Reverse Flow Santa Maria Smoker???

Swine Spectator · 07-21-2019, 04:07 PM

This is interesting. Not sure what to make of it.

Chulengo Reverse Flow Santa Maria Smoker

https://chulengosmoker.com/AboutUs

I originally thought the welds were complete crap, but in the video you can see that they are meant to be decorative.

Chuckwagonbbqco · 07-22-2019, 01:29 AM

What ever it is --it is. However "Santa Maria" style it is not. "Santa Maria Style" is an open pit that usually has adjustable height above from "Red Oak" coals.

SmoothBoarBBQ · 07-22-2019, 02:15 AM

It took me a minute to wrap my head around it, but I like the concept. It certainly seems like a "jack of all trades, master of none" but it does look to be designed pretty well. Honestly I'm going to keep my eye on this thing and look out for some competent reviews. It's exciting to see innovation with such a small piece of equipment.

@ChuckWagonBBQCo, with the cooking chamber door open it meets your loose criteria for "Santa Maria Style" BBQ.

Nuco59 · 07-22-2019, 05:34 AM

It is "different" - and not in a bad way.

I'm not sure of the "master of none" - the video seemed to show it could do just everything. Does it? /shrug. Would not be the first demo to show a product in an over-positive light, would it? It might be the real deal. Someone will do a hands on review- sooner or later.

But it is a cool concept. Very.

Smokin Dawg77 · 07-22-2019, 06:17 AM

interesting .... hummm

bschoen · 07-22-2019, 06:27 AM

Interesting design, has potential. Too bad the video was just a bunch of glam shots with zero information.

pjtexas1 · 07-22-2019, 06:39 AM

Not sure about the v-groove grates. Seems like they would collect liquids and that has to go somewhere. I do like that it can do a lot of things even though I'm not a fan of the all-in-one.

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Nuco59 · 07-22-2019, 12:23 PM

Go back and look again- there is a v trough that runs across the width of the grate. It looks to be removable. Not sure how much juice it'd hold but have to remember that some if the juice is falling to the coals.

I have a home made santa maria with v grates... If I would have forgotten to include the catch tray, the waterfall of almost boiling juice going off the edge onto my feet would have been a BIG indication of an "uh oh"

charcoalwilly · 07-22-2019, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pjtexas1

Not sure about the v-groove grates. Seems like they would collect liquids and that has to go somewhere. I do like that it can do a lot of things even though I'm not a fan of the all-in-one.

You’ll sometimes see the the V-groove grates referred to as Argentine grill grates. The benefit is that the grooves channel away much of the fat into a trough. I’ve seen videos of chefs throwing some fresh herbs and olive oil into the trough and then basting with it. Pretty cool although I have never cooked on such grates (yet

).

I completely agree with you on not being fan of the all-in-one. Don’t chase the unicorn!

HogGrog · 07-22-2019, 09:43 PM

V-grates are cool, if you catch my drip!

Mikhail · 07-23-2019, 07:27 AM

I would have concerns about a company that lists no address. The cooker looks interesting.

SmokerKing · 07-23-2019, 10:33 AM

I have a grease catcher on my Santa Maria Argentine style angle iron grate:

Nuco59 · 07-23-2019, 05:42 PM

Grease tray on an Argentine grate - yeah.
That's pretty much a given... keeps your toes from being basted in almost boiling juices.

Chuckwagonbbqco · 07-23-2019, 10:51 PM

Santa Maria ain't in Argentina

Texan79423 · 07-24-2019, 05:58 PM

Santa Maria and reverse flow do not go together.

07-21-2019, 04:07 PM	#1
Swine Spectator is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-04-12 Location: NOVA via NOLA Name/Nickname : David	Reverse Flow Santa Maria Smoker??? This is interesting. Not sure what to make of it. Chulengo Reverse Flow Santa Maria Smoker https://chulengosmoker.com/AboutUs I originally thought the welds were complete crap, but in the video you can see that they are meant to be decorative. __________________ Shirley 24" x 60", 26" OTG, 22" WSM, (Former pits: Klose 20" x 48", New Braunfel's El Dorado) - "There's nothing magical about 225°, except waking up earlier and eating later." - DaveAlvarado - "You talk about burning lots of wood like it’s a bad thing..." - Gimmethecash Certified IMBAS MOINK Baller!

07-22-2019, 02:15 AM	#3
SmoothBoarBBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-25-17 Location: Killeen, TX Name/Nickname : Donnie	It took me a minute to wrap my head around it, but I like the concept. It certainly seems like a "jack of all trades, master of none" but it does look to be designed pretty well. Honestly I'm going to keep my eye on this thing and look out for some competent reviews. It's exciting to see innovation with such a small piece of equipment. @ChuckWagonBBQCo, with the cooking chamber door open it meets your loose criteria for "Santa Maria Style" BBQ. __________________ Weber Kettle, Johnson Smokers Med 6', Cotton Gin "Harvester" UDS

07-22-2019, 05:34 AM	#4
Nuco59 Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-18-13 Location: Texas	It is "different" - and not in a bad way. I'm not sure of the "master of none" - the video seemed to show it could do just everything. Does it? /shrug. Would not be the first demo to show a product in an over-positive light, would it? It might be the real deal. Someone will do a hands on review- sooner or later. But it is a cool concept. Very. __________________ I started out with nothing and I got most of it left.

07-22-2019, 06:39 AM	#7
pjtexas1 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-11 Location: Belton, Tx Name/Nickname : Texas Pete	Not sure about the v-groove grates. Seems like they would collect liquids and that has to go somewhere. I do like that it can do a lot of things even though I'm not a fan of the all-in-one. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ Paul (aka Texas Pete) SF 24x36 Midnight Edition / Mak 1-Star /Abe's 48" Insulated Cabinet / 22.5 OTG / 28" BS / Jimmy with CB Roti and pizza kit / Red Box on custom cart / Char-Griller Kettle / Barrel House Cooker / Pit Boss Copperhead / Char-Griller Akorn Jr Sign Up for The 2022 Texas BBQ Brethren Fall Bash Here! ([URL="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12NjP4bH3uLyH6-RJnI4gSfDr0nKQ6_4cxdw_GhmrKq0/edit#gid=1935530835"]Link[/URL])

07-22-2019, 12:23 PM	#8
Nuco59 Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-18-13 Location: Texas	Go back and look again- there is a v trough that runs across the width of the grate. It looks to be removable. Not sure how much juice it'd hold but have to remember that some if the juice is falling to the coals. I have a home made santa maria with v grates... If I would have forgotten to include the catch tray, the waterfall of almost boiling juice going off the edge onto my feet would have been a BIG indication of an "uh oh" __________________ I started out with nothing and I got most of it left.

07-22-2019, 01:29 AM	#2
Chuckwagonbbqco is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-19-07 Location: Oroville, CA	What ever it is --it is. However "Santa Maria" style it is not. "Santa Maria Style" is an open pit that usually has adjustable height above from "Red Oak" coals.

07-22-2019, 06:17 AM	#5
Smokin Dawg77 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-20-19 Location: Plant city Name/Nickname : Jason	interesting .... hummm

07-22-2019, 06:27 AM	#6
bschoen Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-27-17 Location: State of Denial Name/Nickname : Bruce	Interesting design, has potential. Too bad the video was just a bunch of glam shots with zero information.

07-23-2019, 07:27 AM	#11
Mikhail Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-27-15 Location: Cincinnati OH Name/Nickname : Mik	I would have concerns about a company that lists no address. The cooker looks interesting. __________________ PK Classic Grill, Weber One Touch 22" Copper, Broil King Signet 320

07-23-2019, 10:33 AM	#12
SmokerKing is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-07-10 Location: Sunny AZ	I have a grease catcher on my Santa Maria Argentine style angle iron grate:

07-23-2019, 05:42 PM	#13
Nuco59 Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-18-13 Location: Texas	Grease tray on an Argentine grate - yeah. That's pretty much a given... keeps your toes from being basted in almost boiling juices. __________________ I started out with nothing and I got most of it left.

07-23-2019, 10:51 PM	#14
Chuckwagonbbqco is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-19-07 Location: Oroville, CA	Santa Maria ain't in Argentina

07-24-2019, 05:58 PM	#15
Texan79423 Take a breath! Join Date: 05-21-14 Location: Lubbock, TX	Santa Maria and reverse flow do not go together. __________________ Lost Draw Outfit Cook Team