That is a very clever set up, I'm 100% going to copy that now that my Jumbo Joe has been retired. When using both a 2 level cooking set up do you find that there is adequate heat on the lower cooking rack for chicken portions and sausages?
Nice set-up! 😊👍 If there was a way to 'bind' the two halves of the grill together again during cooking, would it make a difference, you reckon? You cut it in exact halves, right? Would it be nice to have one that's slightly bigger than the other? 🤔
A couple of things... it's difficult to cut the grates exactly in half and I think it would be less useful anyway. When using both grates on a cook they work pretty much the same as before they were cut. The real cool thing is to use the Grill Grates brand grates for steaks, chops, and the backside for smash burgers. And the Grill Grates come in 3 pieces so the fit down in the GA nicely.
Did you make the fire box from a loaf tin? I was looking for a video on how to Clean them and this helps by avoiding making most of the mess in the first place. Any tips on keeping it clean? I soaked mine in hot soapy water but it got some rust on it. I guess no soap or oil it after?
Yes. The bread pan gets large holes in the bottom to make the fire box. I never clean them completely. I just scrape most of the ash out into an ash can. "seasoning" ;-)
I was just looking at this. I saw online you can get up to 10 additional belts with the rental for 4grand. If I got that, could I let it all ride at once to truly experience the minigun?
Great setup thanks for sharing. I just did the same with the grates and bread pan. After drilling all the holes in the bread pan it occurred to me why not cut the whole bottom out of the pan? It is used on top of the bottom grate right? Thanks I plan on doing some thick filets and lamb chops tonight as my first cook. Your inspiring.
This is by far the most practical go anywhere modification video I've found on youtube. The only thing I'd do different is put the thermometre on the bottom half of the grill closer to the coal grate which would give a more accurate temperature.
Thanks... and yeah the thermometer in the lid is mostly decoration. I have since cut a small slot in the lower lip of the outer shell to route a probe cable.
Awesome movie mate! Very helpful, especially for the firebox. One question though, you were talking about where to place the thermometer and I saw others placing them on top and on the side, in my opinion I would place it on top as I use this BBQ on ground level and I just want to know the average heat inside. So, what is your opinion about where to place the thermo?
I agree with you. In this case it is more about aesthetics and really just used to see if temp is rising or falling. it's almost impossible to get an accurate temp from a lid thermometer and even more difficult in a small cooker.
@@MikeReyher Great tip, it's a different experience using the GA now with the cut grills, so much more versatile, etc. So is the fire box from a loaf pan idea, very good idea, BTW... THX for sharing
I like this - very versatile. I have a two-part meatloaf pan by Wilton. The top section has drainage holes so that fats don't soak into the meatloaf. I'll have to check and see if there are similar pans in smaller sized. Thanks!
When you turn it the other way it is wide enough to sit in the upper lip of the grill securely so you can cook on it. Cutting it and turning it 90 degrees allows it go lie flat against the fire grate for compact packing and freeing up room for the chimney, etc.
@@thetoolmat8632 Just checked and still working for me and apparently others as they are successful with it. I'm in the US so not sure if your location is different or matters.
