Scotch: Current favorite- The Arran (anything by them), Glenmorangie 12yr Lasanta, sherry cask finished. The Balvenie Double Wood, also like Oban 18yr, and The Glenlivet Nadurra (Oloroso sherry cask finished) among others. Neat please.
About meReal name: Aaron
Location: Farwell, Michigan- near Clare. (dead center of lower peninsula)
Occupation:
Healthcare- Licensed & Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at MyMichigan Health, a University of Michigan Health System.
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UDS on wheels? This is interesting. Don’t really "need" one but we all know how that goes. The word "need" doesn’t mean what everyone else thinks it does.
But more likely I will just upgrade from bbq guru to fireboard. I like the guru.....but the lack of an app is just not good. I mean a controller is an item of sheer convenience. I can control temps in my Primo without one. It’s just easier with one. Given that, having to log in to a website every time I want to check in things is an annoyance. The opposite of convenience. I also like that FB has a battery backup, in case the power blips.
if I didn’t already have the thermapen that $25 thermometer would already be on the way!
Kamado Joe Big Joe III
Pit Barrel Cooker
Camp Chef Flat Top 900
Weber Performer 22
PowerFlamer Propane 160
Meater +
Thermoworks Smoke
Thermoworks Thermapen
Temp Spike
I like my Bronco. For $295 it does a lot.
Two issues,
1. It does leak a bit, and drips on the patio. I tried to fix with sealant, two spots still leaking vs 5 ( I am not the best handyman-type). I will clean those two areas and try again.
2. I wish it was a bit taller, since a large/long rack of ribs will hit the coals. My solution there is to cut them in half and use more hooks, since it comes with 9.
On the plus side.
1. It was cheap
2. I have never cooked on charcoal (properly) or owned a ugly drum type smoker. The entire family loves the results. I find it very easy to use.
3. Super easy to clean. remove the cap on the bottom, hose it out and scrub with a nylon brush. Rinse. Done.
4. I have gotten 10 hours out of one full basket of coals.
5. it has wheels and a shelf. Part of the cleaning process is to move it to the street, so I can rinse all the creosote down the storm drain vs dogs licking it off the patio in the backyard. Shelf is great for mid-cook maintenance (sauces, foil, holding the beer)
All in all, since I have done at least 10 cooks, I have to say I am very, very happy. I would probably splurge on the Pro since it would be larger. I use it at least twice per week so far. Ribs, Pork Butt, whole chickens and chicken parts, and brats so far.
I did use it as a grill once. I don't feel it gets hot enough, and will stick with the Weber gasser for that for now.
Still want the summit charcoal grill and maybe someday a cool offset. This is a very addictive hobby.
For anyone interested in a Bronco, Walmart have them at $184 on clearance. I just picked one up, at that price it was a no brainer for my first drum smoker.
Last edited by MichaelF; August 3, 2019, 03:43 PM.
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