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MacEggs BBQ Super Pro

Joined: 20 Dec 2010 Posts: 1740 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Aug 20 2015 Post subject: Wings on a Weber Performer |
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This was my first time trialling a charcoal basket that I had recently fabricated.
My intention for it was primarily for high-heat cook-ups.
I dumped a full-sized Weber chimney of lit lump charcoal.
4.5 lbs of wings went on. Intakes fully open.
After 30 minutes.
I wanted to start cycling the wings into the center after 30 minutes.
But, I didn't do it until after 45 minutes, as I was chatting with my neighbour.
Just when the wings were ready to come off after 1 hour, the temperature gauge had bottomed out.
These wings turned out to be fantastic!
No mushy or soggy skin. A nice crispness to the skin, and the wings were not overdone.  _________________ "If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy."
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brutus1964 BBQ Pro
Joined: 01 Apr 2014 Posts: 531 Location: Pinson, Tn.
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Posted: Aug 20 2015 Post subject: |
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Looks like the basket worked very well. Those wings look great. Good Job. _________________ Chargriller
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Rayzer BBQ Pro

Joined: 13 Jun 2010 Posts: 647 Location: Boylston, MA
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Posted: Aug 21 2015 Post subject: |
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Wings look great! Nice idea using a coal basket. another Weber toy! _________________ Brinkman Upright
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SmokingPiney Newbie
Joined: 15 Aug 2015 Posts: 52 Location: South Jersey Pine Barrens
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Posted: Aug 21 2015 Post subject: |
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They look fantastic. Well done! _________________ Assassin 24, XL BGE, Weber Kettle, Char Broil gasser, AMNPS |
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roxy BBQ All Star

Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 9330 Location: Wasaga beach, Ontario
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Posted: Aug 21 2015 Post subject: |
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Cookin over the vortex.. Nice session there Mark..
Very nice indeed. Did you get some nice smokyness with this method..? _________________ Chargriller Akorn
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MacEggs BBQ Super Pro

Joined: 20 Dec 2010 Posts: 1740 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Aug 22 2015 Post subject: |
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Thanks for looking, guys.
roxy wrote: | Cookin over the vortex.. Nice session there Mark..
Very nice indeed. Did you get some nice smokyness with this method..? |
Vortex?!! …. I don't need no stinking Vortex!!
I made four different baskets that cost less than the price of one Vortex.
Ya, I did get some smokiness, but not as much as a low 'n' slow session.
No big deal, as I was aiming for hot 'n' fast.  _________________ "If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy."
Pickled Eggs
The cookers (so far).
Some Weber kettles of various age, color and size
UDS & Mini UDS
Abby Normal ECB
Napoleon Propane Grill |
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