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Finally Tried My New Looftlighter
I'm cooking that Prime Brisket we bought yesterday and needed the perfect fire.
Here goes...
Oh Look! Fire!!!
And Smoke!
It worked!!!
Whoa! Back up some...
I held it down in the lump for a long time and couldn't see where it was doing much. I was starting to bad-mouth it when Spring Hen came up, tore a small piece off one of the smoking wood chunks, threw it under the hot end of the Looftlighter and within seconds it was burning. Then it was like ten more seconds for the lump around it to start glowing, then burning and spreading, all within seconds, probably due to the steady blast of hot air coming off the Looftlighter.
Now that I know the secret of how it makes fire, I can give it a thumbs up.
It helps that I got it at 1/3rd the retail price.
It also helps to have a Sweetie with common sense (and patience).
Spring "New Toys Have To Be Figured Out" Chicken
Spring Texas USA
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Congrats, I love mine got it for my Bday in August._________________________________________________Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
Green Man GroupJohns Creek, Georgia -
Mr Chicken how do it compare on speed to light with this? Not a joke, you have done both.Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.
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Firstly, your outdoor kitchen gazebo setup is awe-inspiring. Very nice!Secondly, what on God's green Earth are you wearing, Sir?!!Large BGE | Blackstone | Custom Dísco | PolyScience Discovery
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Be careful sticking it down into the coals for more than maybe 12-20 seconds...it will quickly get hot enough to melt the aluminum protective shield. Don't ask how I know that.LBGE & SBGE. Central Texas.
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Think it's called an "Ebola Kilt"
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2 Large
Peachtree Corners, GA -
Bojangles said:Firstly, your outdoor kitchen gazebo setup is awe-inspiring. Very nice!Secondly, what on God's green Earth are you wearing, Sir?!!
I've gotta say, this was my first question too....
I feel bad about it too, really not intended to be rude but it does look an awe full lot like a hospital gown..... We're worried about you @SpringChicken!
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I dig that cook shack, but safety tells me that looftlighting and nightshirts don't mix!!
)Using a MBGE,woo/w stone,livin' in Hayward California," The Heart Of The Bay " -
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@SpringChicken to surgery STAT!BRush00 said:Bojangles said:Firstly, your outdoor kitchen gazebo setup is awe-inspiring. Very nice!Secondly, what on God's green Earth are you wearing, Sir?!!
I've gotta say, this was my first question too....
I feel bad about it too, really not intended to be rude but it does look an awe full lot like a hospital gown..... We're worried about you @SpringChicken!
GreggLarge BGE Owner since December of 2013!
Marietta, GA -
Nice cook shack. I bought a looftlighter a while back but have not used it as my electric starter still works great, could you be a little clearer on the process for getting a fire started? I assumed I would just aim it at the lump and pull the button/trigger
Thanks,
Chuck King
Charlotte, Michigan XL BGE -
@Grillmagic The video's not mine, but you're pretty much right. Simply put the end of the looftlighter on the coals, push the button, and hold for 45 seconds or so.
can light multiple spots if you want, hold for longer, etc. etc. More or less this though:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow7Lm6_bCf0
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Spring Chicken said:It also helps to have a Sweetie with common sense (and patience).
Spring "New Toys Have To Be Figured Out" Chicken
Spring Texas USA
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BRush00 said:
@Grillmagic The video's not mine, but you're pretty much right. Simply put the end of the looftlighter on the coals, push the button, and hold for 45 seconds or so.
can light multiple spots if you want, hold for longer, etc. etc. More or less this though:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow7Lm6_bCf0
Thanks for the info and your time.
Charlotte, Michigan XL BGE -
For those of you complementing my attire, it's a Moo Moo. Not to be confused with a night shirt, a Moo Moo fits more comfortable and loose. And my Sweetie made this one for me. I'm not going to say how I started wearing them or when because it was a long, long time ago, and I'm old enough not to remember certain things. But as casual clothing goes here at the Chicken Ranch, it suits me just fine. No, I don't hide or go change if a neighbor drops by. It's my life and I'll live it like I want.
As for the comments about the Coop. Thank you. It's a long story which I will try to make even longer if you're up to reading it.
Remember the Movie with Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton, "Best Little Whorehouse In Texas?"
Well, that was a true story about a house of some repute in LaGrange, Texas, just west of Houston. It had been there since he 1800's and had a fine reputation for providing services at a reasonable price, even during the depression. No one had any money but some had chickens and would pay for services with chickens. And it wasn't long before it had a thriving chicken business in addition to it's primary business. And it became known far and wide as the Chicken Ranch.
Marvin Zindler, an up and coming news man at Channel 13, took it upon himself to put the sinful Chicken Ranch out of business. It took a while and touched many levels of local and state government (keep in mind that most of those holding any level of political office probably went to college at Texas A&M or the University of Texas, both a reasonable drive away from the Chicken Ranch), so Marvin was dealing with people in power who, let's just say, 'Got their start' at the Chicken Ranch.
Eventually Marvin won and the 'Girls' were sent packing. The old house was moved to somewhere in Dallas and tried to make it as a restaurant, but didn't and that pretty much ended the Chicken Ranch story.
That is until we came along.
The first thing I cooked on my Egg back in 1999 was chicken. We live in Spring, Texas, so Spring Chicken was a natural for my Big Green Egg handle. And my Sweetie became Spring Hen. So we started calling our little .40 acre plot, the Chicken Ranch, for no other reason than to keep the legend alive.
Soon after I got a second Egg, I naturally had to name them. So the first one became Lily Large and the second one became Shirley Small. We've since added Maggie Mini and Lulu Large.
Meanwhile, we went from cooking on the ground to cooking on a table and finally decided to build an outdoor kitchen, which we call the Chicken Coop. It's wired for hot and cold, electricity, and equipped with a full-size refrigerator, lots of cabinets, and chandeliers. I also wired in a "Girls Working" or "Girls Not Working" light over the door. Yes, it's red.
Along the way, people started sending chicken stuff to us. The collection grew to be quite large and colorful. I wrote a few stories about the characters who make up the Chicken Ranch. I'm told the stories are legend.
The Chicken Ranch story was included in a segment on CNN five or six years ago, complete with our pictures and some photos and videos I provided to them. When the segment aired, we just happened to be in Alaska on a cruise but we have the link to the hard copy. Here it is if you care to take a look: http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/07/09/eggheads.irpt/index.html?iref=allsearch
Meanwhile, if you would like a tour of the Coop, you can go here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PROzNvQiIOs&list=UUd8OXP_tkp28l2eMVZJHBXg
I hope you enjoy it. We sure do.
Spring "There's Never An End To Enjoying Life Until The End" Chicken
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Forgive me but, I didn't read all the above literature/responses. A »»»»» glad ya like the new to you lighting method.
B»»»» are you wearing a extra long scrub?LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL -
OBTW the coop is bad freaking A$$!!!LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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Since we don't post over here a lot some of you do not know us Chickens. Let me explain my sweetie... Many years ago I bought him a Santa Claus red flannel night shirt. Loose and comfy and he became spoiled. As the weather turned warm...to hot...in Texas he was in distress. He asked if I could make him a summer night shirt and this is the best I could do. I did make a pocket out of chili peppers and flames to "man it up" a bit :-). All I can say is my man is comfortable and cool..... Thanks for the nice remarks about the Chicken Coop. We really have a lot of fun with it. Come on over for a visit anytime. The "girls" would love to meet you!Judy
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Very, very nice Chicken Ranch. Can you close it up in stormy weather?Eggo in N. MS
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Thanks for the cool back story on the whole thing... Sounds like the Coop is a laidback place to hang.MSV Chill Spot
Chester County, PA
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Spring ChickenSpring Hen I have been here since December of 2012, and I have never heard of you guys, but I can see from your post counts that both of you have been very active here in the past.The two of you are a breath of fresh air! Please come back and keep posting.Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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For those who have not had the privilege to meet The Chickens I can tell you they are the two nicest people to ever open a big Green Egg and more than likely responsible for the sell of more Eggs than any of us.Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.
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It was a pleasure to meet you in Athens last year.Dave - Austin, TX
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Mr Chicken please don't post the bbq'ing naked shot.Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.
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Awesome coop Mr. & Mrs. Chicken
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LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .
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@Spring ChickenAs someone who grew up in Houston in the late 70's, I remember Maaaaaaarrrrrrvvvvviiiinnnn Zindler and his crusade against the Chicken Ranch as well as his infamous "SLIME IN THE ICE MACHINE".Thanks for the memories!And nice Moo-moo.Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin
Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)
"If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
Dennis - Austin,TX -
I'm digging the moo moo.
Is it worn the ummmm... Scottish way?#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX. -
Of course, caliking. It's the only way...
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I like to check out the buyers' reviews on Amazon and I know you'll love this:"I have used my Looftlighter many times, but never for its intended purpose of lighting charcoal. It works great in the kitchen any time you need controlled, intense heat. I find it easier to control than a torch or broiler for many applications. I hang it on my pot rack for easy access and use it at least a couple of times a week.
I've used mine to toast buns, roast peppers, and melt cheese. I use it to brown the outsides of meats that I have cooked sous vide. It will even caramelize sugar on creme brulee."(A good number of unhappy reviewers said it stopped working after a year or so. Anyone had experience with that?)Judy in San Diego -
Leroy, I was trying to picture Spring Hen helping you light that fire:"Spring Hen came up, tore a small piece off one of the smoking wood chunks, threw it under the hot end of the Looftlighter and within seconds it was burning."Did she use her fingers or tongs? Amazing!Judy in San Diego
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