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mkf350
03-02-2019, 08:17 AM
I had built and cooked on a UDS for the last couple of years with very good success and decided to invest in something a little nicer. So I placed an order with Tyler awhile ago.

Well after a long anticipated wait not only for the build but the weather here lately, I finally had a chance to break in the Shirley Fab cooker.
No need to rehash the build quality.... It is spot on!

The build specs are a 24x50 patio with warmer, only going to be used for my family.
Went with hip roof main chamber and warmer (Just like the looks)
Insulated firebox.
Stainless steel shelf as well as stainless steel warmer shelf and paper towel holder.
Warmer has extra grate, sausage hangers, charcoal grate and ash pan.
3 temp probe points.
Firebox ash pan.
I installed some Tel-Tru 5" glow in the dark thermometers as well.

Did a couple of spatchcock chickens in the main chamber with Mo Cason chicken rub over a bed of thyme, sage, green onion, rosemary and lemon slices. Used cherry and ash wood from the back yard for the cook and kept pit temp running 275 -350.
After a little over 2 hours and an internal temp of 165 at the breast, I had some of the best chicken i've had to date!
Awesome flavor, just the right amount of smoke and very juicy.

Cant wait till next cook!

GA1dad
03-02-2019, 08:27 AM
:eusa_clap Awesome cooker!!!! Congrats!!

Mike in Roseville
03-02-2019, 08:29 AM
Love it!

pjtexas1
03-02-2019, 08:36 AM
Congrats! That's an awesome build. Birds look spot on.

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Big George's BBQ
03-02-2019, 08:51 AM
Very nice Congrats and Enjoy

70monte
03-02-2019, 08:53 AM
Very nice.

rwalters
03-02-2019, 09:20 AM
Awesome and Congrats!!!

Clay-b-que
03-02-2019, 09:48 AM
That’s my dream smoker right there! Perfection! Can’t wait to see all the Q you make with it.

HogGrog
03-02-2019, 09:53 AM
Congratulations on a farkin’ great cooker!

BBQ Freak
03-02-2019, 10:22 AM
sharp looking smoker and can not wait to see more cooks .

Stingerhook
03-02-2019, 10:33 AM
She sure am purty.

Smoke on Badger Mountain
03-02-2019, 11:39 AM
She's a beauty for sure! Congrats

Ayvatr
03-02-2019, 11:41 AM
Nice build! Many memorable cooks to come.:clap:

ShadowDriver
03-02-2019, 11:47 AM
That's a beauty of a cooker, and some great bird to go with it.

sudsandswine
03-02-2019, 11:50 AM
Congrats on the new cooker :thumb:

I_H_R
03-02-2019, 12:00 PM
Awesome cooker! I can only imagine the amount of anticipation leading up to it's completion. Congrats, I'm sure you'll enjoy it for years to come!!

Mikhail
03-02-2019, 12:01 PM
What a great rig. Color me green.

LloydQ
03-02-2019, 04:21 PM
And again, jealousy rears it's ugly head...what a great cooker!

Mikhail
03-02-2019, 05:38 PM
It's not jealousy. It's cooker envy.

Oh sure, like you've never had it. :wink:

mkf350
03-02-2019, 05:55 PM
Thanks everyone, I know there are a lot of other great pit/smokers/cookers out there but this is definitely one of THEE BEST!

InThePitBBQ
03-02-2019, 06:20 PM
That's impressive! Very nice choice of options that is going to be a tough act to follow congratulations!

Norm
03-02-2019, 07:57 PM
Beautiful cooker!

Way to break it in too, awesome looking Q!

LordRiffenstein
03-04-2019, 06:29 AM
Congratulations, amazing cooker!

Hotch
03-04-2019, 06:48 AM
Nice! :mrgreen:

lastmajordude
03-04-2019, 07:43 AM
Very >>>very ...impressive!!!!!!!!!

robbie71
03-04-2019, 09:05 AM
Great looking grill! You're getting ready to get some more friends.

Jarrizle
03-04-2019, 09:29 AM
Looks great! I'm beyond jealous and that looks very close to the Shirley I want.

I just sent in my deposit to get on the list, so I've got a long wait ahead. I'm assuming with the additional charcoal basket for the elevated cooker with both dampers to it shut off you could run it while smoking in the main chamber, right? So you could do briskets and buts in the main cook chamber and then run a hot separate fire in the elevated for chickens?

I'm on the fence about if I want the elevated but think with it I could essentially get rid of all my current smokers.

InThePitBBQ
03-04-2019, 10:15 AM
Looks great! I'm beyond jealous and that looks very close to the Shirley I want.

I just sent in my deposit to get on the list, so I've got a long wait ahead. I'm assuming with the additional charcoal basket for the elevated cooker with both dampers to it shut off you could run it while smoking in the main chamber, right? So you could do briskets and buts in the main cook chamber and then run a hot separate fire in the elevated for chickens?

I'm on the fence about if I want the elevated but think with it I could essentially get rid of all my current smokers.

Your assumption is correct, you'll have two cookers in one set up like that isolated by the dampers.

All in, the extra money for an elevated warmer with the charcoal grate and extra cooking grate with the expanded height is really worth the cost.

You can add a slide rail and cooking grate in the firebox for a sear station also it's a handy option to have.

If you have questions on options or want to see pics your in the right place there's a bunch of Shirley Fab owner's here don't hesitate to make a thread asking to see things if something's on your mind.

You don't want to take delivery and wish you would have added something later on.

angryelfFan
03-04-2019, 02:02 PM
Beautiful cooker! Almost exactly what I would order

dward51
03-04-2019, 09:55 PM
Awesome cooker! Exactly what I would love to have (one day)...

SonVolt
03-05-2019, 10:38 AM
A little off topic here, but do Shirley Fab cash your $300 deposit when they receive it? I sent mine over a week ago and haven't see the check clear yet. Just wondering if they cash it or hold until later in the process.

JWBurns
03-05-2019, 11:45 AM
A little off topic here, but do Shirley Fab cash your $300 deposit when they receive it? I sent mine over a week ago and haven't see the check clear yet. Just wondering if they cash it or hold until later in the process.

They cash it. Took a few weeks after they received my deposit.

Happy Hapgood
03-05-2019, 07:37 PM
Mighty Fine and Congratulations!

Bluebird
03-06-2019, 05:28 AM
Great looking cooker!

ronbrad62
03-06-2019, 06:42 AM
You did it right on your choice of smokers, design and first cook. Second to none!

JJNETTER
10-08-2019, 11:01 PM
Great smoker this is the size that I am looking @ as well. Is it large enough to smoke a small hog < 40lbs.:-P

Eckie
10-09-2019, 09:09 AM
Dang that's nice right there. And I'm just sitting here scowling at my weber kettle....