WELL HERE GOES

[Timlarmer]

well here goes my first smoke on my SFB Chargriller gonna smoke then reverse sear a couple of New York steaks and even gonna try a few ABT’s. any tips will be appreciated. Thanks

 

[dcecil]

Sounds tasty, good luck. Look forward to seeing some pics

 

[WillRunForQue]

My tip on ABT's is they take longer than I often plan for, and then I hear about it! :)Get everything prepped and stuffed in advance. I usually figure an hour and a half at 250 give or take depending on your cooking temp. And if you happen to get them done early, they're great appetizers!

 

[SmokyMose]

My tip on ABT's is they take longer than I often plan for, and then I hear about it! :)Get everything prepped and stuffed in advance. I usually figure an hour and a half at 250 give or take depending on your cooking temp. And if you happen to get them done early, they're great appetizers!

I agree. Just because the bacon looks done doesn't mean the peppers are.
Be careful with those steaks. They'll be done before you know it!

 

[oddegan]

I will blanch my peppers for ABT's. Easier to stuff because they are more pliable and I can count on a very predictable cook time. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Timlarmer]

Having a little trouble keeping temps Down at about 250 keeps creeping up to about 300

 

[Timlarmer]

Bigger problem is I can’t seem to keep a steady stream of smoke going and going thru a lot of charcoal and hickory chunks

 

[gmc2003]

Tim, if your smoker is anything like my char-griller duo, then I would load an even layer of coals along the cooking grates in the SFB(upper grates). Lit one end and let it burn across the box. I don't think you'll be able to get the CC hot enough for the reverse sear. That may have to be done on another cooking device. Oh yeah flip that big grease catcher in the CC chamber and slide it over to cover the hole that connects the SFB to the CC.


Chris

 

[Timlarmer]

Tim, if your smoker is anything like my char-griller duo, then I would load an even layer of coals along the cooking grates in the SFB(upper grates). Lit one end and let it burn across the box. I don't think you'll be able to get the CC hot enough for the reverse sear. That may have to be done on another cooking device. Oh yeah flip that big grease catcher in the CC chamber and slide it over to cover the hole that connects the SFB to the CC.


Chris

Thanks Chris. Great info. I’ll do that