Our Homepage | Donation to Forum Overhead | Welocme | Merchandise | Associations | Purchase Subscription | Amazon Affiliate |
|
Catering, Vending and Cooking For The Masses. this forum is OnTopic. A resource to help with catering, vending and just cooking for large parties. Topics to include Getting Started, Ethics, Marketing, Catering resources, Formulas and recipes for cooking for large groups. |
|
Thread Tools |
11-03-2010, 09:43 PM | #31 | |
is Blowin Smoke!
Join Date: 08-17-06
Location: Washington, Missouri
|
Quote:
Oh yeah, chicken is good too!
__________________
[CENTER][B][/B] [/CENTER] [CENTER][B][I][B]KCBS #13207[/B][/I][/B][/CENTER] [CENTER][B][I]2013 Insane Can Posse [/I][I]Tour [/I][/B][/CENTER] [CENTER][I]Sponsored By: [/I][/CENTER] [CENTER][B][I]Gateway BBQ Store[/I][/B][/CENTER] [CENTER][B][I]Blues Hog BBQ Company[/I][/B][/CENTER] [CENTER][B][I]Plowboys BBQ Company[/I][/B][/CENTER] |
|
11-03-2010, 11:48 PM | #32 | |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 03-14-07
Location: Culpeper, Virginia
|
Quote:
Being partial to Pellets I would say FEC, I on the other had would probably opt for the 500. You will probably grow into it. Why? 100% hardwood cooking, consistant cooking, no matter who is doing it...Would not have to worry if I put in the correct amount of stick to suppliment the gas with the Ole Hickory. Wish I could tell you one was more efficent then the other, dont know...Did I mention consistant cooks each and every time no matter who is doing the cooking? Do you ever want to vacation?
__________________
Certified Master Judge #5382 What is best in life? "To crush your BBQ opponents, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women." |
|
11-05-2010, 10:36 AM | #33 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 08-02-07
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Name/Nickname : David
|
We have only been open for a little over 4 months (Q-to-U-BBQ in Anthem, AZ), but I love our FEC 500. The easy of use and I can train others to do my job. Did I mention that it is very consistent.
For me, the pellets are easier to store and actually easier to get than hickory here in the desert. FYI I go through one 40 lb bag a day.
__________________
Q-To-U-BBQ in Cave Creek, Arizona (RIP 2020) 2010, 2011 and 2019 Best BBQ in N. Phoenix Toys 4 BBQ'N Competition BBQ Team 4x Hunsaker Drum Smokers FEC 100 (sold), FEC 120 (sold), FEC 240, FEC 500 (sold), PG 500 Shirley Fab 52 x 24 Patio (sold) 250 gallon trailered Moberg |
11-08-2010, 12:22 PM | #34 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 10-09-06
Location: Blue Springs, MO
|
Quote:
__________________
Pork Pullin Plowboys (and Smoke on Wheels) Save a hog, ride a plowboy! www.plowboysbbq.com Todd Johns (me); Blue Springs, MO Randy Hinck (PigBoy); Concordia, MO Andy Groneman (Hodedo); KC, KS (Cameo Appearances) FEC-500SS; FEC-100 (Right handed); FEC-100 (Left handed); Country Smoker Tailgater; Big Green Egg (2-large, small, mini); Cookshack Pellet Fired Charbroiler |
|
11-08-2010, 06:39 PM | #35 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 06-28-07
Location: Duvall, WA
|
It would be interesting to know how cost effective one is from the other as well...say for instance a 12 hour smoke with pellets vs a 12 hour smoke with gas and logs... If folks are going to be running these things 8-16 hours or more per day the cost savings could be a major factor in purchasing. Along the same lines I would also be looking into warranty, reliability, and service...
__________________
"The team formerly known as "Wine Country "Q"... PNWBA "Team of the Year" 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017... We cook on MAK Grills and Bullets... |
11-08-2010, 11:06 PM | #36 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 05-03-06
Location: Ventura, CA
|
Good question, JD?
__________________
Peace and Smoke, BBS Powered by the West Coast Offense: Big Poppa Smokers and Simply Marvelous BBQ - "Walk with Us" My weapons: Humphrey's Smokers |
11-09-2010, 04:15 PM | #37 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 01-29-07
Location: Fountain Hills, AZ
|
Neil - Thought only "real" BBQ would do?
__________________
Just me, the Wife, and the Dogs |
11-09-2010, 04:40 PM | #38 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 10-09-06
Location: Blue Springs, MO
|
Neil is selling out to the man.
__________________
Pork Pullin Plowboys (and Smoke on Wheels) Save a hog, ride a plowboy! www.plowboysbbq.com Todd Johns (me); Blue Springs, MO Randy Hinck (PigBoy); Concordia, MO Andy Groneman (Hodedo); KC, KS (Cameo Appearances) FEC-500SS; FEC-100 (Right handed); FEC-100 (Left handed); Country Smoker Tailgater; Big Green Egg (2-large, small, mini); Cookshack Pellet Fired Charbroiler |
Thanks from:---> |
11-09-2010, 05:37 PM | #39 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 05-03-07
Location: New Baltimore, Mi.
|
__________________
Owner of Bubba's BBQ & Catering L.L.C. Beer Snob I cook the #bestbrisketnorthoftexas. Get over it. #detroitporkmafia BBQ Person of the Year 2013 |
11-09-2010, 06:53 PM | #40 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 11-28-07
Location: Temecula, CA
|
Who says pellets arent "real bbq".....just a really small stick burner
|
Thanks from: ---> |
11-09-2010, 07:05 PM | #41 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 05-03-07
Location: New Baltimore, Mi.
|
If that helps you sleep at night.
__________________
Owner of Bubba's BBQ & Catering L.L.C. Beer Snob I cook the #bestbrisketnorthoftexas. Get over it. #detroitporkmafia BBQ Person of the Year 2013 |
Thanks from:---> |
11-09-2010, 08:29 PM | #42 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 10-09-06
Location: Blue Springs, MO
|
Actually, pellets do help me sleep at night. I recall leaving a pellet cooker running this weekend and getting a full night at a hotel about 8 miles away.
__________________
Pork Pullin Plowboys (and Smoke on Wheels) Save a hog, ride a plowboy! www.plowboysbbq.com Todd Johns (me); Blue Springs, MO Randy Hinck (PigBoy); Concordia, MO Andy Groneman (Hodedo); KC, KS (Cameo Appearances) FEC-500SS; FEC-100 (Right handed); FEC-100 (Left handed); Country Smoker Tailgater; Big Green Egg (2-large, small, mini); Cookshack Pellet Fired Charbroiler |
Thanks from: ---> |
11-09-2010, 10:02 PM | #43 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 11-28-07
Location: Temecula, CA
|
^^^^^^What He Said!
|
11-10-2010, 09:57 AM | #44 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 03-02-08
Location: Full Time RV on the road somewhere
|
the biggest different in "smoke on the FE line is the number of burners. A 100 and 300 have one burner, a 500 has two and the 750 has three. Obviously with two or three pots going you'll have that much more "smoke".
I know I've seen some comparison on running them I'll see if I can find it. You need to price pellets, then figure out which unit and what "average" temp. For the gassers, will you be running 100% gas (come on now, some do) or will it be a blend on one log and mostly gas or will it be all logs. Then you have to figure out food costs. Are they all great units. Yes. SP and OH have been around a long time, the FE may be a new unit out there, but it gives you great options. You can mix / match the wood. Try to keep 5 or 6 types of wood logs around. Russ |
Thanks from:---> |
11-10-2010, 10:45 AM | #45 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 05-03-06
Location: Ventura, CA
|
Quote:
Do you Pellet pooping guys worry about something malfunctioning whilst sleeping? Can you check temps from your hotel room at comps, etc.? I have been on a comp team where the FEC-100 malfunctioned in the middle of the night and we had to pull McGyver mods to make turn in times.
__________________
Peace and Smoke, BBS Powered by the West Coast Offense: Big Poppa Smokers and Simply Marvelous BBQ - "Walk with Us" My weapons: Humphrey's Smokers |
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Cleaning Ole Hickory | Rub | Catering, Vending and Cooking For The Masses. | 11 | 02-02-2012 08:14 AM |
Ole Hickory | Dustaway | Q-talk | 20 | 06-04-2009 08:39 PM |
Ole Hickory featured... | Bottles 'n Bones BBQ | Q-talk | 4 | 05-26-2008 01:10 PM |
Thread Tools | |
|
|