First Cook On GMG Jim Bowie

[Pirate Scott]

Hello All,
I went and picked up My Jim Bowie Grill this Morning. Even though I was alone assembly was a breeze. I Was able to connect the WiFi point to point with my IPhone & IPad very easily but was not able to update the firmware. I think I need to be closer to my Router. The firmware it has is V6.3, and there is a newer one available so I will try that again another time. Some of the updates are apparently for better temperature control in colder weather so they may be useful. I did the initial burn in and set up some temperature probes to see how even everything is. It is not terrible in my opinion, however there is an obvious hot spot in the center which is to be expected because that is where the firebox is. I am pretty sure it will be better with a good load on it.

I kept the first cook super simple and did Italian Sausage, and Buffalo Chicken Brats. Messed around with temperatures, high and low. The grill really gets up to temperature very quickly even though it’s cold outside. Tomorrow I will try Pizza.

[Jon Solberg]

She's a beauty!

[Pirate Scott]

She’s a Beast Jon. I can’t wait to load it up!

[Aimless1]

Congratulations! Looks great and so do the sausage and brats. How were they?

[Pirate Scott]

They were delicious, they are made fresh at a local Meat Market called Leigh and Stiegerwalds. Fresh makes all the difference in taste. It is a lot different than cooking on the Kettle though. I think it is really gonna be a lot easier with the long cooks.

[RonB]

Congrats. You are really gonna enjoy that smoker.

[Pirate Scott]

Thanks Ron

[DWCowles]

Congrats on your new smoker! Cheers 🍺

[Pirate Scott]

Thanks DW.

[Mr. Bones]

Great job, thanks fer sharin'!
I'm stayin' tuned....

[Pirate Scott]

Thanks Bones.

[jecucolo]

She's a beauty!

[Pirate Scott]

Thanks

[Max Good]

Pirate Scott If your router is far away from the GMG, or obstructed by thick walls,an inexpensive WiFI booster will help. Also, face the controller toward your router.

[Pirate Scott]

kmhfive thanks

[Pirate Scott]

kmhfive Max Good the longer antenna did the trick. all set now.

[kmhfive]

Pirate Scott , Glad it worked for you!! Enjoy the grill.

[JCGrill]

Another piece of advice: depending on the OS of your smart phone or tablet, you might have to exempt the GMG app from the sleep setting (used to increase battery life). I couldn't keep the app connected and this was the reason.

[Pirate Scott]

Thanks JC

[mgmonster]

Hope you enjoy your GMG! Did my first cook today. Sitting here planning my next cook now.

Happy New Year!