Slow'n Sear review followup - 26" kettle cooks

Started by Troy, February 14, 2016, 05:40:46 PM

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Troy

There was some really great discussion after the initial Slow'n Sear review.
There were concerns and curiosities regarding performance in the larger 26" Weber kettle.
So I did a bunch of cooks with the slow'n'sear in both of my 26" kettles, 6 in total.

I documented 3 of them in this blog post.

I failed to document the cooks in the modern 26; however, it ran noticeably hotter due to the bigger and cleaner vents.

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Nice review, Troy. Holy crap the SNS has 95 five star reviews and 1 four star review on Amazon. Kudos, @ABCbarbecue
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Troy

Thanks dude. I had fun writing it for once :)

I actually should have taken new pics in the modern 26. The grates are at different heights, so the spacing and fit will be slightly different.
I'll do that as soon as @Jason returns my slow'n sear ;)

LightningBoldtz

Slow and sear is a nice product, thanks for the reviews
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ABCbarbecue

Thanks for the review!  I really like how the Slow 'N Sear works in the 26" kettle.  There's so much real estate to work with.

That said, for the spring we are coming out with an XL Slow 'N Sear designed to fit the 26" kettle.  It has a larger sear zone and holds more charcoal and water than the standard.  I've been testing it the past few weeks and I gotta say I think the 26" kettle with XL SnS makes a tremendous combo.  In fact, it's distinctive in its price range.  Pricing isn't firm but we're thinking it will retail for around $125.  The XL SnS has a bottom plate that will make it easier to use lump charcoal and also makes it easy to slide the SnS around in the grill, or pick it up while it has charcoal in it.  It's made from 8 pounds of Stainless Steel (3 more than the standard SnS).  More info soon!

LightningBoldtz

Wow xl slow and sear, that would be for the hard core 26 cooker.  That with a converted 22 into a hover grill you could do 6 racks of ribs or more easily.   

I still think I would stick with the reg 22 slow and sear for versatility
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Troy

Quote from: ABCbarbecue on February 15, 2016, 05:02:58 AM
Thanks for the review!  I really like how the Slow 'N Sear works in the 26" kettle.  There's so much real estate to work with.

That said, for the spring we are coming out with an XL Slow 'N Sear designed to fit the 26" kettle.  It has a larger sear zone and holds more charcoal and water than the standard.  I've been testing it the past few weeks and I gotta say I think the 26" kettle with XL SnS makes a tremendous combo.  In fact, it's distinctive in its price range.  Pricing isn't firm but we're thinking it will retail for around $125.  The XL SnS has a bottom plate that will make it easier to use lump charcoal and also makes it easy to slide the SnS around in the grill, or pick it up while it has charcoal in it.  It's made from 8 pounds of Stainless Steel (3 more than the standard SnS).  More info soon!
That is awesome. Can't wait to try it out!

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kettlecook

Although Webers cook marvelously even with simple two zone indirect setups, I must say that I am intrigued by the Slow n Sear. Sounds like a great product for BBQ cuts and reverse sears.

Only thing I'd ask is, does it shield enough heat coming up from the bottom, that the meats need to be flipped?


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Troy

Quote from: kettlecook on February 15, 2016, 02:38:11 PM
Although Webers cook marvelously even with simple two zone indirect setups, I must say that I am intrigued by the Slow n Sear. Sounds like a great product for BBQ cuts and reverse sears.

Only thing I'd ask is, does it shield enough heat coming up from the bottom, that the meats need to be flipped?


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The cool zone cooks very evenly. no need for flipping in the cool zone.

kettlecook


Quote from: Troy on February 15, 2016, 02:42:16 PM
Quote from: kettlecook on February 15, 2016, 02:38:11 PM
Although Webers cook marvelously even with simple two zone indirect setups, I must say that I am intrigued by the Slow n Sear. Sounds like a great product for BBQ cuts and reverse sears.

Only thing I'd ask is, does it shield enough heat coming up from the bottom, that the meats need to be flipped?


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The cool zone cooks very evenly. no need for flipping in the cool zone.

Cool. Thanks.


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ramsfan

Quote from: ABCbarbecue on February 15, 2016, 05:02:58 AM
for the spring we are coming out with an XL Slow 'N Sear designed to fit the 26" kettle.

When will the SNS for a 26.75 Kettle be for sale?

This is the original Weber kettle. The most powerful bbq grill in the world and can blow your taste-buds clean off! So, you have to ask yourself one question: "Do you feel hungry? Well, do you punk?"

ABCbarbecue

Quote from: ramsfan on March 06, 2016, 09:21:14 PM
Quote from: ABCbarbecue on February 15, 2016, 05:02:58 AM
for the spring we are coming out with an XL Slow 'N Sear designed to fit the 26" kettle.

When will the SNS for a 26.75 Kettle be for sale?

I hope by the end of the month.  The design and testing is complete but we're waiting on them to be manufactured.

ramsfan

Thank you so much. As soon as they become available,  I will be the first in line to buy one.
This is the original Weber kettle. The most powerful bbq grill in the world and can blow your taste-buds clean off! So, you have to ask yourself one question: "Do you feel hungry? Well, do you punk?"

ABCbarbecue

Quote from: ramsfan on March 07, 2016, 09:03:10 AM
Thank you so much. As soon as they become available,  I will be the first in line to buy one.

I've been abusing the prototype for a few months now.  It's amazing.  You're gonna love it.

ramsfan

Yes, I should like to abuse one too. Please make some sort of announcement to the WKC membership as soon as they become available.  I will be the first to buy one.
This is the original Weber kettle. The most powerful bbq grill in the world and can blow your taste-buds clean off! So, you have to ask yourself one question: "Do you feel hungry? Well, do you punk?"