Learning temp control/burn times on my WSCG

[xaugievike]

**thread updated further down to include my first long cook**

not only is the summit charcoal a new cooker for me to learn...but the fuel (and controlling it) is too. So, I've tried a couple of burns to try and learn what to expect before putting any real money on the grill. Tried a short fuse-style fire, and currently trying a soo-donut.

Controlling the temps has has been very easy so far. The grill responds pretty rapidly to what I think are very small inputs to the vents. My first fire got pretty hot at the beginning bc I used the onboard igniter to get it going, making it a tick bigger than I was going for. This 2nd fire I started with a chimney and got much more initial control. Once both fires settled she seems to lock in pretty well around 245 +/- 7 degrees at the grate measured by an older maverick and my new T-works smoke (incidentally...the cheap lid thermo has stayed in lockstep with those as well). Since these fires have been "dry" with no meat mass to work against, I think settling in around 225 will be pretty easy...

so, now I think it's time to actually cook on her! Ribeye to night, and I'll do a pork butt tomorrow for the game.

[EdF]

Beautiful piece of equipment. Here's to your cooks!

[fzxdoc]

I like using the Soo Donut method to light my WSCGC. I never overshoot the temp, which is good. I'm still working on getting a good solid 350 degree cook for poultry on it, though.

Kathryn

[xaugievike]

Figured I'd chart my first cook of consequence on this thread instead of starting a new one.

I did a ribeye I eye last night with a reverse seer technique that came out absolutely delightful. It's been a long time since I had a steak cooked (well) over the coals. The flavor was out of this world.

So today I'm on to a pork shoulder for the game tonight. Here she is at 6:45am going into the fire.

[xaugievike]

At the 4 hour mark

[Mr. Bones]

That butt is lookin' Great!!! Nnice Job!!! xaugievike

[xaugievike]

Some bourbon BBQ beans joining the fun.