Cooking on the raffle prize.

NCGrimbo · 10-20-2008, 01:50 PM

On Friday, I went to the shipping company to pick up the small Spicewine that I won in the raffle. After getting it home and uncrated, it sat for two days before I was able to fire it up. I had problems getting the temps up to over 200, but I think that was due to not starting with enough lit coals and cold water in the pan. There was a small dripping from the rear water release valve at the joint, but I figure that just needs a little tightening to fix. What surprised me most was the amount of water that dripped from the lower part of the door. I'm thinking the door isn't sealing all the way and this is part of why I had problems getting the temps up.

I was able to get the internal temps of the meats up to 156 or so when they stopped going up for an hour. Since the temp of the smoker was between 175 and 190, I figured it would be best to finish in the oven.

All in all, it was a sucessful smoke. The meats were all tender and moist, there was a small smoke ring and the smoke flavor wasn't overpowering, and I have a load in the freezer that will keep me from having to buy groceries anytime soon.

I definately will need to look at making some adjustment to the door and the rear drain valve to make sure they are tightened.

Since we all know that it didn't happen unless there are pictures, I give you these: http://s52.photobucket.com/albums/g3...81019%20Smoke/

Sledneck · 10-20-2008, 02:11 PM

Frageeley? I didn't know that spicewines were outsourced to Italy?

Arlin_MacRae · 10-20-2008, 02:19 PM

Congratulations, bro! Christmas in October. :)

thillin · 10-20-2008, 05:41 PM

I hate you!

Smokin Turkey · 10-20-2008, 05:45 PM

Jealousy MOD

buttrubbersbbq · 10-20-2008, 05:50 PM

i like the pic with it chained to the truck. i dont think that neighborhood is safe enough for that baby spicewine. better send it here so we can keep her safe for ya

Solidkick · 10-20-2008, 07:02 PM

Once your water is hot, move your coals off to the sides of the waterpan........that thing was at several locations around town before it shipped to you....it might be a good idea to callabrate the thermometer.

I've never cooked on a small, wish I could give you more help.......

spicewine · 10-21-2008, 07:58 AM

If you have water accumulating on the inside, you have your upper vent choked down too tight. The steam has nowhere to go. Try adjusting your vents and I think you will find that your temps as well as your water problem will be solved.

Spice

kitch · 10-21-2008, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spicewine

If you have water accumulating on the inside, you have your upper vent choked down too tight. The steam has nowhere to go. Try adjusting your vents and I think you will find that your temps as well as your water problem will be solved.

Spice

sounds like I have the same problem on my UDS when I did 3 briskets..

NCGrimbo · 10-21-2008, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by buttrubbersbbq

i like the pic with it chained to the truck. i dont think that neighborhood is safe enough for that baby spicewine. better send it here so we can keep her safe for ya

Actually, my neighborhood is very safe, but I'm paranoid about leaving things in the driveway. There were several cases of people having things stolen from inside their sheds a few months back, so I figured chaining it down while it was cooling off overnight wouldn't be a bad thing. I rolled it into the garage the next morning.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solidkick

Once your water is hot, move your coals off to the sides of the waterpan........that thing was at several locations around town before it shipped to you....it might be a good idea to callabrate the thermometer.

I've never cooked on a small, wish I could give you more help.......

I'll try moving the coals on the next cook. And I will definately calibrate that thermometer before then.

Quote:

Originally Posted by spicewine

If you have water accumulating on the inside, you have your upper vent choked down too tight. The steam has nowhere to go. Try adjusting your vents and I think you will find that your temps as well as your water problem will be solved.

Spice

OK. That makes sense. I think I was turning the upper vent handle the wrong way when I started. I finally got a mirror out and watched to see if it was opening or closing as I turned the crank. Then I wrote on the cranks with permanent ink to show which way is open and which way is closed.

kitch · 10-21-2008, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by NCGrimbo

Then I wrote on the cranks with permanent ink to show which way is open and which way is closed.

lefty loosy??
righty tighty??

you wrote on it??

Mad Max · 10-21-2008, 10:25 AM

Enjoy your shinning new prize.

vr6Cop · 10-21-2008, 10:51 AM

I think I figured out your problem. You had the SW on its side.

thebbqdude · 10-21-2008, 11:12 AM

Enjoy the prize they sure are great looking smokers those Spicewines

JamP · 10-21-2008, 11:28 AM

Sounds like a lot of problems not easily solved. I think I should borrow it for a few weeks and work the kinks out for you

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCGrimbo

I had problems getting the temps up to over 200, but I think that was due to not starting with enough lit coals and cold water in the pan. There was a small dripping from the rear water release valve at the joint, but I figure that just needs a little tightening to fix. What surprised me most was the amount of water that dripped from the lower part of the door. I'm thinking the door isn't sealing all the way and this is part of why I had problems getting the temps up.

I was able to get the internal temps of the meats up to 156 or so when they stopped going up for an hour. Since the temp of the smoker was between 175 and 190, I figured it would be best to finish in the oven.

10-20-2008, 01:50 PM	#1
NCGrimbo is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-08-05 Location: Clayton, NC	Cooking on the raffle prize. On Friday, I went to the shipping company to pick up the small Spicewine that I won in the raffle. After getting it home and uncrated, it sat for two days before I was able to fire it up. I had problems getting the temps up to over 200, but I think that was due to not starting with enough lit coals and cold water in the pan. There was a small dripping from the rear water release valve at the joint, but I figure that just needs a little tightening to fix. What surprised me most was the amount of water that dripped from the lower part of the door. I'm thinking the door isn't sealing all the way and this is part of why I had problems getting the temps up. I was able to get the internal temps of the meats up to 156 or so when they stopped going up for an hour. Since the temp of the smoker was between 175 and 190, I figured it would be best to finish in the oven. All in all, it was a sucessful smoke. The meats were all tender and moist, there was a small smoke ring and the smoke flavor wasn't overpowering, and I have a load in the freezer that will keep me from having to buy groceries anytime soon. I definately will need to look at making some adjustment to the door and the rear drain valve to make sure they are tightened. Since we all know that it didn't happen unless there are pictures, I give you these: http://s52.photobucket.com/albums/g3...81019%20Smoke/ __________________ "At what point did we forget that the Space Shuttle was, essentially, a program that strapped human beings to an explosion and tried to stab through the sky with fire and math? How jaded do we have to be to lose collective interest in that?" - Robert Brockway ----------------------------------------------------------- Weber 26.5" Yoder YS640 -NCGrimbo

10-20-2008, 02:11 PM	#2
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10-20-2008, 02:19 PM	#3
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10-20-2008, 05:41 PM	#4
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10-20-2008, 05:50 PM	#6
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10-20-2008, 07:02 PM	#7
Solidkick somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-21-03 Location: Bandera Owner in Missouri	Once your water is hot, move your coals off to the sides of the waterpan........that thing was at several locations around town before it shipped to you....it might be a good idea to callabrate the thermometer. I've never cooked on a small, wish I could give you more help....... __________________ Mr. Kick ------------------------------------------------ *Belly Brothers BBQ Team* "Sister Flame" Spicewine Trailer Smoker,Modified Bandera, Uni-Flame Chicken Cooker with a Spicewine Thermometer mod,Kingsford Barrel cooker and a super fast RED thermapen KC always said "fat cap up!!

10-21-2008, 07:58 AM	#8
spicewine Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-13-04 Location: Columbia Missouri	If you have water accumulating on the inside, you have your upper vent choked down too tight. The steam has nowhere to go. Try adjusting your vents and I think you will find that your temps as well as your water problem will be solved. Spice __________________ The "Sauce Whisperer" SPICEWINE IRONWORKS Award Winning Smokers, Sauces and Spices Columbia Missouri www.spicewineironworks.com PERFECT 180 CHICKEN 2011 1ST. PLACE PORK AMERICAN ROYAL (OPEN) 2012 PERFECT SCORE180 IN RIBS 2013 BEST SAUCE IN THE WORLD ( BLUE COLLAR ) AMERICAN ROYAL 2009 & 2017 BEST RUB IN THE WORLD ( HEFFER DUST ) AMERICAN ROYAL 2007 MOFO Chapter CISC Master BBQ Chef

10-21-2008, 10:25 AM	#12
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10-21-2008, 10:51 AM	#13
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10-21-2008, 11:12 AM	#14
thebbqdude Got Wood. Join Date: 08-22-08 Location: St. Joseph, MO	Enjoy the prize they sure are great looking smokers those Spicewines __________________ -WSM-Performer-22" OTS-Smokey Joe Pltnm-Smokey Joe-