Stupid Assassin Grill

[Buckeye79]

Bumping this thing back to the top. Somebody out there has to have some experience smoking ribs, butts, brisket, etc on this thing. Who are the resident experts on this cooker?

 

[SmittyJonz]

Bumping this thing back to the top. Somebody out there has to have some experience smoking ribs, butts, brisket, etc on this thing. Who are the resident experts on this cooker?

I'd like to be the resident expert...... :mrgreen:

 

[Buckeye79]

I have pretty much decided to go with an XL/Big Ceramic Cooker because of the versatility. I have just been saving up until I could afford it.

The "stretched" version of the Assasin Charcoal is significantly cheaper and appears to offer similar versatility. I think it is safe to bet it will work great as a Charcoal Grill. The question really is how well does it function with the water pan on a slow and low smoke?

 

[SmittyJonz]

I have pretty much decided to go with an XL/Big Ceramic Cooker because of the versatility. I have just been saving up until I could afford it.

The "stretched" version of the Assasin Charcoal is significantly cheaper and appears to offer similar versatility. I think it is safe to bet it will work great as a Charcoal Grill. The question really is how well does it function with the water pan on a slow and low smoke?

I know I could work it just fine - Hell I've smoked in a File Cabinet. I'd use it as a smoker mostly. I have no interest in ceramics or pellets.

 

[Buckeye79]

I know I could work it just fine - Hell I've smoked in a File Cabinet. I'd use it as a smoker mostly. I have no interest in ceramics or pellets.

I am NOT interested in a pellet cooker either. I don't believe I could get the smoke profile I desire from it. I also see it as a somewhat one-dimensional cooker (smoker).

I have had some great meals from a friend's ceramic cooker. I also see it as a versatile tool (smoke, grill, bake, etc.).

It appears the assassin charcoal grill as similar versatility. I live farther north than you so I wonder how well it maintains its heat. And I would also like to hear from those that are using it as a smoker.

Either no one is using this as a smoker or they're having too much fun making great food to take the time to post.:wink:

 

[mnbadger]

I'm in the process of selling a couple smoker and other items to purchase one of these guys. I have a weber gasser that I just don't use anymore since I hate cooking with gas and a BOS UDS build that is a little over a year old. After I sell those and save up for a month or two I should be able to purchase one of these stretched out to 45"

I'll keep you guys posted once I purchase the cooker. I'm sure I'll end up using it more than my egg for big cuts of meat and general grilling.

 

[SmittyJonz]

If I was gonna go ceramic I'd go Primo Oval XL.............. :heh:

 

[SmittyJonz]

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[Buckeye79]

If I was gonna go ceramic I'd go Primo Oval XL.............. :heh:

I love the oval design but the primo ceramic seems thinner than the others to me. Might just be me though. I can never find them in the same place!

 

[SmittyJonz]

I still think the Brethren should go in on one for me so i can do regular and thorough reviews on it........ :heh:

 

[retired trucker]

Go ahead and spring for one Smitty!! I can run over and pick it up for you and have it well seasoned and broke in by the time you and the family make it over here to scope out Stone Mountain. Might even spring for a nice brisket to have ready when you arrive to pick it up. :heh: :heh: Be sure and order it with a nice Maroon door though.

Omar

 

[SmittyJonz]

Well me wife was just asking if I've had any offers on the Craigslist Cabinet...... :twitch:

 

[SmittyJonz]

Still wanting one.... X

 

[SmittyJonz]

Anybody done a brisket or pork butts in one yet.?

 

[Fwismoker]

Pull the trigger on one Smitty! They're solidly built so no downside I can see.

 

[SmittyJonz]

I'm getting laid off next Thursday - no can do . :sad:

 

[mattmountz94]

After I get the yoder it's next on the list

 

[SimcoBBQ]

Smitty I had a Stump's like this ( identical ) for several years and I had no complaints. If I remember correctly I could get 6 hr burns running a snake.

 

[bbqwizard]

If I remember correctly I could get 6 hr burns running a snake.

That's what I get in mine.

 

[jdolor]

Anybody done a brisket or pork butts in one yet.?

I've done briskets, butts, St. Louis ribs, dino bones and just about everything else. It does cook very well and a half load of charcoal burns for 4-5 hours easily. I love the room on this thing. After cooking for so long on my Yoder (easy bake oven), it's nice to have to worry about temps once in a while.

The only problem I've had is with the water pan. I'm not a fan of using water, especially on this cooker. Mine is 48" and dealing with the water pan is a pain. I've been running it without water and cooking at 275-300 degrees and the pan warped like crazy. I've tried to bend it back with no luck. I'm going to have to make a study deflector I guess.