Anyone else into BBQ?

[blybo]

15 hours ago, Gee Emm said:

Which brand and model sir?

Hey,

 

As I now have a food temp gauge which also controls the pit temp of my Kamado, I have an iChef temp monitor surplus to requirements. It has a temp display you plug into but will also send temps to your phone if in bluetooth range. From memory it has 4 probes (at least 2 and 1 for the pit temp)... I'll have to dig it out.

 

https://www.thebbqstore.com.au/p/maverick-bluetooth-bbq-thermometer-w-extended-rang/BT-600

 

[Mr_B]

Made up a pid controller, after spending an afternoon playing with it think it’s going to turn out really well. Have a swing check valve on the way to see if it makes an improvement.

 

Will also fit a PWM speed controller this weekend, I think it will make an improvement to consistent airflow.

 

Looking forward to more of a play, and cooking something with it.

 

 

 

Thanks for the inspiration!

 

 

Edited April 12, 2021 by Mr_B

[glenm64]

12 hours ago, Mr_B said:

Made up a pid controller, after spending an afternoon playing with it think it’s going to turn out really well. Have a swing check valve on the way to see if it makes an improvement.

 

Will also fit a PWM speed controller this weekend, I think it will make an improvement to consistent airflow.

 

Looking forward to more of a play, and cooking something with it.

 

 

 

Thanks for the inspiration!

 

 

Looks like my bbq's twin brother.

 

[BugPowderDust]

One of the guys here on SNA invented and distributes the Smartfire bbq controller.

https://smartfirebbq.com

 

internet controllable bbq controller. Very handy to monitor your cool while you’re at the footy or the pub. Highly recommended.

 

[blybo]

On 14/04/2021 at 11:24 AM, BugPowderDust said:

One of the guys here on SNA invented and distributes the Smartfire bbq controller.

https://smartfirebbq.com

 

internet controllable bbq controller. Very handy to monitor your cool while you’re at the footy or the pub. Highly recommended.

 

 

Didn't know he was member. I have 1 and it works a treat. He even has wireless meat probes now which would be awesome for the rotisserie.

[BugPowderDust]

Smartfire is a truly great product. Mark worked with me while he developed it and he did it all himself. Prototyping, coding, testing, the works.
 

He’s a great success story and with the Smartfire now sold in all Barbecues Galore (and some OEM arrangements he has with BBQ manufacturers) it’s great other people have been able to find it and enjoy it like we have.

[Mr_B]

On 07/03/2021 at 7:47 PM, glenm64 said:

Well the Meat Master 1 Million worked a treat.

Bear brisket 2 hrs @ 140 for a crust then 5 hrs @ 125 covered.

Resting now for 1 hr wrapped.

It felt really soft and gooy inside, all the gelatinous goo is rendered down and is my favourite thing with a brisket.

The fluid(bourbon, garlic, bay leaves, and stock) will be gravy too.

Hey glenm, mind sharing your values for m50, P and t?

 

Still getting some overshoot, tuning is taking a bit of fiddling.

 

Cheers

[glenm64]

I just put it in learning mode and let it program itself. It ramps up well.

It starts to back off about 15 degrees below set point and then pulses up to reach and maintain temp.

I have the top vent just cracked and the bottom vent closed fitted with the swing gate fan adaptor so the only airflow is from the fan.

[betty boop]

garlic prawns on the webber Q is turning into quite the favourite ...

 

couple of dozen raw prawns one skewers... marinating in chopped red chilli, olive oil, pepper, parsley and garlic...

 

dash of salt and lemon before grilling... 2 min each side ..a sprinkle of fresh oregano and lemon and wow taste explosions these things are ...vanished with guests we had over for eurovision spectacle  

 

 

ps i bought these skewers from our local fruit and veggie vendor... $2 each  best purchase ... will be getting more use ..

[Batty]

starts here

[betty boop]

@Batty what is the secret to those lovely white hot coals you have there ? one reason i suck at charcoal bbq... and always give up in a huff  going back to the glass hehe

[Ahh- Schnoo Schnoo]

Check this out 

 

 

[Batty]

On 29/05/2021 at 2:05 PM, betty boop said:

@Batty what is the secret to those lovely white hot coals you have there ? one reason i suck at charcoal bbq... and always give up in a huff  going back to the glass hehe

No secret, just a domestic hair dryer.

[Mendes]

Well, not exactly BBQ'ing, but does involve a flame and heat.........finally up and running 

[bob_m_54]

On 20/08/2021 at 9:17 PM, Batty said:

No secret, just a domestic hair dryer.

Never mind your "doo" what about the coals?

[Batty]

36 minutes ago, bob_m_54 said:

Never mind your "doo" what about the coals?

You obviously have not seen my lack of hair Bob.

[betocool]

On 03/09/2021 at 2:11 PM, Mendes said:

Well, not exactly BBQ'ing, but does involve a flame and heat.........finally up and running 

I think it qualifies...

[blybo]

On 29/05/2021 at 2:35 PM, betty boop said:

@Batty what is the secret to those lovely white hot coals you have there ? one reason i suck at charcoal bbq... and always give up in a huff  going back to the glass hehe

Apart from the hair drier trick, a air blower of any description helps, as does sufficient venting under the coals. Are you using lump charcoal instead of heat beads too? Try a cheap chimney from Bunnings to get em super hot first, then lay more on top without suffocating.

 

[betty boop]

18 minutes ago, blybo said:

Apart from the hair drier trick, a air blower of any description helps, as does sufficient venting under the coals. Are you using lump charcoal instead of heat beads too? Try a cheap chimney from Bunnings to get em super hot first, then lay more on top without suffocating.

 

 

will grab one of those next time can get into bunnings... thanks for the tips

[Batty]

I use one of those, they work very well.

[tubularbells]

Ive got a bunch of charcoal chimneys and electric starter wands and both decrease the start time of a charcoal fire by an easy 50%. With regards to chimneys the biggest mistake I see people do is dumping it too early as you really need to wait until flames are leaping from the rim and the top layer is ashed over before it's ready to use.

 

Also natural lump charcoal lights easier than compressed manufactured products like briquettes and depending on the wood source some coal burns hotter than others (e.g. Mallee root doesn't burn as hot as Gidgee but Gidgee doesn't burn as long and has more ash content).

 

And for those that reckon I don't have the cred. to talk about the stuff  heres my reply after moving 1000 20kg bags of the stuff!!!

 

 

Edited September 7, 2021 by tubularbells

[betty boop]

2 minutes ago, tubularbells said:

electric starter wands

whats a good one of those TB  

 

I'd love to do more with the hibachi  

 

I've got a bag of both charcoal and heat beads sitting in the garage not getting any love  

[tubularbells]

Ive got a new Looftlighter for you @betty boop when we can catch up again 

[blybo]

6 minutes ago, tubularbells said:

Ive got a bunch of charcoal chimneys and electric starter wands and both decrease the start time of a charcoal fire by an easy 50%. With regards to chimneys the biggest mistake I see people do is dumping it too early as you really need to wait until flames are leaping from the rim and the top layer is ashed over before it's ready to use.

 

I find the chimney works quicker for my Kamado than lighting in the pit with all air vents open. I guess it depends where you are lighting the fire. I set the chimney on the Kamado rack with a couple of natural firelighters or a couple of pages of newspaper. And yes in under 10 minutes flames are usually flowing out the top.

[betty boop]

2 minutes ago, tubularbells said:

Ive got a new Looftlighter for you @betty boop when we can catch up again 

 

much thanks ! and look forward to catching up again TB.

 

looftlighter ! love it ! makes me think of 99 luftballons song