a unique, easily carried "one-man" smoker system.

[Mark]

Ok guys, remember by post about the homeless vet I befriendednd. He's back to work now and I loand him my old 1984 E350 Ford Van to live in temporarily. Turns out the guy is native american and registered as such with his tribe. I verified it. His only possession of any real value is an ancient Cherokee ceremonial pipe and I have it as collateral; but mainly because it's now in safe keeping (with me).

Back on track. He needed somnething to cook on. I gave him my Weber charcoal starter that I never used, a surplus cooking grate off of a grill "side'burner" and a large terracotta clay pot. Plus, I taught him the basics of smoking and gave him a few basic kitchen pans, tools, etc.

It will be interesting what kind of Q this thing will turn out.

 

[Jeff_in_KC]

RE: a unique, easily carried "one-man" smoker syst

You're a hell of a good guy, Mark! Hope everything works out for your new friend! It isn't every day we get an opportunity to change a life.

 

[Trout_man22]

RE: a unique, easily carried "one-man" smoker syst

I seem to recall a thread about doing steaks over a chimmy starter and a grate, never tryed it myself. Thanks for the update Mark

 

[tommykendall]

RE: a unique, easily carried "one-man" smoker syst

I seem to recall a thread about doing steaks over a chimmy starter and a grate, never tryed it myself.

And I seem to recall one that uses a grocery cart. You're a good man Mark.

 

[Mark]

Re: RE: a unique, easily carried "one-man" smoker

I seem to recall a thread about doing steaks over a chimmy starter and a grate, never tryed it myself.

And I seem to recall one that uses a grocery cart.

Too conspicous. He needs to avoid attention.

 

[icemn62]

RE: Re: RE: a unique, easily carried "one-man" smo

I agree, you are due some gooood karma coming your way.

 

[evilpsych]

be careful tho.. most of those 'ancient' cherokee pipes are cranked out by the thousands out of old steatite and soapstone bedwarmers since the 1950's and are invariably passed down with a big story about someone or another's grandfather/uncle/brother/etc.. having found it

the repros go for between $50-$250 on ebay all day long.

Old ones (verified through microscopic examination) can be worth $3k-$4k each..

You might ask how I know.

I'm one of 4 nationally recognized prehistoric american authenticators by major collector groups.

http://www.jacksongalleries.com

and a board member here:

http://www.theaaca.com

the Q-Rig sounds interesting.. could turn out some good Q

 

[Mark]

EP: That's cool. Can I send you some pics?

 

[roknrandy]

Re: RE: a unique, easily carried "one-man" smoker

I seem to recall a thread about doing steaks over a chimmy starter and a grate, never tryed it myself. Thanks for the update Mark

Mark and Trout, I use this metode several times a yaer when I want to grill something quick. Start the coals in the chimmney and then drop a grate on top and let it rip.

 

[evilpsych]

sure thing, or post em here..

[email protected] is my email

 

[Mark]

EP: Thanks for the offer

Randy: Ever tried wood chunks on top of a few charcoal briquetts?

 

[qman]

Randy: Ever tried wood chunks on top of a few charcoal briquetts?

That is just what I do when I am down to cooking for one, and want to grill a steak, etc. The chimney starter makes a great little grill, and the wood chunks give a good dose of smoke.

 

[roknrandy]

Gman and Mark are right, toss on a small chunk of a couple of chips and your ready.

 

[Mark]

How about using a terra cotta flower pot on to for smoking? Anyone try that?