just one steak with perhaps 10 briquettes, or a rack or 2 of ribs with 30 briquettes on this cooker? or should i get weber mini smokey mountain?
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Overall this is the best grill you can ever buy. I have had my grill for 45 years. Hard pressed to say that about a weber.You can cook one item with a just a few briquettes. Its aluminum built holds in the heat and requires less briquettes.
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The weber are good, and a lot cheaper. This will last a lifetime of neglect and abuse. Does it cook better than a Weber? Maybe not better but every bit as well. I think the claim of how few briquettes it uses is a little over(under) stated. If this had a better way of collecting ashit would be awesome.
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The PK is one of the few products you can buy that is built to last. It does require more fuel than the recipe book advises. 10 briquettes won't cook a thing. Cleaning it is simple. Use a small garden trowel. There is a bit of a learning curve. But once you get the hang of it, it cooks awesome barbecue.
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I think you could do either. I cook with briquettes and oak combined so I don't use many briquettes at all. Cleaning ashes from the bottom can be done easily by lifting out the grate and using a spatula as a shovel to remove most of them.
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John,I've had the portable kitchen for over a year and love it. Steaks, chicken breast or burgers all cook up great. I've been getting my butcher to cut steak sized center cut pork chops. They are as good as ribeye steaks, it takes a little soaking in a brine solution, but the PK gives them a flavor that's beyond your imagination. I haven't tried a rack of ribs, but I think the PK will cook most anything, that's why it's called the Portable Kitchen. I bought the PK to replace a similar aluminum cooker that was 35 years old.
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It does not take but a few hot briquettes for a warm side and 7-8 for a hot side. Try reading a few bbq books on grilling. The picture shows way too much charcoal for a couple pieces of meat!
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I have had 3 of these cookers; they last about 10 years.Don't try and make it something it is not (a barbeque grill).Wood chunks will too big for them to burn correctly; just stay with the chips.Use it only as a smoker with top closed.
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Hello. Two Rib-Eye steaks at the most. Burgers, 5 at the most. Good size ones I mean. I use it for two people and it works great. There have been a few times where I wish that it was bigger but, the next size up is too large for what I need. It is a two person grill. Well built. I like Weber grills alot. But this is a much better deal for the money. The ash canister is awesome. Plus remember this grill has " two " vents. One on top and one on the bottom near the ash canister. Most, including Webers do not have the " two " vents. What this means is that with the two vent system you have much, much more control over the Heat and Flame. No more high Flame that ruins the meat. It gives alot more control and you can, with practice, cook to the exact way that you like. The bottom vent controls the Flame. More intense or less intense of a Flame. The top vent controls the actual level of Heat. Top vent closed gives you more Heat level. Top vent open gives you less Heat like for a longer cook time for example spare-ribs. Get it but decide what size is best for your needs. When in doubt go larger.
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We used our portable grill camping a lot this summer. We cooked chicken, hamburgers, steak and pork chops. You can easily cook 3 or 4 meals on it. If you are using it for smoking you would get several hours before you would have to refill it.
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Sorry I didn't respond sooner, but I was on a cruise and didn't want to "spoil the moment." Large packer briskets come in various sizes, as do pork butts. One of the things that sold me on thr Rec Tek was its large capacity. Although I've never tried to smoke a brisket and two butts at the same time, I think the Rec Tek will handle them. They may start out a bit crowded, but should shrink as they smoke. I know it sounds a little dorky, but you might use a tape measure to check initial fit before buying the meat. I hope this helps and I hope you got it in time.
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Wood and charcoal always on bottom grate. I have never grilled anything in the smoker box on the top rack but if you do, it will cook quickly. Always make sure you keep ashes underneath the lower grate somewhat clean so that air can get underneath and keep wood and charcoal fire hot and going.
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Hi Dana, I grilled twice and it was a lot of smoke too. Even I tuned to minimum gas, it still burned the meat. I am trying also figure out if there is better way to do it. On the same boat. Stephen
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Build a smaller fire with fewer charcoal bricks. Perfect for a couple hot dogs or a couple burgers or a nice rib eye. I think this thing is wonderful for big family get-togethers as well as smaller dinners for two...If storage space is an issue; you could always look at something smaller...perhaps a Hibachi type grill?
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It depends on how much my smoke time is. I plan for about 30-45 minutes per briquette. I also prefer a stronger smoke flavor.
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Plenty of room! I use a rack for the ribs so that they stand up during the smoking process. Smoke them at 200 degrees or less. Great recipes on Google...
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Hi Jason,We don't travel and cook for 3 on a single stove so I wouldn't be the best person to ask. Keep in mind the Bushcraft XL is not "light" or "easy" to use. It takes practice plus a little trial and error. This might be an excellent opportunity to add a small second stove to the cook mix for added choices and as a back up.
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It depends on how much smoke you want and on how long you're smoking the meat. Seven to ten good cooks at least.
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I have not had any problem with my small Weber...I use the small propane bottles...I have to watch carefully as not to overcook the meats...I love mine!!!
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I cooked 4 medium sized turkeys on two racks for thanksgiving so it should do the trick; also managed to smoke three racks of ribs on each rack for a total of 144 ribs. I recommend that you buy a replacement thermometer that's more accurate and also ordering a digital thermometer with wireless monitor do you can watch the meat temperature (I monitor meat temperature on top rack and on one in bottom rack) internal temperature is ok if you replace the thermometer on the smoker
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For this a 20# bottle is a must. This is one serious stove. I use it at Elk camp with a 30" x 18" griddle cooking for 6 to 10 hunters. It is awesome!!
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My Smokin Tex Pro 1400 came with four S/S Grill Racks and one S/S Grill Rack for fish and the like. So five is the correct number of racks.