At Grumpy’s, I'll be preparing various cuts of meat, some raised right on my own farm, using a wide range of outdoor cooking methods including offset smokers, charcoal grills, flat top griddles, Santa Maria cookers, and rotisseries-essentially everything for outdoor cooking. With many years of experience and a true passion for outdoor cooking, I aim to deliver content that's both enjoyable and educational. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned pro, there's always a place for you at our table. You know where to find me… I'll meet you at the smoker!
A little blurb about the name of the channel…..My grandson was going to call me Gramps (Granny and Gramps were the monikers WE chose, knowing they might not stick)….then the family thought it was funny to say Grumps….well, it stuck and now he calls me Grumpy….so Grumpy’s Great Outdoors it is!
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Where did you get that Santa Maria accessory?
Hi Matt. It's Tommie Habersham your PVP from Carnival Cruise 🛳 😎. I'm loving your videos 💯.
Thanks Tommie! Thanks for watching!
Is the vortex not upside down in the video ?
First, thanks for watching! It’s a fair question….I use it both ways. If I’m grilling skinless chicken or even skin on breasts, I’ll use it the way I did in the video because I don’t want quite as high heat. I should have never turned it the way I did in the video because it confused people. But you can definitely use it either way. I saw www.youtube.com/@CookingWithRy use it that way once and I liked it. I think it was him. Any way, the more traditional way is much better for crispy skin on wings or thighs, like in this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/h3ttmaOTlpeolZc.html or this one kzread.info/dash/bejne/oIGVrbpyl5jXZM4.html. Thanks again for watching!
@@grumpysgreatoutdoors Thanks for the reply and for clarifying.. It will be my next accessory and I have now learned you can use it the other way round so thanks for the info 👍
that is my exact recipe and you are correct sir.. very crispy and delicious. thanks for the video
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I’m hungry for chicken thighs now. Guess what I’ll be fixing for dinner next. Thanks for sharing that.
Thanks for watching! These turned out great and I’m sure yours will too! Enjoy!
Great video. The vortex is an awesome accessory, wished I had bought it years ago. Nothing better for chicken in my opinion. Better than restaurant. Thanks for always making such awesome content!
Thanks for watching and for your kind comments! I agree, the vortex is great. One of my favorite accessories for the kettle and chicken. It makes cooking really good chicken so much easier. Thanks again!
It's always good to have a guaranteed crispy chicken skin recipe! Hope you like this one!
Open fire cooking is probably one of the most satisfying endeavors. I think a lot of people are genuinely scared of what is involved. The Weber kettle is probably one of the ways you can use this method most safely and compactly since the fire is contained in the bowl and you don’t increase the footprint of the original cooker. And it is portable! Thanks for demystifying this great cooking method using the Santa Maria. I am currently juggling a couple of ideas in terms of getting back into cooking with charcoal and wood after using a gas grill and a Weber Smokefire for a few years. Those are both great for convenience, but being a former owner and chef of a BBQ restaurant, I hanker for manual tools. I was considering a Weber Summit Kamado or plain old Kettle, open firepit. I think you have inspired me to go for a kettle and get a bunch of accessories with it, like this. Thank you very much!
I agree, it is so enjoyable cooking over open fire! There are so many things you can do with the Santa Maria attachment I’m glad you are inspired to go back to a kettle. I truly love cooking with it but if you’re a former owner/chef you are probably much better than me at this! Please, be sure to subscribe to the channel and comment within the videos. I really want folks that know a lot about outdoor cooking to chime in and share their knowledge with everyone. Thank you very much for watching!
Pat and Becky Bradshaw here.We love your videos. We really loved your beef brisket and pulled pork you cooked and served Saturday 6/29/24. We can't thank you enough .
Thank you guys! That’s very nice of you to say. It was a pleasure meeting and talking with you all! Hope our paths cross again. Thanks for watching!
Do you know/think that rotisserie attachment could hold a pork butt without burning out the motor? I've always wondered that. Please let me know if you happen to see this. Thank you for the video!
Thanks for watching! Yes, depending on the weight. I’ve had 2 chickens that weighed 3.5lb each and it was no problem for the rotisserie. I feel certain it can handle 8lb easy.
Do they both offer the same usable cooking area?
First, thanks for watching! Second, yes very comparable. It’s odd though, it feels like the smoke and sizzle can hold more charcoal. I don’t know that to be fact or anything. It just seems like it does.
@@grumpysgreatoutdoors Since the charcoal compartment isn’t partially taken up by the water chamber like the SnS then it makes sense that the Smoke & Sizzle would hold more charcoal. I guess some people would say the placement of the water on the SnS provides an extra barrier between the fire and the meat. I’m sure there is some merit to that. I already have a SnS so I will keep using it, but if a friend just starting out asked me for advice I might say the Slow & Sizzle.
@@shumardi1 Yes, exactly. The water trough does cut down some of the charcoal capacity. I agree 100%…stick with sns….no need to buy anything else. If you have bigger needs, meaning cooking with multiple kettles then maybe try a smoke and sizzle. Otherwise you’re good to go. I see no differences in the end result of your cook. It doesn’t make you a better cook…lol.
That Smoke & Sizzle looks like a good idea!
It’s great. I love it.
Never had one of those . We looked at grocery store and they don’t have it. Also where do you get your sharp knives?
You won’t find them in your typical grocery store. I have to buy them online….this one came from Snake River Farms. But Meat N’ Bone or 44 Farms, Porter Road, Wild Fork Farms or Creekstone Farms are other online options. As for knives, I get them on Amazon. Dexter Russell or Mercer brands. They sharpen easily and they are extremely affordable. Thanks for watching!
I start the charcoal in the vortex, that works well.
Absolutely, but to be honest, it's not as fun to watch in a video....know what I mean? Thanks for watching and I hope you'll consider subscribing if you haven't already!
@@grumpysgreatoutdoors you are correct on that.
The Slow and Sear will protect your kettle from burnout caused by piling hot coals against the side of the kettle. A large piece of heavy-duty foil will cover the other side of the bottom completely. That's the side where all the grease will fall depending on what you're cooking. When the Pitt is completely cool after the cook you can dump all the ashes in with the grease and wrap it up in the foil. Stick it in the trash bag and throw it away. Easier to keep the kettle clean if you don't mix grease and ashes in the bottom of it.
Very valid points! Thanks for watching!
Nice vid! I really love that Santa Maria style grill attachment. Are there any sites you can recommend that are dedicated to this type of BBQ? I’m looking to gain a little know how before I take the plunge.
Thanks for watching! I don't know of any particular site that focuses solely on Santa Maria style grilling/cooking. KZread has a good number of videos showing it, I have 2 on there now and another coming later this week. Hopefully one of these will answer your questions. But if not, let me know and we will find you an answer! Here are links to the ones I have on KZread now and also a link to the attachment I use. If you're subscribed to my channel you'll be notified when my other one publishes later this week! kzread.info/dash/bejne/fKGHuaqwZNaZY8Y.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/eZqFtpaxk8WXkdo.html TITAN GREAT OUTDOORS Ash & Ember Kettle-Style Grill Attachment amzn.to/45DQsB8 Hope this helps! Thanks again for watching!
Double indirect lolol
Real original, huh? But it works!
Yum!!!!!!!
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!
What sized Vortex should I get for a 26" Weber?
Thanks for watching Mike! For the 26” the medium sized vortex will work great. Using the medium size vortex leaves more room in the kettle for more food! I’d love to have a 26”. I’m jealous. Here’s a link to the medium size one. amzn.to/3XvDSlz Thanks again for watching!
@@grumpysgreatoutdoors thank you for the reply! I just got the 26" for Father's Day!
@@mikesabins3864 you’ve got great kids (or wife or pet or whatever! lol!) I’ll get one some day…as it is, I’m loaded down with 22”’s! Enjoy that thing and let me know how it does!
Straight to the point … ty good sir!!!
Thanks for watching! Hope it helped!
Good for the kid! Its good to teach and pass on skills.
I agree....doing my part! Ha! Thanks for watching another video!
How much time start to finish?
Great question. If you mean from starting the coals to pulling the steaks, about 60 minutes. The steaks themselves took about 15-20. They were thin and cooked quickly once I got the smoke on them. So, 15-20 minutes for fire prep, 15-20 smoke application and 15-20 finishing to temp and searing. I didn’t actually time it but these are pretty decent guesstimates. Thanks for watching and for asking!
Another fantastically informative video sir! Enjoy your weekend!🔥
Thanks Rob! Enjoy yours as well!
Nice video! It certainly made me hungry!
Thanks for watching!
Do you have a video on cooking sirloin steaks on the grill?
No, but that's a great idea! It's now on the list. Thanks for the idea!
could you use a cheap foil pan for the drip?
Absolutely! It just won’t cover the bottom grate up completely. I’m comparing the base of the Smoke and Sizzle, which fits into the bottom of the kettle perfectly, with the Slow n Sear…so to make sure I’m comparing apples to apples, I discuss the purchase of a drip pan that also fits the bottom of the kettle completely. But yes, you absolutely can just use a disposable aluminum pan. To me, it’s just something else to make sure I have handy, as opposed to just grabbing the smoke and sizzle and get going. Thanks for watching and and if you haven’t subscribed I’d love it if you’d consider it!
Who knew?🎉
You aren’t alone….a lot of people don’t know about the option and benefits of the cross hatch. It looks cool too! Ha! Thanks for watching!
Those look awesome! I cook alot on the very same weber and love it. Got a cast iron grate off amazon thats been a game changer. Ive struggled with the crispy crispy wings without deep frying, so im gonna try your method for sure! Maybe i missed it, but what was the total cook time? Cheers from Mississippi
Hey Ryan, thanks for watching! You didn't miss it...I just neglected to say (was still pretty new at this and forgot to say!). The total time with the vortex may have been 40 minutes. The vortex is my favorite way to do any chicken. I don't have a cast iron grate but have seriously considered one. Can you share a link for the one you got? Thanks! And thanks again for watching!
@grumpysgreatoutdoors They have a 22" one just like this, the link showed the smaller. There's a few different patterns out there too. Just do a search for 22in grill grate. It sure make a steak look good with the perfect sear marks. I ordered up a vortex, excited for the outcome! Thanks for sharing 👍
@@Ryan-bt1fx thanks!
Another fantastically informative video sir!
Thank you Rob! Thanks for watching and for your support. It means a lot.
You didnt even bother green screening. You just straight up stole their video
It’s actually my video. But thanks!
Now I feel dumb. Sorry dude
@@yeetmaster07 all good! Just subscribe and we’ll call it even! I’m kidding! What you said does happen though..all the time. Crazy!
@@grumpysgreatoutdoorsnaw you the most chill dude I gotta sub now
@@yeetmaster07 thanks dude!
Spectacular!!!!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
I got to taste it and it was delicious.
Watch this other video showing how the smoke and sizzle works and why you should get one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ioea3LeeiN3Fl7A.html and this video showing how to control temps with the upper and lower vents… kzread.info/dash/bejne/h21su6ppl6bSnag.html
Wow you got some money if you have a beach house like this.
Ha! I wish!
Great video with a lot of useful tips ❤. Great job !!
Thank you! Love the smoke and sizzle! It does a great job! And thank you again for all that you gave our “student”. He was jacked!
Yes he was !
Good comparison. The Slow & Sear has modularity; you can use the drip pan as a stainless steel griddle over top of the charcoal basket, you can use the charcoal side without the drip pan for different air flow in a two zone, and you can also remove the water channel and use the drip pan as the water reservoir, allowing more charcoal. Whether that justifies the higher initial investment is up to the individual, of course; both look like excellent solutions. Great brisket off the kettle!
First, thanks for watching. Very insightful ideas and thoughts. Love it when people have helpful comments like this. I think what I love about the smoke and sizzle is that it’s just so easy….grab it and go….I don’t know about other people, but when I start having to look for 2 or 3 different parts in my garage…uh oh. lol. All joking aside, I like both products and use both. It’s just the simplicity of smoke and sizzle that does it for me….and of course, cost doesn’t hurt! Thanks again!
Love the Terry Blacks apron. Can’t wait to go there again.
Thanks for watching! Yeah, Blacks makes some stellar meat. Loved everything we got there. Looking forward to my next trip too!
I have loved the weber low and slow, I like the design more than the lava lock
Thanks for watching! I fully understand!
Really nice! I definitely love my Weber
Thanks for watching! And for the sub! I checked out your channel….great stuff man! I subbed you too!
@@grumpysgreatoutdoors I appreciate it so much!
Great video, this convinced me to purchase a Santa Maria attachment for my Kettle. I was already in the market for one but my wife loves skirt steak, and this looks like a great method for cooking it.
Thanks for watching and the kind words! I love this thing! It does a great job and is very versatile. Here’s a link to the exact one I have: amzn.to/3x0OAFL. Enjoy!
Interesting. Will try out one day. #vrafam
Thanks for watching! Yes, it’s delicious! #vrafam
I cant wait to make these over the weekend! Any tips on using frozen wings?
Thanks for watching! I’ve never done them from frozen. If you can, thaw them out in the fridge.
Looks like you live in God's country ... beautiful looking land
Thanks! Yeah, we have a small farm out in God’s country no doubt. But we love it. Thanks for the kind words!
Smoke And Sizzle for me ... I love mine
I do too. They work great! Thanks for watching!
That diffuser on my drum smoker is awesome!!
Good to know! I gotta get me a drum. Always wanted one. What do you like about it? Thanks for watching!
I made mine and wow. I cannot believe how well it cooks Chicken, pork it’s fantastic I might downsize my living so I am thinking about parting ways with my Egg, Drum and Pellet and going with Weber Kettle only
@@ksmith114 how cool is that…you made it. I love my kettles, I just wish they had more space. I have 5 of them because of the little space. I love my offset too…but the kettle is more convenient. For example, I’m cooking chicken thighs with the vortex right now. It took 35 minutes. Super simple super easy and super good. I feel ya with the downsizing and choosing the kettle!
Another fantastic video sir!
Thanks for watching Rob, and for the kind words!
I need to know where you got that shirt!
Thanks for watching! I got it from an ad on Facebook believe it or not. I think it was called VCG Tee or VGC…something like that. I’ll be honest, it’s pretty itchy at first. I need to wash it like 7 more times, ha! If you haven’t subscribed, I’d appreciate it if you’d consider it! Thanks !
Nice bbq and nice background looks peaceful
Thanks for watching and for the kind words!
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