Barbque pit question(for the gurus)

[Swells]

I dunno, the best brisket and pig I've ever had came off a custom job built by a pipeline welder, and she was a biggun about 4 foot around and about 8 foot long. All terrain ties on the back, 4 inch square tubing to the trailer hitch. No firebox - you just used the middle and front of the pit for cooking. Not much else to it besides a chimbley and a damper by where the wood and charcoal goes, very simple. The old boy, a biker, wouldn't let nobody touch his rig, not even Gilbert.

[H.Maier]

Propane is a three-carbon alkane with the molecular formula C3H8, normally a gas, but compressible to a transportable liquid. A by-product of natural gas processing and petroleum refining, it is commonly used as a fuel for engines, oxy-gas torches, barbecues, portable stoves, and residential central heating. Propane is one of a group of liquefied petroleum gases. The others include butane, propylene, butadiene, butylene, isobutylene and mixtures thereof.

Propane containing too much propene (also called propylene) is not suited for most vehicle fuels. HD-5 is a specification which establishes a maximum concentration of 5% propene in propane. Propane and other LP gas specifications are established in ASTM D-1835.[3] All propane fuels include an odorant, almost always ethanethiol, so that people can easily smell the gas in case of a leak. Propane as HD-5 was originally intended for use as vehicle fuel. HD-5 is currently being used in all propane applications.

Nice! A chemistry major as well as a pretty decent angler. Chester was impressed.

[Muddskipper]

I was given a weber smoker for fathers-day, and that thing is amazing!

It's verticle- has two racks - and can does 12-14 lb brisket like the high dollar ones

It's easy to use... get your fire right ... and walk away

check it out - they run about $300 on Amazon

[FlatoutFishin]

Thanks guys..I will check them. Like I said, still want the real deal, but for now the gas seems like a good solution for me. Throw it on the trailer, hit the beach, put out some lights...and crank it up! Plus, majority of the time..I'm looking at 4-8 people max that would be eating.

Muddskipper...that a gas model you got?

Harvey...tell Chester I said Hi and wikipedia is my friend! LoL

[Texfish]

UDS : Upright Drum Smoker or better known as Ugly Drum Smoker.

Goggle is your friend.

[Oleander Kayaker]

UDS : Upright Drum Smoker or better known as Ugly Drum Smoker.

Goggle is your friend.

It may be heresy, but I use an electric Old Smokey (made here in Houston) for practicality. Works great, set it and forget it (except at certain milestones). I also use a wireless tempurature gauge to check on it, while doing other things.

I have developed a reputation among the neighbors, for my smoked whole turkey.

http://oldsmokey.com/

[FlatoutFishin]

After Hurricane Alicia...I lived off of an Old Smokey, best charcoal grill around in my personal opinion.

[Rollo]

Propane that bastord gas realy fof ?

Correct!!

[dbarham]

Propane that bastord gas realy fof ?

Wut

[Gilbert]

propane > ng

[Gilbert]

mo betta

[FlatoutFishin]

Wish I had it here at the house . I'm all legtric .

Maybe yes. maybe no...just because it propane has a higher BTU value than NG doesn't necessarily make it more cost effective or cheaper to burn.

[lurefisher]

Propane is a three-carbon alkane with the molecular formula C3H8, normally a gas, but compressible to a transportable liquid. A by-product of natural gas processing and petroleum refining, it is commonly used as a fuel for engines, oxy-gas torches, barbecues, portable stoves, and residential central heating. Propane is one of a group of liquefied petroleum gases. The others include butane, propylene, butadiene, butylene, isobutylene and mixtures thereof.

Propane containing too much propene (also called propylene) is not suited for most vehicle fuels. HD-5 is a specification which establishes a maximum concentration of 5% propene in propane. Propane and other LP gas specifications are established in ASTM D-1835.[3] All propane fuels include an odorant, almost always ethanethiol, so that people can easily smell the gas in case of a leak. Propane as HD-5 was originally intended for use as vehicle fuel. HD-5 is currently being used in all propane applications.

It's still the basturd gass!!!!! Boomhour !

[BayPounder]

I have a gas grill for baked potatoes, the over heats the house up. I use my upright gas smoker for briskets, ribs, turkey, and chicken. These gas smokers are great, I use citris flavored/orange juice in lieu of water on birds with apple or cherry wood for smoke. You almost can't burn it, yes I found out the hard way on the almost. Set it the night before, make sure the temp is steady and go sleep it off.
I have a normal BBQ pit for cooking on.

[Muddskipper]

Muddskipper...that a gas model you got?

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nope ... charcoal ... and wood