warming the pit up

[kapdon]

It has become tradition (or expected) this past year for me to cook breakfast while my pit is warming up!

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• kapdon
• Feb 28, 2015

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• kapdon
• Feb 28, 2015

Now it's ready to throw on that nice slab of beef!

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• kapdon
• Feb 28, 2015

 

[kapdon]

Here's what the meat is looking like so far.

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• kapdon
• Feb 28, 2015

 

[bigred77]

Looking good, keep the updates coming.

What is that you are cooking on in the firebox?
It looks like a slab of marble

 

[kapdon]

It's granite actually. I work in construction, when the bring the countertops in they cut out the holes for sinks and cooktops and throw them away. I brought some pieces home. They heat up and cook more evenly then metal does. I can seer the heck out of a lamb chop this way. So much better than using the stove. I really don't cook much indoors anymore.

 

[bigred77]

man thats a pretty cool idea

I've got a couple of sink cut outs that we use as hot pot plate/holders to keep the heat off the table

may have to see if I can score a piece just right to fit in my weber

 

[kapdon]

Just make sure you burn off any sealer that may be on any pieces you bring home. I checked with the installers and watched them apply sealer after they cut out the pieces. I heated them up just to be sure before I cooked on them.

 

[kapdon]

And I was unable to snap a pic of the finished brisket last night. After letting it rest and the smell consuming the house we dug in to it without thinking of getting a picture.

 

[bigred77]

And I was unable to snap a pic of the finished brisket last night. After letting it rest and the smell consuming the house we dug in to it without thinking of getting a picture.

I usually have this same issue

 

[b-one]

I bet it looked and tasted great!

 

[kapdon]

It tasted fabulous, had some for breakfast this morning. The Missus did a great job of seasoning it. Did a 12 hour smoke using red oak. Currently rolling some of it in tamales.