Title: Inaugural Cook on my Glen Blue 26” Introducing Marilyn
Post by: bamakettles on May 16, 2021, 05:09:18 PM
Post by: bamakettles on May 16, 2021, 05:09:18 PM
Ordered this beauty in July 2020 and it's been in my Weber room since delivery. Tired of just dusting it off every month, what's the point ? She's got a beauty mark that's factory original and I love that. Anyway, after painting our deck over the weekend I decided to bring this beauty out and enjoy her. Bone in Ribeyes for me and my sweetheart tonight , Slow N Sear XL and Killa Grilla grates in for the party. We prefer sear then slow to finish....Success! Oh yes and Zavod44 handles of course 
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Title: Re: Inaugural Cook on my Glen Blue 26” Introducing Marilyn
Post by: AZ2FL on May 16, 2021, 05:50:26 PM
Post by: AZ2FL on May 16, 2021, 05:50:26 PM
That's awesome Greg, GB finally came outside to play!
Nice looking first cook too, I'm sure there will be many more to come.
Cheers
Nice looking first cook too, I'm sure there will be many more to come.
Cheers
Title: Re: Inaugural Cook on my Glen Blue 26” Introducing Marilyn
Post by: michaelmilitello on May 16, 2021, 06:03:49 PM
Post by: michaelmilitello on May 16, 2021, 06:03:49 PM
Beautiful grill and cook! A fitting way to break it in.
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Title: Re: Inaugural Cook on my Glen Blue 26” Introducing Marilyn
Post by: Kneab on May 16, 2021, 06:35:14 PM
Post by: Kneab on May 16, 2021, 06:35:14 PM
Food and the Glen blue look great. 
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Title: Re: Inaugural Cook on my Glen Blue 26” Introducing Marilyn
Post by: bamakettles on May 16, 2021, 07:00:43 PM
Post by: bamakettles on May 16, 2021, 07:00:43 PM
Thanks guys....These steaks were fairly large, and it was strange to move them to the cool side - they seemed so lonely and "out there." I've heard the extra real estate comments about the 26" before and it's true. Gotta step it up and cook sides simultaneously!
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Title: Re: Inaugural Cook on my Glen Blue 26” Introducing Marilyn
Post by: bladz on May 17, 2021, 02:50:45 AM
Post by: bladz on May 17, 2021, 02:50:45 AM
Great cook!
Your Glen looks fantastic with the Zav's and Lilyankee upgrades. I've been using my Glen 26 since I bought it and love it.
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Your Glen looks fantastic with the Zav's and Lilyankee upgrades. I've been using my Glen 26 since I bought it and love it.
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Title: Re: Inaugural Cook on my Glen Blue 26” Introducing Marilyn
Post by: JEBIV on May 17, 2021, 03:13:59 AM
Post by: JEBIV on May 17, 2021, 03:13:59 AM
Grate first cook, mine has been my go to grill since her inaugural cook
Title: Re: Inaugural Cook on my Glen Blue 26” Introducing Marilyn
Post by: bamakettles on May 17, 2021, 05:19:02 AM
Post by: bamakettles on May 17, 2021, 05:19:02 AM
Quote from: bladz on May 17, 2021, 02:50:45 AM
Great cook!
Your Glen looks fantastic with the Zav's and Lilyankee upgrades. I've been using my Glen 26 since I bought it and love it.
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Thanks! Totally forgot to mention the SS handle upgrade from Lilyankee. I love the clean look of the handle....
Title: Re: Inaugural Cook on my Glen Blue 26” Introducing Marilyn
Post by: bamakettles on May 17, 2021, 05:19:50 AM
Post by: bamakettles on May 17, 2021, 05:19:50 AM
Quote from: JEBIV on May 17, 2021, 03:13:59 AM
Grate first cook, mine has been my go to grill since her inaugural cook
Thank you sir! I see a lot of cooks coming for this one.....
Cheers
Title: Re: Inaugural Cook on my Glen Blue 26” Introducing Marilyn
Post by: DougWilsonsSlapper on May 17, 2021, 08:23:31 AM
Post by: DougWilsonsSlapper on May 17, 2021, 08:23:31 AM
The real estate is very very very very nice.
What charcoal basket were you using?
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What charcoal basket were you using?
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Title: Re: Inaugural Cook on my Glen Blue 26” Introducing Marilyn
Post by: bamakettles on May 17, 2021, 10:00:26 AM
Post by: bamakettles on May 17, 2021, 10:00:26 AM
Quote from: DougWilsonsSlapper on May 17, 2021, 08:23:31 AMUsing the Slow N Sear XL from SNS grills. It's built very strong out of SS and worked well on my first cook. I also have smaller versions for my 22" that I really like too. They're pricey, but should last a lifetime.....
The real estate is very very very very nice.
What charcoal basket were you using?
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Title: Re: Inaugural Cook on my Glen Blue 26” Introducing Marilyn
Post by: DougWilsonsSlapper on May 17, 2021, 12:40:59 PM
Post by: DougWilsonsSlapper on May 17, 2021, 12:40:59 PM
Can you remove the water reservoir to make a bigger basket? I'd like bigger direct grilling and better temp control with the 26.
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Quote from: bamakettles on May 17, 2021, 10:00:26 AMQuote from: DougWilsonsSlapper on May 17, 2021, 08:23:31 AMUsing the Slow N Sear XL from SNS grills. It's built very strong out of SS and worked well on my first cook. I also have smaller versions for my 22" that I really like too. They're pricey, but should last a lifetime.....
The real estate is very very very very nice.
What charcoal basket were you using?
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Title: Re: Inaugural Cook on my Glen Blue 26” Introducing Marilyn
Post by: bamakettles on May 17, 2021, 12:55:52 PM
Post by: bamakettles on May 17, 2021, 12:55:52 PM
Quote from: DougWilsonsSlapper on May 17, 2021, 12:40:59 PMNo, the water trough is welded in place on the XL.
Can you remove the water reservoir to make a bigger basket? I'd like bigger direct grilling and better temp control with the 26.Quote from: bamakettles on May 17, 2021, 10:00:26 AMQuote from: DougWilsonsSlapper on May 17, 2021, 08:23:31 AMUsing the Slow N Sear XL from SNS grills. It's built very strong out of SS and worked well on my first cook. I also have smaller versions for my 22" that I really like too. They're pricey, but should last a lifetime.....
The real estate is very very very very nice.
What charcoal basket were you using?
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Title: Re: Inaugural Cook on my Glen Blue 26” Introducing Marilyn
Post by: DougWilsonsSlapper on May 17, 2021, 05:54:12 PM
Post by: DougWilsonsSlapper on May 17, 2021, 05:54:12 PM
Good to know.
Keep us updated on the 26. Feel like we're lacking in tips re the 26 on here!
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Keep us updated on the 26. Feel like we're lacking in tips re the 26 on here!
Quote from: bamakettles on May 17, 2021, 12:55:52 PMQuote from: DougWilsonsSlapper on May 17, 2021, 12:40:59 PMNo, the water trough is welded in place on the XL.
Can you remove the water reservoir to make a bigger basket? I'd like bigger direct grilling and better temp control with the 26.Quote from: bamakettles on May 17, 2021, 10:00:26 AMQuote from: DougWilsonsSlapper on May 17, 2021, 08:23:31 AMUsing the Slow N Sear XL from SNS grills. It's built very strong out of SS and worked well on my first cook. I also have smaller versions for my 22" that I really like too. They're pricey, but should last a lifetime.....
The real estate is very very very very nice.
What charcoal basket were you using?
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Title: Re: Inaugural Cook on my Glen Blue 26” Introducing Marilyn
Post by: bamakettles on May 17, 2021, 06:11:20 PM
Post by: bamakettles on May 17, 2021, 06:11:20 PM
There are lots of guys in the WKC with much more experience and advice on the 26" kettles than I. I'm very green and in no way a pro. One cook in and I really love mine. I'm looking forward to learning on mine and enjoying the ride.
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Quote from: DougWilsonsSlapper on May 17, 2021, 05:54:12 PM
Good to know.
Keep us updated on the 26. Feel like we're lacking in tips re the 26 on here!Quote from: bamakettles on May 17, 2021, 12:55:52 PMQuote from: DougWilsonsSlapper on May 17, 2021, 12:40:59 PMNo, the water trough is welded in place on the XL.
Can you remove the water reservoir to make a bigger basket? I'd like bigger direct grilling and better temp control with the 26.Quote from: bamakettles on May 17, 2021, 10:00:26 AMQuote from: DougWilsonsSlapper on May 17, 2021, 08:23:31 AMUsing the Slow N Sear XL from SNS grills. It's built very strong out of SS and worked well on my first cook. I also have smaller versions for my 22" that I really like too. They're pricey, but should last a lifetime.....
The real estate is very very very very nice.
What charcoal basket were you using?
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Title: Re: Inaugural Cook on my Glen Blue 26” Introducing Marilyn
Post by: TXFlyGuy on May 17, 2021, 07:28:19 PM
Post by: TXFlyGuy on May 17, 2021, 07:28:19 PM
Very, very nice. I always wondered how much more convenient it would be to have a 26 inch Kettle. We have two 22's and one 18.
Title: Re: Inaugural Cook on my Glen Blue 26” Introducing Marilyn
Post by: JEBIV on May 18, 2021, 02:32:03 AM
Post by: JEBIV on May 18, 2021, 02:32:03 AM
I have been cooking on a 26 since 2010, I have to rethink my process when I break out a 18 or 22, I will never be without my 26er
Title: Re: Inaugural Cook on my Glen Blue 26” Introducing Marilyn
Post by: bladz on May 18, 2021, 02:38:49 AM
Post by: bladz on May 18, 2021, 02:38:49 AM
Quote from: JEBIV on May 18, 2021, 02:32:03 AM
I have been cooking on a 26 since 2010, I have to rethink my process when I break out a 18 or 22, I will never be without my 26er
I agree with Joe. I use my 26" all the time. I love the extra room it gives me. In fact my 22" WSM has been in storage for the last two years because I use the 26" for all my smoking needs.
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Title: Re: Inaugural Cook on my Glen Blue 26” Introducing Marilyn
Post by: JEBIV on May 18, 2021, 02:42:38 AM
Post by: JEBIV on May 18, 2021, 02:42:38 AM
Quote from: bladz on May 18, 2021, 02:38:49 AMThat's funny @bladz I had kicked around the idea of adding a 22 WSM to the arsenal but just can't think of a good reason to do so, 5 26er's at my disposal says to me no need !Quote from: JEBIV on May 18, 2021, 02:32:03 AM
I have been cooking on a 26 since 2010, I have to rethink my process when I break out a 18 or 22, I will never be without my 26er
I agree with Joe. I use my 26" all the time. I love the extra room it gives me. In fact my 22" WSM has been in storage for the last two years because I use the 26" for all my smoking needs.
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