Is my 26er too big?

[avega2792]

I usually sous vide steaks and sear them on the charcoal chimney, but today I reverse seared them on the 26er and I thought to myself that it might be overkill. What say you?


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[michaelmilitello]

No such thing.  Go big or go home.


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[jp217p]

No, but if it makes adding a Smokey Joe to your collection then yes.

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[ReanimatedRobot]

Not too big at all. Just missing the potatoes!

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[HoosierKettle]

Nope. I like it. What do you think of reverse sear steaks opposed to sous vide?  I borrowed my brothers sous vide once and finished over charcoal. Came out perfect but I honestly didn't notice any appreciable improvement in flavor or texture. Or is it more of a convenience and accuracy thing?


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[KevinInStL]

I'm going to play devil's advocate here and say yes, for those 2 steaks it's too big IMO.

Maybe look into adding a Jumbo Joe or CGA if you find yourself with that much empty space on the 26 very often.


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[kettlebb]

I agree with Kevin. A CGA will save you a lot of fuel and startup time. I find using a larger kettle just to use it takes more time and fuel for a small cook.

I recently got a Weber Q gasser for quick cooks or smaller cooks.


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[KettleMaster]

I have a 26er and found myself doing the same thing....i grabbed a CGA and recently added a Jumbo Joe and i rotate both for small fast cooks...both heat up fast and sear really well with alot less fuel...grab a used one cheap on FB or Craigslist

I'm going to play devil's advocate here and say yes, for those 2 steaks it's too big IMO.

Maybe look into adding a Jumbo Joe or CGA if you find yourself with that much empty space on the 26 very often.


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[JEBIV]

I just like standing around a 26er and cooking it's Manly !!

[avega2792]

I just like standing around a 26er and cooking it's Manly !!

Agreed.

I have plenty options including an 18" kettle but I do love cooking on the 26er, and like I said, I usually sear them over the chimney (set up in the 26er) but I forgot to set up my sous vide rig so that was not going to work.


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[avega2792]

Nope. I like it. What do you think of reverse sear steaks opposed to sous vide?  I borrowed my brothers sous vide once and finished over charcoal. Came out perfect but I honestly didn't notice any appreciable improvement in flavor or texture. Or is it more of a convenience and accuracy thing?


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I like my steaks sous vide, they're definitely more tender and juicy. I have no problem reverse searing in a pinch, but given a choice I'll sous vide 10/10 times. If you didn't notice a difference then I think you need more sous vide steak, for educational purposes of course


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[avega2792]

I agree with Kevin. A CGA will save you a lot of fuel and startup time. I find using a larger kettle just to use it takes more time and fuel for a small cook.

I recently got a Weber Q gasser for quick cooks or smaller cooks.


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I'd still use a full chimney of lump anyway. I like my steak seared over that raging after burner.


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[kettlebb]

A full chimney won't fit in a CGA. With the little amount of fuel they use they are killer searing stations. I highly recommend you look for a used one for cheap and try it out. Awesome cookers.


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[inkaddictedchef1]

https://youtu.be/lraM7C4ZMr4

The CGA is bigger and far more capable than most think... with an offset plate and riser with roti you can take go anywhere cooking to a new level.

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[avega2792]

I had a CGA but I gifted it to my best friend. Made some killer reverse seared sirloin steaks on it.


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