I got ‘em both up and running! There’s two racks of ribs on the BGE, and the tips & trimmings are on the Weber. This is the first test of the controller on the Weber, and I didn’t want to try ribs there just yet; my apprehension was unfounded, it is holding a rock-steady 250°. The BGE always holds rock-steady whatever I set it at.
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A fine example of getting to know your grill.
Happy BBQ to you and PBR too
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A fine lager no doubt, but the name doesn't exactly roll off the tongue.
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Murdy It’s pronounced "mock chunk". Mauch Chunk, aka Jim Thorpe PA (for reasons) was where the Molly McGuires were from, and where the movie was filmed. If you ever get a chance to visit, it is really impressive. Lots of history is preserved there, and the town and its surrounds are beautiful.
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Also, I’m trying three new rubs, and two new sauces.
Before anyone asks: I’ve gone through two jars of Meathead’s pork rub, three+ bottles of Meathead’s bbq sauce, and 3 bottles of Black Swan sauces.
I did one rack of ribs with John Henry’s Honey Rib Rub, the other with Lambert’s Sweet Rub of Mine. I did the trimmings with Operation BBQ Relief’s Sweet & Smoky Rub.
Then I’m going to cross-sauce the racks with Melinda’s Original, and Meat Mitch’s Whomp! Sauce, and the trimmings will get finished with Meathead’s.Comment
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And who is doin the official taste testing? Hope it’s officially authorized judges, yessir! 🕶Comment
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Hell yeah, brother!Comment
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I like how your cookers match. Do you like dark green or is the kettle color meant to match the BGE? Side note- dark green is my dad's favorite color. He drives a dark green Tacoma, he bought the one he found first because of its color.Comment
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I have the VW because I was working at a VW dealership at the time. It’s actually really nice!
I’ve had those two Ponchos, and also a ‘65 GTO, and a ‘65 Bonneville convertible with a 421 4bbl. I didn’t know it at the time, but the ‘65 Bonny was really rare. They only made 7 convertibles with the 421, all the rest were 389s. No photos of the ‘63, that was also a convertible. The motor and tranny were a swap though, I think from a GP or a 2+2. -
I am/was a Pontiac fan as well. My first 2 cars were Pontiacs, although nothing to brag about they were the budget Pontiac 6000s from the mid-80s. My buddy had a 90s Bonneville and our group of friends loved that car, we pretended it was a Firebird cuz it sure drove like one. Love the older Bonnies! Mosca Steve B
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Sounds like fun! What controller in the Weber, and how’s the fire set up? Details man, details!
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It’s a DigiQ DX3, with S&S and a snake. I also use the half-moon steel insert over the unused part of the coal grate. I could use foil just as well, though.Originally posted by Sid P View PostSounds like fun! What controller in the Weber, and how’s the fire set up? Details man, details!
I gave it a test run a couple weeks ago, and I didn’t let the head of the snake get ashed over; it held temp okay, but it smoked the whole time (no wood chunks). This time I let the snake head get really gray, then put wood chunks on the bottom and covered them with KBB, and it held 250° +/- 5° for 6 hours with no KBB ignition smoke.
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Good going, I am interested in how the controller works out. Sounds like it is off to a good start.Comment
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I put off adding it to the Kettle for years. Then I bought a used CyberQ, and I had the extra DigiQ that I’d been using on the BGE; all I needed was the adapter for the Weber. Once I got that, cutting the hole was ridiculously simple; I had the unit installed in maybe 15 minutes. It holds temp like it was a kamado. My only issue is that I don’t get more than 6 hours out of a full load of KBB in the S&S. So, briskets and butts will go on the BGE, for now. -
Mosca where did you end up getting your adapter for the controller? I remember an older post from you (I think) saying you were looking for one because shipping from BBQ Guru was as much as the adapter itself. I ask because I’m in the same boat, I’ve got a used PartyQ and the only thing keeping me from installing into my kettle is the adapter.Last edited by Grillin Dad; June 8, 2022, 05:25 PM. -
Grillin Dad I got it from BBQGuru. I bit the bullet. But I ordered something else at the same time, a magnetic mount. Shipping was $17.42. There’s a 5% off deal right now, at least that’s something.Last edited by Mosca; June 8, 2022, 07:10 PM.
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Where in PA...I am in VA but it cant be that far....
Let us know how is turns out.
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Cook on my friend!Comment
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Verdict is in:
They’re all really freakin’ awesome.
Mosquette took one bite and let out an oath… and then asked, "How can these be so good? Really?"Comment
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" They’re all really freakin’ awesome"
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Richard Chrz You know what? Not really, no I didn’t. It took a long. time. to get here, where I really don’t have any doubt how something is going to come out. It feels pretty good, I must say. -
@Mosca,it should feel good, you’ve have cooked so much food, over and over with such precision, I-see no other possible result. Yet take the bow, It’s earned!
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