22" MT or 26" Premium?

[WildonionAB]

I usually sear after using low heat to bring my steaks up close to done temp(rareish) then I open bottom vent all the way, give the SnS a good stir with metal tongs to move lit coals around and give it 10 min to light the rest. Then sear away till done. Amazingribs.com has lots of good tips for using a kettle. A digital meat thermometer is your best friend for cooking.

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[DougWilsonsSlapper]

I usually sear after using low heat to bring my steaks up close to done temp(rareish) then I open bottom vent all the way, give the SnS a good stir with metal tongs to move lit coals around and give it 10 min to light the rest. Then sear away till done. Amazingribs.com has lots of good tips for using a kettle. A digital meat thermometer is your best friend for cooking.

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Basically: get a SnS.  Hah.  I'm a Meathead follower.  Have his book.  And the thermometer(s).  This will be my obsession now.

Would appreciate if someone could me the dimensions of the bottom of the legs on the 26.  I have to build a little patio paver for it, that will turn into a walkway..  Just need to wheel to wheel width of the rear wheel and the length of the base (from back wheels to front).  Space is tight!

[littlepigbarbeque]

26" all day man.  Get a slow n sear and you will have all kinds of room.  I just did a pork butt video using my 26".  Super easy to use.

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[HoosierKettle]

For me a slow and sear would be useful once in awhile but would be in my way most of the time.  At least half of my cooks are with coals spread out and cook directly over coals. This way you are cooking and searing at the same time.  Personally I consider it non essential.


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[DougWilsonsSlapper]

For me a slow and sear would be useful once in awhile but would be in my way most of the time.  At least half of my cooks are with coals spread out and cook directly over coals. This way you are cooking and searing at the same time.  Personally I consider it non essential.


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Helpful.  I guess just cooking with the coals and getting the temp right is trial and error?

[HoosierKettle]

I close the vents when finished. Next time I light a 2/3 chimney and add to the remaining coal from last cook and that's about all you need. So one chimney works just fine.


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[DougWilsonsSlapper]

I close the vents when finished. Next time I light a 2/3 chimney and add to the remaining coal from last cook and that's about all you need. So one chimney works just fine.


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Thanks.  I'll be doing a lot of searing so getting it hot was my main concern.

[DougWilsonsSlapper]

For anyone that has the 26", would one of you be able to take the dimensions of the bottom of the legs for me? Just need to wheel to wheel width of the rear wheel and the length of the base (from back wheels to front). 

It will take a few weeks given Covid-19 supply issues for me to get anyways and I want to start prepping my patio paver base.

[Kneab]

24" wide at the outside of the wheels and from the back of the wheels to tip of the leg approximately 30"

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[DougWilsonsSlapper]

24" wide at the outside of the wheels and from the back of the wheels to tip of the leg approximately 30"

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THANK YOU!!!!

[HoosierKettle]

I close the vents when finished. Next time I light a 2/3 chimney and add to the remaining coal from last cook and that's about all you need. So one chimney works just fine.


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Thanks.  I'll be doing a lot of searing so getting it hot was my main concern.

A pro tip in case it hasn't been mentioned, crack the lid while cooking to increase temperature when needed. The 26 in particular could use a second lid vent but cracking the lid works just fine. Increased air flow stokes the coals.


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[DougWilsonsSlapper]

I close the vents when finished. Next time I light a 2/3 chimney and add to the remaining coal from last cook and that's about all you need. So one chimney works just fine.


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Thanks.  I'll be doing a lot of searing so getting it hot was my main concern.

A pro tip in case it hasn't been mentioned, crack the lid while cooking to increase temperature when needed. The 26 in particular could use a second lid vent but cracking the lid works just fine.


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It has not been mentioned, but it sounds ominous!  What in practice does that mean?  I take things literally (good for my jobs, not socially).

[Darko]

Cracking the lid means you put the lid on the bowl slightly offset so it doesn't sit perfectly. This leaves a bit of a gap for more air to get in.

[DougWilsonsSlapper]

Cracking the lid means you put the lid on the bowl slightly offset so it doesn't sit perfectly. This leaves a bit of a gap for more air to get in.

Thanks everyone.  This group is so helpful!

[Darko]

Here's a photo just in case my description wasn't quite clear.

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