Stick Burner A$$ Whopping!

leanza · 11-08-2009, 05:13 PM

Currently getting my a$$ whipped by my little ole stick burner. I wanted change up from my drum and enjoy the challenge of maintaining the burn. Straight oak. Man, this is like herding cats. Keeping the heat and smoke right, I'm getting farking smoke inhalation.

I had it just right for about two 25 minute stretches. At three hours when I go to wrap the ribs I'm going straight coals.

I've been whipped!

Rich Parker · 11-08-2009, 05:25 PM

I recently picked up a stick burning Klose and you aint kiddin about tending all the darn time. But it is worth it!

Bbq Bubba · 11-08-2009, 05:27 PM

Sounds like you didn't get a good bed of coals going.

leanza · 11-08-2009, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

Sounds like you didn't get a good bed of coals going.

I did initially, but it's gobbling fuel, so you tend to cycle back.

jetfxr27 · 11-08-2009, 06:14 PM

LOL, my last ECB cook , I went through 6 logs of split hickory and probally 20 pounds of K blue. Not to mention one run away that peeled paint of the little cheap Ba$turd.

Aint it fun!
Hard to imagine these "Texas Smokers " are so frikkin popular.

Hell Fire Grill · 11-08-2009, 06:38 PM

I dont know how well seasoned your wood is but if its not seasoned well enough the temps will be eratic. The piece of wood on your smoker could be cut in half, lenth wise, or smaller. That should help develope your coal bed and make the fire burn hotter. Try criss-crossing the sticks, tee-pee style, so you get a maximum amount of air flow through your fire also. Run with your intake wide open and controll the heat with the size of your fire.

Cliff H. · 11-08-2009, 07:01 PM

One open screw hole in the cooking chamber will mess up the works in a small offset like that.

jestridge · 11-08-2009, 07:02 PM

Roman wasn't built in a day. Lol, just hang in there I usually run a little on the high side , hickory also burn hotter, or try larger logs,. But it not going to be like a uds or a charcoal burner.

swamprb · 11-08-2009, 07:07 PM

Thats the way I felt when I was cooking on my NBSS! And honestly, I haven't felt like a glutton for punishment enough to fire up the Bandera. I feel like a pu$$y!

ThomEmery · 11-08-2009, 07:11 PM

Tom a expanded metal charcoal basket will get you extended load times
I gave up on a similar smoker years ago Yes a UDS would be a nice upgrade

leanza · 11-08-2009, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThomEmery

Tom a expanded metal charcoal basket will get you extended load times
I gave up on a similar smoker years ago Yes a UDS would be a nice upgrade

Thom, I got two UDS. I just felt like being a glutton for punishment today. Actually, things are turning out real good. Just about done. I'll post some pics of the final if I remember.

leanza · 11-08-2009, 10:05 PM

BBQ really turned out well. Stick burners,as usual, definitely have advantages. Pics tomorrow night. I tired.

NorthwestBBQ · 11-09-2009, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamprb

Thats the way I felt when I was cooking on my NBSS! And honestly, I haven't felt like a glutton for punishment enough to fire up the Bandera. I feel like a pu$$y!

You first feeling is usually the right one...

EatonHoggBBQ · 11-09-2009, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

Sounds like you didn't get a good bed of coals going.

^^^^^^^^
What he said.

bbqfans · 11-09-2009, 06:30 PM

Get some way to monitor your grid temp and the IMT of the meat. then try this method. You have to be alert,but not that hadr. Heck, I'm 61y/o and cripple and I cook like that all the time.Geez,thers kids!LOL
You may need to do some Mods, but you'll be O.K.
here's a shot of my "Little Girl"; I burn her with sticks too

good luck, and

11-08-2009, 05:25 PM	#2
Rich Parker Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-09 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I recently picked up a stick burning Klose and you aint kiddin about tending all the darn time. But it is worth it! __________________ WSM and UDS - iBQ'n BBQ Team owner TheBBQSuperstore.com

11-08-2009, 05:27 PM	#3
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sounds like you didn't get a good bed of coals going. __________________ Pitmaster @ Lockharts BBQ Beer Snob I cook the best brisket north of Dallas. Get over it. Northern midwest director for OBR www.operationbbqrelief.com

11-08-2009, 06:14 PM	#5
jetfxr27 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-30-09 Location: Memphis Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	LOL, my last ECB cook , I went through 6 logs of split hickory and probally 20 pounds of K blue. Not to mention one run away that peeled paint of the little cheap Ba$turd. Aint it fun! Hard to imagine these "Texas Smokers " are so frikkin popular. __________________ UDS', mUDS, COS. Weber gasser & kettle. Thermapen,Digiq2, Golden-Tiger

11-08-2009, 07:01 PM	#7
Cliff H. is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-03-07 Location: Jonesboro Arkansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	One open screw hole in the cooking chamber will mess up the works in a small offset like that. __________________ Cliff

11-08-2009, 07:07 PM	#9
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thats the way I felt when I was cooking on my NBSS! And honestly, I haven't felt like a glutton for punishment enough to fire up the Bandera. I feel like a pu$$y! __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

11-08-2009, 06:38 PM	#6
Hell Fire Grill Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-30-08 Location: Battle Ground, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I dont know how well seasoned your wood is but if its not seasoned well enough the temps will be eratic. The piece of wood on your smoker could be cut in half, lenth wise, or smaller. That should help develope your coal bed and make the fire burn hotter. Try criss-crossing the sticks, tee-pee style, so you get a maximum amount of air flow through your fire also. Run with your intake wide open and controll the heat with the size of your fire.

11-08-2009, 07:02 PM	#8
jestridge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-07 Location: annville ky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Roman wasn't built in a day. Lol, just hang in there I usually run a little on the high side , hickory also burn hotter, or try larger logs,. But it not going to be like a uds or a charcoal burner.

11-08-2009, 07:11 PM	#10
ThomEmery Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-05 Location: Indio Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Tom a expanded metal charcoal basket will get you extended load times I gave up on a similar smoker years ago Yes a UDS would be a nice upgrade __________________ Catering, Contests, and Community Service http://bbqthom.ning.com/video/our-wells-cargo-trailer Serving Jesus and great BBQ :) Team What Wood Jesus Q?

11-08-2009, 10:05 PM	#12
leanza Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-26-07 Location: Southern California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	BBQ really turned out well. Stick burners,as usual, definitely have advantages. Pics tomorrow night. I tired. __________________ Tom

11-09-2009, 06:30 PM	#15
bbqfans Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-12-08 Location: Gibsonburg,Ohio Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	leanza..............;}- Get some way to monitor your grid temp and the IMT of the meat. then try this method. You have to be alert,but not that hadr. Heck, I'm 61y/o and cripple and I cook like that all the time.Geez,thers kids!LOL You may need to do some Mods, but you'll be O.K. here's a shot of my "Little Girl"; I burn her with sticks too good luck, and __________________ Smoke Happy:)- Stan aka Old School

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