No big deal. She wants something she gets it, same on my side. Guess that is what 47 years of marriage gets you. Same for birthdays and holidays.
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