Big Green Water Pan

71-South · 06-03-2008, 04:48 PM

So I came home to put some spares on for tomorrow night (other thread). I got the spares trimmed (St. Louis), loaded some lump into the egg, and fired it up. It was hard to get the egg to temp for some reason, but I finally did. Threw the ribs on and the egg started losing temp again. I stuck the ash tool in the bottom to make sure it was clear and noticed about 1 1/2 inches of water in the bottom of the egg. FARK!

Well, the ribs were already on, so I took my shop vac and sucked as much water out as I could. I got most of it. Now I'm fighting the temp and figure I probably will be all night.

I guess I really need to get that rain cap, huh?

Norcoredneck · 06-03-2008, 05:08 PM

Almost boiling them.

Step carefully brother.

71-South · 06-03-2008, 05:15 PM

Just a little extra steam, I guess. :)

71-South · 06-03-2008, 05:48 PM

My wife just pointed out that we're under a tornado watch until 11:00 p.m. Joy. If these spares turn out good, it'll be a miracle.

Rick's Tropical Delight · 06-03-2008, 05:54 PM

that's a poached egg!

maybe even a cover. anything will help keep out the rain. i wheel my eggs into an outbuilding when they are not in use and i usually have them under a canopy when outside.

the ceramic rain cap comes standard with the egg, ya know

71-South · 06-03-2008, 06:14 PM

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the ceramic rain cap comes standard with the egg, ya know

Yeah, it came with one 10 years ago when the wife and her ex bought it up in Minnesota. I think he may have gotten the rain cap in the divorce. That bastage.

I'll be picking one up this week. My uncle is sort of a retired, auction-going, pack-ratting MacGuyver. I may have him sew me up a cover for the egg and table too.

Rick's Tropical Delight · 06-03-2008, 06:17 PM

a plastic baggie on the top under the metal top would keep out the rain. i always wondered if rain would leak in at the gasket??

71-South · 06-03-2008, 06:21 PM

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a plastic baggie on the top under the metal top would keep out the rain.

Good point. I'll do that until I can get my rain cap. We'll see how well the cap does on its own for a while.

thillin · 06-03-2008, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 71-South

Good point. I'll do that until I can get my rain cap. We'll see how well the cap does on its own for a while.

Use foil, and it'll stuff the fire out fast and not melt.

71-South · 06-03-2008, 06:37 PM

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Use foil, and it'll stuff the fire out fast and not melt.

Another good point. That way I can "cap" it right after tonight's cook without having to wait.

BBQ Grail · 06-03-2008, 07:06 PM

Nice story. But I would have kept this one to myself because without pictures it didn't exist.

71-South · 06-03-2008, 09:32 PM

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Nice story. But I would have kept this one to myself because without pictures it didn't exist.

True. True. :)

They looked so promising when I started out.

Then there was the water pan incident and the great rain...

Before the big rain, I got 2 1/2 hours in at 275°, then about an hour and a half foiled, still at 275°. Then I pulled them and put them in the oven (still foiled) for a little over an hour (still at 275°). Now they're resting comfortably in the fridge waiting for me to get home and grill on some sauce tomorrow night.

I have high hopes.

Norcoredneck · 06-03-2008, 10:05 PM

That "Sucks" (Noted vacuum in pic)

Glad you worked it out.

Hook_Line_and_Sinker · 06-03-2008, 10:14 PM

we can only be thankful no liquid smoke was detected in this cook of par boiled ribs

71-South · 06-04-2008, 06:08 AM

Even before I started Q'ing, I never liked liquid smoke. I'm rather proud of that. :)

06-03-2008, 04:48 PM	#1
71-South is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-02-08 Location: Harrisonville, MO	Big Green Water Pan So I came home to put some spares on for tomorrow night (other thread). I got the spares trimmed (St. Louis), loaded some lump into the egg, and fired it up. It was hard to get the egg to temp for some reason, but I finally did. Threw the ribs on and the egg started losing temp again. I stuck the ash tool in the bottom to make sure it was clear and noticed about 1 1/2 inches of water in the bottom of the egg. FARK! Well, the ribs were already on, so I took my shop vac and sucked as much water out as I could. I got most of it. Now I'm fighting the temp and figure I probably will be all night. I guess I really need to get that rain cap, huh? __________________ Large BGE Louisiana Grills CS-570 Weber Smoky Joe (my camping buddy) --- "Q or Q not. There is no try." -YodaQ Cass Lodge #147 AF&AM Harrisonville, Missouri

06-03-2008, 05:08 PM	#2
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-10-06 Location: Norco, Ca.	Almost boiling them. Step carefully brother. __________________ *Secret to my success* UDS IS the end al be all smoker. First choice in Trailer Parks across the nation!

06-03-2008, 05:15 PM	#3
71-South is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-02-08 Location: Harrisonville, MO	Just a little extra steam, I guess. :) __________________ Large BGE Louisiana Grills CS-570 Weber Smoky Joe (my camping buddy) --- "Q or Q not. There is no try." -YodaQ Cass Lodge #147 AF&AM Harrisonville, Missouri

06-03-2008, 05:48 PM	#4
71-South is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-02-08 Location: Harrisonville, MO	My wife just pointed out that we're under a tornado watch until 11:00 p.m. Joy. If these spares turn out good, it'll be a miracle. __________________ Large BGE Louisiana Grills CS-570 Weber Smoky Joe (my camping buddy) --- "Q or Q not. There is no try." -YodaQ Cass Lodge #147 AF&AM Harrisonville, Missouri

06-03-2008, 05:54 PM	#5
Rick's Tropical Delight Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-25-07 Location: Farmersville, Ohio	that's a poached egg! maybe even a cover. anything will help keep out the rain. i wheel my eggs into an outbuilding when they are not in use and i usually have them under a canopy when outside. the ceramic rain cap comes standard with the egg, ya know __________________ i am not an expert. i don't know everything. i'm just cooking my dinner.

06-03-2008, 06:17 PM	#7
Rick's Tropical Delight Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-25-07 Location: Farmersville, Ohio	a plastic baggie on the top under the metal top would keep out the rain. i always wondered if rain would leak in at the gasket?? __________________ i am not an expert. i don't know everything. i'm just cooking my dinner.

06-03-2008, 07:06 PM	#11
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA	Nice story. But I would have kept this one to myself because without pictures it didn't exist. __________________ Larry Rocklin, California Creator of the World Famous MOINK Ball™ ... larry@thebbqgrail.com www.thebbqgrail.com *Just for the record! Real Californians don't use the term "Cali" Only tourists and transplanted posers do! -- Larry Gaian* Anything I can pick up and eat with one hand is an appetizer. - Zydecopaws

06-03-2008, 10:05 PM	#13
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-10-06 Location: Norco, Ca.	That "Sucks" (Noted vacuum in pic) Glad you worked it out. __________________ *Secret to my success* UDS IS the end al be all smoker. First choice in Trailer Parks across the nation!

06-03-2008, 10:14 PM	#14
Hook_Line_and_Sinker Take a breath! Join Date: 03-28-08 Location: Riverside, California	we can only be thankful no liquid smoke was detected in this cook of par boiled ribs __________________ Hook Line and Sinker UDS Orion Cooker Char Griller w/SFB w/mods Charbroil 7000 Gas Grill

06-04-2008, 06:08 AM	#15
71-South is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-02-08 Location: Harrisonville, MO	Even before I started Q'ing, I never liked liquid smoke. I'm rather proud of that. :) __________________ Large BGE Louisiana Grills CS-570 Weber Smoky Joe (my camping buddy) --- "Q or Q not. There is no try." -YodaQ Cass Lodge #147 AF&AM Harrisonville, Missouri