Recent content by D. Dix

I own a 2008 Summit LP grill that I completely rebuilt in 2017. Keep it covered with a canopy and it performs like a champ. 2 WSM’s both with double covers. Was having mold issues in both, the 2 covers with a couple of vents partially open, no issues whatsoever. Definitely a fan of covers.

My older Summit has a painted cab and the only are that rusted was the LP tank hole edges. I made it into an SS cabinet with a paint called ALLOY BOND liquid Stainless steel, spray. There are a lot of others out there that claim a lot, this stuff is the real deal. No priming, just scrape, sand...

I used the Cowboy briqs awhile back. Found them on sale at Costco. They worked well. I found the density of the RO Chefs Select to burn forever with little ash left over. The Vortex is a nice add-on too. Use that when hanging sausage.

I use a combo of RO Chefs select & B&B OAK lump. The lump is readily available my local Ace & RO Chefs select online, aka: Amazon. Tried JD in the WSM and did not like the arid flavor and the quick burn at all. With the 2 I use, the price is right, flavor is great, ash is minimal. I also got a...

I do the grill mark method on my Summit usually to judge and see the initial color I want. Then I finish indirect on the upper/warming rack which blends the marks and gives a nice crust & finish on steaks & CC Berkshire pork chops. Chicken of any kind never sees the grates. Always the upper rack...

Hey Andrew, a big West Sacramento welcome to you!! I have used a lot of both, and I love the B&B Oak lump. I agree with a previous suggestion, breaking up the bigger pieces to be more uniform helps a lot. I also replaced my basket with a vortex plate/basket (better airflow, overall). I often...

Can't imagine ever having to abandon smoking on my WSM because of a climate/drought ban. That plain sucks! I love the cook though. I definitely plan to try that recipe. May try Chili/cheese Frito's for the coating? Hmmm?:unsure: Sorry you have to deal with that Rich.

I agree with you that TW customer service is great, no question, but the original SMOKE unit i had did not have access with billows. It had no bluetooth connectivity, just the remote handheld, and was only set up for 2 probes. The GrillEye for $70.00 has BT connectivity, comes with 4 commercial...

I forgot to mention that I moved on from my thermoworks Smoke into a Grill eye unit. (a gift from my bride, as was the BBQ dragon) With 6 probes and app based use, it has worked out well. Looked like a cheaply made unit at the time, but once I used it, it has performed way better than expected &...

Awesome! Seen these too!

I really appreciate the feedback. I've seen the thermoworks and I have some of there stuff. I have heard some good things about the Flame boss 400. Any thoughts good/bad about this unit?

Amen & great idea!!

I found some at my local Ace Hardware in Orangevale @ $29.95/20lb.bag. I was excited and had been wanting to try on recommendation from Harry Soo's channel. Used it twice, and while I felt it was nice dense even size chunks, I found it to give off some errant smoke and flavors I didn't like. Was...

I have a BBQ DRAGON blower and use it to start & I thought, help me to regulate temps in my WSM 22.5". It didn't do what i'd hoped it would do and I was hoping to get some feedback on regulator kits and see if I need to have a temp gauge along with the blower or whether, I just set it up wrong...

sorry for the late response Rich. Here is a photo of the brand of seasoning and tweaks to the recipe i used. Notes are on the recipe