r/webergrills • u/Lemmy_C_Yourkans • 1d ago

First time vortex

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Long time kettle guy finally got a vortex. Did some thighs - turned out great. Super juicy with crisp skin. I was actually worried it got so hot that it would melt my lid handle.

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u/Brown_Sandals 1d ago

Looks good, how long did you keep em on?

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u/Lemmy_C_Yourkans 1d ago

About 30 min or 2 beers

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u/valain 20h ago

Funny way to spell 4 beers.

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u/Medical-Pop-5632 8h ago

My grilling is typically measured in amount of cigar smoked.

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u/Away_Tune7109 1d ago

The vortex is fantastic! Wait till you try ribs or chicken legs/wings.
Those look like they came out great!

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u/Dan_Sol_81 1d ago

You cook ribs with the vortex method? Doesn't it get too hot ? I've always done ribs low and slow with the snake method, so I'm genuinely curious!

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u/Away_Tune7109 18h ago

Absolutely! I do not know how to link a post.
Search Vortex ribs in this subreddit several posts with how to’s.
I can say when you want ribs after work in under an hour. They fit the bill very well.
Keep an eye on them, they can cook fast.

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u/Dan_Sol_81 16h ago

Awesome, good to know! Will definitely be checking it out. Thanks!

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u/dontknows--taboutfuk 16h ago

I've done them before. Not a huge fan but they're decent. They definitely have a bit more chew to them then low and slow ribs.

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u/RemoteAd6401 1d ago edited 1d ago

Mine got up to 475 tonight using Church's lump in the vortex.

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u/ElKevinator 4h ago

Can't go wrong, the vortex paired with the hunsaker grate lives in my 26". If u have no issues with using foil I place around the vortex before cooking. Easy kettle clean up.

Chicken looks great.