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Slow N Sear Review

Started by BBQFiend, April 28, 2016, 09:57:44 AM

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SmokenJoe

Quote from: kettlebb on March 16, 2017, 09:50:54 AM
Yep. I think it's the best thing since sliced bread.
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I have the original SnS and think it's better than my Smoke'n-A-tor, my Grandson likes the one I gave him w/ his C&B Perf.  That being said, I like the DnG much better.  No longer need any heat damper, no longer need a drip pan, super easy to clean -and- a real foil saver.   However, I'm going w/ sliced bread as better :)

Really wish I'd waited to get an SnS w/ the charcoal grate   ...    didn't know that it was coming down the pike though :(

SJ
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MikeRocksTheRed

Quote from: thinkblue on March 24, 2017, 03:57:37 PM
I have been reading into the SNS.   What is the big benefit of it.   I use the coal baskets with a separate water pan.  I know the SNS is all in one unit.  I also have a smokenator. I use both no problem regulating temps. 

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If you are doing indirect cooks or slow and low cooks the Slow-n-Sear is like a weber charcoal basket that is 2-3 times as deep.  Other than my first cook where I set my vents like I would with the snake method instead of the directions that came with it, I have not regretted spending money on the SNS!!!!!  It is used for 75% of my cooks and travels back and forth between my 22" and 26" grills.
62-68 Avocado BAR-B-Q Kettle, Red ER SS Performer, Green DA SS Performer, Black EE three wheeler, 1 SJS, 1 Homer Simpson SJS,  AT Black 26er, 82 Kettle Gasser Deluxe, "A" code 18.5 MBH, M Code Tuck-n-Carry, P Code Go Anywhere, 2015 RANCH FREAKING KETTLE!!!!!!

thinkblue

Quote from: MikeRocksTheRed on April 03, 2017, 08:25:25 PM
Quote from: thinkblue on March 24, 2017, 03:57:37 PM
I have been reading into the SNS.   What is the big benefit of it.   I use the coal baskets with a separate water pan.  I know the SNS is all in one unit.  I also have a smokenator. I use both no problem regulating temps. 

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If you are doing indirect cooks or slow and low cooks the Slow-n-Sear is like a weber charcoal basket that is 2-3 times as deep.  Other than my first cook where I set my vents like I would with the snake method instead of the directions that came with it, I have not regretted spending money on the SNS!!!!!  It is used for 75% of my cooks and travels back and forth between my 22" and 26" grills.
There are two different sizes.  Right? one for the 22 and 26. Does it make much of a difference?

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MikeRocksTheRed


Quote from: thinkblue on April 03, 2017, 08:28:58 PM
Quote from: MikeRocksTheRed on April 03, 2017, 08:25:25 PM
Quote from: thinkblue on March 24, 2017, 03:57:37 PM
I have been reading into the SNS.   What is the big benefit of it.   I use the coal baskets with a separate water pan.  I know the SNS is all in one unit.  I also have a smokenator. I use both no problem regulating temps. 

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If you are doing indirect cooks or slow and low cooks the Slow-n-Sear is like a weber charcoal basket that is 2-3 times as deep.  Other than my first cook where I set my vents like I would with the snake method instead of the directions that came with it, I have not regretted spending money on the SNS!!!!!  It is used for 75% of my cooks and travels back and forth between my 22" and 26" grills.
There are two different sizes.  Right? one for the 22 and 26. Does it make much of a difference?

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There are but I haven't found a need for the larger one designed for the 26er yet. 


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Big Dawg

I agree with @MikeRocksTheRed.  I got the SnS when they first came out.  When I got my 26er, that was still the only one available, so, of course, that's what I continued to use.  I was still so happy with it, that when Dave brought out the one the one for the 26er, I just kept on with the one the  one I had.

I think the advantage it would have would be the ability to run longer cooks w/o refilling.





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The Sultans of Swine
22.5 WSM - Fat Boy
22.5 OTG - Little Man/26.75 - Big Kahuna

HoosierKettle

A full sns in a 22 is going to give higher temps with the same amount of fuel then if you put it in a 26 I would assume. I have a smokenator for the 26. I don't really see a need for either unless your trying to protect the kettle (sns). Banking coals or using snake method works so well that I never use the smokenator and can't justify getting sns even though it looks like it would be nice.

I use the charcoal rails for 2 zone cooks in the 26. I like that they are infinitely adjustable. I just wish the rails were a couple inches taller.


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Darko

I think that the one thing I don't like about the slow & sear, is that it beats the shit out of the grill grates!  I'll have to replace them more often.

tibas92017

Quote from: MikeRocksTheRed on April 03, 2017, 08:25:25 PM
Quote from: thinkblue on March 24, 2017, 03:57:37 PM
I have been reading into the SNS.   What is the big benefit of it.   I use the coal baskets with a separate water pan.  I know the SNS is all in one unit.  I also have a smokenator. I use both no problem regulating temps. 

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If you are doing indirect cooks or slow and low cooks the Slow-n-Sear is like a weber charcoal basket that is 2-3 times as deep.  Other than my first cook where I set my vents like I would with the snake method instead of the directions that came with it, I have not regretted spending money on the SNS!!!!!  It is used for 75% of my cooks and travels back and forth between my 22" and 26" grills.

A couple of months ago I purchased both the SlowNSear Plus(has charcoal grate) and the DripNGriddle for my Weber 22" "Mastertouch" Grill and both are great products.

Copperhead

Purchased the SNS about a month ago for older performer. Great product.
Last weekend, paired it up with a new digi Q ...sealed bottom vents with flue tape. Amazing upgrade...holds 225 all day with one load of fuel. More consistent than the Wolfe in the kitchen.
Highly recommended!


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The_Masteres

Did not try long slow and low cooks on the weber kettle yet (other than a big chicken which took one hour and half) , but this slow n sear looks pretty Amazing for long and slow smoking cooks ! Thks for the reviews.

Chuck Brichta

Going to cook either pork tenderloin or Ribs on my slow  n  sear, this weekend.


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Big Dawg

Pork Loin Roast on the Roti w/ the SnS tomorrow . . .





BD
The Sultans of Swine
22.5 WSM - Fat Boy
22.5 OTG - Little Man/26.75 - Big Kahuna

FTTH

I use the easy spin grate with the SNS and leave off the hinged portion above the coals.


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