jimjimbo Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 1 hour ago, wstrickland1 said: Damn I hope I don't get tossed like I did in the banana forum.... Well then, don't call the moderators names and get shitfaced while you post, and you should be OK...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 1 minute ago, jimjimbo said: Well then, don't call the moderators names and get shitfaced while you post, and you should be OK...... Words to live by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 2 hours ago, wstrickland1 said: Words to live by I have a lot of practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted April 29, 2021 Moderators Share Posted April 29, 2021 13 hours ago, jimjimbo said: http://www.thesmokering.com/index.php It's where I got all the info for both smokers I built, and where I go to find out how to cook something I haven't done in a long time. I had joined once with a welding machine problem and was told what part I needed and they were right it was fixed, haven't been back in a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 For anyone who cares, the MB Gravity 560 is just that, gravity fed. You put the charcoal in the hopper and it uses what is needed. What doesn't get burned up can be used next time. There is a fan to regulate temps and an app to raise/lower the temp and check the meat probes. You put wood chips mixed in with the charcoal in the hopper and in the ash pan. But what it does that most offset smokers can't do is get the temperature up to 700+ degrees to sear steaks. Just an FYI Shakey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montego Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 36 minutes ago, Shakeydeal said: For anyone who cares I've had a gravity grill for almost a year now. I chose it over a pellet grill and very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 How does the gravity feed “gate” work? Any issue with clogs? I currently use Weber charcoal and RecTeq Rt700 pellet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 10 minutes ago, USNRET said: How does the gravity feed “gate” work? Any issue with clogs? I currently use Weber charcoal and RecTeq Rt700 pellet. No clogs. But sometimes you do get larger chunks of charcoal that fall through. Some people have modded it with an additional metal rod to prevent this. I don't worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 I am going to repair and limp along my current side draft for now. Upping the budget since I realize it's not enough for a quality reverse draft. Gotta save some pennies, although I have the turntable money I could repurpose...Best deal I found is the smallest series from langbbqsmokers.com, might splurge on the hybrid 36 for the built in grill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 And thanks for all of your input. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 48 minutes ago, oldtimer said: And thanks for all of your input. - Bronco Pro Charcoal Drum Smoker -sealed top---big handles , doubles up as a grille -- https://www.oklahomajoes.com/bronco-pro-drum-smoker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted May 3, 2021 Moderators Share Posted May 3, 2021 On 5/1/2021 at 1:38 PM, oldtimer said: .Best deal I found is the smallest series from langbbqsmokers.com, might splurge on the hybrid 36 for the built in grill. Do you mean the Hybrid patio ? Looks like a good price, only a few hundred more then the Original patio and much bigger. Lang does have a good reputation, must be doing well, they say lead time is 90-120 days. Does anyone in Texas make reverse flow ? I do remember a few well respected companies in Texas when I was more into reading about that stuff. I just don't remember if any were reverse flow designs? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 Yeah, the patio---adds a grill to the smoker. Any others I've found so far including in Texas are higher priced. Watched a Lang video today, they seem easy clean with a water hose---lots to like about the design. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max2 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Reverse flow, built Texas style for $800? tough find. Oklahoma Joe's Longhorn Reverse Flow Smoker – TheOuterDoors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted May 4, 2021 Moderators Share Posted May 4, 2021 On 4/25/2021 at 1:09 PM, oldtimer said: I am considering a new rig, and leaning towards a reverse draft model. Any tips, hints or suggestions are welcome. Budget is definitely south of say $800. Thanks. No pellets, electric or other nonsense, please---strictly charcoal. Green Egg, but get the made in USA one Primo. Direct, indirect, will hold steady temp from 200 to 600 and everywhere in between. Pizza, brisket, ribs, steaks, fish, boston butt . . . . . https://www.primogrill.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 9 hours ago, dwilawyer said: get the made in USA one Primo Nice, hadn't heard of them before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 If you want a reverse flow look at "Lang". The Masterbuilt 560 would be my ticket. I have a Camp Chef pellet grill which is excellent for just about every style of cooking. The frustration is that I have tried just about every type of pellet and they just don't give up the smoke flavor of charcoal or stick burners. But........That Masterbuilt has the same PID type of temperature control as a pellet grill, a fan, and uses charcoal. I read reviews and tests that were done with it. If I were buying today that would be my cooker. The only issue with a reverse flow..............which would be my ultimate cooker really (here in Georgia everyone has those)..........is that they are a few hundred pounds, large, and I can't justify a professional cooker for occasional use (just wife and I) that will rust on my deck..........and that requires firewood............although that is what will ultimately make the best barbeque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 20 hours ago, Max2 said: Reverse flow, built Texas style for $800? tough find. Oklahoma Joe's Longhorn Reverse Flow Smoker – TheOuterDoors Materials and leakage are reported issues. I looked pretty hard at that one. It just seems wasteful to spend that much and still leave so much to be desired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 5 hours ago, mark1101 said: they just don't give up the smoke flavor of charcoal or stick burners. I wholeheartedly concur. 5 hours ago, mark1101 said: can't justify a professional cooker If you read previous posts you will see that I am pretty sold on Lang as of now. More than occasional use for this Texan, and I often pitch in for some good sized gatherings. I also want complete analog---no fans or electric hoppers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 On 4/28/2021 at 5:51 PM, oldtimer said: I am open to the egg suggestions as well Kamado style grill is what the BGE is. Look at an UGD, other than more egg shaped and thicker walls, they cook close to the same. I have not problem cooking at lower temps, but quantity is an issue, you have to get creative to fit 3-4 butts on a large. If I am getting to that amount of butts for a big event, I resort to my easy bake over the Green Mountain. You do a lot with the egg, especially extremely high temps for searing or cooking pizzas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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