Indirect cooking techniques

[bob hope]

I like it, a lot !! But what if you did a bent form like an "L" over the charcoal grate giving full damper control and blocking under flow of cold air

[Hogsy]

I like it, a lot !! But what if you did a bent form like an "L" over the charcoal grate giving full damper control and blocking under flow of cold air

i thought it would need the airflow to keep the charcoal burning and for temp control?

[glrasmussen]

I like it, a lot !! But what if you did a bent form like an "L" over the charcoal grate giving full damper control and blocking under flow of cold air

i thought it would need the airflow to keep the charcoal burning and for temp control?

It should pull through. Lid vent opposite the coals. Heat should flow over like a convection oven possibly. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Can always cut it off if it doesn't work. Might be the "Million Dollar" idea...

[1buckie]

I like it, a lot !! But what if you did a bent form like an "L" over the charcoal grate giving full damper control and blocking under flow of cold air

i thought it would need the airflow to keep the charcoal burning and for temp control?

If it goes all the way down, might not be enough air to keep it burning clean & if the air's pulling from over the top it may lead to runaway burn........

I've learned it's almost always best to have whatever's lit farthest away from the air inlet & burn toward your air source

[TheFinkFarm]

I like it, a lot !! But what if you did a bent form like an "L" over the charcoal grate giving full damper control and blocking under flow of cold air

I think he means to bend it and it would be on top of the grate, under the meat. This would keep cold air from coming up, around the meat, and out the top. All the air from the bottom vent would only go to the coals.

[Duke]

I think it's an engenius design Hogsy! I made a large charcoal basket that works for everything, but I bet yours would sell a boatload. The only issue I have with banking coals is that when you do a lot of cooking against the metal bowl they start to spall and craze.

[Hogsy]

I think it's an engenius design Hogsy! I made a large charcoal basket that works for everything, but I bet yours would sell a boatload. The only issue I have with banking coals is that when you do a lot of cooking against the metal bowl they start to spall and craze.

Yeah that was my next question, would it create spalling?
My charcoal basket does fit in there so maybe I'll just use it

[bob hope]

I like it, a lot !! But what if you did a bent form like an "L" over the charcoal grate giving full damper control and blocking under flow of cold air

I think he means to bend it and it would be on top of the grate, under the meat. This would keep cold air from coming up, around the meat, and out the top. All the air from the bottom vent would only go to the coals.

 exactly!!!
Sorry I didn't get back sooner I was sleeping I work thirds.

[1buckie]

I like it, a lot !! But what if you did a bent form like an "L" over the charcoal grate giving full damper control and blocking under flow of cold air

I think he means to bend it and it would be on top of the grate, under the meat. This would keep cold air from coming up, around the meat, and out the top. All the air from the bottom vent would only go to the coals.

Gotcha.....meaning a small bend / flair at the coal grate level, back towards the center ?

Or....Maybe we should not mess with perfection, before it's even tested ?

[Hogsy]

Ok you something like this

That's the next part. It will have to be in 2 pieces - the bottom plate and the piece I've already made otherwise I won't be able to get it to work with the grate

[1buckie]

Yeah, well.....

You already got all this figgered out, eh?

are you some kind of scientist, or something ?

[Hogsy]

Well I'd like to think so Buckie....but no I'm just a mild mannered kettle head

[glrasmussen]

Yeah, well.....

You already got all this figgered out, eh?

are you some kind of scientist, or something ?

Hogsy, that is exactly what I had pictured in my head. I really thing it will work.
Now, define "Spalling". I am so green...

[bob hope]

Ya that's the ticket!! Now just have the two pieces join at the charcoal grate so as not to impede the dampers and you sir will be the man!!!!

[G$]

Guys, are you not concerned that dripping food will muss that shield on the coal grate?

Overkill IMO.