I need a huge favor, literally.

avega2792 · August 13, 2019, 01:12:00 PM

I'm going to handle cooking duties for an event and I would love to make a big impression at said event. I'm wondering if their is a grillfella in the Chicago burbs that could let me borrow a Ranch kettle. I know this is asking a lot, but I have to try! Thanks in advance!

ReanimatedRobot · August 13, 2019, 01:21:58 PM

I would love to help but I am a days drive away and haven't even had my maiden voyage cook on her myself.

Might be able to find a few guys with a ranch here:

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=8315.0

Ranch Kettle owners thread & showoff

Best of luck man. If it is for a good cause they might even assist in the cook.

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avega2792 · August 13, 2019, 01:26:42 PM

Big shout out to @Kneab. Not 5 minutes after I posted he calls me and points me in the direction to get a ranch! Big big thanks!

ReanimatedRobot · August 13, 2019, 01:28:11 PM

Quote from: avega2792 on August 13, 2019, 01:26:42 PM
Big shout out to @Kneab. Not 5 minutes after I posted he calls me and points me in the direction to get a ranch! Big big thanks!

To borrow or buy for a good price? If it was a good deal to buy that is just a crazy coincidence lol

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avega2792 · August 13, 2019, 01:42:51 PM

Basically borrow direct from Weber!

Mr.CPHo · August 13, 2019, 01:47:39 PM

Kneab is grate grillfella!

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ReanimatedRobot · August 13, 2019, 01:52:55 PM

The ranch is so big they have to send it out on test drives like selling a car. Lol

Quote from: avega2792 on August 13, 2019, 01:42:51 PM
Basically borrow direct from Weber!

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avega2792 · August 13, 2019, 03:05:15 PM

Quote from: ReanimatedRobot on August 13, 2019, 01:52:55 PM
The ranch is so big they have to send it out on test drives like selling a car. Lol
Quote from: avega2792 on August 13, 2019, 01:42:51 PM
Basically borrow direct from Weber!

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Totally

brewtownbeatdown · August 13, 2019, 03:45:28 PM

Glad you were able to secure a Ranch. I'd give it a couple test runs, if possible, before the event. There's a little learning curve if you're doing anything other than direct.

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ReanimatedRobot · August 13, 2019, 04:38:56 PM

Quote from: brewtownbeatdown on August 13, 2019, 03:45:28 PM
Glad you were able to secure a Ranch. I'd give it a couple test runs, if possible, before the event. There's a little learning curve if you're doing anything other than direct.

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At the event I am doing in am makeing burgers and brats/dogs for about 50 people. Planned on putting about a chimney each unstarted coal on each side and dropping a lit chimney on each side. Use the hot side to sear the burgers/dogs then indirect to finish them. If necessary I would throw them on direct again to get them done sooner. Might use a little bit if wood just for a smokey flavor.

Any other recommendations?

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demosthenes9 · August 13, 2019, 05:11:02 PM

Quote from: ReanimatedRobot on August 13, 2019, 04:38:56 PM
Quote from: brewtownbeatdown on August 13, 2019, 03:45:28 PM
Glad you were able to secure a Ranch. I'd give it a couple test runs, if possible, before the event. There's a little learning curve if you're doing anything other than direct.

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At the event I am doing in am makeing burgers and brats/dogs for about 50 people. Planned on putting about a chimney each unstarted coal on each side and dropping a lit chimney on each side. Use the hot side to sear the burgers/dogs then indirect to finish them. If necessary I would throw them on direct again to get them done sooner. Might use a little bit if wood just for a smokey flavor.

Any other recommendations?

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You might pull the grate, lay your unlit on the back half of the grate, dump your lot over that and put the grate back on. All heat in one area makes it easier to keep up with things. Have the front part of grate be your indirect zone.

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Kneab · August 13, 2019, 05:39:51 PM

Quote from: Mr.CPHo on August 13, 2019, 01:47:39 PM
Kneab is grate grillfella!

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Thanks for the kind words Charlie

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avega2792 · August 13, 2019, 06:15:45 PM

I don't think I'll be doing more than dogs and burgers at the event itself, but I'll have to pick it up on Friday and I don't have to return it until Monday so I'm thinking some ribs on Sunday is a good idea.

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ReanimatedRobot · August 14, 2019, 04:14:42 AM

Quote from: demosthenes9 on August 13, 2019, 05:11:02 PM

You might pull the grate, lay your unlit on the back half of the grate, dump your lot over that and put the grate back on. All heat in one area makes it easier to keep up with things. Have the front part of grate be your indirect zone.

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I kind of wondered about this. I have seen people go either half or split. Having one zone does seem a little easier. The only plus I could see to split would be a more even temp throughout the kettle. Since I haven't really used it before I will try your method.

JEBIV · August 14, 2019, 04:28:47 AM

Just make sure your indirect is in front, you don't want to be reaching over that hot beast

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