Great stuff. Im ol school on grilling and this right here helps a lot. When the lights go out n its a freeze...you can still have a meal with this tool.
The hot plate on top of your smoke/fire box is on backwards. It's supposed to be flat when the lid is closed. I RTV650 sealed the 2 halves of the fire box and gasket sealed the lids of the cook chamber and fire box. I just did my initial burn in today and seasoned it up nicely. It was a windy day and my fire box damper stayed closed. I stayed consistent at 300 degrees with the chimney wide open. Ready to cook my first piece of meat.
I ahve had this same unit for over a year. I use the side burner for lighting chimney. I use lump or briquettes fill the chimney place it in box and use sticks for fuel and smoke on long cooks. I have a bigger stick burner for bigger cooks and such as it uses more fuel. This unit is a nice size for whatever even hamburgers. The gas side ends up being for a hot dog or something. Mostly a shelf for cooking on the other side lol. Great video. not many out there on this particular model. Keep on smokin!
Also LOL, I use spray bottle with the cheap veggie oil and spray inside and out and wipe off excess on outside. Keeps it nice and purty. I watch this video when I first bought the unit over a year ago. Just thought I would add my 2 cents.
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Thank you! Thank you for cutting the video to show us the important steps. It is refreshing to let us watch the well-documented procedure for seasoning in "real" time rather than at Ludicrous "high" Speed. Thank you again.
Thanks so much for watching ! Hope you will continue to enjoy the channel... We are hoping to get into some good smoking vids this fall as the weather cools some...
Just bought the same grille combo/I will wipe it down and season it thanks! I do soak my wood 24 hrs before I will have to play with heat also. I'm used to LP smoker!
just purchased oneo f these a few weeks ago, i seasoned it for a few hours the first day, and have continued to add oil periodically to keep it well oiled up... ive cooked both sides and had great results. i did however, buy some smoker gaskets to seal up the lid on the charcoal/smoker side.
I literally just bought this same grill.... I cant wait to try it out... I did notice though that the Flat table thing on the top of the smoker box on yours is mounted upside down... Just throwing that out there lol... Your video helped me out greatly and I appreciate it very much...
LOL... I had a few people mention it... I had actually not noticed... Mine was a store model we literally rolled out of the show area, into the parking lot, and right into the truck... In my defense, I did not put it together... ahahaha
Since that unit was used, even on only a break ln burn, you still need to re season it after every use, oily metal wont rust. Spray oil is the easiest way, but pork grease is the best, that side burner is the way to start your coal in the chimney, no news print and only takes one minute to start, still takes a few to get up to a good burn. I poor those hot coals onto wet wood chunks and more coals in the side burner for longer cooks. The outside of the unit also needs seasoning as well to prevent rust.
Thanks for watching... The final segment of the video explained we were waiting for it to cool so that we could oil it again (with the spray oil we showed) before closing it up... Not sure I am comfortable lighting a chimney on the gas side burner given the number of hot sparks and coals that fell through while it got up to a good burn - especially given it is right over the gas line / bottle... I will add the seasoning of the outside to a maintenance video later, for now, we were following the manufacturers break in procedure... Just as sure, someone would have taken issue if we had not... It's usually a win / lose for the video maker when it comes to opinions, which can vary widely. I do appreciate you watching though... Thank you for the support.
They sure last a lot longer when ya break em in and get that hard coating of the cooked down oil on there - and then oil it between uses so that keeps building up... Thanks so much for watching !
Nothing better than seasoned smokers and cast iron to. They smell great the minute you start a fire. Oh good gravy now I want some bacon...cooked in/on cast iron...on the grill!
I have a neat flaming bacon trick I might share one day... Its too funny... But I can cook awesome bacon on a gas grill... Its a flaming horrible fire ball, and SOOOOOO good when its done !
Great video. I'm looking to buy this combo grill. Never smoked anything but I love smoked meats and I'm excited to broaden from just grilling. This was a super helpful video for both breaking in the grill but also just general use! Great stuff!
Thank you so much ! We love ours ! We are going to be doing more outdoor cooking on the channel soon if you enjoy those type videos ! Hope you'll subscribe !
One thing we found out when we seasoned ours was that you need to wipe down the vegetable oil on the outside before you get it hot, otherwise you'll have a sticky residue
Hey nice combo. I smoke a lot and have found that using your standard charcoal burns cooler than lump and lasts longer. Then by adding real wood it will spike the temp and settle in. Also direct sun light seems to make my smoker run hotter. Just some food for thought but offset cooking is a learning curve. But it is a tasty lesson when done right.
That sure sounds like some solid advice, thank you. Its nice when people will share what they know instead of pointing out what others don't know. I appreciate the information, and will try to put it to good use. Thank you for watching and have a nice weekend.
Thank you for mentioning it... I bought the store model and knew it was wrong but I just have not taken the time to turn it around yet... I do appreciate it ! And thank you so much for watching !
Great video, I got the same grill and you explained a lot of things.. One thing I noticed your metal shelf on top of your smoker is mounted upside down.. it should be flat and used as a shelf...
You are correct... It was purchased as the preassembled floor model... I did not notice it at first, but it has long since been corrected... Thank you for watching !
Just got this smoker/grill and this video had some great tips. Breaking it in today and applying what I’ve learned here. Thanks a bunch for this breakdown.
How much does the damper on the fire box affect the smoking? Looks like a lot of air and heat can escape on the flap, I see lots of sunlight … your thoughts?
You are gonna love it ! They hold heat / temp great... They dont gobble up charcoal... And they are very adjustable with both the air intake and the dampener on the flu...
Thank you for the info! Do you know if the thermometers are accurate? I had the gas side all the way up and put some temp probes in there and they melted! I think it was up to about 700 degrees! Recipes?
I use a digital probe that feeds back to my phone, and I was surprised at how close the thermometers were (like within 5 degrees)... We will be doing more grilling / smoking on the channel very soon, so we hope you will follow along...
A little plus side to the combo ... If you ever have just enough charcoal and chips to create smoke, but not enough to heat up the grill ... You can always crank up the gas side, as you saw, and heat the smoke grill to temp. Not quite the same as heating it up with the charcoal, but better than nothing. :)
I'm new to using a smoker as well as Oklahoma joes grills. I wish I would of watched this video last night as a screwed everything up using the grill today. Thanks for the video. Soon to be a smoking Oklahoma Joes pro. P.s it's a great grill
You being in TX, I am sure you could see that just the sun on that black grill is about enough to get to 250 degrees... It certainly did not require a fire box on one side and 3 gas burners on the other... LOL We live and we learn... LOL Thanks for watching !
,, very nice we can`t wait till you guys do some cooking on the grill,, Bren and i like to cook out side for sure,,, now that flag is just beautiful,, thanks so much for sharing,,,
LOL... You were the first person I thought of when I opened that paper to wad it up for the chimney, and I was like "I don't care what form ol glory takes, nobody ought be burning her" and I couldn't do it... LOL Thanks for watching !
Hi from Wisconsin, this may sound like a weird question but did you use something to clean the manufacturing oil out of the grill or did you let it burn off?
Any oxidization on the inside of the grill just seems to make the meat taste metallic... That and your grill will last longer... It puts a great coating on the grill, like a cast iron pan... Thanks so much for watching !
It really helps... The manufacturer called for veg oil, but we have always used flax oil on our cast iron, and I may start using it with the grill as well... Almost any animal fat or lard works well too... The trick is just to be consistent about oiling it any time you use it, and every once in a while just for the fun of it...
I got as much as I could with just paper towels (dry)... Once I had 99% of it, I used a rag and clear water... In the end though, you just wanna make sure you get in a good hot long burn in... I wait till the smoke stops completely... // Please be sure to Subscribe if you have not already, we very much appreciate the support !
I just found this channel while doing research on the grill you were breaking in. I'm somewhat new to grilling, and new to smoking. I've got two questions for you. 1) Do you have any basic videos on all the different parts of the smoker/grill, and what they do, and 2) do you still like this grill after several years of using it?
Hey Bumblebee, thanks for the video. I saw one of these grills in Tractor Supply up here in Maine and am thinking about buying one. Your video really helped me learn what I was getting myself into, as I've never grilled on anything but propane. I'm curious though, how has the grill held up since you got it? I'm worried about buying something that looks this cool, promises so much, and has a price that may be too good to be true...
I have a full size 5 foot cast iron smoker I got from my grandfather. Its too big for just everyday cooking so I just got a Texas trio, its my first new grill. What did you use to clean that packing grease?
Use soap and water, but wring the cloth out so you get as little moisture inside as you can, then dry with paper towels (and burn the paper towels during the break in... LOL)
Pretty nice and I see those welding gloves you are wearing. The fire might have gotten real hot because of those big chunks of Hickory you tossed in. I have a chart of Woods for Smoking in a pdf file I'm just not sure how to get it to you. Man you are gonna have some fun with that thing. Ya'll stay safe, God Bless
Heyas Ron... The book that came with the smoker had a real nice list of what hardwoods go well with what foods... I thought it was a nice thing of them to toss in... Now I don't know much, but I really couldn't disagree with anything on their list... I should have shared that... Maybe I will in an upcoming video... Good call... And yes, that hickory was about the last thing burning as it turned to coals while the other coals were long burned up... Man they smelled good though... Even after the fire was out, you could smell it was all through the coating inside the grill... And believe it or not - Weber made those gloves for grilling ! ahahaha I have some really nice welding gloves that would do in a pinch, but those were actually marketed for grilling... (I can see me borrowing them if I can't find my welding gloves though)... They really surprised me, so I grabbed some (Lowes if you are interested)... Thanks for watching... Now the fun can begin !
My buddy that smokes has a bunch of 5 gallon buckets in that he keeps different types of wood chips in for smoking, LOL all labeled and ready to go. He uses hickory but also uses pecan and apple (his favorites) and many other types. He said he couldn't find any walnut, so I went with him a showed him where to find some limbs that have dropped. Have fun my friend. I don't think I would smoke any crawdad's tho. I use em for catfish bait. Hahahaha
That sounds like a great idea... We are looking for one of those weather proof storage benches that I can keep my charcoal near the grill in... I see some the other day, but they are awful pricey for what they are....
How is this grill holding up after having it for a couple of years? Also, does it seal up nicely or is smoke escaping through any gaps? I've seen another video for this grill where they had to use some gasket tape to get a better seal. Really enjoyed the video.
It has always lost a little smoke, but it is not really an issue... I always check the bottom of my meat for smoke and / or smoke rings when we slice it and I have always been happy it is holding plenty to do the bottoms as well... I am still really happy with mine... I can understand the gasket tape, I just don't think I need it at this point... At least not yet...
Great video, thanks for posting. Quick question: How many pounds of lump charcoal do you start of with to get the smoker to 225? Also how often do you see needing to add more charcoal? How much? Thanks again for posting and keep smoking.
Just curious what happened to your old glory newspaper. You were so concerned about not burning it, surely you laminated it to prevent any other damage as well, right?
I wasn't overly concerned, just not in the mood to burn ol glory that moment... Being the son of a Veteran, a Veteran myself, and having a son who is also a Veteran, sometimes I get a little sentimental... Forgive me... Or don't...
Hey, I wanted to say thank you for your video. This is the first smoker I've gotten and I will admit the last grill I had was in terrible condition. I've tasted smoked meat and I have wanted to try it myself. I watched your video and it seemed you had trouble keeping the propane side steady. I dont know if this helps or if someone else noticed this but if you turn on the middle burner only. It holds right under 300 degrees. Thanks again for your video.
Thank you for the tip, I will try that for sure ! I have actually used the gas side to fine tune the temp of the smoker side as well... LOL.. Sort of a waste of gas, but hey....
What did you use to first clean out the grill? Was it a plain wipe down, or did you use soap and water? Also, was wonder if a internal cooking thermostat would be good to start that first burn off. If you end up getting 2 different temperatures, then the outside thermostat may need readjusting.
With the styrofoam bobbles in there, a dry wipe was best at first so they did not get hung up in any kind of cleaner... It was bad enough they were stuck in the packing grease / oil... LOL And yes, we checked our using our meat thermometer VS our external gauges but they are about spot on (about 3 degrees off each other)... But any good internal sensor would be a good use...
Great video! Did you coat the burners also or just the inside of the grill with the racks? I should be receiving my grill Monday, want to season it your way once I get it. Thanks for the reply in advanced.
I did not coat the burners, though I am sure they caught some overspray... When you set yours up though, but sure to spot check your burner to make sure all the holes are open and not blocked in any way... Good to check it when you clean it too...
Sorry for the delay getting back to you... It has held up amazingly... We do keep it oiled lightly and covered... It smokes a little to burn off the oil at light up, but thats like 3 to 5 min and no more... That in itself has helped season the entire smoker... Its a good value for your money, have no concerns there....
You know, it used to be in the owners manuals, but I dont recall if it still is... It works much like seasoning a cast iron pan though... I season mine whenever it gets to looking like a dull finish, or before I use it each year, or for sure if it shows any signs of rusting...
Sure, as long as the packing oil is removed... But after that, we season and reseason both sides randomly when we feel they need it, or after a good cleaning following several uses...
I got mine today. It has a decent amount of packing grease inside and on the attachments, any suggestions on what to use to clean it off before coating with vegetable oil?
I got 99.9% of it out with paper towels... Then once it looked "clean" I went ahead did the veg oil and gave it a good burn in (a couple times, lol)... You can add the extra step of soaking as much out with (sopping up) with paper towels as you can, then wash it with a warm soapy water and rinse, then do the veg oil and burn in... I have seen people use oven cleaner to cut the grease, then did a burn in, then veg oil, then burn in again... You will need to decide what you can live with...
@@BumbleBeeJunction thank you, I’ll have to add that step, tried the paper towel but there’s too much grease it just ate throw the paper towel, just didn’t want to use anything on it that may harm the inside
Looking to purchase this exact grill. Read a lot of reviews about it having major rust issues even when not left in the elements. Have you had any rust issues?
We have had ours a few years (in the elements) and it has a little rust but not much... About any grill will after a few years... But ours is not bad enough to worry about it... 5 min with a wire brush and some high temp paint and you would never know...
No... I have been getting good smoke rings on the bottoms, so I didnt really see the need... Temp control has been pretty reasonable and consistent too... I think you'll be happy with it, unless your fit and finish is dramatically different for some reason...
@@BumbleBeeJunction Fantastic! Thank you. I'm looking forward it, definitely going to smoke up a pork butt once it's all seasoned and I have a hang of the temp.
Better than I had thought it would... It took a lot of weather... But I touched it up with some high temp spray and it is right as rain... I do know some people are adding wood stove sealer around the doors to hold more smoke in, but ours seats down pretty well on its own...
I oiled it up good before so that it got a good seasoning, and then I oiled it again as it cooled down to protect it and have it a little more ready for next time...
You may be seeing the smoker and grill sides of the Oklahoma Joe... The gas side has shields over the burners (under the grate) and the smoker side just has the grates...
We used that Weber high temp oil, and just a light dusting... We did not notice any smoking from putting it on the outside, though we used very little, and then let it sit in the sun until it appeared dry before covering it again... I hope that helps, and my apologies for leaving that out. Happy New Year
That is up to you... Some people oil / heat treat the outside like it is cast iron... And some use high temp paint on them and just touch them up from Spring to Spring... That is the route I may go when that time comes... I'll likely wash it up... Heat it up good to dry... And then spray it while it is still good and warm so the paint bites in good...
The warming plate on the smoker looks like it's installed improperly. Shouldn't it be flat to rest a plate on it? The slant prevents that Oooops someone beat me to it
Great stuff. Im ol school on grilling and this right here helps a lot. When the lights go out n its a freeze...you can still have a meal with this tool.
The hot plate on top of your smoke/fire box is on backwards. It's supposed to be flat when the lid is closed.
I RTV650 sealed the 2 halves of the fire box and gasket sealed the lids of the cook chamber and fire box.
I just did my initial burn in today and seasoned it up nicely. It was a windy day and my fire box damper stayed closed. I stayed consistent at 300 degrees with the chimney wide open.
Ready to cook my first piece of meat.
I will check it... I remember thinking it looked wrong when I first saw it... Thank you... I will check it out for sure !
Bumble Bee Junction my pleasure sir. Happy cooking!
You just got my 100% respect for not wanting to burn a newspaper with Old Glory printed on it! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!! 🇺🇸
I appreciate that !
Thank you for the tutorial, I just got one myself and this really helps explain the process of seasoning the grill.
Glad it helped ! I am sure you are gonna enjoy it !
Great video. You had my subscribe when you put ole glory to the side and used a different page to get the fire started.
I appreciate that, thank you... Just did not seem right... Appreciate ya watching, and the Subscription... Have a good one !
I ahve had this same unit for over a year. I use the side burner for lighting chimney. I use lump or briquettes fill the chimney place it in box and use sticks for fuel and smoke on long cooks. I have a bigger stick burner for bigger cooks and such as it uses more fuel. This unit is a nice size for whatever even hamburgers. The gas side ends up being for a hot dog or something. Mostly a shelf for cooking on the other side lol. Great video. not many out there on this particular model.
Keep on smokin!
I also have a kamado and fire ring with grates. nothing beats back to basics.
Merry Christmas!
Also LOL, I use spray bottle with the cheap veggie oil and spray inside and out and wipe off excess on outside. Keeps it nice and purty.
I watch this video when I first bought the unit over a year ago. Just thought I would add my 2 cents.
Thank you for sharing your experiences John ! I am sure others will find them helpful as well !
Just got the grill. I went from propane only to this. I found it intimidating. Your video was very helpful. Thank you.
You got this!
Thanks for sharing the learning curve. Appreciated!
NEVER BURN OLE GLORY. Love it
Understand 100% where you’re coming from, but a fact many Americans aren’t aware of, burning is the recommended way to dispose of a tattered/damaged flag. Not in public, but in private and respectfully. Most times, your local VFW or American Legion post will be proud to take it from you and dispose of it appropriately.
This is true. Burn with love and your good in my book
Thank you! Thank you for cutting the video to show us the important steps. It is refreshing to let us watch the well-documented procedure for seasoning in "real" time rather than at Ludicrous "high" Speed. Thank you again.
Thanks so much for watching ! Hope you will continue to enjoy the channel... We are hoping to get into some good smoking vids this fall as the weather cools some...
Just bought the same grille combo/I will wipe it down and season it thanks! I do soak my wood 24 hrs before I will have to play with heat also. I'm used to LP smoker!
just purchased oneo f these a few weeks ago, i seasoned it for a few hours the first day, and have continued to add oil periodically to keep it well oiled up... ive cooked both sides and had great results. i did however, buy some smoker gaskets to seal up the lid on the charcoal/smoker side.
Thanks for sharing ! I may do that myself !
The side burner works great for lighting the chimney. It eliminates the need for newspapers.
Someone else had suggested that too... I thought that was a great idea !
Freaking love you did that with old glory! Good content bro. I just bought the same grill and learned a hefty bit of info from ya. Thanks brother
Thanks ! Appreciate ya ! And thank you for watching !
Outstanding and informative commentary Sir. Thank very much.
I literally just bought this same grill.... I cant wait to try it out... I did notice though that the Flat table thing on the top of the smoker box on yours is mounted upside down... Just throwing that out there lol... Your video helped me out greatly and I appreciate it very much...
LOL... I had a few people mention it... I had actually not noticed... Mine was a store model we literally rolled out of the show area, into the parking lot, and right into the truck... In my defense, I did not put it together... ahahaha
Easy fix bumble.....guessing you've already taken care of that. Nice rig.
Old Glory, respect! You just earned a follower. Plus, I just bought this grill 👍🏻
Welcome aboard!
Since that unit was used, even on only a break ln burn, you still need to re season it after every use, oily metal wont rust. Spray oil is the easiest way, but pork grease is the best, that side burner is the way to start your coal in the chimney, no news print and only takes one minute to start, still takes a few to get up to a good burn. I poor those hot coals onto wet wood chunks and more coals in the side burner for longer cooks. The outside of the unit also needs seasoning as well to prevent rust.
Thanks for watching... The final segment of the video explained we were waiting for it to cool so that we could oil it again (with the spray oil we showed) before closing it up... Not sure I am comfortable lighting a chimney on the gas side burner given the number of hot sparks and coals that fell through while it got up to a good burn - especially given it is right over the gas line / bottle... I will add the seasoning of the outside to a maintenance video later, for now, we were following the manufacturers break in procedure... Just as sure, someone would have taken issue if we had not... It's usually a win / lose for the video maker when it comes to opinions, which can vary widely. I do appreciate you watching though... Thank you for the support.
I never knew that you were supposed to season a bbq grill! I definitely learned something new today! Thanks for sharing. ♡
They sure last a lot longer when ya break em in and get that hard coating of the cooked down oil on there - and then oil it between uses so that keeps building up... Thanks so much for watching !
I learned this today too. That's why I watched this video. Thank you very informative.
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This was extremely helpful! Thanks for the advice!
Thank you so much for watching CJ !
Just looking to buy this model and found your video. A lot of great information for a newbie like me. Liked and Subscribed Thank You!
I am excited to get mine fired up for the year here soon... I have some great meat cuts in the freezer I am itching to get smoked....
Nothing better than seasoned smokers and cast iron to. They smell great the minute you start a fire. Oh good gravy now I want some bacon...cooked in/on cast iron...on the grill!
I have a neat flaming bacon trick I might share one day... Its too funny... But I can cook awesome bacon on a gas grill... Its a flaming horrible fire ball, and SOOOOOO good when its done !
Bumble Bee Junction lolololol!
All right guys.
Nice walk on what to do, I wish Oklahoma's have one that you can lower or raise the charcoal grates.
I agree, or a little better smoke distribution system rather than all at one end... I may end up customizing mine some...
Great lesson!
Great video. I'm looking to buy this combo grill. Never smoked anything but I love smoked meats and I'm excited to broaden from just grilling. This was a super helpful video for both breaking in the grill but also just general use! Great stuff!
Thank you so much ! We love ours ! We are going to be doing more outdoor cooking on the channel soon if you enjoy those type videos ! Hope you'll subscribe !
One thing we found out when we seasoned ours was that you need to wipe down the vegetable oil on the outside before you get it hot, otherwise you'll have a sticky residue
Yes, a very thin layer will smoke off, but thicker it can get sticky... If it gets to be a real problem, flax seed oil is a little more forgiving...
Hey nice combo. I smoke a lot and have found that using your standard charcoal burns cooler than lump and lasts longer. Then by adding real wood it will spike the temp and settle in. Also direct sun light seems to make my smoker run hotter. Just some food for thought but offset cooking is a learning curve. But it is a tasty lesson when done right.
That sure sounds like some solid advice, thank you. Its nice when people will share what they know instead of pointing out what others don't know. I appreciate the information, and will try to put it to good use. Thank you for watching and have a nice weekend.
Great video! If you reverse the part mounted on the drop lid, it's a handy shelf when the lid is closed.
Thank you for mentioning it... I bought the store model and knew it was wrong but I just have not taken the time to turn it around yet... I do appreciate it ! And thank you so much for watching !
Great video, I got the same grill and you explained a lot of things..
One thing I noticed your metal shelf on top of your smoker is mounted upside down.. it should be flat and used as a shelf...
You are correct... It was purchased as the preassembled floor model... I did not notice it at first, but it has long since been corrected... Thank you for watching !
Thanks for the vid, I had a great time! Just bought this grill and want to take care of it so it’ll last, this was super helpful!
Thank you so much ! Enjoy it ! We love ours !
Thank you for the video. Much appreciated
If you recently got one, you are gonna love it !
Great video bud, thanks. Will be doing mine today
Thanks Richard ! I am sure you are gonna love it !
Just got this smoker/grill and this video had some great tips. Breaking it in today and applying what I’ve learned here. Thanks a bunch for this breakdown.
We are getting ready to fire ours up for the season... Hope you will come by and check it out...
Great video
Thank you so much ! Have a great weekend !
Great video.
Great information and video. Thank you!!
Thank you so much for watching and lending us your support Brian !
Great video, thanks for the info!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
I really appreciate this video, thank you for sharing. Super excited as I got this today & going to season it up.
I am sure you are gonna love it ! Enjoy ! And thanks for watching !
My smoker arrives today. I had one question in that what do you use to clean out the grill and smoker before coating them with oil and seasoning?
I've been looking into this grill. Your video was informative.
Thanks for watching!
How much does the damper on the fire box affect the smoking? Looks like a lot of air and heat can escape on the flap, I see lots of sunlight … your thoughts?
Just bought this unit pretty good info thanx
You are gonna love it ! They hold heat / temp great... They dont gobble up charcoal... And they are very adjustable with both the air intake and the dampener on the flu...
Great video! My wife is buying me this grill for Christmas... Thanks for the tips on seasoning it!
Thank you so much ! I own other grills (etc) and this one is still my go to... I am sure you will enjoy it !
Now that you got the preliminaries out of the way, the real breaking in begins; bring on the chicken, ribs and corn on the cob!!!!! :-)
Tina has a whole fridge just full of potential... ahahahaha I am excited !
LOL so is My empty Plate. HAHAHAHAHA
Thank you for the info! Do you know if the thermometers are accurate? I had the gas side all the way up and put some temp probes in there and they melted! I think it was up to about 700 degrees! Recipes?
I use a digital probe that feeds back to my phone, and I was surprised at how close the thermometers were (like within 5 degrees)... We will be doing more grilling / smoking on the channel very soon, so we hope you will follow along...
A little plus side to the combo ... If you ever have just enough charcoal and chips to create smoke, but not enough to heat up the grill ... You can always crank up the gas side, as you saw, and heat the smoke grill to temp. Not quite the same as heating it up with the charcoal, but better than nothing. :)
LOL... Great idea !
The tray is not on right on the lid of the charcoal box. Left side. Thanks for the video!
You are correct... It was delivered like that as a preassembled floor model... It has long since been corrected... Good catch though !
I'm new to using a smoker as well as Oklahoma joes grills. I wish I would of watched this video last night as a screwed everything up using the grill today. Thanks for the video. Soon to be a smoking Oklahoma Joes pro. P.s it's a great grill
LOL... I am sure you will get it all figured out ! ahahaha
Thanks. I thought having the gas side on was going to effect the results. 🤠
You being in TX, I am sure you could see that just the sun on that black grill is about enough to get to 250 degrees... It certainly did not require a fire box on one side and 3 gas burners on the other... LOL We live and we learn... LOL Thanks for watching !
Just sharing, the burner will start the charcol using the chimney really well, quick and clean.
That is a great idea ! Thank you for sharing that !
im with you on not burning Old Glory
I appreciate that ! Thank you !
Thank you so much,
We appreciate you watching and lending us your support !
,, very nice we can`t wait till you guys do some cooking on the grill,, Bren and i like to cook out side for sure,,, now that flag is just beautiful,, thanks so much for sharing,,,
LOL... You were the first person I thought of when I opened that paper to wad it up for the chimney, and I was like "I don't care what form ol glory takes, nobody ought be burning her" and I couldn't do it... LOL Thanks for watching !
Hi from Wisconsin, this may sound like a weird question but did you use something to clean the manufacturing oil out of the grill or did you let it burn off?
We were able to pull 99% with just dry paper towels, and then we burnt off the rest... There was not very much though to begin with...
Now this looks better made than the chargriller version.
I have seen them side by side, and there is no comparison... The Oklahoma Joes is definitely the way to go in my opinion....
Great information thanks for sharing!
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Bumble Bee Junction no problem I enjoy your channel!
Thanks :) Have a great evening !
i did not no you had to season the grill...thank you for sharing...
Any oxidization on the inside of the grill just seems to make the meat taste metallic... That and your grill will last longer... It puts a great coating on the grill, like a cast iron pan... Thanks so much for watching !
thats why mine never lasted long,,when i had my family.
It really helps... The manufacturer called for veg oil, but we have always used flax oil on our cast iron, and I may start using it with the grill as well... Almost any animal fat or lard works well too... The trick is just to be consistent about oiling it any time you use it, and every once in a while just for the fun of it...
Hi, just bought my Longhorn. How did you clean out the machine oil before you coated it with vegetable oil? Thanks.
I got as much as I could with just paper towels (dry)... Once I had 99% of it, I used a rag and clear water... In the end though, you just wanna make sure you get in a good hot long burn in... I wait till the smoke stops completely... // Please be sure to Subscribe if you have not already, we very much appreciate the support !
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I just found this channel while doing research on the grill you were breaking in. I'm somewhat new to grilling, and new to smoking. I've got two questions for you. 1) Do you have any basic videos on all the different parts of the smoker/grill, and what they do, and 2) do you still like this grill after several years of using it?
We should be making some more grilling / smoking videos soon where I can get into a little more detail, and yes, I love our smoker !
That is a nice grill!!
Thanks so much ! It was an early anniversary present to ourselves... LOL
Hey Bumblebee, thanks for the video. I saw one of these grills in Tractor Supply up here in Maine and am thinking about buying one. Your video really helped me learn what I was getting myself into, as I've never grilled on anything but propane. I'm curious though, how has the grill held up since you got it? I'm worried about buying something that looks this cool, promises so much, and has a price that may be too good to be true...
You bet... We are still really happy with ours... I think you will really enjoy it !
I have a full size 5 foot cast iron smoker I got from my grandfather. Its too big for just everyday cooking so I just got a Texas trio, its my first new grill. What did you use to clean that packing grease?
Use soap and water, but wring the cloth out so you get as little moisture inside as you can, then dry with paper towels (and burn the paper towels during the break in... LOL)
Pretty nice and I see those welding gloves you are wearing. The fire might have gotten real hot because of those big chunks of Hickory you tossed in. I have a chart of Woods for Smoking in a pdf file I'm just not sure how to get it to you. Man you are gonna have some fun with that thing. Ya'll stay safe, God Bless
Heyas Ron... The book that came with the smoker had a real nice list of what hardwoods go well with what foods... I thought it was a nice thing of them to toss in... Now I don't know much, but I really couldn't disagree with anything on their list... I should have shared that... Maybe I will in an upcoming video... Good call... And yes, that hickory was about the last thing burning as it turned to coals while the other coals were long burned up... Man they smelled good though... Even after the fire was out, you could smell it was all through the coating inside the grill... And believe it or not - Weber made those gloves for grilling ! ahahaha I have some really nice welding gloves that would do in a pinch, but those were actually marketed for grilling... (I can see me borrowing them if I can't find my welding gloves though)... They really surprised me, so I grabbed some (Lowes if you are interested)... Thanks for watching... Now the fun can begin !
My buddy that smokes has a bunch of 5 gallon buckets in that he keeps different types of wood chips in for smoking, LOL all labeled and ready to go. He uses hickory but also uses pecan and apple (his favorites) and many other types. He said he couldn't find any walnut, so I went with him a showed him where to find some limbs that have dropped. Have fun my friend. I don't think I would smoke any crawdad's tho. I use em for catfish bait. Hahahaha
That sounds like a great idea... We are looking for one of those weather proof storage benches that I can keep my charcoal near the grill in... I see some the other day, but they are awful pricey for what they are....
How is this grill holding up after having it for a couple of years? Also, does it seal up nicely or is smoke escaping through any gaps? I've seen another video for this grill where they had to use some gasket tape to get a better seal. Really enjoyed the video.
It has always lost a little smoke, but it is not really an issue... I always check the bottom of my meat for smoke and / or smoke rings when we slice it and I have always been happy it is holding plenty to do the bottoms as well... I am still really happy with mine... I can understand the gasket tape, I just don't think I need it at this point... At least not yet...
Great video, thanks for posting. Quick question: How many pounds of lump charcoal do you start of with to get the smoker to 225? Also how often do you see needing to add more charcoal? How much? Thanks again for posting and keep smoking.
I start out with about 1/2 a bag... After that, it is all up to the conditions (wind, vents, etc) but it seems to hold temp really well !
@@BumbleBeeJunction Thank you, Sir!! I'll start with that. Making jerky then some wings this weekend. Let you know how they turn out
Just curious what happened to your old glory newspaper. You were so concerned about not burning it, surely you laminated it to prevent any other damage as well, right?
I wasn't overly concerned, just not in the mood to burn ol glory that moment... Being the son of a Veteran, a Veteran myself, and having a son who is also a Veteran, sometimes I get a little sentimental... Forgive me... Or don't...
@@BumbleBeeJunction Just pulling your leg bud, nice video
Hey, I wanted to say thank you for your video. This is the first smoker I've gotten and I will admit the last grill I had was in terrible condition. I've tasted smoked meat and I have wanted to try it myself. I watched your video and it seemed you had trouble keeping the propane side steady. I dont know if this helps or if someone else noticed this but if you turn on the middle burner only. It holds right under 300 degrees. Thanks again for your video.
Thank you for the tip, I will try that for sure ! I have actually used the gas side to fine tune the temp of the smoker side as well... LOL.. Sort of a waste of gas, but hey....
To test how even it cooks and get air flow correct you can use can Biscuits. Works great and they are cheap.
Sounds like a workable way to hunt hot and cool spots for sure... Good call ! Thank you for sharing that !
Instead of using newspaper, you can just set that charcoal basket right on top of the gas burner on the right and light it that way.
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thank you!
Thank you so much for watching !
Got mine going at 250 steady is this good. First time smoker here
Sounds good if you are at 250 and holding there pretty steady ! Great job !
What did you use to first clean out the grill? Was it a plain wipe down, or did you use soap and water? Also, was wonder if a internal cooking thermostat would be good to start that first burn off. If you end up getting 2 different temperatures, then the outside thermostat may need readjusting.
With the styrofoam bobbles in there, a dry wipe was best at first so they did not get hung up in any kind of cleaner... It was bad enough they were stuck in the packing grease / oil... LOL And yes, we checked our using our meat thermometer VS our external gauges but they are about spot on (about 3 degrees off each other)... But any good internal sensor would be a good use...
Great video! Did you coat the burners also or just the inside of the grill with the racks? I should be receiving my grill Monday, want to season it your way once I get it. Thanks for the reply in advanced.
I did not coat the burners, though I am sure they caught some overspray... When you set yours up though, but sure to spot check your burner to make sure all the holes are open and not blocked in any way... Good to check it when you clean it too...
I am really thinking of buying this grill/smoker. how has it held up in the last year with proper care?
Sorry for the delay getting back to you... It has held up amazingly... We do keep it oiled lightly and covered... It smokes a little to burn off the oil at light up, but thats like 3 to 5 min and no more... That in itself has helped season the entire smoker... Its a good value for your money, have no concerns there....
Great video, I had no idea that you're suppose to "season" your grill before use. Is that in the user's guide. How often are you supposed to do that?
You know, it used to be in the owners manuals, but I dont recall if it still is... It works much like seasoning a cast iron pan though... I season mine whenever it gets to looking like a dull finish, or before I use it each year, or for sure if it shows any signs of rusting...
BJ’s is running a special on this combo grill right now for $400
is it ok to season the gas side and get the other side later after I seal it up. just using the gas for now.
Sure, as long as the packing oil is removed... But after that, we season and reseason both sides randomly when we feel they need it, or after a good cleaning following several uses...
Kudos for even mentioning burn off in a "new grill" video. Most don't.
Appreciate the nod Frank... Thank you for watching !
I got mine today. It has a decent amount of packing grease inside and on the attachments, any suggestions on what to use to clean it off before coating with vegetable oil?
I got 99.9% of it out with paper towels... Then once it looked "clean" I went ahead did the veg oil and gave it a good burn in (a couple times, lol)... You can add the extra step of soaking as much out with (sopping up) with paper towels as you can, then wash it with a warm soapy water and rinse, then do the veg oil and burn in... I have seen people use oven cleaner to cut the grease, then did a burn in, then veg oil, then burn in again... You will need to decide what you can live with...
@@BumbleBeeJunction thank you, I’ll have to add that step, tried the paper towel but there’s too much grease it just ate throw the paper towel, just didn’t want to use anything on it that may harm the inside
Looking to purchase this exact grill. Read a lot of reviews about it having major rust issues even when not left in the elements. Have you had any rust issues?
We have had ours a few years (in the elements) and it has a little rust but not much... About any grill will after a few years... But ours is not bad enough to worry about it... 5 min with a wire brush and some high temp paint and you would never know...
Thanks for the tips! Going to season mine this week. Did you seal any of the seams with lava lock or a food grade silicone?
No... I have been getting good smoke rings on the bottoms, so I didnt really see the need... Temp control has been pretty reasonable and consistent too... I think you'll be happy with it, unless your fit and finish is dramatically different for some reason...
@@BumbleBeeJunction Fantastic! Thank you. I'm looking forward it, definitely going to smoke up a pork butt once it's all seasoned and I have a hang of the temp.
Só tou didn’t burn off the manufacturing residue?
Some did end up burning off, what we could not wash / wipe... Be sure to let it burn the first time until it quits smoking...
How is it holding up? For as long as you’ve had it?
Better than I had thought it would... It took a lot of weather... But I touched it up with some high temp spray and it is right as rain... I do know some people are adding wood stove sealer around the doors to hold more smoke in, but ours seats down pretty well on its own...
Do you season it before the burn off or after?
I oiled it up good before so that it got a good seasoning, and then I oiled it again as it cooled down to protect it and have it a little more ready for next time...
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I noticed one of the charcoal grates has a shield and one doesn't, why is that
You may be seeing the smoker and grill sides of the Oklahoma Joe... The gas side has shields over the burners (under the grate) and the smoker side just has the grates...
You coat the outside too?
Yes, but just lightly... It is really humid here, and things rust even when covered... It does not hurt, just dont get too crazy with it...
How long do I keep it going for seasoning. Then can I start cooking right after or does it need to cool off first.
I usually watch for any smoke and let that finish cooking off, but then you can just roll... No need to wait...
Bumblebee Junction thanks bruh
Brisket please! I need a smoker.
You do !
Hey hey grub is on the way👍
You betcha ! Thanks so much for watching ! It won't be long...
How long do i leave it on break in before i can starr cooking?
Once it pretty much quit smoking on its own, we went to cooking !
Would have been handy to see how you oiled up the smoker.
We used that Weber high temp oil, and just a light dusting... We did not notice any smoking from putting it on the outside, though we used very little, and then let it sit in the sun until it appeared dry before covering it again... I hope that helps, and my apologies for leaving that out. Happy New Year
Surprised you didn't use the outside burner to get the chimney going, I can get that puppy burning hot, ready in under 5 minutes!
I hate to admit that that never crossed my mind... I feel sort of foolish now... I use that smoker all the time... LOL
@@BumbleBeeJunction No reason to worry, you can always start the NEXT smoke out that way lol
should to season the outside of the grill also??
That is up to you... Some people oil / heat treat the outside like it is cast iron... And some use high temp paint on them and just touch them up from Spring to Spring... That is the route I may go when that time comes... I'll likely wash it up... Heat it up good to dry... And then spray it while it is still good and warm so the paint bites in good...
The warming plate on the smoker looks like it's installed improperly.
Shouldn't it be flat to rest a plate on it?
The slant prevents that
Oooops someone beat me to it
LOL... About 30 people... ahahaha It was assembled at the store... I have long since corrected it...
It's an excellent combo grill IMO
Got mine 2 weeks ago and it's off to the races.
Enjoy!!!!
Any grill updates?
We should be doing some soon now that the workshop is done and the grilling porch is getting set up !
GEE WHIZ DIDN'T KNOW YOU NEEDED TO SEASON A GRILL
Definitely makes cleanup easier !
"Were gonna season this grillMEET GOOGLE FI!!!"... Dammit youtube, I'm trying to learn something important here.
LOL... Thanks for watching !
@@BumbleBeeJunction I just finished seasoning my grill. This is my first time really grilling on my own, thanks for your tips dude.