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SixZeroFour

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Maiden voyage for the mothership
« on: February 27, 2015, 09:10:37 AM »
Here we go!

This post will evolve throughout the day ;D

It wouldn't be right without celebrating this occasion... Sadly I'm home alone for the time being so cheers to all!

Step one:
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SixZeroFour

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Re: Maiden voyage for the mothership
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2015, 09:12:45 AM »
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SixZeroFour

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Re: Maiden voyage for the mothership
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2015, 09:19:55 AM »

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SixZeroFour

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Re: Maiden voyage for the mothership
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2015, 09:30:50 AM »
@Winz I could prob just fill up the rest of the basket as-is?? Or should I re-pile with one lit chimney on top?
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Re: Maiden voyage for the mothership
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2015, 09:49:08 AM »
@Winz I could prob just fill up the rest of the basket as-is?? Or should I re-pile with one lit chimney on top?


Either would be fine.  My approach was to simply fill the basket about 3/4, and dump the lit chimney on top.  The key is airflow - as long as you can reduce/increase airflow, the kettle will not get too hot.  51 looks pretty tight so I don't think you will need to worry about leaks.  When I did low and slow, I found that I had to close two vents, keep the one under the charcoal at about 1/4 open, and I had to slightly close the top vent to get the right airflow.  Worked like a charm. 
You might want to think about routing your temp wires through the bottom vent (the one you are controlling) as well to avoid pinch and leaks from the lid.


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Re: Maiden voyage for the mothership
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2015, 09:55:00 AM »
With your current setup, I am not convinced the kettle will get hot enough.  Fill that basket and control the air!


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SixZeroFour

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Re: Maiden voyage for the mothership
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2015, 10:05:11 AM »
I just widened the snake a bit so it's putting off a bit more heat, now it's settling in where it needs to be. Thanks again Winz.

Almost ready for these!

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Re: Maiden voyage for the mothership
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2015, 10:53:59 AM »


It's go-time! ;D
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Re: Maiden voyage for the mothership
« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2015, 11:15:23 AM »
Bloody cool.
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Re: Maiden voyage for the mothership
« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2015, 11:16:12 AM »


Has anybody tried these little beauties out before? Silicon grilling bands. It says they are good for over 600deg so they should be fine. I hope they work out!

This is my sad attempt to replicate Troys Prosciutto Provolone Asparagus.
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Re: Maiden voyage for the mothership
« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2015, 11:25:38 AM »
Everything looks amazing! I have been craving ribs and pulled pork lately. Those rubber bands look interesting, gonna try them out also. It is nice that they would be reusable.
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Re: Maiden voyage for the mothership
« Reply #11 on: February 27, 2015, 11:51:29 AM »
Thanks, yeah I'm hoping they just wash up and are good to go again. The elasticity of them is perfect and so it gives you options no matter what you're wrapping.

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On a completely seperate note - check out this cool slow-mo video of smoke rolling out of the Ranch. Almost memorizing ;)

Low and (Super)Slow
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Re: Maiden voyage for the mothership
« Reply #12 on: February 27, 2015, 02:11:41 PM »






My little helper checking out the spaceship  8)
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Re: Maiden voyage for the mothership
« Reply #13 on: February 27, 2015, 02:27:57 PM »
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Re: Maiden voyage for the mothership
« Reply #14 on: February 27, 2015, 03:09:22 PM »
Looking great Matt!