What Are You Buying Right Now? (non-OT version)

Acn

JohnInCarolina said:

Acn said:

Reserving a VRBO in the White Mountains for a brief stop this summer.

Nice.   Which town?

Just went with Conway for options and price.  We’ll have our dog with us, so the little extra driving is worth the nightly savings.  It’s just a few nights after visiting my folks in ME.

SonVolt

Canugghead said:

SonVolt said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

SonVolt said:

What's the best way to heat a 25qt 12" diameter stockpot indoors? My son's wrestling team is hosting a home tournament soon and I need to find a way to serve a lot of chili to coaches and staff.  I was hoping to avoid the crock-pot for vanity reasons...  a big stainless stock pot just looks so much cooler.

I figured an induction burner would work, but I can't find one on Amazon that's rated for the weight or diameter I need.  Those little butane burners look suspect. Propane burners all say "outdoor use only"... 

Am I stuck using a crock pot?

Stainless stockpot with a portable induction burner.  Just because the pot is bigger doesn't mean it won't work, just stir more.  I use a very large stockpot for boiling potatoes with the induction burner.

Which one do you have? I  just ordered this one.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HHZ7BLG/ref=emc_b_5_t

I was reading a lot of negative reviews on amazon from users with larger diameter pots. We'll see how it goes. 

Just thought I should share this with you…
I clicked on 1-star review and the very first one that showed up says this:

 "...I bought this to sear steak and other items outside on the patio to avoid smoking up the house and setting off the smoke detector. This cooktop is useless for that.

Because of the "overheat protection" it won't let the pan get hot enough to get a good sear.
It limits the pan heat to around 460 degrees. Then, since there is such a delay between the actual temperature of the pan and the heat sensor in the unit, once you place the meat in the pan, the pan's temperature will drop down to about 280 degree before the unit will begin to heat the pan up again. (I checked with an infrared thermometer) So it does not maintain a consistent heat..."

I experienced the same problem when I tried to sear with an oversized CI pan. The trapped heat triggered the overheat protection circuit and shut down the cooker.  I have a different brand so I think this safety feature is universal with portable induction cooktop.

Thanks for the heads up. I'm going to be using it to keep a large tall stockpot of chili warm for about 6 hours. I'm going to test it with a pot of water when it gets here on Thursday and send it back if it doesn't work the way I need. 

Canugghead

SonVolt said:

Canugghead said:

SonVolt said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

SonVolt said:

What's the best way to heat a 25qt 12" diameter stockpot indoors? My son's wrestling team is hosting a home tournament soon and I need to find a way to serve a lot of chili to coaches and staff.  I was hoping to avoid the crock-pot for vanity reasons...  a big stainless stock pot just looks so much cooler.

I figured an induction burner would work, but I can't find one on Amazon that's rated for the weight or diameter I need.  Those little butane burners look suspect. Propane burners all say "outdoor use only"... 

Am I stuck using a crock pot?

Stainless stockpot with a portable induction burner.  Just because the pot is bigger doesn't mean it won't work, just stir more.  I use a very large stockpot for boiling potatoes with the induction burner.

Which one do you have? I  just ordered this one.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HHZ7BLG/ref=emc_b_5_t

I was reading a lot of negative reviews on amazon from users with larger diameter pots. We'll see how it goes. 

Just thought I should share this with you…
I clicked on 1-star review and the very first one that showed up says this:

 "...I bought this to sear steak and other items outside on the patio to avoid smoking up the house and setting off the smoke detector. This cooktop is useless for that.

Because of the "overheat protection" it won't let the pan get hot enough to get a good sear.
It limits the pan heat to around 460 degrees. Then, since there is such a delay between the actual temperature of the pan and the heat sensor in the unit, once you place the meat in the pan, the pan's temperature will drop down to about 280 degree before the unit will begin to heat the pan up again. (I checked with an infrared thermometer) So it does not maintain a consistent heat..."

I experienced the same problem when I tried to sear with an oversized CI pan. The trapped heat triggered the overheat protection circuit and shut down the cooker.  I have a different brand so I think this safety feature is universal with portable induction cooktop.

Thanks for the heads up. I'm going to be using it to keep a large tall stockpot of chili warm for about 6 hours. I'm going to test it with a pot of water when it gets here on Thursday and send it back if it doesn't work the way I need. 

With thick contents like chili you may want to stir occasionally to avoid excessive heat buildup at the bottom that could trigger the overheat thermostat. Hope it works out for you.

MasterC

I just didn't know sous vide could get any funner, then Bam. 
Amazon just dropped off my little hand held broiler, oh how fun will this be!

GrateEggspectations

MasterC said:

I just didn't know sous vide could get any funner, then Bam. 
Amazon just dropped off my little hand held broiler, oh how fun will this be!

Let us know what you think. I’ve often considered it, but have been pretty happy with the bare torch thus far. 

Ozzie_Isaac

MasterC said:

I just didn't know sous vide could get any funner, then Bam. 
Amazon just dropped off my little hand held broiler, oh how fun will this be!

Nice!  Curious to see how you like it.

MasterC

If it's available at the store tomorrow I'll get some meat and try it out

SonVolt

MasterC said:

I just didn't know sous vide could get any funner, then Bam. 
Amazon just dropped off my little hand held broiler, oh how fun will this be!

Is this the new Searzall Pro or the original? The new one works with MAPP and has like 50% more surface area. 

MasterC

I believe it's original, list price 75. 

lousubcap

Enjoying a bourbon and then went down the Crowd Cow A-5 rabbit hole, first time since August:

13oz A5 Wagyu Ribeye Steak - Miyazaki Gyu Farm  

I will admit that my palate will not totally appreciate this steak but since I first cooked one in April 2021 I have been hooked.  I exercise enough restraint to give it a go around every 4-5 months.  

GrateEggspectations

@lousubcap: Amazing. I can assure you that we all want pics of the finished product. Way to live it up. 😃

Ozzie_Isaac

lousubcap said:

Enjoying a bourbon and then went down the Crowd Cow A-5 rabbit hole, first time since August:

13oz A5 Wagyu Ribeye Steak - Miyazaki Gyu Farm  

I will admit that my palate will not totally appreciate this steak but since I first cooked one in April 2021 I have been hooked.  I exercise enough restraint to give it a go around every 4-5 months.  

Sir, you are a connoisseur of the best Japan has to offer.  You should pair that with some of their Yubari King melons.

lousubcap

@Ozzie_Isaac - I had to google Yubari Melons as the melon deal means they are way too healthy for me.  Not on the radar but your knowledge indicates you have spent some serious time in Japan.  
Stay healthy and safe out there-

kl8ton

@lousubcap that's a piece of meat you do not leave unattended! 

Eat in one sitting? 

Sample raw? 

lousubcap

@kl8ton - actually it is too rich for two people in one shot.  I won't share beyond SWMBO.  Have never gone tartare.  
Talk about a hot and fast cook-

saluki2007

@lousubcap That should pair perfectly with your new soy sauce.

JohnInCarolina

Debating ordering a porchetta roast from SRF.  What say you, friends?

Elijah

JohnInCarolina said:

Debating ordering a porchetta roast from SRF.  What say you, friends?

Can't say I have regretted ordering anything from there. This forum doesn't give you the brakes. Probably order two

GrateEggspectations

JohnInCarolina said:

Debating ordering a porchetta roast from SRF.  What say you, friends?

Personally, I’d much rather see you take on a challenge. Something like a squirrel. 

JohnInCarolina

GrateEggspectations said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Debating ordering a porchetta roast from SRF.  What say you, friends?

Personally, I’d much rather see you take on a challenge. Something like a squirrel. 

We call them tree rats down here in the south, brother.

paqman

GrateEggspectations

JohnInCarolina said:

GrateEggspectations said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Debating ordering a porchetta roast from SRF.  What say you, friends?

Personally, I’d much rather see you take on a challenge. Something like a squirrel. 

We call them tree rats down here in the south, brother.

To be paired with fancy wine, I suppose. 

GrateEggspectations

paqman said:

Did you order that? If so, where from? That’s my exact set. 

Canugghead

Tempted last week but I’m already drowning in Lodges 
https://www.costco.ca/CatalogSearch?memberUserId=-1002&contractId=4000000000000001004&dept=All&keyword=finex&URL=%2fwebapp%2fwcs%2fstores%2fservlet%2fCatalogSearch%3fcatalogId%3d11201%26dept%3dAll%26storeId%3d10302%26keyword%3dfinex%26langId%3d-24&warehouseCookieOverride=National%3d00894%2cRegional%3d656-bd&ipAddr=205.250.76.231&reloaded=true

GrateEggspectations

Wow. Great price. @Canugghead

nolaegghead

https://shirt.woot.com/offers/wanna-rub-my-butt?ref=w_cnt_wp_0_17

paqman

@GrateEggspectations I’ve been keeping  an eye on them for years but never could justify the price… When I saw them on Costco, I ordered right away!

RyanStl

GrateEggspectations said:

Just unboxing a fun little delivery.

I'll have to check out that website.  I recently got in an order from heatinist for some family Hot One's fun. The bottle of Classics Pepper x they through in for free for spending over $40 was insane.

ColtsFan

Pressure switch and filter for the furnace. I love it when the furnace goes out

fishlessman

ColtsFan said:

Pressure switch and filter for the furnace. I love it when the furnace goes out

the kerosene monitor went down over the weekend with a freeze up. froze two sinks and the tub. turned up the electric backup which isnt much of a plan with the wind we are getting. tis the season.... had the house up in the mid 90's with the wood stove friday night and still everything was frozen by morning