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  1. chicagochris

    Making a firebox, Fairly cheap for Char Griller....

    I found this to be the case (I use Royal Oak Briquettes), so I ditched the shaker basket for the expanded metal basket, as well.
  2. chicagochris

    What im working with. "Pic heavy"

    Thanks for the info on this rig. Seriously thinking about adding one to the arsenal soon.
  3. chicagochris

    How does the Char-Griller Smokin Pro work in the winter?

    I have used mine three times this winter, on very cold (but not windy) days, and have had no problems.
  4. chicagochris

    Good Lump

    Got a chance to cook with this over the weekend. My experience was very positive. Hi heat, large pieces of charcoal, and smelled GREAT while burning.
  5. chicagochris

    Good Lump

    Sorry this is not in your neck of the woods, but it seemed like a good place to post this info for anyone in the Chicago area. I picked up 80 lbs of Nature Glo for $39 at Berger Brothers on Wednesday. Haven't cooked with it yet, but planning to burn some this weekend and the next.
  6. chicagochris

    New Smoker Assembled...Next Step?

    This weekend (few friends coming over): ABTs, Butt, my great uncle Joe's bean recipe on the smoker. Burgers & Dogs & Veggies on the grill. Next weekend (big family get together): Ribs, another Butt, Chicken, sausage, & more of Joe's beans, maybe some sort of hot wings on the smoker...
  7. chicagochris

    Hello There

    Hey all, Thanks for the welcome aboard wishes. Already signed up for the course. Hope to do some pulled pork this weekend (if my wife's friends come over for a "play date" with their kids"). Heading to Berger Brothers tomorrow, and I will definitely try to take some picks while I'm there...
  8. chicagochris

    Hello There

    I am in Albany Park, by Wilson & Kimball.
  9. chicagochris

    Chargriller question

    Hey there, I am relatively new to the CG, myself, and have had a lot of success with the shaker basket. I have no problem getting one chimney of unlit coals & a few chunks of wood and about half a chimney of lit coals in there at all. I was skeptical myself, as it really doesn't look to be...
  10. chicagochris

    Hello There

    Howdy, My name is Chris, and I live in Chicago, if that wasn't obvious. I have been grilling for many years, and just moved into smoking/BBQ. Got a CG Smokin Pro for my b-day, and love it. I've already made some great meals on it, thanks to tips I read on this and other sites before picking...
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