Jumbe Joe in Action / El Diablo Mesquite Charcoal

Started by javahog2002, April 01, 2013, 07:33:42 AM

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javahog2002

So we packed up the family and headed to sunny (80 deg +) Phoenix. Nice weather change from CO.

The jumbo joe is great because you can pack the small charcoal chimney inside it along with other toys: ET732, ....

Picked up some 100 % Mesquite Charcoal made in Mexico:



Fired up the old Jumbo Joe (aka Smokey Joe Platinum) for the first time. Lots of popping and crackling as it fired up.  ;D No airflow problems for grilling. Seasoned up some burgers with Plowboys bovine bold.  :)



Not sure you can see the smoke ?




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1911Ron

Wanted: 18" Platinum any color will work
This is my Kettle there are many like it but this one is mine......

javahog2002

Quote from: 1911Ron on April 01, 2013, 01:45:21 PM
I love mine.  How long are you in town for?

Leaving on Friday. Staying in Fountain Hills.

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Duke

I have never seen that charcoal, but I like mesquite.

1911Ron

Quote from: javahog2002 on April 01, 2013, 11:09:27 PM
Quote from: 1911Ron on April 01, 2013, 01:45:21 PM
I love mine.  How long are you in town for?

Leaving on Friday. Staying in Fountain Hills.
Oh well, i don't get off till the weekend and i'm way oppisite side of town.
Wanted: 18" Platinum any color will work
This is my Kettle there are many like it but this one is mine......

javahog2002

Ron,  Sorry we could not share a beverage or a story.

Here's the Jumbo on the first shift of a party with friends.



A friend from Panama turned me on to a new one.  Those patties are ground seasoned pork.  They were awesome.

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Hogsy

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Duke

Looks great Java! How did you like that El Diablo? I need to get some ground pork and make some Purgers.  :D

javahog2002

It was definitely Mesquite. I see why some say to not use it to smoke with it.  There were some large log pieces in the bag. So it was lump + mini logs.

I liked the flavor it produced. I will see if I still like it here at home.

$3.99 for a 7 lb bag of 100% mesquite charcoal at a grocery store was definitely worth a try.

My only regret was not buying some of the Santa Maria Seasoning at the Bashas (grocer) meat counter.

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javahog2002

Quote from: Hogsy on April 08, 2013, 09:16:05 PM
What have you got going on in the tray?

Forgot to mention the tray.  Sliced mushrooms, butter and garlic salt/pepper.

So easy and sooo good.  :)

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Idahawk

I find mesquite overpowering for my taste, but I know cash and carry stores sell huge bags of Lazzari mesquite lump on the cheap if anyone's looking
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