Grilling in a Cold Climate

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herge

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Oct 30, 2012

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• Oct 31, 2012

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Hi y'all,

Originally from England, lived in Texas for 2 years, now in Scotland UK. Just bought a GMG Daniel Boone, still getting to know what it can do, also have a Weber Genesis and thinking of a charcoal grill for xmas although havn't told the wife yet -Everybody needs a hobby!

 

s2k9k

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SEUSA

• Oct 31, 2012

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to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place, we have over 40,000 members and over 800,000 posts so you should be able to find almost anything you want to know. Remember the search bar at the top can be your best friend for finding answers fast!

Would you do us a favor and update your profile to include your location, Thanks!

You might want to check out Jeff's Free 5 day E-course it will teach you all the basics and a whole lot more!

 

rookiesmoker18

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Southeast Wisconsin

• Oct 31, 2012

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Welcome to the site!!!!!   smoking in a cold climate is a little more work, but definitely possible. Sure makes the winter go faster!!!

 

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herge

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Forgot to mention, also have a Turkey Fryer and used to have a Bradley Smoker but couldn't seem to get reasonable temperature with it. Neighbour has it now, will introduce him to SMF!!

 

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linguica

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• Oct 31, 2012

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I have used a 22.5" Weber Kettle BBQ in cold, windy weather and could not maintain a temperature for roasting a turkey (325-350).

 

dewetha

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• Oct 31, 2012

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the idea of low temp cooking really hit home a few years ago. much easier to smoke than grill in 10 deg weather.  the idea crossed my mind while sitting in a hotel in Houston Texas watching BBQ pitmasters marathon one evening. experience has show me the typical gas grill like weber genesis and even weber kettle grills just can't get the temps up for searing.

I plan on getting a ceramic grill egg or similiar. my hope is the insulation will help get grate temps up to searing range. but won't find out until next winter.

i suppose a infrared/electrical sear station would work also.

 

jrod62

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• Oct 31, 2012

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:welcome1:

 

oldschoolbbq

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• Nov 1, 2012

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Hello,Herge. Glad you chose the "Best Smoking Forum" on the Net.

Hope you call this home for all your Smoking Hobby info. - or - tips for us...

You asked for help in incliment Weather? Plywood , cheap and some door hinges will make it easy to store and set-up. Alot of us use POP-UP tents and Tarp(waterproof plastic sheeting)to make a little warm spot when out in the cold. Ingenuity is a great thing, and to save money , I do a lot of Scavenging for supplies (of course ask before snatching)

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Have a Happy Holiday Season and...

 

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herge

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I have a sheltered spot with a porch roof and sheltered on two sides, have invested in an insulated jacket for the GMG Daniel Boone and have done some testing without jacket on pellet use. Away with work at present but on return will do comparison test to see the difference. Will report back for those who are interested, once testing complete.

 

bosmech

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Oct 25, 2012

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• Nov 1, 2012

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Welcome to the SMF, good luck on your cold weather smoking in Engalnd.

My ansesters built Raby Castle and it still has are name on it, just haven't been back to see it yet.

 

bosmech

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Grafton MA.

• Nov 1, 2012

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Welcome to the SMF, good luck on your cold weather smoking in Engalnd.

My ansesters built Raby Castle and it still has are name on it, just haven't been back to see it yet.

 

shamp

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Oct 17, 2012

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• Nov 1, 2012

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Herge, Living in Michigan  we can get really cold winters.  I built a insulated plywood smoker for the winter.  Lol, it looks a little redneckish but hey it does a fantastic job.  I have had no problems maintaining heat.  Good luck and Welcome to SMF

 

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herge

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No problem maintaining temperature with the GMG, interested to see what difference the jacket makes in pellet use.

Not a lot of people say this but I miss the Texas heat !!