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  1. kelbro

    Thermodynamics of evaporative cooling, and humidity.

    Slightly opening the firebox door is how I do it now. Much better flavor. Tender, moist meats. Yes, it uses more fuel. Yes, you will have more and larger temp swings but the duration of those swings is not long and the briskets and butts do not care.
  2. kelbro

    Grilled Chicken Thighs

    Nice looking meal! Thighs are my favorite. Saw the legs and thighs on sale at FL but missed the Pork butt. Going to have to swing by there. Who would have ever thought that we would by pre-made biscuits in a bag but they are pretty good and you only have to make as many as you want to eat at...
  3. kelbro

    Jalapeno/Cheese Sourdough

    I can smell that from here!
  4. kelbro

    Injection vs Brining a Turkey

    Please clarify... Was the skin on the brined bird tough and not bite through? Thanks
  5. kelbro

    casing question

    I've used the LEM from Academy with no issues.
  6. kelbro

    boo Smithfield.

    Swift was poor quality the last time that I purchased their ribs. Smithfield is about average. Hard to find decent pork in retail. We have a lot of pig farmers here but they price their meat like it's Wagyu.
  7. kelbro

    Dialing in the Vortex

    Thanks. I have a couple of those baskets but they didn't seem to get as hot as the vortex.
  8. kelbro

    Charcoal basket in an offset

    Thanks. I expected that might be a challenge. Again, if it were a good idea, we would read more about it.
  9. kelbro

    Charcoal basket in an offset

    Probably right. Most likely why it’s not become a standard method. I mostly use my offset for brisket or multiple butts. Wood is pretty cheap where I live. The fuel usage in a UDS is amazing and temperature control is child’s play. I grew up using an offset and it’s more traditional. I was...
  10. kelbro

    Charcoal basket in an offset

    Capacity. Horizontal laminar heat versus vertical turbulent heat. Not sure that it would be a gain, just a variation in methods that I might use from time to time. I think that we prefer the wood flavor over the charcoal flavor but that may just be all in my head LOL.
  11. kelbro

    casing question

    Vacuum sealed jars with a little salt water keeps casings for a long time in the fridge.
  12. kelbro

    Charcoal basket in an offset

    I have a UDS that has a huge fire basket. Holds about 15# charcoal. With the stack wide open and the 1" ball valve about 1/2 open, that drum will run a clean 225-240 for 12 hrs or more straight and still have coals left over. I use sort of a Minion method with my weedburner getting the inner...
  13. kelbro

    Dialing in the Vortex

    Thanks Chris. Next test is individual ribs. I've had this grill for 22 yrs and made many a great meal on it. Thanks to the Vortex, I'm having fun with it again.
  14. kelbro

    Dialing in the Vortex

    Thanks. I'm liking the Vortex so far. That's one of our ponds back there. The better half caught about 15 bluegill today. It was a beautiful day here.
  15. kelbro

    Friday night steak on Weber Kettle

    Looks great. The Weber kettle is quite a tool. Had mine since 2002. Cooked a lot of steaks and burgers on it. Just got a Vortex and it's like a new toy!
  16. kelbro

    Dialing in the Vortex

    Another go-round with the Weber kettle and Vortex. This time it's wings, thighs, and legs. The entire grill worth of chicken cost $5.21! Kingsford blue and a chunk of hickory. Top vents completely open, bottom vent halfway open. Peaked just below 500 and then ran steady at 450-475. 30 mins...
  17. kelbro

    Neapolitan Pizza Recipe

    Thanks. I see what you mean now. When I make sourdough bread, I do not add the salt until after the autolyse. I have learned that adding salt earlier does affect the rise and gluten development. My 'yeast' is in the starter which I mix with the water. I may give your method a try.
  18. kelbro

    Neapolitan Pizza Recipe

    Looks great. Please explain what you mean by 'make sure the yeast does not contact the salt directly'. I am thinking that I can set up my pizza stone over an inverted Vortex in my Weber kettle and get it up to those temps.
  19. kelbro

    LEM dual grind adapter

    Thanks. It seemed like a great idea. Yes, they brought those full grinder bodies out first and they cost almost as much as I spent on my grinder! I saw that adapter the other day and figured I'd splurge. Once they find me an adapter in inventory that will thread, I'll be putting it through its...
  20. kelbro

    LEM dual grind adapter

    Now that these have been out for a while, I decided to give one a try. Mine arrived with what appears to be mis-cut threads since my retainer ring will not even start. Poor China QC. I'm sure that LEM will take care of it, they are a great company to work with. How are the folks that bought one...
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