Hadn't bought a grill /smoker accessory in over a year, so had an itch. Was at Walmart for "after Christmas" sales to replace some lights and happened to see a Vortex for almost half off. Snagged it.
But after we left realized the total was higher than expected. It rang up full price... So returned it.
Figured I could approx it with fire brick.
Smoked these home grown Ribeyes for about 20 minutes at 375ish.
Then seared over the coals 2 at a time.
Enjoyed with mashed taters and bacon grease seared cabbage. Plate and cut shots for the finish!
I want sure how it would work since it was clearly missing the radiant heat of the vortex. But it worked great for the steaks. Very happy.
I've used bricks before to approximate a slow and sear and never been super happy with the performance. Like this set up A LOT more!
Merry Christmas!
But after we left realized the total was higher than expected. It rang up full price... So returned it.
Figured I could approx it with fire brick.
Smoked these home grown Ribeyes for about 20 minutes at 375ish.
Then seared over the coals 2 at a time.
Enjoyed with mashed taters and bacon grease seared cabbage. Plate and cut shots for the finish!
I want sure how it would work since it was clearly missing the radiant heat of the vortex. But it worked great for the steaks. Very happy.
I've used bricks before to approximate a slow and sear and never been super happy with the performance. Like this set up A LOT more!
Merry Christmas!