Recent content by GoneToTheDogz

Italian meatballs turned out fantastic last night!

Vacuum sealer, Sous Vide & searing update... Well, the Food Saver was delivered along with a healthy supply of bags/rolls, and I was able to give it a try on a variety of things. Overall it worked great, sealing everything I threw at it. However, it took me no time at all to realize that the...

Ha! Funny you reference the (not a) flame thrower, as I was just about to tell @Uncle Bob that I live dangerously with my purchases. I drive a Tesla Model 3, with an investment in Tesla coming with its own risks that far outweigh those of a $199 Joule. :cool:

That was a concern of mine as well, but Guga from 'Sous Vide Everything' swears by it, so I was torn. The SearZall is quite an investment for what it is, so we'll see how my first few cooks go without it.

I was considering a SearZall, but I think I'm going to see how the Camp Chef griddle on high does for me first.

Good to know! How do you typically sear the steaks, @dsandersus?

Although @Uncle Bob hasn't had much luck with them recently, the FoodSaver V4840 seemed to have an overall plentiful and positive collection of reviews on Amazon, so I thought I'd give it a try. This thread is going to put quite the dent in my wallet... and I'm looking at you, Uncle Bob...

Here's one for $299 - Backcountry.com

Fine choice, @RollinSmoke. Unfortunately, I didn't find any discounts before ordering from Amazon. Excellent stainless steel build, and does look great next to the Stampede. We seared some pork cutlets on the 600 last night, then finished them in the Stampede. Turned out great! I picked up...

I’m in the Camp Chef camp as well. Picked up an FTG600 about 5 weeks ago, and it’s a great companion to the Rec Tec. In my limited experience, griddling is very hands-on, with all the mixing, flipping, and overall attention needed during the cook. After having the Camp Chef, I'm sure it can...

Picked up a couple small things over the weekend. A bamboo cutting board for the rangetop that adds some much-needed counter space to our small kitchen. I also picked up a 1-burner induction cooktop to use outside with the RecTec when I need a burner for making Au Jus, heating up BBQ sauce or...

I received the Kong 50 in record time, and it's a beast of a cooler. Thanks for the recommendation, @Uncle Bob! Started a 16lb (before trim) brisket at Midnight last night, and wouldn't ya know it, it reached 200* waay to soon, even with a low 225* cook. As you said it would, the brisket...

Thanks for the thoughtful guidance, @Uncle Bob. I went with the 50. There's only two of us here, and we've been using an Igloo that's a bit smaller than the 50 for quite some time now. The exterior size was a factor for me as well, as it will be used on some vacation trips in a mid-sized SUV...

Would a Kong 50 suffice for ‘resting’ purposes for a towel-wrapped 16lb brisket @Uncle Bob, or should I go with a 70? Also, *love* my ThermoWorks Signals, @ndfan6464!

Same here, @BretM. I thought a griddle would make a great companion to my Stampede, so I picked up a Camp Chef FTG600 about 4 weeks ago. I’m sure it can be done, but I can’t imagine griddling in the Stampede after using the Camp Chef for so many things. I love them both more than I ever...