The Rec Teq temps are not nearly as exact as their advertising claims. I started using a Fireboard for cooks due to app failures and the temp swings are way more than what the RT temp reporting is. Since Fireboard is close to the gold standard in temp reporting I am far more willing to trust its...
Well I tried it without fire bricks and one stick did not burn completely. About a 1/4 of it left over. Other side burned completely. Next cook will see what the adding the bricks does. Was disappointed in the flavor profile. Didn't seem to be all that much change from cooking without it.
I had a 590 and was happy with it. Only reason I have the RT700 was because I could upgrade for $300. If the WIFI is important, be advised the RT app sucks at notifications especially on holiday weekends when the server traffic is high. There are work arounds available, but most owners don't...
It appears the Rural King stores are no longer selling Lumberjack pellets near me (Middle Tennessee). They are selling "Rural King BBQ Pellets". Anyone tried these pellets or know who is manufacturing them?
Well I won't do that again. Put it on at 05:00. Wrapped it in butcher paper at 157. It fell back to 151 and never got hotter than 161. After 13.5 hours I pulled it. Tough as nails and all dried out. Now I know why there is very little data online about this cut.
Made the trip to KC and got back with the grill today. One item I don't care for is the Amp connector RT uses. IMHO that connector should be weather resistant due to it's location and exposure to the elements.
I unbolted all four legs, then dropped the legs/shelf assembly, rotated it to get the...