It's been quite a long time since I've posted to this forum, figured since I received a new toy today that some folks might be interested in, some pics would be nice.
Quick background: I've had a Bubba Keg and a Bayou Classic Cypress ceramic since 2010, use them all the time. Due to a misaligned hinge, the BC suffered a fatal lid crack a few weeks back so it was time for a replacement. I opted not to get another ceramic, leaving a handful of choices. After some research I chose a Goldens' Cast Iron Cooker (Columbus GA), which arrived today.
No cooks on it yet, still sitting in my garage, but I'll hopefully get it good and dirty this weekend. There are only a handful of reviews on this cooker, lots of conjecture re: cast iron, rust, surface temps, lump usage, etc. that only owning it can put to rest. I'll report findings as I put it to use. There are a good number of videos on their Facebook page.
OK, some pics. The cooker (top vent not yet installed) -
Cast iron firebox with optional divider plate for indirect cooks -
Cast iron split grates (shown with one of the two extra I purchased so they can be racked for items like ribs.) Flipping them over with feet up allows the grates to be closer to the fire -
Searing plate / diffuser -
I ordered it directly from Goldens, arrived on a pallet today, drop shipped in an eighteen wheeler to my door.
Weight: 460 lbs according to their website. Well packaged, only a small amount of assembly to do which was easy. The hardest part was the concern of rolling it off the pallet on a temporary ramp, but that went well.
I'll answer questions if needed as I get time on it during the next few weeks. Needless to say I'm psyched to have a brand new toy and will post more details on how well it grills, smokes, does over-nighters, holds temps, uses lump, etc.
-lunchman
Quick background: I've had a Bubba Keg and a Bayou Classic Cypress ceramic since 2010, use them all the time. Due to a misaligned hinge, the BC suffered a fatal lid crack a few weeks back so it was time for a replacement. I opted not to get another ceramic, leaving a handful of choices. After some research I chose a Goldens' Cast Iron Cooker (Columbus GA), which arrived today.
No cooks on it yet, still sitting in my garage, but I'll hopefully get it good and dirty this weekend. There are only a handful of reviews on this cooker, lots of conjecture re: cast iron, rust, surface temps, lump usage, etc. that only owning it can put to rest. I'll report findings as I put it to use. There are a good number of videos on their Facebook page.
OK, some pics. The cooker (top vent not yet installed) -
Cast iron firebox with optional divider plate for indirect cooks -
Cast iron split grates (shown with one of the two extra I purchased so they can be racked for items like ribs.) Flipping them over with feet up allows the grates to be closer to the fire -
Searing plate / diffuser -
I ordered it directly from Goldens, arrived on a pallet today, drop shipped in an eighteen wheeler to my door.
Weight: 460 lbs according to their website. Well packaged, only a small amount of assembly to do which was easy. The hardest part was the concern of rolling it off the pallet on a temporary ramp, but that went well.
I'll answer questions if needed as I get time on it during the next few weeks. Needless to say I'm psyched to have a brand new toy and will post more details on how well it grills, smokes, does over-nighters, holds temps, uses lump, etc.
-lunchman