Acorn Char Griller opinion

[COOPADUP]

Been enjoying some tasty smoked ,meats on this new grill.
I have not attempted the long slow cook yet though.
Anyone had any success with say a 5 hour rib smoke ?
Suggestions ?

 

[UNCLE HARLEY]

I use the 3,2,1 method in my electric smoker. I guess you could try that here.

 

[COOPADUP]

So is that 3 hours smoke, 2 hours wrapped in foil, then 1 hour uncovered?

 

[Vigilant]

Yes

 

[Vigilant]

I’ve found that the 3-2-1 method doesn’t do as well on a Komodo type grill, as 3 hours on smoke is about 1.5 to 2 hours too long, and by the time you wrap and cook, they get mushy and “fall off the bone”. Not a great outcome.

 

[Lumpy76]

I agree, that is a little long. I usually do a 2/1.5/.5 at around 250 on the acorn. Just experiment with the "bend test" to check doneness. I also put a little butter, brown sugar and honey into the wrap. Put meat side down in foil or butcher paper.

 

[VUPDblue]

I do an hour of smoke on my BGE with 2ish hours in foil with some sort of moisture.

 

[COOPADUP]

Tried the rib smoke on Sunday. Temp ran a little high at about 260 or so.
Used straight apple juice for the foil wrap part.
They we so tender after that I was only able to then grill them for about 15 minutes while applying so sweet baby
Rays sauce.
First time with that grill and so tasty.
Thanks for your tips guys

 

[nra4ever]

I always us apple cider vinegar for the moisture because I always have some on hand. I will try just apple cider if I have some.

 

[printcraft]

I use one of these on an Acorn and it keeps the temp steady all day.

https://pitmasteriq.com/collections/automatic-temperature-control/products/iq110?variant=4441087429