I ❤ my Solo Stoves🎉 Actually, I use Vevor knockoffs. I burn wood pellets exclusively! The perfect firewood as far as I’m concerned. I buy the cheapest cooking pellets available $14 for 40 pounds locally. Enough for a 45 minute roaring fire every night of the week. Like pellet grills, they require very little attention. Just don’t add too many pellets and give it an occasional stir.
How many different outdoor cooking options do we need? The answer is what ever we have.........plus 1. As always an enjoyable way to start the day, coffee and watching your newest idea.
James, I was totally impressed by your live fire management and use of utensils you have on hand. I thought I was watching a Santa Maria master. Pork looked yummy and juicy too. A+.
I'm surprised to see something so highly acidic like vinegar in cast iron and not make a metallic taste. I'm going to try this exactly the way you did, but use my porcelain enameled cast iron Dutch oven. Great video, thank you
Genius!... I'm thinking about fabricating a large steel 20" diameter cover... maybe 12"-14" tall... with adjustable venting on top and a large access door on the side.. or even simpler using a lightweight large aluminum pot flipped upside down and adding an adjustable vent to that... converting the solo stove into a vertical smoker.. do you think that would work? Would aluminum hold in the heat?
@@SmokingDadBBQ Oh Shit...that would be perfect! The 22" would be even better because it's taller. You gotta do a video with that set up... Again, great idea! Thanks
This was a fun watch. Super creative. I’ve been thinking about trying a cook over wood in the Joe rather than charcoal. My two favorite restaurants now town cook over a wood hearth, and the flavor is to die for.
i would absolutely do dome open / open burn, or like what i did on that brisket video cooked with wood where you are full burning 1-2 chunks at a time so the fire is always showing flames. that brisket tasted awesome, so there is definitely something you don't get with just charcoal
Its the SmokeWare stainless vent cap (rain proof, and doesn't move when you open the Joe). You want this one for the BGE Large with the gasket which fits the minimax and the Joe Jr. They since gave me a save 10% code FYI - bit.ly/JoeJrSSCap (Save 10% code: SDBBQ)
Was there a smokey flavour to it? I've looked at these and I'm intrigued but I still love the smoke flavour of a traditional smoker. So if a device is smoke free, does that mean you're losing that flavour profile? Thanks, great video, very interesting.
Would a solo stove fit inside a big joe instead of a firebox, maybe with a sloroller on top. Might give really clean smoke (might even such smoke back to the coals around the stove, or might not work due to the lack of oxygen..
This looks great! I have a neighbor who has one of these and I'm definitely going to get him to try it. I also noticed that you have a different vent cap for your junior. What kind do you use and you find that easier to use than the daisy wheel?
thanks Dan. Yes its the SmokeWare stainless vent cap. it doesn't let rain in, allows more total air flow and doesn't move when you open the dome messing up your settings. this is the one you want, and should you wish they gave me a save 10% code FYI - bit.ly/JoeJrSSCap (Save 10% code: SDBBQ)
it is handy... last night i was doing a steak but it was late and i wanted to sear so i just threw it on the Solo that i had going to keep warm outside
thanks, don't worry i am not giving up on that. but if i squinted i saw the potential to make a kamado with the dome lol and the curiosity got the best of me to try something new
its essentially a wood fired open faced kettle at this setup, the wood was a nice flavour vs. charcoal which we normally use all the time .... interestingly i learned the top of the weber kettle 18" fits perfectly so you can add some more efficiency should you wish
Looks pretty nice. I've personally got my eye on the large insulated cabinet from Lone Star Grillz (as at the price point the "Mini" sits at, I'd rather just pay the extra $400-450 to get double the space). From the research I've done, it seems to be the best bled of "closest smoke flavor to an of an offset you can get without being an offset," large capacity (as much as I love kamado cooking, even the 42" one from Komodo Kamado has tiny capacity compared to this), and "set it and forget it." I want something that will let me cook a bunch of briskets, pork butts, and ribs at one time, and cooking my first brisket overnight taught me I'd much rather get my sleep than get up to throw wood on the fire every 45 minutes.
@@SmokingDadBBQ Would be a neat experiment and I bet it would turn out well, but yeah. Doing my brisket overnight with the Kamado was taxing enough for me.
At these lower cooking temps the walls are less warm than they get with a Kamado in them which is what they were made for but appreciate the safety concern
You have gone too far, you must be stopped ;) One thing I've seen and wondered if it would be any good, is roasting your own coffee beans in the rotisserie, that might make a good video.
With a perfect fit like that it’s time for a Solo Stove: Soup/Chili Edition! 😉. Great work as always SDBBQ!
thats what i was thinking, it fits too good to not try it
@@SmokingDadBBQ have you used the 7qrt duch oven in the hub since?
I started watching your channel to improve my Kamado Joe Jnr cooks but the way you use the solo stove has really got me interested in cooking on wood.
Thanks Alan, i love playing with food and live fire. Its got me thinking of more live fire ideas with the Joe, Solo etc.
I ❤ my Solo Stoves🎉 Actually, I use Vevor knockoffs. I burn wood pellets exclusively! The perfect firewood as far as I’m concerned. I buy the cheapest cooking pellets available $14 for 40 pounds locally. Enough for a 45 minute roaring fire every night of the week. Like pellet grills, they require very little attention. Just don’t add too many pellets and give it an occasional stir.
Nice job! I got my Solo Stove coming. Can't wait! 👍
Rock on!
Should have posted here! What size Dutch oven will fit directly on Bonfire cooking hub to make a huge pot of stew?!
this is the lodge 5qt dutch oven
I'm going to incorporate your dutch oven technique into my WSM 18. Way better than wrapping.
How many different outdoor cooking options do we need? The answer is what ever we have.........plus 1. As always an enjoyable way to start the day, coffee and watching your newest idea.
hahahaha You got that right!
I was already thinking about a solo stove as a smokeless fire pit. Didn’t think about cooking on it until you showed me. Definitely want one now.
i can't have a fire and not try cooking on it lol
Check out solos new heat deflector that fits on that hub
How does the smoke get into the meat?
Great experiment James!
thanks so much
are you on a covered patio? if so, how much clearance do you have between the top of your solo stove and the ceiling?
this was, but i move it all over the place including our pergola which is about 9ft tall
Nice job James!
I have that same Dutch oven ,it was a house warming gift. know I know another cool method.
Cheers ,
Brad.
thanks so much Brad
James, I was totally impressed by your live fire management and use of utensils you have on hand. I thought I was watching a Santa Maria master. Pork looked yummy and juicy too. A+.
Wow, thanks!
What a great idea. I’m happy to see another successful cook on that Stove. Nice to see you can use under your roof as well.
thanks so much Greg
Bery enjoyable video. I am intrigued by the dutch oven cooking over an open fire. Like the old time 3 legged pots.
thank-you, cheers
I'm surprised to see something so highly acidic like vinegar in cast iron and not make a metallic taste. I'm going to try this exactly the way you did, but use my porcelain enameled cast iron Dutch oven. Great video, thank you
cheers, i do season regularly so it can stand up to a little vinegar from time to time
Is this too big to take camping and usable in that way?
Genius!... I'm thinking about fabricating a large steel 20" diameter cover... maybe 12"-14" tall... with adjustable venting on top and a large access door on the side.. or even simpler using a lightweight large aluminum pot flipped upside down and adding an adjustable vent to that... converting the solo stove into a vertical smoker.. do you think that would work? Would aluminum hold in the heat?
did you know the Weber kettle top fits (18”) perfectly on the bonfire
@@SmokingDadBBQ Oh Shit...that would be perfect! The 22" would be even better because it's taller. You gotta do a video with that set up... Again, great idea! Thanks
This was a fun watch. Super creative. I’ve been thinking about trying a cook over wood in the Joe rather than charcoal. My two favorite restaurants now town cook over a wood hearth, and the flavor is to die for.
i would absolutely do dome open / open burn, or like what i did on that brisket video cooked with wood where you are full burning 1-2 chunks at a time so the fire is always showing flames. that brisket tasted awesome, so there is definitely something you don't get with just charcoal
@@SmokingDadBBQ Nice. I’ll look it up!
@@jamesorr1200 th-cam.com/video/aO1lYGAUqFs/w-d-xo.html
Did you rub off the salt before you cooked it?
nope, dry brine uses a normal amount but gives it time to work into the meat
Can you do a baking episode please? That would be cool to see with this stove! :)
that would be a fun challenge
I just ordered the hub and grill. How hard is it to clean. It looks really hard with the raised grooves. Ty, great video!
you want a good brush to get in there before oiling
@@SmokingDadBBQ thank you
Great video, when you added those chunks were they damp soaked ?
no, here is a good read why - amazingribs.com/more-technique-and-science/more-cooking-science/myth-soak-your-wood-first/
Great pork butt on that Solo Stove. It's nice to see direct fire cooking can accomplish great bbq!
thanks so much
Great video as always. What’s the control tower you have fitted on the Joe Jnr?
Its the SmokeWare stainless vent cap (rain proof, and doesn't move when you open the Joe). You want this one for the BGE Large with the gasket which fits the minimax and the Joe Jr. They since gave me a save 10% code FYI - bit.ly/JoeJrSSCap (Save 10% code: SDBBQ)
What did you use to lift the platform over the bonfire?
its the new (US market) grill accessory kit
@@SmokingDadBBQ awesome thanks.
Hi, do you finish cooking meat, say Briscott to a timer (say 8 hours) or when the internal temp hits the required heat? 👍🏻
Love your videos 👍🏻
thanks Scott, always temp not time (brisket probe feel 197-211 with 203 being the most common right feel)
Was there a smokey flavour to it? I've looked at these and I'm intrigued but I still love the smoke flavour of a traditional smoker. So if a device is smoke free, does that mean you're losing that flavour profile? Thanks, great video, very interesting.
it tasted more like an offset than a campfire if that makes any sense
Would a solo stove fit inside a big joe instead of a firebox, maybe with a sloroller on top. Might give really clean smoke (might even such smoke back to the coals around the stove, or might not work due to the lack of oxygen..
wouldnt that be something, maybe the small ranger might
This looks great! I have a neighbor who has one of these and I'm definitely going to get him to try it.
I also noticed that you have a different vent cap for your junior. What kind do you use and you find that easier to use than the daisy wheel?
thanks Dan. Yes its the SmokeWare stainless vent cap. it doesn't let rain in, allows more total air flow and doesn't move when you open the dome messing up your settings.
this is the one you want, and should you wish they gave me a save 10% code FYI - bit.ly/JoeJrSSCap (Save 10% code: SDBBQ)
@@SmokingDadBBQ thank you for the feedback! Keep up the awesome work!
I have got to get a cooking system for my Solo Stove
it is handy... last night i was doing a steak but it was late and i wanted to sear so i just threw it on the Solo that i had going to keep warm outside
Versatile!
it was fun playing with
This is my go-to channel for Kamado Joe cooking, just sayin’….
thanks, don't worry i am not giving up on that. but if i squinted i saw the potential to make a kamado with the dome lol and the curiosity got the best of me to try something new
Boy I'd like to win this, I cannot justify buying another grill to my wife. Honestly a gas grill and an old BGE are not enough.
Thank you so much! Best of luck with the grill prize
Just like a charcoal grill, you could have pushed the coals to the sides and put in a foil pan on the bottom to regulate that heat. Just my opinion.
its essentially a wood fired open faced kettle at this setup, the wood was a nice flavour vs. charcoal which we normally use all the time .... interestingly i learned the top of the weber kettle 18" fits perfectly so you can add some more efficiency should you wish
Cool
cheers
Solo stove brisket time
hahaha oh no... that will be a long day lol
Looks pretty nice. I've personally got my eye on the large insulated cabinet from Lone Star Grillz (as at the price point the "Mini" sits at, I'd rather just pay the extra $400-450 to get double the space). From the research I've done, it seems to be the best bled of "closest smoke flavor to an of an offset you can get without being an offset," large capacity (as much as I love kamado cooking, even the 42" one from Komodo Kamado has tiny capacity compared to this), and "set it and forget it."
I want something that will let me cook a bunch of briskets, pork butts, and ribs at one time, and cooking my first brisket overnight taught me I'd much rather get my sleep than get up to throw wood on the fire every 45 minutes.
those look pretty cool... i don't have the endurance to tackle a brisket on this fire pit lol
@@SmokingDadBBQ Would be a neat experiment and I bet it would turn out well, but yeah. Doing my brisket overnight with the Kamado was taxing enough for me.
Beaucoup trop proche du mur ton solostove le feu pourrait prendre 👉🔥au meuble de patio
At these lower cooking temps the walls are less warm than they get with a Kamado in them which is what they were made for but appreciate the safety concern
You have gone too far, you must be stopped ;) One thing I've seen and wondered if it would be any good, is roasting your own coffee beans in the rotisserie, that might make a good video.
hahaha too much kamado cooking, i see something and the first thing that crosses my mind is how to make a kamado grill out of it lol