Getting started on new Braten!

[das85]

New 1000 just arrived today and I am beyond excited.

Got a tri-tip to cook tomorrow since I figure what better way to break in this style of grill..

Anyone have tips for getting started? I've done a ton of cooking with gas and pellets, but this will be my first serious experience with logs and charcoal. Engelbrecht's video suggests laying out two logs and putting a chimney of charcoal between them so figure I'll try that but would love to what has worked for others here..

Also any tips how to season this thing? I sent that q to Engelbrecht as well and given their responsiveness so far I'd bet they'll reply pretty soon.. But honestly I'm so excited right now I'm not sure I can wait!

[Old Glory]

Great lookin' Cooker!

Good luck with her!

[Steve B]

Awesome. Congrats. You're gonna love that bad boy

[bbqLuv]

Practice, Practice, and more Practice.
Keeping a cooking journal helps me.

Happy Grilling to you.

[ofelles]

Awesome cooker! you will enjoy.

[CaptainMike]

Nice ride!! The EB was very high on my list when I was researching stick burners. I'm surprised they didn't send seasoning tips, but LSG recommends spraying or wiping down the interior with a suitable oil (PAM works well) and low fire no higher than 250 for 4-6 hours to season and cure the paint. I personally did this 3 times before I started using it in earnest, however, after the initial seasoning I tossed in a pastrami and a brisket point on #2 and frozen tri tip on #3.

[Attjack]

Nice looking grill you got there.

[HawkerXP]

Bring it over here and we'll figure it out together!

[klflowers]

Wow!!!!

[USMCCrashCrew89]

I just got one (a new to me one) about a month ago, they are really fun to cook on! The two log method that Englebrecht shows has worked well for me. Using the offset side though, I would stick to one split at a time with the vents wide open versus two splits with the vents adjusted. I find that gives me a cleaner smoke with more airflow, two splits with the vents wide open gets too hot for the firebox IMO.

[Donw]

Congratulations on a beautiful looking cooker.

[Redwng]

I never could get much info from Englebrecht on their grills. Great idea but few videos out there so I eventually went with the LSG offset.

[DavidNorcross]

Congratulations. Very nice!

[das85]

You guys are awesome thanks everyone for the enthusiasm and support! USMCCrashCrew89 thanks for the tip on offset use that is very helpful, esp as I tried running offset with 2 splits for a bit just now and main chamber was 400+. Thanks CaptainMike as well, I had lit a fire just when you posted that and ended up just burning it in (high heat, no oil), dunno if that was best but am gonna try cooking on it tomorrow.

[Skip]

Congratulations on your new cooker. Have fun! Keep us all posted on your cooks.