Jumbe Joe in Action / El Diablo Mesquite Charcoal

[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.  No airflow problems for grilling. Seasoned up some burgers with Plowboys bovine bold. 



Not sure you can see the smoke ?

[1911Ron]

I love mine.  How long are you in town for?

[javahog2002]

I love mine.  How long are you in town for?

Leaving on Friday. Staying in Fountain Hills.

[Duke]

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

[1911Ron]

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.

[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.

[Hogsy]

What have you got going on in the tray?

[Duke]

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

[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.

[javahog2002]

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. 

[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