How cold is too cold to work the coals?

turf · 01-25-2008, 03:25 PM

Last night it was a miserable 7 degrees here in Des Moines. I wanted to throw some chicken hind quarters on the UDS. While I was wearing gloves and a stocking cap, they turned out fantastic, the only problem was that I started the coals, set my beer down on the table and walked into the house for about 15-20 minutes. came back out to iced beer. doh!

Divemaster · 01-25-2008, 03:27 PM

It's NEVER too cold!

Last weekend it was below zero and I was out doing Buck Board Bacon... Tonight it's suposed to be near zero and I'll be putting on a chuck roast....

Again, It's NEVER too cold!

MAsQue · 01-25-2008, 03:32 PM

When the fire freezes.

Crüe-B-Cüe · 01-25-2008, 03:36 PM

In the deep south, it's never too cold.

blues_n_cues · 01-25-2008, 03:39 PM

well i smoked the other day w/ the pit in my trailer. outside 11f & blowing flurries
inside- a balmy 75 w/ the pit @ 225.

Harbormaster · 01-25-2008, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAsQue

When the fire freezes.

We not only share a birthday, but the same opinion as to when it's too cold to smoke.

Last weekend was -11 and 15-20 mph winds when I fired the Worlds Oldest WSM. And I've cooked colder than that.

Ron_L · 01-25-2008, 04:12 PM

The real question is "How cold is too cold to leave your beer outside?"

KC_Bobby · 01-25-2008, 04:22 PM

Never, sometimes you just have to use your cooler as a warmer - for beer too.

Bbq Bubba · 01-25-2008, 04:51 PM

Drink Bourbon, doesn't freeze

Jim Beam mod.

Meat Burner · 01-25-2008, 05:00 PM

When it's that cold...drink faster!

BobBrisket · 01-25-2008, 05:02 PM

MMMMMMMMMMMM.............beer slushie!

nmayeux · 01-25-2008, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

Drink Bourbon, doesn't freeze

Jim Beam mod.

I think I'm starting to like you...

Yeah, there is something about drinking bourbon and smoking when it is really cold! Heck, I even use Beam in my mop...

keale · 01-26-2008, 04:03 AM

For me its about mid 60's!

Puppyboy · 01-26-2008, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keale

For me its about mid 60's!

You're not helping much.

MAsQue · 01-26-2008, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harbormaster

We not only share a birthday, but the same opinion as to when it's too cold to smoke.

Last weekend was -11 and 15-20 mph winds when I fired the Worlds Oldest WSM. And I've cooked colder than that.

The advantage of being a January baby and starting out in the cold to begin with!

Worse coming to worse, I move the smoker to the sheltered side of the house and wrap it in a hot water heater blanket. I do get some strange looks from the neighbors, though.

01-25-2008, 03:25 PM	#1
turf Found some matches. Join Date: 09-26-07 Location: St Charles, Iowa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How cold is too cold to work the coals? Last night it was a miserable 7 degrees here in Des Moines. I wanted to throw some chicken hind quarters on the UDS. While I was wearing gloves and a stocking cap, they turned out fantastic, the only problem was that I started the coals, set my beer down on the table and walked into the house for about 15-20 minutes. came back out to iced beer. doh!

01-25-2008, 03:27 PM	#2
Divemaster somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 09-23-07 Location: North Side of Chicago Illinois Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's *NEVER* too cold! Last weekend it was below zero and I was out doing Buck Board Bacon... Tonight it's suposed to be near zero and I'll be putting on a chuck roast.... Again, It's *NEVER* too cold! __________________ Jeff CBJ# 23376 Stockcar BBQ Race Fast, Cook Slow, and Enjoy Life! If it don't come off a smoker, it's just a side dish! Lang 60 Patio (The Mistress), Black Stainless Lang 36 (Little Princess), Large BGE (Ramona), Big Green UDS (Cottage Cooker), Brinkman SnP Pro (Little Bubba-Retired), 8 Burner Gasser, 3 - 22.5" & 1 - 18" (circa 1975) Weber Grills, & a Weber Smoky Joe.

01-25-2008, 03:32 PM	#3
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01-25-2008, 04:51 PM	#9
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Drink Bourbon, doesn't freeze Jim Beam mod. __________________ Pitmaster @ Lockharts BBQ Beer Snob I cook the best brisket north of Dallas. Get over it. Northern midwest director for OBR www.operationbbqrelief.com

01-25-2008, 05:00 PM	#10
Meat Burner Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-22-07 Location: Springfield, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	When it's that cold...drink faster! __________________ my avatar swiped fatties from the plate....look how sorry he is. ________ Meat. NB Bandera with mods Weber 22 .5" x 2, 26.75" x 1 UDS x 3 KCBS CBJ Created "The Great Spam Revelation of 2011." www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111155

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