1st Cook Reflection

Grillmama

Trust what the guys/gals on the forum tell you.

Trust your egg. It stablizes quickly.

Let it get to the temp desired and let (the egg) her/him rip.

Even though I pulled the chops at 160 I intended to pull at 140 they were still moist, maybe a little tough, but moist and tasty.

If you think you have the lump out and go out to "add" something to reheat think again....once you "re-open" your vents that fire re-lights "quickly" depending on the amount of time you thought you "put the fire out"

Back-flash is real.

Although, I don't recommend it....500 degrees for a short period may not ruin your gasket....I got lucky.

I will try again tomorrow with hamburgers.....

Thank to all for your advice.

Cecil

Happy Eggin'

Walt

Celtic Wolf

It's Flashback or if you are in a burning building it's a backdraft

500 degs for a period of time is OK. This is how many of us clean our eggs. 600 for short durations is OK. 700 you are pushing you luck..

Enjoy those burgers

Bacchus

Flip those burgers and shut the dome quick.

dls2122

Whoa - first time I've been completely confused. Everything I've read says steaks should be cooked at 650. Now I read that this can damage my gasket?

Could I get a little more info?

Thanks,
Don