Oh man I joined the offset club - Page 2

WilliamKY · 10-06-2019, 09:21 AM

Congrats, that's a beautiful cooker. Nice upgrade to 1/2" firebox. I chose that option as well and I really think it's a game changer as far as efficiency goes.

Stlsportster · 10-06-2019, 09:22 AM

Nothing like burning sticks. Congrats.

BBQscott · 10-06-2019, 11:31 AM

Alan, what other upgrades did you end up getting? Did you get the double door or single? I can't wait to get a cooker similar to this. I'm eyeing those new Shirley prototypes.

Potatoe · 10-06-2019, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BBQscott

Alan, what other upgrades did you end up getting? Did you get the double door or single? I can't wait to get a cooker similar to this. I'm eyeing those new Shirley prototypes.

I just added the ports for a probe, and guru. A utensil hook, ball valve for draining, moving handle and large front table. . .i didn't get the double doors but really thought about it in case I ever wanted to try a whole hog. . hopefully I won't regret it

LordRiffenstein · 10-07-2019, 06:45 AM

Congratulations, that's going to be a nice cooker!

Other than the obligatory fatty as 1st cook, I would suggest a pork shoulder, they are very forgivable and easy to cook so less stress on your 1st cook.

jkief · 10-07-2019, 12:10 PM

Yep...That's the last one on my list to get. When the money gets right, it's going to be mine.

TxQGuy · 10-07-2019, 04:27 PM

Welcome to the club!! You're gonna love it.

You know what you need to obsess about next? Your wood rack and wood pile! Do you have one already?

Potatoe · 10-07-2019, 05:55 PM

Lol, I was figuring on a pork butt as my first cook. . .kinda treating it like my first ever bbq cook so I'm wanting some wiggle room.. .

It's funnt you ask txqguy, I was just on craigslist looking up wood . .. I don't have any right now but plan on having a nice pile of oak and hopefully some cherry by the time it gets here...I'll have to figure out how much I should keep on hand and how to identify oak when buying

sudsandswine · 10-07-2019, 06:10 PM

You can’t start building up your wood stash soon enough - around here a lot of the wood sold as “firewood” is greener than I’d like for running in a smoker, so I usually have to buy some and sit on it a while before it’s ready. Every now and then I will get some that is just about right where I want it.

Potatoe · 10-07-2019, 06:15 PM

Do you all go by time seasoned or actually check for moisture?

sudsandswine · 10-07-2019, 06:19 PM

I use a moisture meter, and or go by heft/weight, or even hitting two pieces together to make just the right “crack” sound.

Unless you get in good with a regular supplier that you trust I would probably take whatever the seller tells you with a grain of salt...everyone has “seasoned 1 year+” wood when it’s quite obvious that is not the case. Isn’t making them any money just sitting there drying out.

Potatoe · 10-07-2019, 06:32 PM

Thanks, I was figuring I might need a moisture meter. . .I've still got a few months but will start getting some on next month, and if I can't source any that are dry enough hopefully I can get some from a friend that has a bunch for heating. . .great tips, thank you

SonnyE · 10-07-2019, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Potatoe

Lol, I know. . .I've watched so many videos on them, visit the page every day, look up offset cooks all day. . .its turning into a thing. . .

You're hooked, and are being reeled in.
There are much worse things to get hooked on though...

Congratulations!

Now... go chop wood.
We expect at least 2 cords. Never mind fooling around on the Internet.

You've got a new master.

StevenC · 10-07-2019, 10:41 PM

Congrats!!! Right behind you. Ordered a 20x42. Just picked up a half cord of oak and hickory. The wait is going to be hard

TxQGuy · 10-08-2019, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Potatoe

Lol, I was figuring on a pork butt as my first cook. . .kinda treating it like my first ever bbq cook so I'm wanting some wiggle room.. .

It's funnt you ask txqguy, I was just on craigslist looking up wood . .. I don't have any right now but plan on having a nice pile of oak and hopefully some cherry by the time it gets here...I'll have to figure out how much I should keep on hand and how to identify oak when buying

If you don't wanna spend a lot on a heavy-duty rack, I recommend this one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...KIKX0DER&psc=1

I have one and it's held up perfectly over two years...just hit it with a couple coats of heavy-duty Rustoleum and make sure to use pressure-treated 2x4s.

You can sorta see it in the background here. I hit it with John Deere green paint. Mine holds 1/4 cord at full capacity.

10-06-2019, 09:21 AM	#16
WilliamKY is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-18-18 Location: Louisville,KY Name/Nickname : William	Congrats, that's a beautiful cooker. Nice upgrade to 1/2" firebox. I chose that option as well and I really think it's a game changer as far as efficiency goes. __________________ Shirley Vertical + Fire Pit Pit Boss 700 Weber 28 griddle Weber 26 WGA Old Smokey Electric. Go Cards!

10-07-2019, 06:45 AM	#20
LordRiffenstein is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-27-17 Location: Langdorp, Belgium Name/Nickname : Yoeri	Congratulations, that's going to be a nice cooker! Other than the obligatory fatty as 1st cook, I would suggest a pork shoulder, they are very forgivable and easy to cook so less stress on your 1st cook. __________________ 20x40" Nette Lette offset - BBQ PitBox RF vault - Yoder YS640 Comp Cart - BBQ mates SM grill - Weber OTG 22.5" - Weber GA - 13" mini kamado - wood fired oven

10-07-2019, 12:10 PM	#21
jkief is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-19-19 Location: Fortson, GA Name/Nickname : Jeffry	Yep...That's the last one on my list to get. When the money gets right, it's going to be mine. __________________ Stuff. You’re in the Bonds of Smoke.

10-07-2019, 04:27 PM	#22
TxQGuy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-01-19 Location: Texas Name/Nickname : Big C	Welcome to the club!! You're gonna love it. You know what you need to obsess about next? Your wood rack and wood pile! Do you have one already? __________________ [B]3/8" Pipe Custom Offset Smoker - "Ol' Reliable" #22 Jumbo Old Smokey Charcoal Grill - "Long Tall Sally"[/B] Red Oak is still Oak :cool:

10-07-2019, 05:55 PM	#23
Potatoe On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-18-19 Location: North East Name/Nickname : Alan	Lol, I was figuring on a pork butt as my first cook. . .kinda treating it like my first ever bbq cook so I'm wanting some wiggle room.. . It's funnt you ask txqguy, I was just on craigslist looking up wood . .. I don't have any right now but plan on having a nice pile of oak and hopefully some cherry by the time it gets here...I'll have to figure out how much I should keep on hand and how to identify oak when buying Last edited by Potatoe; 10-07-2019 at 06:57 PM..

10-06-2019, 09:22 AM	#17
Stlsportster Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-09-16 Location: Random Point In Time and Space Name/Nickname : Parental Assigned Label	Nothing like burning sticks. Congrats.

10-06-2019, 11:31 AM	#18
BBQscott Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-18-18 Location: CA, Bay Area Name/Nickname : Scott	Alan, what other upgrades did you end up getting? Did you get the double door or single? I can't wait to get a cooker similar to this. I'm eyeing those new Shirley prototypes.

10-07-2019, 06:10 PM	#24
sudsandswine Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-23-12 Location: Kansas City	You can’t start building up your wood stash soon enough - around here a lot of the wood sold as “firewood” is greener than I’d like for running in a smoker, so I usually have to buy some and sit on it a while before it’s ready. Every now and then I will get some that is just about right where I want it. __________________ Shirley Fab 250g trailer \| Primo XL kamado \| [COLOR="Red"]Red[/COLOR] Weber Limited Edition kettle + 26” kettle \| Clonesaker PDS (pretty drum smoker) Last edited by sudsandswine; 10-07-2019 at 06:16 PM..

10-07-2019, 06:15 PM	#25
Potatoe On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-18-19 Location: North East Name/Nickname : Alan	Do you all go by time seasoned or actually check for moisture?

10-07-2019, 06:19 PM	#26
sudsandswine Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-23-12 Location: Kansas City	I use a moisture meter, and or go by heft/weight, or even hitting two pieces together to make just the right “crack” sound. Unless you get in good with a regular supplier that you trust I would probably take whatever the seller tells you with a grain of salt...everyone has “seasoned 1 year+” wood when it’s quite obvious that is not the case. Isn’t making them any money just sitting there drying out. __________________ Shirley Fab 250g trailer \| Primo XL kamado \| [COLOR="Red"]Red[/COLOR] Weber Limited Edition kettle + 26” kettle \| Clonesaker PDS (pretty drum smoker)
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10-07-2019, 06:32 PM	#27
Potatoe On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-18-19 Location: North East Name/Nickname : Alan	Thanks, I was figuring I might need a moisture meter. . .I've still got a few months but will start getting some on next month, and if I can't source any that are dry enough hopefully I can get some from a friend that has a bunch for heating. . .great tips, thank you

10-07-2019, 10:41 PM	#29
StevenC Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 01-15-19 Location: Denver, CO Name/Nickname : Steve C	Congrats!!! Right behind you. Ordered a 20x42. Just picked up a half cord of oak and hickory. The wait is going to be hard
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