London Broil for today

[BandCollector]

Had the turkey yesterday (thanks to Jimmy J's brine & instructions. . .God bless his soul) so since the entire family is coming over this evening I have decided to make London Broil.

My question to you all is that since the weather is in the mid 30s and I am using my Weber Charcoal Grill ( indirect heat) how much additional time do you think would be added to the grilling? In the summer months an average London Broil around 2 inches thick takes 30 to 45 minutes to come up to 145˚.

Just curious,
John

 

[chopsaw]

I wouldn't think you're gonna change that much if your fire is right .
Maybe baskets or banked coals both sides . Meat in the middle .
Add charcoal at 15 minutes in the beginning and see what it does tempwise . Adjust number of coals added , and time interval from there ?

 

[BandCollector]

I wouldn't think you're gonna change that much if your fire is right .
Maybe baskets or banked coals both sides . Meat in the middle .
Add charcoal at 15 minutes in the beginning and see what it does tempwise . Adjust number of coals added , and time interval from there ?

Thanks Chop,

High temperature today in Pittsburgh is 32˚F. I will be using Weber baskets on each side with the meat in the middle. Turning at 75˚ until internal temp reaches 145˚.
Will keep you posted as to how much additional time was added to the cook.

Thanks again,

John

 

[chopsaw]

John , something else I do is if I want to cook at 260 ( my kettles like to run at 260 ) I let the temp get higher , maybe 300 before I put the meat one . That way the drop accounts for a cold mass of meat .
I know you know this already , but sometimes I need a reminder . Lol .
Yup , I'll be watching .

We're supposed to make 41 this afternoon . Currently 31 .

 

[BandCollector]

Thanks Chop,

High temperature today in Pittsburgh is 32˚F. I will be using Weber baskets on each side with the meat in the middle. Turning at 75˚ until internal temp reaches 145˚.
Will keep you posted as to how much additional time was added to the cook.

Thanks again,

John

I overfilled the Weber baskets with charcoal and allowed the grill to heat for 10 minutes. I added the meat and it took exactly 45 minutes to reach 145˚F. The additional fuel compensated for the freezing temperature.
The London Broil came out perfectly. I hope this information can help anyone who may be in my situation.

Merry Christmas everyone,
John