Slow'N Sear VS Vortex -- comparison and test cook

[Troy]

I get a lot of people asking which one they should buy.
I used to answer with some variation of "It depends"

It used to depend on:
- Do you want to cook low and slow, indirect?
- Or do you want to cook hot and fast with a 6" nuke zone and a 'hot wing ring'

But after a few years of using both I've realized a couple of things.
1. The Slow'n'Sear really does it all. It's perfect for the bbq, but it also greatly improves the kettle cooking experience for other cooking techniques (direct, high heat indirect)
2. The SNS doesn't actually have to leave my kettle. Ever. While the vortex needs to be manhandled constantly.

On the flip side, I just don't see a lot of benefit to the 'other' vortex cooking methods and 'versatilities' - but I still keep it around for wings.

In this cook video, I cooked KFC and did a side-by-side cook with the Vortex and the Slow'N Sear.
In the previous 2 tests, both setups produced the exact results, but in the 3rd attempt the Vortex actually cooked slightly faster.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF1TuLBRBr0

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[addicted-to-smoke]

#moist, all the damn time!

[JEBIV]

just watched it on you tube great comparison I being an owner of a vortex and wanting a SNS this sells it for sure Thanks@Troy

[nolch01]

Love it!!!     

No beer for the beer batter?

I look forward to each new video. Now I have one more cook to try out on my MT with the SNS.   


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[The_Masteres]

Amazing !! Never thinked about making KFC on the kettle !! Thx

Could you plz write up the ingredients , I could not understand all of it.

[Rub]

Another great video Troy!

[Dc_smoke309]

I just bought chicken legs at the store ... hmmmmm


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[Darko]

What!!! You didn't have any beer!!!

[Dc_smoke309]

I'm going to try this . I have my
Flour ready . Made up my own garlic pepper thing . Lol thank GOD I have plenty of beer


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[Dc_smoke309]

Troy.... ur videos excite me !!! Lol

It's been on awhile now , it's really windy and cold . So it's suckin the heat . Plus I don't have a S and S . Just old indirect on one side . They are getting crispy but not quite done yet . I am excited to see the end results . I'll add more pics when they are done .


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[fedex]

I'm gonna try this soon but I'm going to use my Summit Charcoal Grill.  Hottest I've had it up to is 600°.

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[Dc_smoke309]

Let them cool add see what happens !!!


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[Dc_smoke309]

They were very good ! I should have taken them off a few mins sooner but the damn wind was not my friend . Will love to do this again !


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[Larry]

That Kettle Fried Chicken looks and sounds  (as you bite into it) amazing. It appears that the vortex chicken looked more uniform in color than the Slow N Sear chicken. But as long as they both taste great, use what is the easiest. Thanks for another entertaining and informative video.

[mhiszem]

Great video. Thanks Troy!


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