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Started by BronzeAgeBBQ, March 02, 2023, 11:20:07 AM

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BronzeAgeBBQ

Hey everyone!  Hope you all are having an awesome day!  I am going today to pick up my first Weber kettle!  Been looking for a used one for months and hit the jackpot!  I ordered the vortex and it will be here tomorrow!  What should be my first cook?  I got chicken thighs on hand and thought I may try them with the vortex but I am open to suggestions!! 

1 year old Weber Performer
Charcoal chimney
grill gloves
Grill cover
2 bags of Royal Oak charcoal
$100



John 3:7 KJV

JEBIV

Not a thing wrong with chicken thighs
Seeking a Black Sequoia I know I know, I'd settle for just the tabbed no leg grill

BronzeAgeBBQ

So true some of my favorite BBQ food!  I saw Cooking with Ry YT channel recipe Chili Honey Lime Chicken Thighs with the vortex and was thinking about giving that a go! 

John 3:7 KJV

SixZeroFour

Great looking setup! Fire up those thighs!
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JEBIV

Seeking a Black Sequoia I know I know, I'd settle for just the tabbed no leg grill

bamakettles

I vote for thighs using the vortex.  I love Ry's videos - never miss them!  You'll appreciate the side table with your nice setup.  Have fun, that's the name of the game....

BronzeAgeBBQ

Thanks everyone!  We got a unanimous vote for the thighs!!  Not sure if I will use Ry's glaze or come up with me cause own but it is on like Donkey Kong!  Will post pics when I complete the cook!  Ya'll have a wonderful weekend and be safe!  God bless you all!
John 3:7 KJV

BronzeAgeBBQ

Vortex should be at home waiting for me!  Just a quick question, do I have to do an initial burn in for the vortex or can I just start cooking with it right away?  I tried to search for and answer to this so please forgive me if this has already been addressed and answered. 
John 3:7 KJV

Chesapeake Weber

Vortex advises yes.  I think it's stated on the info sent with the unit.  Doing a burn in on a new to you grill isn't a bad idea either!


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JIMSMOKES

As hot as the vortex gets. It'll only take 15 min to burn off any machining oils. Couldn't hurt to heat up a new to you grill at the same time.

BronzeAgeBBQ

Thanks, the vortex did not say anything about it.  I appreciate the input.
John 3:7 KJV

BronzeAgeBBQ

Ok today I fired up my Weber for the first time!!


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John 3:7 KJV

BronzeAgeBBQ

Thighs were EPIC!!! 


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John 3:7 KJV

BronzeAgeBBQ

Sun is now dipping down and the last batch is almost done!!


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John 3:7 KJV

ASpitzer

The Vortex makes them almost fool proof. They look wonderful. Just picked up 3 packages of thighs at the grocery this afternoon. 89 cents a pound. Vortex bound.
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