Pellet Fan
All Things Considered => General Discussion--Food Related => Topic started by: pmillen on October 23, 2017, 06:58:45 PM
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Administrators: I won't be upset if you move this post. There isn't an Other Manufacturers category in the Comments and Questions Regarding These Pellet Pits section.
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I understand that the Wellingham pit is rather uncommon, rarely found on patios or decks but is used by some competitors. Have any of you seen one in action at a contest? Do you have an impression of its capabilities?
As an aside—has anyone used Wellingham's rubs or sauces? What are they like?
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That pit was made over 20 years ago. When I lived in Memphis, my neighbor attended a cooking class by Willingham and I believe Willingham was using that pit in Memphis in May BBQ competition back then. I have used a few of his rubs over the years, and they were OK. I may have to see if they have them in the grocery store when I go down there in a few weeks.
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20 years ago? Wouldn't that have been a violation of the Traeger patent?
My literature says, in part, "[T]he 4 x 4 smoker, powered by small oak pellets fed through the bottom of the cooker..." It is a pellet pit, isn't it?
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20 years ago? Wouldn't that have been a violation of the Traeger patent?
My literature says, in part, "[T]he 4 x 4 smoker, powered by small oak pellets fed through the bottom of the cooker..." It is a pellet pit, isn't it?
Might be closer to 25 years and I have no idea about the patent issue. I believe it is a pellet pit. I remember reading about it many years ago somewhere else. If I remember, I will check with my buddy in a few weeks when I see him to see if he remembers. I do remember him telling me about the pit that hung the ribs from a hook while they cooked.
That grill looks more like a popcorn machine than a grill though.
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That grill looks more like a popcorn machine than a grill though.
I get a silent chuckle every time I look at the photo. Actually, that's part of the appeal.
I've emailed some questions to them along with a price request. That may end the chuckling.
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20 years ago? Wouldn't that have been a violation of the Traeger patent?
My literature says, in part, "[T]he 4 x 4 smoker, powered by small oak pellets fed through the bottom of the cooker..." It is a pellet pit, isn't it?
In some cases of a patent, the patent holder will allow a competitor to license the technology if it's not in a direct competition.
That might be what happened here.
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I would be happy just to see it.
It just looks really neat.
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I agree, if nothing else it sure does look cool!
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How cool is that!?
Is that charbroiler with a cabinet smoker on the left side? Looks like a yellow gas flex line connector on the right side, would like to know more about it and how it all works.
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That hase to be a $5000 custom cooker made by a mad scientist! :cool: Wow love to see it cook in real life.
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That hase to be a $5000 custom cooker made by a mad scientist! :cool: Wow love to see it cook in real life.
You asked for it. The Willingham smoker:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T38DcrpOBHE
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I remember Al Roker doing a TV show, he was cooking on one at the Memphis In May around the turn of the Century and it was $8000 then...
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I remember Al Roker doing a TV show, he was cooking on one at the Memphis In May around the turn of the Century and it was $8000 then...
For a moment I thought it said eight thousand dollars. :)
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They were expensive!