Figured I’d give meatloaf a try on the grill with some applewood chunks.

wonderful .. absolutely delicious

I smoked this piece of chuck using apple wood on a Weber kettle for about 4-1/2 hours at 250F, then braised in beef broth with garlic, Worcestershire, and beef base for 2 hours at 375F. Visually it was great and the flavor was heavenly. As you can see, it was dry. There was very little fat in this piece. My drip pan was almost dry after smoking and my braising liquid also had almost no grease.

I sliced it thin and the au jus helped with the moisture content. I put the leftover meat in the au jus and it made great sandwiches the following day.

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Vor-Tater Wedges

Method: Indirect High Heat (using Vortex accessory)

Smoker: Weber Kettle Charcoal Grill

Target Temp: 500°F (approx. 260°C)

Prep Time: 1 hr 15 mins (includes soak time)

Cook Time: 45 – 50 minutes

These wedges are built for maximum crunch, utilizing high-heat convection from a vortex to achieve oven-baked perfection on the grill. The brine bath removes starch for a cleaner bite, and the complex rub provides deep flavor.

Ingredients

4-5 large Russet potatoes

4 tbsp Olive Oil

2 tbsp Hey Grill Hey Fish & Veggie Rub

1 pinch Coarse Salt

1 pinch Coarse Black Pepper

Brine Solution:

4 cups Cold Water

1/4 cup Kosher Salt

1. Cut the Wedges: Wash and scrub the potatoes. Cut each potato lengthwise, then cut those halves into thirds or quarters (depending on size) to create thick wedges.

Soak: Submerge the cut wedges in the cold water and salt brine solution. Allow them to soak for one full hour. This step is crucial for removing excess starch and seasoning the interior of the potato.

Dry: After an hour, drain the water. Pat the potatoes completely dry with paper towels. Dry potatoes are essential for achieving a crispy exterior.

1. In a large bowl, add the dried wedges, olive oil, and the Hey Grill Hey Fish & Veggie Rub. Sprinkle in a small pinch of extra salt and black pepper to taste.

Mix: Use your hands or tongs to toss the wedges until every surface is evenly coated in oil and rub.

1. Remove your cooking grates. Place the Vortex attachment (cone-side up) in the center of the charcoal grate.

Light a full chimney of B&B Charcoal (briquetes or lump). Once they are fully ashed over and red-hot, carefully pour them inside the center of the Vortex cone. Replace the cooking grates.

Target Temperature: Allow the Weber kettle to preheat with all vents fully open until your thermometer reads close to 500°F. This is high-heat indirect cooking.

1. Carefully arrange the coated wedges on the cooking grates in a circular pattern, radiating outward from the central heat source. Ensure the wedges are placed in a single layer and are not directly over the Vortex opening.

No Need To Flip: If running correctly. Using the vortex to cook these wedges will provide a convection style of heat circulation that guarantees a hands-free even cook across the board. .

Finish: Total cook time of 45-50 minutes. The wedges are done when they are deeply golden-brown, crispy on the outside, and tender when pierced.

1. Serve

Remove from the grill and serve immediately while hot and crispy. Toss in a bowl with a pinch of sea salt for an extra pop of flavor

Not 100 % grilling.

Marinated for 12 hours
Sous vide for 8 hours
Grilled on Charcoal

Taste Approved by my 14 month old baby.
He wouldnt let go of the bone

Butterfly cut and stuffed with mozzarella and pepperoncini wrapped in bacon seasoned with kindred buttery garlic and herbs. Delicious the bacon I had was a little fatty for my liking, but did not stop me from devouring this .

How would you cook these?

We only have a gas grill, but I'm thinking of buying one of those wire baskets that you can put wood chips in to give them a smokey flavor.

Sear them first and then cook over low heat??

I saved it from going to the thrift store. Did I score or should I just give to one of you for disposal?

Picked up a couple of surprisingly nice chuck eyes from the grocery store and decided to give them the reverse-sear treatment.

Dry brined overnight with Diamond kosher salt and MSG on a wire rack in the fridge.

The next day, I put them in the Gravity Series 1150 with charcoal, cherry wood chunks, and hickory wood chunks. Started at 225°F, then dropped it down to 200°F after a bit to give them some extra time in the smoke.

Pulled them both around 120°F internal and let them rest for about 15 minutes while I got the charcoal ready for the sear.

Once the charcoal was screaming hot, they went straight over the coals for 3 minutes total, flipping every 30 seconds. After the sear, I gave them another 10–15 minute rest to let the carryover cooking finish.

The smaller steak ended up right around 139°F and the larger one just under 137°F, which was pretty much perfect for chuck eyes.

Really happy with how these turned out. The crust had just the right amount of char, and the fat rendered beautifully.

Reseasoned an old lodge sportsman grill (sort of hibachi style).
Cooked some salmon and chicken on it last weekend. Coals burn super hot (and don’t have the intake door, those are hard to come by) so still learning how to work it. Next time I would do the salmon once the coals have died down a little.

Still tasted great! Salmon was medium rare at the thickest part.
Chicken for work lunches.

Sup yall im in the market for a new grill and im thinking about getting a setup that can handle both regular grilling and smoking. I mostly cook burgers, chicken and steaks right now, but I’ve been wanting to try ribs and pulled pork without having to buy a separate smoker.
im more interested in something that works well day to day than a ton of extra features. Thaaanks for any reccoss.

My local butcher shop had spare ribs on sale for $1.99 per pound, so I picked up several pounds. Believe it or not, I never cooked standard ribs, always cooked baby back ribs - go figure. Is there a different cook time I should be aware of when doing so? I know baby backs are thinner, so I assume they need less time than standard ribs. I always used the 3-2-1 method. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Loving the vortex but need a new cooking grate like the Weber-branded Gourmet BBQ System grate. Reviews on the Weber site indicate it is plated steel and doesn’t last more than a season or two. I’d like to invest in a stainless version. Is there a price competitive hinged, stainless grate with the removal center? I’d like to stay in the $60 range.

I am not a big fan of grilling pork tenderloin because the meat is notoriously dry (unless you wrap it in bacon and slowly smoke it).

But i found this recipe where you brine your meat for a little while before marinating it and i had a feeling i should give ut a try!

They came out awesome! Super tender and juicy! The whole family love it. I highly recommend you try that if you like skewers.

Full recipe: https://www.seriouseats.com/grilling-pinchos-morunos-recipe

Turned out pretty decent. Think I'll stick with vortex wings though. Skin gets too beat up in the rotisserie basket and the basket is a PITA to clean