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Cooking & Food Talk => Charcoal Grilling & BBQ => Topic started by: Bbqmiller on April 07, 2013, 03:09:59 PM

Title: Breaking in the CL Ranch Kettle
Post by: Bbqmiller on April 07, 2013, 03:09:59 PM
Well, I decided today I would use this beast for what it is meant to do. Nothing fancy, but I am sure she liked the taste of some charcoal,

Decided to use the ring from a 22 in WSM and basket to make a defined fire ring - I thought this would aid in charcoal usage.
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i480/okmiller/6315440A-52E5-4E93-9C16-4ED3CFF69A95-72318-000013278203C9A8.jpg)
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i480/okmiller/F5E4B76F-3A78-4BAB-9AA0-58C4DAE9D252-72318-000013278E281769.jpg)

Weber crew waiting for service
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Two chimneys of lump not fully lit
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Double beer can chicken rack - bought this two years ago and this is the first time I have used it
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i480/okmiller/FE44D814-9029-4095-B8BC-D6CB45A2E1C8-72318-00001327CA6DF78D.jpg)
Title: Re: Breaking in the CL Ranch Kettle
Post by: Duke on April 07, 2013, 04:40:03 PM
Looks great, please post more action shots.
Title: Breaking in the CL Ranch Kettle
Post by: Bbqmiller on April 07, 2013, 05:29:38 PM
Here are few more pics - sorry there weren't more. First cook with her I was spending some time figuring out vent-temp control.

Chickens, 10 in CI skillet with cornbread, and baked sweet potatoes with room to spare.
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i480/okmiller/50D48327-D02D-4BF8-B391-D4EC91DC05DA-72318-000013586C91041C.jpg)

Grilling some squash and roasted red peppers
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Chickens were rubbed with commercial rubs (John Henry's and Plowboys) and smoked over mulberry.
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i480/okmiller/2BD1D724-E43F-4CAD-A451-07C0CB1057A8-72318-0000135872F1B8AC.jpg)

The chickens and some of the veggies will be eaten during the busy work week. I didn't get a pic but the protein for tonight's meal was a big slab of fresh grilled salmon over some alder. I still have some learning how to master the three bottom vents, but the first cook went pretty good. I did have to add some lump towards the end of the cook , but the charcoal consumption wasn't that much more than the 26 in kettle. Love the room - never can have too much .
Title: Re: Breaking in the CL Ranch Kettle
Post by: 1buckie on April 07, 2013, 05:34:16 PM


Nice lookin' cookup !!!

Next................................Whole Hog, Whole Hog, Whole Hog !!!!!!!

C'mon, man....ya got the room !!!!
Title: Re: Breaking in the CL Ranch Kettle
Post by: sparky on April 07, 2013, 05:44:28 PM
Lol buckie , looks grate , wish i had one !!
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Post by: bob hope on April 08, 2013, 03:51:21 AM
Nice setup! good looking food to!
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Post by: Kilted_Griller on April 08, 2013, 06:14:17 AM
Nicely done mr. miller!! Nicely done indeed!! I agree with Buckie, a whole hog is needed!
Title: Re: Breaking in the CL Ranch Kettle
Post by: 1Cavman on April 08, 2013, 07:08:40 AM
Nice setup... Good lookin birds...
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Post by: 1911Ron on April 08, 2013, 08:53:59 AM
Wow that is a lot of room!  Good looking chicken!
Title: Re: Breaking in the CL Ranch Kettle
Post by: javahog2002 on April 10, 2013, 08:39:10 PM
Never cooked cornbread on the kettles yet.  Always  see a new idea on the WKC.

Have any of your friends or neighbors seen you Ranch Kettle ?

If so, what were their comments ??  :o  :o
Title: Breaking in the CL Ranch Kettle
Post by: Bbqmiller on April 11, 2013, 12:50:33 PM
I have cooked cornbread numerous times in the kettle. Use a CI skillet and preheat it to get a nice crust.
I can't wait until the first cookout with friends/neighbors - I am sure the RK will get some attention.
Title: Re: Breaking in the CL Ranch Kettle
Post by: wolgast on April 14, 2013, 11:12:48 AM
Cool! Love that ranch! AWESOME is the Word!
Title: Re: Breaking in the CL Ranch Kettle
Post by: zavod44 on April 14, 2013, 06:44:05 PM
Impressive...most impressive...

Oh and that SS perf needs wood handles....