First smoke with the new Chargriller...q/view!

[gethenet]

This is my first attempt at some spares on my new Chrgriller...Im still learning with it...but at this time...everything seems to be going as planned. Sorry didnt get any q-view of ribs before they went on...but this is at 3 hr mark...as I am foiling...





Is this Thin and blue enough??





Does this look like what im suppose to be doing as far as the " minion" Method?

 

[richtee]

My goodness... it's the invisible smoke! PERFECT!
Noobs..take note... smoke it, don't choke it!

 

[cowgirl]

Looks wonderful!

 

[gethenet]

having trouble keeping the temp up now....Is it because i have to much ash in the bottom?...I have dumped fresh coal in...and it still seems to be dropping

 

[ezmoney]

It's just the Kingsford....when it finally lights the temp will recover....quickly!

 

[richtee]

Trust it's OK? Ash IS an issue...keep it cleaned out as much as ya can.

 

[gethenet]

Foil Off!



What do you all use to keep these clean?...this was brandnew at the start of the smoke...I have one on each side.

 

[waysideranch]

Real nice ........................

 

[gethenet]

Yeah...I used lump to start with....relized about halfway through smoke...that I didnt have enough...sent wife out...and Kingsford is what she brought back

 

[richtee]

Know that bottle of charcoal lighter you got sitting around NOT being used? Works well... dampen a paper towel and wipe it off. Or acetone, or gas... prolly WD-40. Not Walking Dude...he's WAAAY over 40 ;{)

Nice job on the ribs!

 

[bishop916]

Lookin good, man, looking good!

Here is what I use for my charcoal in the firebox.
It has held up great, no signs of wearing out due to heat etc. - keeps the charcoal up out of the ash.
Just remove the handle and rig it into the firebox on those rails going down the sides... inexpensive solution to a common problem

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...21-451-4984108

 

[gethenet]

These tasted great...I am real happy with my first smoke with her.....

 

[gethenet]

Yes Rich...it turned out great...Im going to have to go get one of those coal baskets.....

 

[cman95]

Good looking ribs g.

 

[kajun]

thats some sexy ribs right there! good job!

 

[bertjo44]

Ribs look great, taters not bad either. I have been contemplating a chargriller to complement my GOSM, you have helped my decision kind sir.

 

[vlap]

Excellent work!!!

 

[ck311]

looks really good, now I got a craving for some ribs. Good job keep it up

 

[kookie]

Looks damn good................Good job.................

 

[norrell6]

Hey Gethenet,

I have the same thermometer and I have cleaned mine with a razor blade. The smoke build up just scrapes right off. You can use soap and water and a whole lot of elbow grease and it will eventually come off, but scraping takes 2 seconds.....done. I have also been looking at the Chargriller as my next smoker. I have been comparing offset smokers that I can afford, and the Chargriller seems like the hands down winner. I dont know when I will get it, but someday, someday it will be mine (lol).