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Grill Talk => Weber Mods, Tables and Customs => Topic started by: foleysbarrelbbq on October 06, 2018, 06:03:04 PM

Title: Santa Maria adapter
Post by: foleysbarrelbbq on October 06, 2018, 06:03:04 PM
Found this adapter to turn my kettle into an adjustable grill.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181007/777b3763325e9ed08941d893a792fa9e.jpg)

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Title: Re: Santa Maria adapter
Post by: Lemans on October 06, 2018, 06:13:29 PM
So I saw someone on a 22 WSM use the bottom rack like a Stana maria


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Title: Re: Santa Maria adapter
Post by: HoosierKettle on October 06, 2018, 07:03:55 PM
Awesome looking attachment. Did you pour a circular concrete pad for the grill?  That’s cool.


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Title: Re: Santa Maria adapter
Post by: dazzo on October 07, 2018, 08:43:26 AM
One of my favorite attachments

I use a couple of old cooking grates for the mesquite

Title: Re: Santa Maria adapter
Post by: putoluto on October 07, 2018, 03:22:33 PM
How did you go from triangle to flat pan? Is that a utility tray you shaped to fit in the triangle?


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Title: Re: Santa Maria adapter
Post by: Erictag on October 07, 2018, 05:07:56 PM
I have that attachment for my 26.  It’s made by Gabby’s Grills in Paso Robles, CA.   I use oak logs to cook with it.   Great for Tri Tip and everything else.


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Title: Re: Santa Maria adapter
Post by: jmiester on October 07, 2018, 08:35:11 PM

So I saw someone on a 22 WSM use the bottom rack like a Stana maria


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That would be Phil In Florence on YouTube.  Jmiester


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Title: Re: Santa Maria adapter
Post by: Grizz on February 21, 2019, 04:24:24 AM
Just ordered one of these.  Question for anyone already using one:  why use the top grate for the coals/firewood?  Is it to reduce the risk of crazing or just to get the coals directly butt up against the Santa Maria grate?   Thanks!


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Title: Re: Santa Maria adapter
Post by: dazzo on February 21, 2019, 10:03:44 AM

More grilling space

More heat distribution

I like raising the grate higher [emoji3]
Title: Re: Santa Maria adapter
Post by: 22rifle on February 24, 2019, 05:51:06 PM
I don’t get the appeal.  Can someone explain it to me?


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Title: Re: Santa Maria adapter
Post by: Jtayres on July 23, 2019, 07:31:10 AM
zombie post I know.

I have an old performer bowl that was dented so I replaced it. Now I have this old bowl that is missing everything else (lid, sweep, ash catcher.) This attachment appeals to me because I could just make a stand for the old bowl and control the heat with the gabby.
Title: Re: Santa Maria adapter
Post by: jp217p on July 23, 2019, 09:45:07 AM
The way it cooks certain cuts of meat is different. Chicken that has skin on it greatly benefits from having high heat underneath it but not too close. There's a sweet spot to cook at.  That's also true for Tri Tip and Carne Asada (Diesmio & Ranchera). You get a nice smoke flavor as well. If you try one or eat food off of a Santa Maria style grill you'll understand what I'm talking about. I don't have one but sure want one.

Also, it's great if you have cold winters. The fire will keep you warm but kind of sucks in the summer if it's too hot out. 
I don’t get the appeal.  Can someone explain it to me?


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Title: Re: Santa Maria adapter
Post by: dazzo on July 23, 2019, 11:48:35 AM
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