New Jumbo Joe Build

[jtcannonball]

Thought about it when I had a SJS, even bought the parts. Never thought about converting my JJ. 80 qt stock pot, huh?

It's really a sweet and stout build. I'll be done today or tomorrow. Just have to add my air intake and build my basket. Been crazy at work so I've not had as much free time as usual. I can't justify ignoring my family to work on a personal project.

 

[pjtexas1]

You don't do the can mod than?

nope. maybe if i was using a charcoal that produced a lot of ash then maybe the can might be necessary but i use lump or natural briqs.

 

[jtcannonball]

Scratched the paint around the hole on the Jumbo Joe. Guess one more trip to the store to get some high heat paint. I have my lock nuts soaking in vinegar to remove the zinc and will paint them with the BBQ paint as well when done. I actually notched the rim of the pot for my probe wires. I'm very happy with the outcome.

 

[jtcannonball]

What size Pizza pan are y'all using? 16"?

 

[pjtexas1]

What size Pizza pan are y'all using? 16"?

Yes, 16" holey one

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[jtcannonball]

Yes, 16" holey one

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Thanks. Quick question. How do you do a turkey? Middle shelf?

 

[pjtexas1]

Thanks. Quick question. How do you do a turkey? Middle shelf?

Yes, middle shelf. not enough room with short lid for anything tall on the to rack.

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[jtcannonball]

Yes, middle shelf. not enough room with short lid for anything tall on the to rack.

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Any advice cooking Turkey on this guy? I'm wanting to capture juices for gravy. That might be my first cook on it as I'm sure this guy will want to run hot for the first few cooks.

 

[pjtexas1]

Any advice cooking Turkey on this guy? I'm wanting to capture juices for gravy. That might be my first cook on it as I'm sure this guy will want to run hot for the first few cooks.

add screws for a 3rd grate in between the top and bottom grate mounts so you can have a pan on the bottom rack or cook it in a pan with something in the pan to elevate the turkey off the bottom of the pan.

 

[jtcannonball]

add screws for a 3rd grate in between the top and bottom grate mounts so you can have a pan on the bottom rack or cook it in a pan with something in the pan to elevate the turkey off the bottom of the pan.

I'm wondering if a spatchcocked turkey would fit fine on the top shelf with a pan underneath to catch drippings?