Louisiana Champion Grill at Costco - Page 18

nmeyer414 · 08-21-2017, 09:05 AM

cool, let us know what your impression of the is and a pic or 2 please.

SWORDMAN · 08-21-2017, 11:43 AM

I just got the cover and it is awesome! It is well made and pits great. Because the is so large, it's a little tricky to put on but the more you do it the easier it gets. It took me about 20 min. the first time and about 3 min each time since.

sabrjay · 08-23-2017, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SWORDMAN

Has anyone used the steamer box? I was thinking about using it with apple juice while smoking a turkey. Any ideas or comments?

After you have used it, if you use apple juice or something other than water, make sure you remove it before your next cook, especially if you plan on just using the grill. I had quite the mess to clean up because I forgot to remove the tray with apple juice in it because it boiled over.

coachrenz · 08-28-2017, 10:14 PM

Just in case anyone was wondering, this thing is still available online. It is $1199, not quite the deal it was going for at $999 in store, but, if you missed it, you can still get one.

SWORDMAN · 09-22-2017, 10:23 AM

Just got my front shelf and the handle does NOT hit the shelf. It comes close within 1/4" but that's okay since I only have the shelf up when needed and leave down the rest of the time. Folded down, the shelf does not interfere with the cover either. The shelf is very well made and very useful.

nmeyer414 · 09-23-2017, 11:18 AM

can we get some pics with the cover on and the shelf please?

gcarroll · 11-24-2017, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by nmeyer414

can we get some pics with the cover on and the shelf please?

it cinches at the bottom so it won’t blow off but I didn’t do that in the pic.

nmeyer414 · 01-13-2018, 05:23 PM

Its about 10deg here and ill be darned if its gonna stop me from smoking some wings.

This this is purring right along and staying at temp easily.

utnorris · 05-24-2018, 07:39 PM

Good evening everyone. New member, but have been using a stick burner for about a year and a half (OK Joes Longhorn), swore I would never go pellet. I picked up one of these gorgeous grills the other day. I will be doing smoking this weekend. From a smoke perspective is there a pellet that is better than the others? So far i am loving the grill, but not used to pellet cooking, so looking for opinions on quality of pellets.
TIA

PatAttack · 05-24-2018, 07:49 PM

Don't have a pellet smoker but a buddy and JM Setzer (Man Cave Meals) say the B&B blends are pretty decent.

https://www.bbcharcoalproducts.com/c...-lump-charcoal

HTH.

mike243 · 05-25-2018, 09:10 AM

I have had a bag of b&b hickory for about 2 years and has been working well in my MES and would use in my Austin if I needed to without any problems

Peabody86 · 05-27-2018, 04:33 PM

Days later response... I've used only Traeger pellets because I get them at Costco and that's all they stock. I'm not saying they're the best. It's just what I have easy access to when doing my regular shopping. The 33 lb bag of blended pellets is a good all-around fuel for cooking and smoking ($19.99 for 33 lbs). My two preferred woods are mesquite (any meat) and apple (pork, specifically)... (~$14 for 20 lbs).

That said, I've been using a smoke generating tube to improve the smoke production and smoke penetration on my pellet grills (I have two). They work great! And in doing so, I've found that I can run 1 or 2 smoke tubes with specific wood pellets and use the cheaper blend pellets to fuel the burner. It's not as pure as using a single wood pellet in both the burner and smoke tube. But it's pretty close. I've had a hard time telling the difference comparing one method against the other, to be honest, as the smoke tube can really put out a good smoke volume. For me, the big bennie of the "mixed fuels" method is that I don't have to empty the hopper to change woods. I just keep the blended/cheaper fuel in my grills and load the smoke tube(s) with the flavoring smoke.

utnorris · 05-27-2018, 07:09 PM

So I was at Buccees in North Dallas yesterday and they had B&B's Championship blend 40lb bag for $18.99. I used them this morning to cook some chicken wings and ribs. Loving this grill!! I was able to smoke the wings for 2 hours and then crank up the heat and crisp them like a fryer. The ribs came out great too, everyone loved them. Nice smoke ring to boot. tomorrow thinking I will do a brisket. Kroger has them for $1.67lb right now so I picked up a couple. I have one in the fridge that I got about a week and half ago. Usually I will let them age for a month, but this time I am doing it only after a week and a half. Between that and some chick breasts, lunch should be good to go next week. :)

Rib Rub · 05-28-2018, 12:12 PM

My question is, will it be able to get enough smoke into bbq grill let alone the cabinets? There is just one side of me that thinks this thing will not cook food very well.

Rib Rub · 05-28-2018, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by utnorris

Good evening everyone. New member, but have been using a stick burner for about a year and a half (OK Joes Longhorn), swore I would never go pellet. I picked up one of these gorgeous grills the other day. I will be doing smoking this weekend. From a smoke perspective is there a pellet that is better than the others? So far i am loving the grill, but not used to pellet cooking, so looking for opinions on quality of pellets.
TIA

Lumber Jack Pellets are said to be the best, but I have never tried them. I use B&B and Traeger because that is all that is available around here.

08-21-2017, 09:05 AM	#256
nmeyer414 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-07-13 Location: Nebraska	cool, let us know what your impression of the is and a pic or 2 please. __________________ Nate. a pellet pooper and a gasser

09-23-2017, 11:18 AM	#261
nmeyer414 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-07-13 Location: Nebraska	can we get some pics with the cover on and the shelf please? __________________ Nate. a pellet pooper and a gasser

05-24-2018, 07:49 PM	#265
PatAttack somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-19-11 Location: In the Marsh	Don't have a pellet smoker but a buddy and JM Setzer (Man Cave Meals) say the B&B blends are pretty decent. https://www.bbcharcoalproducts.com/c...-lump-charcoal HTH. __________________ "You have never lived until you have almost died". "For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected will never know".-Unknown Vietnam Soldier 22" WSM 22" Weber Gold Weber Smoky Joe Weber Gasser Rec-Tec 590

05-25-2018, 09:10 AM	#266
mike243 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-13-16 Location: above knoxville Tn Name/Nickname : Mike	I have had a bag of b&b hickory for about 2 years and has been working well in my MES and would use in my Austin if I needed to without any problems __________________ WeberPerformer,SpiritE310,Q1000,36"BlackstoneGriddle Masterbuilt electric smoker,PB AustinLX

05-27-2018, 04:33 PM	#267
Peabody86 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-20-17 Location: Folsom, CA	Days later response... I've used only Traeger pellets because I get them at Costco and that's all they stock. I'm not saying they're the best. It's just what I have easy access to when doing my regular shopping. The 33 lb bag of blended pellets is a good all-around fuel for cooking and smoking ($19.99 for 33 lbs). My two preferred woods are mesquite (any meat) and apple (pork, specifically)... (~$14 for 20 lbs). That said, I've been using a smoke generating tube to improve the smoke production and smoke penetration on my pellet grills (I have two). They work great! And in doing so, I've found that I can run 1 or 2 smoke tubes with specific wood pellets and use the cheaper blend pellets to fuel the burner. It's not as pure as using a single wood pellet in both the burner and smoke tube. But it's pretty close. I've had a hard time telling the difference comparing one method against the other, to be honest, as the smoke tube can really put out a good smoke volume. For me, the big bennie of the "mixed fuels" method is that I don't have to empty the hopper to change woods. I just keep the blended/cheaper fuel in my grills and load the smoke tube(s) with the flavoring smoke. __________________ LSG 20x42 Pellet Smoker, 22" Weber Kettle, Med BGE, Traeger TX Elite, LG Pellet Smoker.

08-21-2017, 11:43 AM	#257
SWORDMAN Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 06-14-17 Location: Mission Viejo, California	I just got the cover and it is awesome! It is well made and pits great. Because the is so large, it's a little tricky to put on but the more you do it the easier it gets. It took me about 20 min. the first time and about 3 min each time since.

08-28-2017, 10:14 PM	#259
coachrenz Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 07-01-17 Location: Auburn, WA	Just in case anyone was wondering, this thing is still available online. It is $1199, not quite the deal it was going for at $999 in store, but, if you missed it, you can still get one.

09-22-2017, 10:23 AM	#260
SWORDMAN Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 06-14-17 Location: Mission Viejo, California	Just got my front shelf and the handle does NOT hit the shelf. It comes close within 1/4" but that's okay since I only have the shelf up when needed and leave down the rest of the time. Folded down, the shelf does not interfere with the cover either. The shelf is very well made and very useful.

05-24-2018, 07:39 PM	#264
utnorris Found some matches. Join Date: 05-24-18 Location: Texas Name/Nickname : Buddy	Good evening everyone. New member, but have been using a stick burner for about a year and a half (OK Joes Longhorn), swore I would never go pellet. I picked up one of these gorgeous grills the other day. I will be doing smoking this weekend. From a smoke perspective is there a pellet that is better than the others? So far i am loving the grill, but not used to pellet cooking, so looking for opinions on quality of pellets. TIA

05-27-2018, 07:09 PM	#268
utnorris Found some matches. Join Date: 05-24-18 Location: Texas Name/Nickname : Buddy	So I was at Buccees in North Dallas yesterday and they had B&B's Championship blend 40lb bag for $18.99. I used them this morning to cook some chicken wings and ribs. Loving this grill!! I was able to smoke the wings for 2 hours and then crank up the heat and crisp them like a fryer. The ribs came out great too, everyone loved them. Nice smoke ring to boot. tomorrow thinking I will do a brisket. Kroger has them for $1.67lb right now so I picked up a couple. I have one in the fridge that I got about a week and half ago. Usually I will let them age for a month, but this time I am doing it only after a week and a half. Between that and some chick breasts, lunch should be good to go next week. :)

05-28-2018, 12:12 PM	#269
Rib Rub Take a breath! Join Date: 02-19-18 Location: Cape May NJ Name/Nickname : Dave	My question is, will it be able to get enough smoke into bbq grill let alone the cabinets? There is just one side of me that thinks this thing will not cook food very well. __________________ MAK 2 Star General Pellet, Camp Chef WW pellet with sear box,Pit Barrel Cooker Weber Genesis