Official 2022 BBQ, Smoking, Grilling, Baking and Beer thread

[Brentr]

Trying to get primed up day before Super Bowl

 

[Berger82]

I'll just leave this here

 

[brimorga]

Look great. Nice bark!

 

[Brentr]

I'll just leave this here

Can't find anything wrong looks great

 

[jark87]

Nice bark!

And smoke ring! How do you like that Meater probe?

 

[Brentr]

Super Bowl breakfast

 

[Brentr]

Forgot post yesterdays snacks

 

[Berger82]

And smoke ring! How do you like that Meater probe?

This was my second cook with it and im leaning to "liking" it. My only complaint is the connectivity. I went with the meater plus, which is suppose to expand your range to 150', but as soon as I go inside maybe 30' away, the connection drops. Outside of that, I really do like the app and data that is visible. Pretty cool to look at temps and how each cook went.

I also like the fact that this is cordless. I have the Maverick temp probes and this is much nicer not dealing with wires.

 

[DAB942]

Going to make some armadillo eggs on the smoker tonight. We'll see how they turn out.

 

[DAB942]

Going to make some armadillo eggs on the smoker tonight. We'll see how they turn out.

I forgot to take pictures. They were delish and the smokey flavor made them even more so. My wife doesn't like jalapenos -- so I used a yellow bell pepper in hers.

 

[jark87]

I also like the fact that this is cordless.

That’s exactly why I want it. I have the Thermoworks Smoke and it works great, but I hate the wires. Secondly, I’d also like that app to keep better records of cooks. I always seem to find myself wondering what I did the last time I cooked something. That distance issue is a little disappointing though. I thought the Block took care of that, as long as the Block unit stayed close to the grill. It’s then supposed to connect to WiFi so that your app can see data from anywhere. At least that’s what I’ve read and seen on videos.

 

[Berger82]

That’s exactly why I want it. I have the Thermoworks Smoke and it works great, but I hate the wires. Secondly, I’d also like that app to keep better records of cooks. I always seem to find myself wondering what I did the last time I cooked something. That distance issue is a little disappointing though. I thought the Block took care of that, as long as the Block unit stayed close to the grill. It’s then supposed to connect to WiFi so that your app can see data from anywhere. At least that’s what I’ve read and seen on videos.

Yeah, theoretically thats how it's suppose to work. I have to set the block no more than 10' away from smoker, or I'll get a connection message. Right now I can live with it, but it could always be better.

Now that I think about it, my smoker is placed right about where my Wi-Fi signal cuts out. I can't really move it any closer though or else it will be directly under my covered patio. I will try and get a little closer next time and see if that helps.

 

[DAB942]

I use this one with good results: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ANCXJR6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's not wifi. My Pitboss is supposed to have BT and WiFi control -- but haven't had success getting it to work -- still working on that.

 

[joshlarsen]

That’s exactly why I want it. I have the Thermoworks Smoke and it works great, but I hate the wires. Secondly, I’d also like that app to keep better records of cooks. I always seem to find myself wondering what I did the last time I cooked something. That distance issue is a little disappointing though. I thought the Block took care of that, as long as the Block unit stayed close to the grill. It’s then supposed to connect to WiFi so that your app can see data from anywhere. At least that’s what I’ve read and seen on videos.

Check out the Tappecue Touch and their AirProbe2's also. I have had my Tappecue Touch for a while with 4 wired probes but around Christmas they had a sale of the AirProbes and then also had a coupon for buy 2 get 1 free so got a pretty good deal on the probes and they are awesome. As long as the Tappecue has wifi you can be anywhere you get cell coverage and can check status or get alerts on your phone.

 

[jark87]

Check out the Tappecue Touch and their AirProbe2's also.

Pretty interesting. The wired Tappeque is very similar to my Thermoworks Smoke, except the Smoke has a small separate wireless monitor instead of sending an alert to your phone. I like that Tappeque also has a fan unit in the event I ever want to add that functionality to my Kamado Joe. Pricing is in the same ball park as Meater Block. If I’m reading correctly, you can get a spreadsheet emailed after each cook instead of an app that gives you cooking data points? If so, that’s a point for Meater, as their app is pretty good, even calculating estimated cook time based on meat temp and cooking temp.

 

[joshlarsen]

Pretty interesting. The wired Tappeque is very similar to my Thermoworks Smoke, except the Smoke has a small separate wireless monitor instead of sending an alert to your phone. I like that Tappeque also has a fan unit in the event I ever want to add that functionality to my Kamado Joe. Pricing is in the same ball park as Meater Block. If I’m reading correctly, you can get a spreadsheet emailed after each cook instead of an app that gives you cooking data points? If so, that’s a point for Meater, as their app is pretty good, even calculating estimated cook time based on meat temp and cooking temp.

Tappecue's app is also pretty good giving you graphs for each probe while in the cook and allowing 2 alerts for each probe or if using a dual probe 2 alert points for each temp of the probe. At the end of a cook when you close the cook out you can either save the cook for later reference in the app and/or have it send you an email with the data points. I will say it looks like the Meater app has better looks and the anticipated complete time is pretty neat.

You can also get just the AirProbes without the Touch and if you leave a device(tablet or cell) within range of the probe's that's connected to the internet via wifi or cell you can still monitor using the app on a second device from anywhere as long as you also have internet access. Both devices just have to be signed into the app using the same account of course.

 

[Leebo]

For some time now I’ve been going back and forth debating if I’ll use a Blackstone enough to justify the purchase. Got a few discounts at work this last week and finally decided to try one out.

 

[Oona]

Is there a way to hide a thread-I’m on a diet and this ain’t helping!

 

[Brentr]

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For some time now I’ve been going back and forth debating if I’ll use a Blackstone enough to justify the purchase. Got a few discounts at work this last week and finally decided to try one out.

Leebo now that what’s i am talking about. I use the griddle every weekend and sometimes during the week. Very nice

 

[Brentr]

Ribs anyone. 275 degrees for 2 hours uncovered, 30 mins wrapped at 275 degrees, and finish uncovered for 30 mins at 275 degrees