I was in AceMart a few days ago looking at Pizza Peels when a guy walked over and picked up one of the metal ones and commented that it might be good for pulling briskets out of a cooker.
In my mind, envisionin' doin' jus; that, I would likely plop th' brisket on th' peel, then pull, cause I'm afeart slidin' it underneath might wipe out my outer seasonin', and/or bark...
BUT...th' peel might well make it easier to handle, from that point on...
An', NOPE, I ain't tried it, Amigo...
I use frog mats and/or my hands (gloved up twice!). Frog Mats can be manipulated bare handed. Been known to lift and flip to turn over. But cloth gloves covered by latex gloves gives good insulation from heat and I can feel how the meat is cooking.
My toys:
Weber Summit Charcoal Grilling Center (WSCGC) aka Mr. Fancypants
Pit Barrel Cooker (which rocks), named Pretty Baby
Weber Summit S650 Gas Grill, named Hot 'n Fast (used mostly for searing and griddling)
Weber Kettle Premium 22" named Kettle Kid, eager to horn in with more cooks in the future
Camp Chef Somerset IV 4-burner outdoor gas range named AfterBurner due to its 30kBTU burners
Adrenaline BBQ Company Gear:
SnS Low Profile, DnG, and Large Charcoal Basket, for WSCGC
SnS Deluxe for 22" Kettle
Elevated SS Rack for WSCGC
SS Rack for DnG
Cast Iron Griddle
Grill Grate for SnS
Grill Grates: five 17.375 sections (retired to storage)
Grill Grates: six 19.25 panels for exact fit for Summit S650
gasser
Grill Grates for 22" Kettle
2 Grill Grate Griddles
Steelmade Griddle for Summit gas grill
Fireboard Gear:
Extreme BBQ Thermometer Package
Additional control unit
Additional probes: Competition Probes 1" (3) and 4" (1), 3 additional Ambient Probes. 1 additional Food Probe
2 Driver Cables
Pit Viper Fan (to pair with Fireboard Fan Driver Cable)
Pit Viper Fan new design (to pair with Fireboard Fan Driver Cable)
Thermoworks Gear:
Thermapen MK4 (pink)
Thermapen Classic (pink too)
Thermoworks MK4 orange
Temp Test 2 Smart Thermometer
Extra Big and Loud Timer
Timestick Trio
Maverick ET 73 a little workhorse with limited range
Maverick ET 733
Maverick (Ivation) ET 732
Grill Pinz
Vortex (two of them)
18" drip pan for WSCGC
Ceramic Spacers for WSCGC in Kamado Mode: 2 sets each 1/2", 1", 2". The 2" spacers work best with the 18" drip pan. The 1+1/2 inch spacers work best with the 14 inch cake pan.
Two Joule Sous Vide devices
3 Lipavi Sous Vide Tubs with Lids: 12, 18 and 26 quarts
Avid Armor Ultra Pro V32 Chamber Sealer
Instant Pot 6 Quart Electric Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot 10 Quart Electric Pressure Cooker
Charcoal Companion TurboQue
A-Maze-N tube 12 inch tube smoker accessory for use with pellets
BBQ Dragon and Dragon Chimney
Shun Classic Series:
8" Chef Knife
6" Chef's Knife
Gokujo Boning and Fillet Knife
3 1/2 inch Paring Knife
I sometimes use a cake lifter to get Pork Butts, Pastramis and Briskets off the grate when it's time for them to come in from the playground. For me, it's just the right size--not quite as large as a pizza peel with a better handle.
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.
I admire a lot of things Aaron Franklin does but that's not one of them. Welders gloves if it's wrapped and latex over cloth if it's not. I like medium rare for a lot of things, but not my hands!!!
Karon Adams Consort of the Flame Cooking is a Sacred Endeavour
Big Poppa's Drum conversion
Maverick wireless meat & grill thermometers
Thermopen Instant Read Thermometer
Pit IQ blower
I use a separate grill surface. I put my piggies on the main grill, then put the meat on this grill and set the butt, grill and all, on top of the trotters. all I have to do is pick up the grill and bring the entire piece of meat in at one, whole and easily.
Started Low-N-Slow BBQ in 2012. Obviously, it's taken hold (in chronological order:
1.) A pair of Weber Smokey Mountain 22.5's
2.) #LilTex, a 22" Expensive Offset Smoker (looks like a Yoder Witicha)
3.) #WhoDat1, a HUGE Gravity Fed Insulated Cabinet Smoker (cooking chamber 3'x2'x6')
4.) A Full Size Commercial Dryer/converted to Vertical Smoker.
5.) Jambo Backyard stickburner (my FAVORITE Pit so far)
6.) GrillMeister, a huge 24"x48" Adjustable, Charcoal Grill from Pitmaker.com
7.) 22" Weber Kettle with Slow-N-Sear
8.) Vault insulated reverse-flow cabinet smoker from Pitmaker
9.) BarbecueFiretruck...under development
10.) 26 foot BBQ Vending Trailer equipped with HUGE Myron Mixon 72xc smoker is HERE, Oct 2016!
11.) Opened www.PaulsRibShackBarbecue.com Food Trailer officially in March 2017
12.) Austin Smoke Works 500 Gallon Propane Tank Offset Smoker, named "Lucille" as travel pit for PaulsRibShack, Oct 2018.
12.) Opening Brick & Mortar location at 4800 Nelson Rd, Spring 2019. Had a pair of 1,000 Gallon Austin Smoke Works pits, both in RibShackRed for our new place!
Fabulous Backlit Thermapens, several Maverick Remote Thermometers (don't use any remotes anymore), Thermoworks Smoke, Other Thermoworks toys, Vacuum sealer, lots and lots of equipment...
I'm loving using BBQ to make friends and build connections.
I have #theRibList where I keep a list of new and old friends and whenever I'm cooking, I make 1 to 20 extra and share the joy.
Great idea! My fav is the Hell's Handle turners from Mercer. They are tough. A single one can lift a large brisket without bending. I use two of them at a time, so I can lift, grab the next bite and lift, repeat, and so remove a brisket/butt without loosing any bark.
Handle the heat of a steaming hot grill with this Mercer Culinary M18350 Hell's Handle® high heat 8" x 4" heavy-duty, square edge turner. The heat-resistant handle can withstand up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and absorbs 50% less heat than a standard polypropylene handle, remaining cool to the touch even in the hottest conditions. Plus, this tool has a 45-50% higher melting point than traditional handles, ensuring that it will remain durable long beyond the competitors' models. Perfect for commercial use, the dimpled handle features a dual-textured finish for extra grip, slip resistance, and comfortable use! The handle is also completely sealed for excellent sanitation. This turner's blade is made of high carbon stainless steel, presenting a polished, high quality appearance and reliable performance. All Hell's Handle® heavy-duty turner blades are twice as thick as the standard style and feature the perfect combination of stiffness and flexibility so you can flip larger grilled foods such as burgers and steaks while retaining the slight pliability or give you need for easier use. The beveled edges are sharp enough to get underneath any piece of meat, and they can even scrape off built-up grease on the griddle. These turners make grilling faster, safer, more efficient, and overall a more comfortable cooking experience! Overall Dimensions: Blade Length: 8"Blade Width: 4" Overall Length: 16"
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