What do you use instead of the Slow n Sear? - Page 2

70monte · 09-20-2018, 01:35 PM

I have the SNS but don't use it much. Not because it doesn't work but because I have other dedicated smokers that I like using better.

Before I had the SNS, I cooked indirect on the Kettle by using the Weber Charcoal rails or the Weber baskets and they did an okay job.

Corvus · 09-20-2018, 07:42 PM

I use my SNS frequently but for chicken parts I use a modified angel food cake pan, narrow side up and centered in the kettle. I thought the light aluminum would warp quickly but it's held up well under many high eat cooks. Last week I cooked hot dogs this way for our HOA. A very speedy but thorough way to cook dogs and brats. YMMV

robert-r · 09-20-2018, 08:13 PM

I use Weber charcoal rails quite often. They work great and are inexpensive - $7.50 for a pair.

If I'm cooking a large roast and plan on reverse searing, I like to use a mini split(s) laid across the coal grate. It functions much the same as the charcoal rails with the addition of some really nice smoke.

fwiw... the flames go out with the lid on.

Lynn Dollar · 09-20-2018, 09:15 PM

I use the rails also, had them for years.

McSpazatron · 09-20-2018, 11:47 PM

I’ve been using expanded metal baskets on my 21 and 26 inch kettles. Useful in keeping the little bits of lump charcoal from falling through, and you can get a ton of airflow for when you need to sear at high heat. Pretty much use them 100 percent of the time.

Blythewood BBQ'er · 09-21-2018, 05:46 AM

I reverse sear or use the snake method . Both have never let me down.

WilliamKY · 09-21-2018, 07:56 PM

Out of curiosity I used my Smokenator without the water pan a couple times. It worked good but I just use a Weber basket now. If it takes more than a few hours I go to the UDS.

jermoQ · 09-21-2018, 10:29 PM

I dont own a kettle myself, however I have cooked on my bro in laws indirect. He had an old ceramic deflector from a metal kamado. We propped it up on some bricks, and piled charcoal and wood chunks underneath. Cooked three racks o ribs on a rib rack.

jimbotx · 09-30-2018, 10:42 AM

I was going to bite the bullet and buy a SNS because I had received a 10% off coupon via email from ABC that is good through today. Went online to make purchase, but there was no place to enter code. Emailed their customer service and was told they decided to end their coupon campaign early, so they refused to honor it. I will definitely be trying some alternatives now.

dadsr4 · 09-30-2018, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbotx

I was going to bite the bullet and buy a SNS because I had received a 10% off coupon via email from ABC that is good through today. Went online to make purchase, but there was no place to enter code. Emailed their customer service and was told they decided to end their coupon campaign early, so they refused to honor it. I will definitely be trying some alternatives now.

A couple of links.
A longer burn process for kettles
https://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?251...ss-for-kettles
Weber kettle grill -- fire advice for ribs
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=107446

THoey1963 · 09-30-2018, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbotx

I was going to bite the bullet and buy a SNS because I had received a 10% off coupon via email from ABC that is good through today. Went online to make purchase, but there was no place to enter code. Emailed their customer service and was told they decided to end their coupon campaign early, so they refused to honor it. I will definitely be trying some alternatives now.

Just for clarification, I believe they stopped honoring the 10% off coupon because they dropped the prices down. Again, my understanding, you are getting a better price now than you would have got last week with the coupon.

jimbotx · 09-30-2018, 11:47 AM

My coupon is supposed to be good thru 9/30 at midnight. If you’re going to market and advertise an incentive, then you should honor it.

jimbotx · 10-01-2018, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dadsr4

A couple of links.
A longer burn process for kettles
https://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?251...ss-for-kettles
Weber kettle grill -- fire advice for ribs
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=107446

Thanks. Some good options there.

LordRiffenstein · 10-02-2018, 08:04 AM

I put my charcoal of briquettes on 1 side and use a Weber basket as a well.
For longer cooks, I cover 2/3 of the coal grate with aluminum foil and have the fuel on the 1/3 that's uncovered. This directs most of the airflow to the coals and gives me VERY stable temps for a long period. I used to put a water pan on the coal grate as well but have stopped doing that.

jimbotx · 10-04-2018, 10:57 AM

For those that use a basket instead of banking the coals, do you also use any other type if divider? For example, I was thinking about placing a couple of firebricks next to the basket to shield some of the direct heat. Seems like most use one or the other.

09-20-2018, 01:35 PM	#16
70monte is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-29-17 Location: Aurora, Mo	I have the SNS but don't use it much. Not because it doesn't work but because I have other dedicated smokers that I like using better. Before I had the SNS, I cooked indirect on the Kettle by using the Weber Charcoal rails or the Weber baskets and they did an okay job. __________________ Good One Marshall, Open Range, HB 357 Pro, HB Legacy, M1, Weber Performer, PBC & PBJ. PK360.

09-20-2018, 07:42 PM	#17
Corvus Got Wood. Join Date: 05-03-17 Location: MO & WA Name/Nickname : Dave	I use my SNS frequently but for chicken parts I use a modified angel food cake pan, narrow side up and centered in the kettle. I thought the light aluminum would warp quickly but it's held up well under many high eat cooks. Last week I cooked hot dogs this way for our HOA. A very speedy but thorough way to cook dogs and brats. YMMV __________________ LBGE, Blazin Grillwork's, 22" Performer, Genesis, PK Grill, 22" Blackstone, WSM, Joule

09-20-2018, 08:13 PM	#18
robert-r is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-29-15 Location: AntHome 92025	I use Weber charcoal rails quite often. They work great and are inexpensive - $7.50 for a pair. If I'm cooking a large roast and plan on reverse searing, I like to use a mini split(s) laid across the coal grate. It functions much the same as the charcoal rails with the addition of some really nice smoke. fwiw... the flames go out with the lid on. __________________ 18.5/14.5 WSMs, 26.5 XL, 22.5 Performer, JJ & SJ Kettles, OKJ Highland, Genesis 330 Last edited by robert-r; 09-20-2018 at 08:34 PM..

09-20-2018, 11:47 PM	#20
McSpazatron is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-01-15 Location: Milwaukee, WI	I’ve been using expanded metal baskets on my 21 and 26 inch kettles. Useful in keeping the little bits of lump charcoal from falling through, and you can get a ton of airflow for when you need to sear at high heat. Pretty much use them 100 percent of the time. __________________ Peoria Custom Cooker-Backyard Offset w/ insulated firebox, 22 and 26in Weber Kettles

09-21-2018, 07:56 PM	#22
WilliamKY is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-18-18 Location: Louisville,KY Name/Nickname : William	Out of curiosity I used my Smokenator without the water pan a couple times. It worked good but I just use a Weber basket now. If it takes more than a few hours I go to the UDS. __________________ Shirley Vertical + Fire Pit Pit Boss 700 Weber 28 griddle Weber 26 WGA Old Smokey Electric. Go Cards!

09-20-2018, 09:15 PM	#19
Lynn Dollar is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-19-18 Location: Oklahoma City Name/Nickname : A man named Lynn	I use the rails also, had them for years.

09-21-2018, 10:29 PM	#23
jermoQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-28-14 Location: Mizzory Name/Nickname : Jeremy	I dont own a kettle myself, however I have cooked on my bro in laws indirect. He had an old ceramic deflector from a metal kamado. We propped it up on some bricks, and piled charcoal and wood chunks underneath. Cooked three racks o ribs on a rib rack. __________________ 9 out of 10 cannibals agree...vegetarians taste better!

09-30-2018, 10:42 AM	#24
jimbotx On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-24-18 Location: Arlington TX Name/Nickname : Jim	I was going to bite the bullet and buy a SNS because I had received a 10% off coupon via email from ABC that is good through today. Went online to make purchase, but there was no place to enter code. Emailed their customer service and was told they decided to end their coupon campaign early, so they refused to honor it. I will definitely be trying some alternatives now.

09-30-2018, 11:47 AM	#27
jimbotx On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-24-18 Location: Arlington TX Name/Nickname : Jim	My coupon is supposed to be good thru 9/30 at midnight. If you’re going to market and advertise an incentive, then you should honor it.

10-02-2018, 08:04 AM	#29
LordRiffenstein is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-27-17 Location: Langdorp, Belgium Name/Nickname : Yoeri	I put my charcoal of briquettes on 1 side and use a Weber basket as a well. For longer cooks, I cover 2/3 of the coal grate with aluminum foil and have the fuel on the 1/3 that's uncovered. This directs most of the airflow to the coals and gives me VERY stable temps for a long period. I used to put a water pan on the coal grate as well but have stopped doing that. __________________ 20x40" Nette Lette offset - BBQ PitBox RF vault - Yoder YS640 Comp Cart - BBQ mates SM grill - Weber OTG 22.5" - Weber GA - 13" mini kamado - wood fired oven

10-04-2018, 10:57 AM	#30
jimbotx On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-24-18 Location: Arlington TX Name/Nickname : Jim	For those that use a basket instead of banking the coals, do you also use any other type if divider? For example, I was thinking about placing a couple of firebricks next to the basket to shield some of the direct heat. Seems like most use one or the other.