Baked Ice

Oldyote · 11-17-2012, 09:52 PM

I've been thinking all week about Gore's Christmas gift idea. I kept tumbling it around in my mind, knowing there must be way to create this clever ice sphere with just as much appeal but at much less cost. I was certain the best ice must come from fire and I know a little about fire.

At the same time I was trying to come up with a Baked idea for Half Baked Little Smokey Throwdown. I'm sure I was channeling Gore or more likely drunk but all of a sudden it hit me and off to the workshop I went.

Now I know it doesn't look like much.

But really what we are after here are results. I loaded up the Ice Baker and set my egg at the mythical 225. And 16 hours later

I could not believe my eyes but 16 hours

. Who is going to wait 16 hours for a ball, I mean sphere of ice. So I changed things up a bit and went the hot and fast route.

I cranked the egg up to 700 and closed the lid. 12 minutes later I had this.

But wait

the baker had completely disintegrated. Oh well it was still pretty cool.

But now I couldn't just drink. Well I could but that wouldn't be a very good example for the young one so I thought, What goes good with Bourbon? Well what doesn't go good with Bourbon really but what really would go good with Bourbon? I've seen people make pecan pies with Bourbon so it stood to reason that having a glass alongside my pie would also be good.

After a bit of hunting I found the following.

The egg was still hot from making ice so but it was getting late so I turned on the lights and hoped for the best.

I think it turned out pretty darn good and indeed Bourbon does go well with Pecan Pie.

Now I'm off to the workshop to make another Ice Baker. Maybe I'll make two this time. Thanks Gore for the great idea. I'd be happy to make you one for half the price of that other spere making thing.

MisterChrister · 11-17-2012, 09:54 PM

LMAO, that's farking GREAT!!!

colonel00 · 11-17-2012, 09:54 PM

Congrats, you created Krypton

Er, maybe that is Hoth

tish · 11-17-2012, 11:10 PM

Baked ice... what a concept! Great job, Ric! And loving the pecan pie, too.

Oldyote · 11-17-2012, 11:36 PM

I know right, Who knew?

fantomlord · 11-18-2012, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Oldyote

The egg was still hot from making ice

that's certainly one of the stranger things I've heard on this board so far

pbj · 11-18-2012, 07:10 AM

I'll bet he can go outside any time of the year and pick ice balls off the trees. He lives almost at the north pole.

I'd hit that pie

captndan · 11-18-2012, 07:19 AM

As for the bourbon water yes ketchup no.

chicagokp · 11-18-2012, 07:19 AM

Nice work. I thought Bourbon went with anything/everything?

Rich Parker · 11-18-2012, 07:23 AM

Awesome!

Fishhook · 11-18-2012, 07:31 AM

Whats the best wood to use for smoking Ice? I'm thinking something light like..alder, or cherry. I think there might be a risk of overpowering the ice with hickory or oak. Did it give the bourbon that "smoky flavor"? What was the IT when you pulled it? Did you probe for done or just wing it?...new processes require so many questions..

Gore · 11-18-2012, 10:15 AM

The thing about these sorts of gifts is that you use them once or twice and they end up just taking up cupboard space after that. Making them disposable is absolutely brilliant! We're going to make a fortune.

Phubar · 11-18-2012, 10:17 AM

Phabulous!

bluetang · 11-18-2012, 10:20 AM

Farkin excellent!

Oldyote · 11-18-2012, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colonel00

Congrats, you created Krypton

Er, maybe that is Hoth

I was thinking the same thing. I didn't set out to go planet making. I just wanted some ice

Quote:

Originally Posted by fantomlord

that's certainly one of the stranger things I've heard on this board so far

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishhook

Whats the best wood to use for smoking Ice? I'm thinking something light like..alder, or cherry. I think there might be a risk of overpowering the ice with hickory or oak. Did it give the bourbon that "smoky flavor"? What was the IT when you pulled it? Did you probe for done or just wing it?...new processes require so many questions..

I didn't use any smoking wood just lump. I had similar concerns and just wanted to work the bugs out. I suppose it gave the bourbon a little bit of that Royal Oak Lump flavor.

I really wanted to take the IT but was afraid I'd fark up the sphere. I'm guessing it was lower than 32 but that's just an educated guess.

I was certainly winging it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gore

The thing about these sorts of gifts is that you use them once or twice and they end up just taking up cupboard space after that. Making them disposable is absolutely brilliant! We're going to make a fortune.

I never thought of that. But you might be on to something. I was considering making something with multiple containment areas (almost like a tray).

11-17-2012, 09:52 PM	#1
Oldyote is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-24-10 Location: Duluth MN Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Baked Ice I've been thinking all week about Gore's Christmas gift idea. I kept tumbling it around in my mind, knowing there must be way to create this clever ice sphere with just as much appeal but at much less cost. I was certain the best ice must come from fire and I know a little about fire. At the same time I was trying to come up with a Baked idea for Half Baked Little Smokey Throwdown. I'm sure I was channeling Gore or more likely drunk but all of a sudden it hit me and off to the workshop I went. Now I know it doesn't look like much. But really what we are after here are results. I loaded up the Ice Baker and set my egg at the mythical 225. And 16 hours later I could not believe my eyes but 16 hours . Who is going to wait 16 hours for a ball, I mean sphere of ice. So I changed things up a bit and went the hot and fast route. I cranked the egg up to 700 and closed the lid. 12 minutes later I had this. But wait the baker had completely disintegrated. Oh well it was still pretty cool. But now I couldn't just drink. Well I could but that wouldn't be a very good example for the young one so I thought, What goes good with Bourbon? Well what doesn't go good with Bourbon really but what really would go good with Bourbon? I've seen people make pecan pies with Bourbon so it stood to reason that having a glass alongside my pie would also be good. After a bit of hunting I found the following. The egg was still hot from making ice so but it was getting late so I turned on the lights and hoped for the best. I think it turned out pretty darn good and indeed Bourbon does go well with Pecan Pie. Now I'm off to the workshop to make another Ice Baker. Maybe I'll make two this time. Thanks Gore for the great idea. I'd be happy to make you one for half the price of that other spere making thing. __________________ 2 Large Big Green Eggs, 1 Hybrid Grill, 1 restored Weber Performer in Green, 1 S-330 and 1 new super secret cooker so secret that not even I have seen it yet. Proud Member of the Zero's Club CLICK HERE to visit the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns "earthbound but aspiring.... A lumbering soul but trying to fly...(with)...not enough wingspread but plenty of intention."

11-17-2012, 09:54 PM	#2
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11-17-2012, 09:54 PM	#3
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11-17-2012, 11:10 PM	#4
tish Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-13-11 Location: york, pa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Baked ice... what a concept! Great job, Ric! And loving the pecan pie, too. __________________ When all else fails, just ask yourself WWGALD???* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Just a little pyro at heart! Who's got the hot dogs? Bubba Keg, Weber Genesis E-310 NG Mini WSM, Shhh!!! Michael's surprise <'\__! .// .\\ Puppy baby says 'piss on it and walk away!' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Proud recipient of a certifiably uncertified limited edition MOINK ball certificate!!

11-17-2012, 11:36 PM	#5
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11-18-2012, 07:10 AM	#7
pbj On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-03-12 Location: Hopkins, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'll bet he can go outside any time of the year and pick ice balls off the trees. He lives almost at the north pole. I'd hit that pie __________________ Am I tough? Am I strong? Am I hard-core? Absolutely. Did I whimper with pathetic delight when I sank my teeth into my first brisket? You betcha. Chargriller Pro w/SFB 3 generic digital thermometers

11-18-2012, 07:19 AM	#8
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11-18-2012, 07:19 AM	#9
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11-18-2012, 07:31 AM	#11
Fishhook On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-02-09 Location: Maryland Eastern shore Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Whats the best wood to use for smoking Ice? I'm thinking something light like..alder, or cherry. I think there might be a risk of overpowering the ice with hickory or oak. Did it give the bourbon that "smoky flavor"? What was the IT when you pulled it? Did you probe for done or just wing it?...new processes require so many questions.. __________________ 500 gal. Carnivorous Spirit tank smoker, 22.5" weber, UDS, 1 gas weeny warmer

11-18-2012, 10:15 AM	#12
Gore somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-05-08 Location: Hiding out from blood suck ghost snake gods ... and Nazis Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The thing about these sorts of gifts is that you use them once or twice and they end up just taking up cupboard space after that. Making them disposable is absolutely brilliant! We're going to make a fortune. __________________ Assistant to a Mad BBQ Scientist (and a squirrel): Primo Oval XL, Small Offset, Gasser, Optigrill, UBS "I love everything about the pig, even the way she walks." -- Spanish proverb (\__/) (='.'=) This is the rabbit baby. Invests him in yours signature, (")_(") and the help rabbit baby takes over control of the world! Hmmmm, I wonder, WWGALD? Avatar courtesy of Grillman and NorthwestBBQ Promoted by Bigabyte to "Idiot #1"

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11-18-2012, 10:20 AM	#14
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