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Pit Talk -- Comments and Questions Regarding These Pellet Pits => Memphis => Topic started by: dozer996 on August 04, 2018, 12:12:59 AM

Title: New Elite
Post by: dozer996 on August 04, 2018, 12:12:59 AM: The cooker is in place but still need the stone finished next week...more pictures to come.
Direct flame Flat Iron Steak tacos tonight, CookingPellets Perfect Mix.

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Title: Re: New Elite
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on August 04, 2018, 07:16:55 AM: nice cook
Title: Re: New Elite
Post by: ZCZ on August 04, 2018, 09:30:25 AM: Great job on the steaks and welcome to THE TEAM!

What was your buying process that led you to the Elite?

Al
Title: Re: New Elite
Post by: dozer996 on August 04, 2018, 11:29:22 AM: Quote from: ZCZ on August 04, 2018, 09:30:25 AM
Great job on the steaks and welcome to THE TEAM!

What was your buying process that led you to the Elite?

Al

Wife wanted a cooker that could heat up fast for weekday cooks (sold my Komodo Kamado) and I didnâ€™t want a gasser. Almost bought the Mak but she wanted a builtin island outside so here comes the project!!! Was between the Elite or Mak 3, ended up going Elite for the grilling features...gonna smoke some whole chickens tonight, more pictures coming.
Title: Re: New Elite
Post by: ZCZ on August 04, 2018, 12:01:15 PM: It is truly a year-round cooking machine. Grill, oven & smoker all in one. It will hold temps tighter than your oven in your kitchen. If your wife likes to bake it does an awesome job with that.

Memphis is selling outdoor island stainless cabinets now to go with built-in Pros & Elites.
Check with your dealer.

Al
Title: Re: New Elite
Post by: dozer996 on August 04, 2018, 09:33:45 PM: (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180805/dc70573b56f3abcb1163ccb98048235f.jpg)

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Title: Re: New Elite
Post by: Canadian John on August 05, 2018, 11:01:38 AM: Very nice!
Title: Re: New Elite
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on August 05, 2018, 11:25:16 AM: Are those the au gratin potatoes from Sam's? I love those things made on the smoker.
Title: Re: New Elite
Post by: dozer996 on August 05, 2018, 09:55:35 PM: Quote from: Bar-B-Lew on August 05, 2018, 11:25:16 AM
Are those the au gratin potatoes from Sam's? I love those things made on the smoker.

Yes, from Costco...it was a great way to break in the cooker.
Title: Re: New Elite
Post by: dozer996 on August 10, 2018, 03:56:35 PM: Got home early to throw on a couple Berkshire racks. Smoking at 225* for 3 hours unwrapped, then wrapping for 2 hours, and then back on to tighten up a bit.

Patio pics included too, project is complete.

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Title: Re: New Elite
Post by: Kristin Meredith on August 10, 2018, 03:58:49 PM: Lovely outdoor area for cooking and entertaining!
Title: Re: New Elite
Post by: yorkdude on August 10, 2018, 04:46:21 PM: Man, that is a very nice set up, congrats to many memory making adventures.
NICE
Title: Re: New Elite
Post by: WiPelletHead on August 10, 2018, 06:11:36 PM: Very nice set up.

I think the pellet cover can be reversed if it makes adding pellets any easier.
Title: Re: New Elite
Post by: dozer996 on August 10, 2018, 08:52:26 PM: Thanks everyone, lot of work to get to this point. First low and slow, check out this smoke ring...ribs were amazing.

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Title: Re: New Elite
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on August 10, 2018, 08:54:09 PM: trying smoking those ribs at 275 for 3-3.5 hours next time. i think you will get same tenderness and flavor and save you some time.
Title: Re: New Elite
Post by: ZCZ on August 10, 2018, 09:47:13 PM: Excellent!

Z
Title: Re: New Elite
Post by: dozer996 on August 10, 2018, 10:33:40 PM: Thanks for the tip, Iâ€™ll try it next time.
Title: New Elite
Post by: dozer996 on August 12, 2018, 09:45:28 PM: Quick sear on some Snake River medallions.

Cooked with direct flame insert at 500*...loving this cooker!!

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Title: Re: New Elite
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on August 12, 2018, 10:33:58 PM: Add a baked potato, twice baked potato, or au gratin potatoes to that plate and it is probably my favorite meal. Nice cook!
Title: Re: New Elite
Post by: dozer996 on August 12, 2018, 10:45:24 PM: Quote from: Bar-B-Lew on August 12, 2018, 10:33:58 PM
Add a baked potato, twice baked potato, or au gratin potatoes to that plate and it is probably my favorite meal. Nice cook!

I asked the wife to pick up the au gratin today too, no dice...Carne Crosta on the filets, amazing!!!
Title: Re: New Elite
Post by: dozer996 on August 25, 2018, 12:03:53 AM: Quote from: Bar-B-Lew on August 10, 2018, 08:54:09 PM
trying smoking those ribs at 275 for 3-3.5 hours next time. i think you will get same tenderness and flavor and save you some time.

275* ribs tonight, loin and beef short...turned out great.

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Title: Re: New Elite
Post by: dozer996 on September 04, 2018, 07:49:20 PM: Indirect at 600* - Trying your guys suggestions.

SRF Waygu Gold Flank for dinner tonight, dusted with Carne Crosta.

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Title: Re: New Elite
Post by: bregent on September 04, 2018, 07:54:19 PM: That's just the way I like it - perfection!
Title: Re: New Elite
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on September 04, 2018, 08:18:09 PM: i will take 3 tacos
Title: Re: New Elite
Post by: dozer996 on September 04, 2018, 08:21:17 PM: Those that have cooked Waygu do you find it has too much marbling? Some of the bites were just gushing with that melted fat...Iâ€™m not complaining but itâ€™s different for sure.
Title: New Elite
Post by: dozer996 on September 09, 2018, 06:18:36 PM: Wifeâ€™s birthday and she wanted Brisket, here we go!!!!

Put it on last night at 225*, wrapped in butcher paper around 160*

Check it out

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Title: Re: New Elite
Post by: Canadian John on September 10, 2018, 09:29:14 AM: She must be a happy lady! Brownie points earned here.