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Grill Talk => Weber Mods, Tables and Customs => Topic started by: Jules V. on December 14, 2017, 11:34:22 AM

Title: My multi-purpoze indirect / searing machine.
Post by: Jules V. on December 14, 2017, 11:34:22 AM

JV

Title: Re: My multi-purpoze indirect / searing machine.
Post by: Bubblehead on December 16, 2017, 04:34:45 AM

Sounds great!  Can we get a look?

Title: My multi-purpoze indirect / searing machine.
Post by: Jules V. on December 16, 2017, 09:38:54 AM

This setup came about by accident. I've been using the same charcoal holder with or without the griddle for more than 2 months until i noticed that  the  temperature at the dome thermometer goes up as much as 100F higher with the griddle attached. With a 1 2/3 chimney of lump coal, the temperature wraps around to the 300F  on the lid thermometer. I like to cook my meats at a very high temperature  without being so close to the coal. More of a indirect high-heat and then a quick sear.  It works perfectly for leaner or lower grade cuts of meats.
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Charcoal holder sits almost flush to the inner rim of a 1/4" solid steel griddle.  The griddle prevents heat from flowing down towards the bottom of the bowl. Heat flows up toward the dome lid and flows down the grate area.

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GBS Grate sits  1 1/2 atop the griddle.

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Grate with legs attached.

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Searing grate on the griddle for serious heat.

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Searing grate on the gbs for a less intense heat.

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Killa grilla  on a 1" legs when searing is not required.



JV

Title: Re: My multi-purpoze indirect / searing machine.
Post by: Bubblehead on December 17, 2017, 04:46:41 AM

That's awesome!  I've been eyeballing Arteflame for a while now.  You're gonna make me spend money!

Title: My multi-purpoze indirect / searing machine.
Post by: Jules V. on December 17, 2017, 04:40:43 PM

In terms of the Arteflame, i think it's overpriced. It should be in the $100 price point. I'm just glad i found other  use for it. Only use the griddle maybe 2-3 times a month. In this etup , it serves as  a flavorizer and as a drip pan.  Just scrape the drippings right into the coal. The searing grate is another  story.  I use it all the time and prefer it over a cast iron.  The coating in a CI grate just can't take the abuse of prolonged exposure to high heat.

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Pizza  set up.

JV

Title: My multi-purpoze indirect / searing machine.
Post by: Jules V. on December 19, 2017, 03:14:27 PM

Flanken ribs. Almost zero flare ups with the lid thermometer at 700F.
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Sourdough garlic bread for me and cheese bread for my daughter.
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JV