Title: Is my 26er too big?
Post by: avega2792 on November 30, 2019, 05:02:02 PM
Post by: avega2792 on November 30, 2019, 05:02:02 PM
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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Title: Re: Is my 26er too big?
Post by: michaelmilitello on November 30, 2019, 05:24:22 PM
Post by: michaelmilitello on November 30, 2019, 05:24:22 PM
No such thing. Go big or go home.
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Title: Re: Is my 26er too big?
Post by: jp217p on November 30, 2019, 05:57:40 PM
Post by: jp217p on November 30, 2019, 05:57:40 PM
No, but if it makes adding a Smokey Joe to your collection then yes.
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Title: Re: Is my 26er too big?
Post by: ReanimatedRobot on December 01, 2019, 06:39:33 AM
Post by: ReanimatedRobot on December 01, 2019, 06:39:33 AM
Not too big at all. Just missing the potatoes! 
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Title: Re: Is my 26er too big?
Post by: HoosierKettle on December 01, 2019, 07:19:46 AM
Post by: HoosierKettle on December 01, 2019, 07:19:46 AM
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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Title: Is my 26er too big?
Post by: KevinInStL on December 01, 2019, 07:25:38 AM
Post by: KevinInStL on December 01, 2019, 07:25:38 AM
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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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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Title: Re: Is my 26er too big?
Post by: kettlebb on December 01, 2019, 09:21:45 AM
Post by: kettlebb on December 01, 2019, 09:21:45 AM
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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Title: Re: Is my 26er too big?
Post by: KettleMaster on December 01, 2019, 07:58:44 PM
Post by: KettleMaster on December 01, 2019, 07:58:44 PM
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
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Quote from: KevinInStL on December 01, 2019, 07:25:38 AM
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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Title: Re: Is my 26er too big?
Post by: JEBIV on December 02, 2019, 04:25:28 AM
Post by: JEBIV on December 02, 2019, 04:25:28 AM
I just like standing around a 26er and cooking it's Manly !!
Title: Re: Is my 26er too big?
Post by: avega2792 on December 02, 2019, 08:40:54 AM
Post by: avega2792 on December 02, 2019, 08:40:54 AM
Quote from: JEBIV on December 02, 2019, 04:25:28 AM
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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Title: Re: Is my 26er too big?
Post by: avega2792 on December 02, 2019, 08:43:52 AM
Post by: avega2792 on December 02, 2019, 08:43:52 AM
Quote from: HoosierKettle on December 01, 2019, 07:19:46 AM
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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Title: Re: Is my 26er too big?
Post by: avega2792 on December 02, 2019, 08:47:44 AM
Post by: avega2792 on December 02, 2019, 08:47:44 AM
Quote from: kettlebb on December 01, 2019, 09:21:45 AM
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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Title: Re: Is my 26er too big?
Post by: kettlebb on December 02, 2019, 06:30:29 PM
Post by: kettlebb on December 02, 2019, 06:30:29 PM
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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Title: Re: Is my 26er too big?
Post by: inkaddictedchef1 on December 04, 2019, 07:04:55 AM
Post by: inkaddictedchef1 on December 04, 2019, 07:04:55 AM
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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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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Title: Re: Is my 26er too big?
Post by: avega2792 on December 05, 2019, 05:00:31 AM
Post by: avega2792 on December 05, 2019, 05:00:31 AM
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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Title: Re: Is my 26er too big?
Post by: View to a Grill on December 10, 2019, 08:38:38 AM
Post by: View to a Grill on December 10, 2019, 08:38:38 AM
Nah... use that 26!
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Title: Re: Is my 26er too big?
Post by: TXFlyGuy on December 13, 2019, 05:14:06 AM
Post by: TXFlyGuy on December 13, 2019, 05:14:06 AM
Overkill.