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Q-talk *ON TOPIC ONLY* QUALITY ON TOPIC discussion of Backyard BBQ, grilling, equipment and outdoor cookin' . ** Other cooking techniques are welcomed for when your cookin' in the kitchen. Post your hints, tips, tricks & techniques, success, failures, but stay on topic and watch for that hijacking. |
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04-19-2011, 05:07 AM | #1 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 04-16-11
Location: Cottage Grove Minnesota
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Brand New at Qing. Need tips, tricks, advice, anything!
Alright so im brand new to the site and pretty muching to Qing. Just bought The Char-Griller Super Pro BBQ Grill for my parents and started it up a few days ago.
I read on a few sites about seasoning the grill so i threw the grates on the propane to remove the waxy crap and then hit the Char-Griller with my FIRST batch of charcoal. I used some crappy match light stuff we bought since i didnt know the difference until reading a few sites. After around two hours i brought the grates over to the Char-Griller and started the Veg - oil bath. I did that for around an hour and had to head off for work. Im currently looking for any tips, tricks, advice on anything i should do this point on. I dont have the sidebox for the grill yet but I have been thinking about purchasing it. I have never done any slow cooking or smoking so anything would really be helpful for a newbie like me! |
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04-19-2011, 11:01 AM | #2 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-18-07
Location: Oklahoma
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Welcome to the forum Cyrus! It sounds like you are off to a good start.
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04-19-2011, 11:11 AM | #3 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 08-01-09
Location: Henderson, NV
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You will enjoy. There is a ton of information about anything you want to grill and smoke. Start with the google search at the bottom for a specific technique. If you don't find it ask away. Everyone here gives tips freely. Just way too much info to put into 1 reply.
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04-19-2011, 11:15 AM | #4 |
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Join Date: 03-17-11
Location: Marlboro, MA
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sounds like you've done what you needed. you'll enjoy the CG super pro but i recommend getting the SFB and doing the modifications to the CG you'll find in this site. i have two CG and have had good luck with them. Welcome to the site and good luck.
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04-19-2011, 11:17 AM | #5 |
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Join Date: 11-06-10
Location: Oshkosh, WI
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Welcome Cyrus!
I agree with Cast Iron, start with the Google Search tool on the bottom of the page. Interested in Pork Butts? http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/ar...p/t-41073.html http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=102893 http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=90377 Back in October I was new, too. The folks on board have a TON of info and advice, quite a bit of it a simple search away. Good luck!
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04-19-2011, 11:43 AM | #6 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 03-17-11
Location: Marlboro, MA
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And read, read, read, and then read some more. since joiniing in March i have been reading all i can on this site. there is loads of info and a great bunch of guys and gals willing to assist. Again, welcome from another newbie and enjoy your BBQ journey.
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04-19-2011, 11:49 AM | #7 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 06-05-09
Location: Mooresville, IN
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Pork shoulders are a great "starter" as they are pretty forgiving, but will definitely need low 'n' slow.
If you want something quicker and easier to start off, try your hand at chicken. Go and get a whole chicken, rub it up and cook away. I could just go on and on and on with suggestions and use terminology that may not mean anything to you at this point. It's best to search, read and ask specifics. We're all more than willing to help out. WELCOME!
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04-19-2011, 12:00 PM | #8 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 03-02-07
Location: Pine Bluff, Arkansas
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Join the site and get privilege to view the recipe section. Start with chicken. it's cheap. Oh yeah, put your Chargriller on Craigslist and then buy a Weber kettle grill and a Weber Smokey Mountain. 22'' or 18 1/2" smoker:)
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04-19-2011, 12:12 PM | #9 |
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Join Date: 04-16-09
Location: Lake Charles La
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You already made a great leap forward by figuring out matchlight is a definite no-no
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04-19-2011, 12:26 PM | #10 |
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Join Date: 01-20-10
Location: Rockford, IL
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My Char-Griller is over 10 years old now, it's been thru hell and high water. I've never modified it much, just learned to deal with its disadvantages (mostly that it leaks air bad).
I'd highly recommend dropping the extra 100 and getting the off-set firebox. The learning process of cooking on a Char-griller in the off-set mode will set you on the Slow and Low path of good Q.
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04-19-2011, 12:28 PM | #11 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 07-07-09
Location: Newark, OH
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Tip #1: Sweet Blue Smoke
Tip #2: 250 Deg F. Tip #3: It's done when it's done.
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04-19-2011, 01:29 PM | #12 | |
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Join Date: 03-17-11
Location: Marlboro, MA
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i'm actually thinking of adding a WSM to the mix as i've always been a big Weber fan having gotten started in the wonderful world of BBQ with a 22" weber kettle. the CG's worked for me from a budget perspective when i got started and i've had good luck with them.
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04-19-2011, 01:52 PM | #13 | ||
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 08-16-10
Location: Green Bay, WI
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Nice equipment is nice to have, but technique is where it's at. Whether is a budget build cooker or a Klose, good Q is good Q, and technique is what will get you there.
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04-19-2011, 01:53 PM | #14 |
On the road to being a farker
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OH! And the biggest thing... DON'T be afraid to experiment!
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04-19-2011, 02:14 PM | #15 | |
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