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Title: Single greatest kettle add-on?
Post by: order66 on November 11, 2016, 02:23:42 PM
To provide versatility, and enhance cooking and overall Kettle enjoyment.
SnS? Roti? Vortex? GrillGrates?
Tell me what any why!
Go!
Title: Single greatest kettle add-on?
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on November 11, 2016, 02:26:37 PM
ROTI

Juiciest hams, poultry, loin done on Roti. Can use ring as a stacker.

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Title: Re: Single greatest kettle add-on?
Post by: kettlebb on November 11, 2016, 02:32:56 PM
Although I don't have any of those I'd vote SnS. I hope to get one for Christmas this year. It would be nice to sear really high heat and setup low n slow with one accessory. I'm the type that doesn't want a lot of accessories and attachments. It's more stuff to store and make room for when not in use. I liked it when I borrowed my buddies rotisserie but I don't think I'd use one enough to warrant buying and storing one.  With the SnS I think it would be nice for low n slow to not have to reload and mess with fuel as frequently as I do today.


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Title: Single greatest kettle add-on?
Post by: Travis on November 11, 2016, 03:11:27 PM
Quote from: brewtownbeatdown on November 11, 2016, 02:26:37 PM
ROTI

Juiciest hams, poultry, loin done on Roti. Can use ring as a stacker.

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In my best beavis and butthead voice, "he he, Brew said juicy hams"


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Title: Re: Single greatest kettle add-on?
Post by: firedude5015 on November 11, 2016, 03:12:28 PM
I'll second the roti...very worthwhile investment.

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Title: Re: Single greatest kettle add-on?
Post by: 1ROW on November 11, 2016, 03:15:55 PM
Roti for me as well, so versatile. Close second would be the kabob ring.
Title: Single greatest kettle add-on?
Post by: Travis on November 11, 2016, 03:21:32 PM
BTW- Roti for me as well. Hands down , incredible investment. Juicy Hams


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Title: Re: Single greatest kettle add-on?
Post by: Normal_J_Bird on November 11, 2016, 03:47:23 PM
Love my vortex. Currently looking for a roti....and I and a juicy ham fan.


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Title: Re: Single greatest kettle add-on?
Post by: Cellar2ful on November 11, 2016, 04:04:50 PM

Although it was not mentioned in your question, for me my Thermapen has been the item I use the most and has had the biggest impact on elevating my culinary skills.  Prior to getting one, I used a metal dial/probe type thermometer that was not very accurate and took a while to get a true reading.  Now what comes off the grill is consistent and never overcooked.  It travels with me when I go on vacation and cook at friends homes.

If the question was for just the items mentioned in your question, +1 on the rotisserie. I got one earlier this year for the first time. I am amazed at how evenly meats are cooked when done on a rotisserie. Did a rib eye roast a couple of weeks ago on the rotisserie and it was amazing. Been doing turkeys on the Weber for 30+ years and after spinning my first one on the rotisserie, will never cook one on a grate again.  Super moist and you don't have to build shields of foil to protect wings and legs from overcooking/drying out.
Title: Re: Single greatest kettle add-on?
Post by: Jason on November 11, 2016, 05:37:23 PM
If you were to get just one item on your list, I would recommend the rotisserie. I have a rotisserie and use it very frequently. Rotisserie cooked chicken is, by far, my families favorite kettle cooked meal. I just store it on my least used kettle.

Troy has loaned me both sizes of the Slow 'N Sear to try out and now, I really want the XL for my 26". If I do end up getting one, it will just permanently stay in that kettle, as it perfect for day to day cooks too.
Title: Re: Single greatest kettle add-on?
Post by: Old Dave on November 11, 2016, 08:56:52 PM
Rotisserie for sure...

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Title: Re: Single greatest kettle add-on?
Post by: Garvinque on November 11, 2016, 09:19:10 PM
I don't have the SNS, but I have everything else and I love my vortex makes the best wings period! Should use my roti more often then I do now.
Title: Re: Single greatest kettle add-on?
Post by: Geezer on November 12, 2016, 04:06:15 AM
Another vote for the vortex.  We really enjoy vortex wings around here.
Title: Re: Single greatest kettle add-on?
Post by: Vwbuggin64 on November 17, 2016, 04:47:10 PM
The single greatest add on to a kettle is...another kettle next to it. seriously though, the rotisserie is the best. That or a cajun bandit (both of which i do not have, yet). 


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Title: Re: Single greatest kettle add-on?
Post by: TheDude on November 17, 2016, 05:03:08 PM
Quote from: Cellar2ful on November 11, 2016, 04:04:50 PM

Although it was not mentioned in your question, for me my Thermapen has been the item I use the most and has had the biggest impact on elevating my culinary skills.  Prior to getting one, I used a metal dial/probe type thermometer that was not very accurate and took a while to get a true reading.  Now what comes off the grill is consistent and never overcooked.  It travels with me when I go on vacation and cook at friends homes.

If the question was for just the items mentioned in your question, +1 on the rotisserie. I got one earlier this year for the first time. I am amazed at how evenly meats are cooked when done on a rotisserie. Did a rib eye roast a couple of weeks ago on the rotisserie and it was amazing. Been doing turkeys on the Weber for 30+ years and after spinning my first one on the rotisserie, will never cook one on a grate again.  Super moist and you don't have to build shields of foil to protect wings and legs from overcooking/drying out.

+1 Thermapen is used even more than my kettles.
Title: Re: Single greatest kettle add-on?
Post by: Darko on November 17, 2016, 06:41:53 PM
Hands down, the rotisserie.

Some vote for the vortex, or the slow & sear, but, I can replicate the effects of those. Perhaps not as easy, but it can be done.

A thermapen... not IMO a kettle add on. A good accurate therm should be in every cooks repertoire.

The rotisserie is not something I can replicate.
Title: Re: Single greatest kettle add-on?
Post by: Davescprktl on November 17, 2016, 07:20:40 PM
Cajun Bandit Stacker.  So versatile.  It's awesome!
Title: Re: Single greatest kettle add-on?
Post by: jd on November 18, 2016, 05:38:58 AM
rotisserie for me
Title: Single greatest kettle add-on?
Post by: HoosierKettle on November 18, 2016, 06:05:00 AM
Of the accessories I've owned. Smokenator, igrill mini, tip top temp, I use and like the free charcoal baskets the best. I know that's not too many accessories but enough to turn me anti-accessory. I do plan on getting a roti because like darko says it's the only accessory you can't mimic by other means. But that's it.

my second favorite would be my cast iron cookware but not really an accessory.


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Title: Re: Single greatest kettle add-on?
Post by: TheDude on November 18, 2016, 05:43:59 PM
Quote from: HoosierKettle on November 18, 2016, 06:05:00 AM
Of the accessories I've owned. Smokenator, igrill mini, tip top temp, I use and like the free charcoal baskets the best. I know that's not too many accessories but enough to turn me anti-accessory. I do plan on getting a roti because like darko says it's the only accessory you can't mimic by other means. But that's it.

my second favorite would be my cast iron cookware but not really an accessory.


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The Tip Top is a good one. Crazy cheap too.
Title: Re: Single greatest kettle add-on?
Post by: Saugust on November 19, 2016, 09:27:13 AM
I throw my vote toward the roti as well. It helps produce incredible results, and it's fun to use. I also really enjoy my GBS wok as well, and use it all the time.


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Title: Re: Single greatest kettle add-on?
Post by: TheDude on November 19, 2016, 09:39:25 AM
Has beer been mentioned yet?
Title: Re: Single greatest kettle add-on?
Post by: HoosierKettle on November 19, 2016, 09:40:46 AM

Quote from: TheDude on November 19, 2016, 09:39:25 AM
Has beer been mentioned yet?

That's not a kettle accessory, that's a kettle necessity.


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