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About blew my stack!

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RRP
RRP Posts: 25,897
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Tell you up front this a staged picture, but my story is real!


This morning I had my PS in place and my BBQ Guru set at 350 coming up to temperature as I prepared a butt inside in the house. When I thought it would be close to temp I went out to check and WOW - this is what I found! I have seen blue flames blasting out an unobstructed dome before about like a jet engine kicking in the afterburner. All I can assume is that happened and about blew my cap off. Anybody else ever have this happen?
Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • Grillin_beers
    Grillin_beers Posts: 1,345
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    i bet that was a shock to the system!  I haven't ever blown the top off my BGE before, but I have way overshot the temp before! 
    1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC

    My dog thinks I'm a grilling god. 
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  • Sonny3
    Sonny3 Posts: 455
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    Thanks for the posting.  As a new BGE owner (being delivered tomorrow) things like this are something that I need to be aware of.  This site has taught me a lot during the last month about the many things that can go wrong and that constant vigilance is required when cooking.

    Thanks again.
    Titusville, Fl. and just bought XL and Med BGE.  "Every Day is A Bonus" in my world, and my job is to choke the life out of them. Cancer Sucks.
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  • Hungry Joe
    Hungry Joe Posts: 1,567
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    I've had ball burners come out the bottom vent but never saw anything like that! 
    It would have been neat to witness. 


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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,186
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    Maybe a squirrel was looking for some grub?

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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,186
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    On a separate note.... Pork butt during the week? Must be nice to be retired!
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
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    I haven't blown my top but I did fry my gasket yesterday.

    "Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community [...] but now they have the same right to speak as a Nobel Prize winner. It's the invasion of the idiots."
                                                                                  -Umberto Eco

    2 Large
    Peachtree Corners, GA
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    Never. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • chadpsualum
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    @RRP ... was the BBQ Guru controlling or did something happen that left it supplying a constant flow of air (O2)?
    North Pittsburgh, PA
    1 LGE
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,897
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    chadpsualum said:
    @RRP ... was the BBQ Guru controlling or did something happen that left it supplying a constant flow of air (O2)?
    Good question, but the Guru was just puffing when I found the cap ajar and 30 minutes now into the cook and it is working fine.
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • RRP
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    DoubleEgger said:
    On a separate note.... Pork butt during the week? Must be nice to be retired!
    LOL - actually I'm teaching a BGE cooking class tonight for newbies and cooking a butt in the 2.5 hour time frame isn't possible so I wrap and cooler it. That way they can see what a finished butt looks like and then see how I pull it plus enjoy it fresh. 
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • Grillin_beers
    Grillin_beers Posts: 1,345
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    RRP said:

    DoubleEgger said:
    On a separate note.... Pork butt during the week? Must be nice to be retired!
    LOL - actually I'm teaching a BGE cooking class tonight for newbies and cooking a butt in the 2.5 hour time frame isn't possible so I wrap and cooler it. That way they can see what a finished butt looks like and then see how I pull it plus enjoy it fresh. 
    That sounds like a blast @RRP!  Is the whole class about cooking a Boston Butt or will you be talking about other stuff as well. 
    1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC

    My dog thinks I'm a grilling god. 
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  • Chubbs
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    Sonny3 said:
    Thanks for the posting.  As a new BGE owner (being delivered tomorrow) things like this are something that I need to be aware of.  This site has taught me a lot during the last month about the many things that can go wrong and that constant vigilance is required when cooking.

    Thanks again.
    Over 300 degrees BURP egg as precaution!!
    Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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  • Chubbs
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    Ron, don't have a smokeware cap but I've certainly seen the blue flames coming out of the top of my egg accompanying orange flames from the bottom vent. Definitely interesting to say the least. Every time it's happened to me alcohol was involved so I blame that
    Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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  • RRP
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    Grillin_beers said:
    That sounds like a blast @RRP!  Is the whole class about cooking a Boston Butt or will you be talking about other stuff as well. 
    No, the butt is just 1 of 10 things I serve during the class. I try to serve something every 20 minutes and start right away. Due to time constraints and only having two large eggs there at the store, I take the butt already done as well as a triple chocolate & Kahlua cake. What I try to do is show newbies a variety of foods they can do on their new egg. I serve pig shots, moink balls, a small grilled sandwich, grilled shrimp, ABTs, Georgia Red Wings, the butt, pizza, rib eyes and lastly the cake. Being a one man show I stay busy! BTW this is my 9th year doing these and typically have 4 a year.
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • Grillin_beers
    Grillin_beers Posts: 1,345
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    Wow man that sounds like a great class! I'm sure they will learn a ton!  I'm not an egging newbie but if I was around your area I would check it out for sure.  Is there anyway I could trouble you for the triple chocolate and kahlua cake recipe? My wife gets back into town tomorrow after a long hard week away and she would love it if I made her a nice cake.  
    1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC

    My dog thinks I'm a grilling god. 
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  • RRP
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    Grillin_beers said:
     Is there anyway I could trouble you for the triple chocolate and kahlua cake recipe? My wife gets back into town tomorrow after a long hard week away and she would love it if I made her a nice cake.  
    Here you go!

    Triple Chocolate and Kahlua Cake

    Source: egger Tammy Jacques a.k.a. Mrs. Squeeze


    1 box of Pillsbury Moist Supreme German Chocolate cake mix (forget the ingredients the box calls for - all you want is the mix) 

    1 4oz package of Jell-O brand instant chocolate pudding 

    6 oz chocolate chips (Hershey’s Special Dark Mildly Sweet is best)

    1 pint of sour cream 

    3/4 cup veggie oil 

    4 eggs (yolks + whites) 

    1/3 cup Kahlua 


    Set up the BGE for an indirect cook with plate setter inverted and grill sitting on legs. 


    Stabilize fire at 350 and make sure there is no smoke - this may take extra time but you really need the 350 stability plus the smoke free fire. 


    Mix all the ingredients well with a mixer as the batter is very thick! 


    Spray bundt pan with a baker's spray like Baker's Secret or Bake Ease even if your bundt pan is Teflon coated.

     

    Bake at 350 for 55 to 60 minutes and test with a toothpick until the toothpick comes out clean.


    Remove from BGE and let the cake settle and cool still in the bundt pan for at least 15 minutes - flip and it should fall out with ease. Let it cool longer yet - if you can at all so it will firm up...especially since the chocolate chips are still gooey at that warm stage!  Suit yourself about an icing, but I like to let this cake speak for itself!


    By the nature of the ingredients it is an extremely moist cake. BTW I think the cake is far better the next day and it really keeps quite well just covered on the counter! I hope yours comes out as well! 


    Now ENJOY your efforts!  Ron Pratt, Dunlap, IL

    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • Grillin_beers
    Grillin_beers Posts: 1,345
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    Thanks so much @rrp! 
    1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC

    My dog thinks I'm a grilling god. 
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  • Egghead_Daron
    Egghead_Daron Posts: 862
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    I don't care much for sweets but then I read that cake recipe. Damn! I believe the wife and kids may be having that this weekend!
    LBGE 2013, SBGE 2014, Mini 2015
    Columbus IN
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,897
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    Egghead_Daron said:
    I don't care much for sweets but then I read that cake recipe. Damn! I believe the wife and kids may be having that this weekend!
    Trust me - it really is top flight! And a neat thing about it is when people see you bake it on your egg that blows their minds! 
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,977
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    RRP said:
    Grillin_beers said:
     Is there anyway I could trouble you for the triple chocolate and kahlua cake recipe? My wife gets back into town tomorrow after a long hard week away and she would love it if I made her a nice cake.  
    Here you go!

    Triple Chocolate and Kahlua Cake

    Source: egger Tammy Jacques a.k.a. Mrs. Squeeze


    1 box of Pillsbury Moist Supreme German Chocolate cake mix (forget the ingredients the box calls for - all you want is the mix) 

    1 4oz package of Jell-O brand instant chocolate pudding 

    6 oz chocolate chips (Hershey’s Special Dark Mildly Sweet is best)

    1 pint of sour cream 

    3/4 cup veggie oil 

    4 eggs (yolks + whites) 

    1/3 cup Kahlua 


    Set up the BGE for an indirect cook with plate setter inverted and grill sitting on legs. 


    Stabilize fire at 350 and make sure there is no smoke - this may take extra time but you really need the 350 stability plus the smoke free fire. 


    Mix all the ingredients well with a mixer as the batter is very thick! 


    Spray bundt pan with a baker's spray like Baker's Secret or Bake Ease even if your bundt pan is Teflon coated.

     

    Bake at 350 for 55 to 60 minutes and test with a toothpick until the toothpick comes out clean.


    Remove from BGE and let the cake settle and cool still in the bundt pan for at least 15 minutes - flip and it should fall out with ease. Let it cool longer yet - if you can at all so it will firm up...especially since the chocolate chips are still gooey at that warm stage!  Suit yourself about an icing, but I like to let this cake speak for itself!


    By the nature of the ingredients it is an extremely moist cake. BTW I think the cake is far better the next day and it really keeps quite well just covered on the counter! I hope yours comes out as well! 


    Now ENJOY your efforts!  Ron Pratt, Dunlap, IL

    Ron, this sounds like a great recipe.  Thanks for posting!

    But I do have a question - is there some reason to cook this on an Egg vs. just a regular oven when you're striving for a smoke-free fire anyway?  
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • RRP
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    Sure it can be cooked in an oven, but like I said it's cool to be able to say or show people you baked it on an egg. I've been doing a couple cakes for the Peoria Eggfest for years which baffles want-to-be eggers. Their mouth drops open and then they taste the cake and that really sells them!
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • RRP
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    Tell you a funny story. A few years back I shared some of this cake with an elderly neighbor couple. Their response was it was good, but "too bad it was so damn smokey!" I've never noticed smoke and it made me wonder. A couple weeks later I did exactly what @JohnInCarolina asked and I baked it in the oven and I gave a big piece to the neighbors again - and you betcha - he said  - if you could just get rid of that smoke taste it would be a good cake!!! :o I have never given them another piece!!!
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • Grillin_beers
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    RRP said:

    Tell you a funny story. A few years back I shared some of this cake with an elderly neighbor couple. Their response was it was good, but "too bad it was so damn smokey!" I've never noticed smoke and it made me wonder. A couple weeks later I did exactly what @JohnInCarolina asked and I baked it in the oven and I gave a big piece to the neighbors again - and you betcha - he said  - if you could just get rid of that smoke taste it would be a good cake!!! :o I have never given them another piece!!!
    Hahaha.  Sometimes you can't win man! 
    1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC

    My dog thinks I'm a grilling god. 
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  • JohnInCarolina
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    RRP said:

    Tell you a funny story. A few years back I shared some of this cake with an elderly neighbor couple. Their response was it was good, but "too bad it was so damn smokey!" I've never noticed smoke and it made me wonder. A couple weeks later I did exactly what @JohnInCarolina asked and I baked it in the oven and I gave a big piece to the neighbors again - and you betcha - he said  - if you could just get rid of that smoke taste it would be a good cake!!! :o I have never given them another piece!!!
    That is pretty funny Ron!
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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