EGGARY Posted May 21, 2017 Report Posted May 21, 2017 The Rotisserie Motor arrived this week. Today is a good time to try the Rotisserie. Going to cook a 3-bone Rib Roast. Any tips would be helpful. My concern is checking the temp. I am used to using a Remote Thermometer. I do have a Thermopen. Does anyone know what size wrench to use for the Socket Head Cap Screws on the side ? Thank you. Gary t
MacKenzie Posted May 21, 2017 Report Posted May 21, 2017 EGGARY, there should be a wrench in the tool kit that came with your KK.
tony b Posted May 21, 2017 Report Posted May 21, 2017 I just did a 2 bone one a week ago. First time in the rotisserie. I used the basket splitter, with the coals in the back. Went for 325F dome. I got distracted and let the IT get to 150F before I tested it with the Thermopen. It was still tasty, but a tad overdone for my taste. Nothing that some horseradish au jus couldn't fix! I am eagerly awaiting delivery of my Meater probe, which will solve the "how to monitor temperature on the rotisserie" problem. I was in on the original Kickstarter campaign. After 2 long years, they are finally in serious production. Fingers crossed that mine will arrive shortly. https://meater.com/ 1
EGGARY Posted May 21, 2017 Author Report Posted May 21, 2017 2 hours ago, tony b said: I just did a 2 bone one a week ago. First time in the rotisserie. I used the basket splitter, with the coals in the back. Went for 325F dome. I got distracted and let the IT get to 150F before I tested it with the Thermopen. It was still tasty, but a tad overdone for my taste. Nothing that some horseradish au jus couldn't fix! I am eagerly awaiting delivery of my Meater probe, which will solve the "how to monitor temperature on the rotisserie" problem. I was in on the original Kickstarter campaign. After 2 long years, they are finally in serious production. Fingers crossed that mine will arrive shortly. https://meater.com/ I am interested in the Meater Probe. My only concern is the the distance capacity. Seems a bit not great. I look forward to your report when you get it.
EGGARY Posted May 21, 2017 Author Report Posted May 21, 2017 Tony, i took the plunge. Delivery won't be until 4th Qtr. of 2017
tony b Posted May 22, 2017 Report Posted May 22, 2017 Yeah, they have quite a bit of backlog to fill from both Kickstarter and IndieGoGo campaigns. If distance is an issue, then the Meater Block might suit you better. However, the Block is still in prototype production, as they shifted focus in getting the single probe into mass production first, because of all the production issues. They are at least 1 year behind the original schedule. Many backers had literally given up on them. I still have positive expectations that I'll get mine. But, proof of the pudding, as they say, will be how well it works and for how long?
Bruce Pearson Posted May 22, 2017 Report Posted May 22, 2017 That looks really cool, no cables to worry about. Think I'll order the block. Is that what you ordered Tony?
tony b Posted May 22, 2017 Report Posted May 22, 2017 No, Bruce, I only got the single probe. Like I said, the Block isn't even into production yet, so who knows when they'll start shipping. They haven't updated the schedule on those in months, as they've been totally focused on the probes. Early Backers in the Kickstarter are not happy about that. 1
Bruce Pearson Posted May 22, 2017 Report Posted May 22, 2017 Thanks Tony maybe I'll go with the single probe also
Gnomatic Posted May 27, 2017 Report Posted May 27, 2017 I ordered the Meater Block during the original Kickstarter campaign. Their original estimates on when backers could expect to get their probes were very optimistic shall we say. I knew they'd never meet those rosy estimates when I ordered my block. My expectations for this have been low from the beginning. So I have not been put off by the delays. I love the concept and am willing to take a flyer on this one. I hope they made all the necessary fixes. I'd rather they take their time and get it right.
tony b Posted May 27, 2017 Report Posted May 27, 2017 @Gnomatic - they just put out an update on the Kickstarter website about the Blocks. They are still in production testing. Good news for me, I got an email with the shipping notice for my single probe. Should have it by next weekend, per FedEx. Yeah, it's been a long wait (2 years!) Will provide feedback once I get to use it in a real cook!
Gnomatic Posted May 27, 2017 Report Posted May 27, 2017 Awesome @tony b! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on it. I saw the update, the Block still has a ways to go by the sounds of it. But that's understandable that they put their focus on the probes.
tony b Posted May 27, 2017 Report Posted May 27, 2017 Like they said, "No working probes, who cares about the Block!" It's the crux of the biscuit (= ') !! 1
tony b Posted June 2, 2017 Report Posted June 2, 2017 HURRAY! After a 2 year wait, my Meater probe arrived today. Charged it up and downloaded the app onto my phone. It sync'ed right up. Now, for the "proof of the pudding." I need to do a cook with it to see how it actually performs "under fire" - literally! 5
tony b Posted June 2, 2017 Report Posted June 2, 2017 Fingers Crossed, MacKenzie! Like anything cutting edge technology like this, will it hold up over time and be reliable? Will withhold final judgement until at least half a dozen cooks.
Gnomatic Posted June 2, 2017 Report Posted June 2, 2017 @tony b that is AWESOME! So Meaters are in fact not vaporware afterall. I cant's wait to hear your experiences with it. Now, time to bust out that roti!
CeramicChef Posted June 2, 2017 Report Posted June 2, 2017 This I gotta see! Congrats @tony b! Congrats. Now go cook something! And have fun doing it.
Bruce Pearson Posted June 2, 2017 Report Posted June 2, 2017 Looking forward to your critique on this new piece of technology. It would be nice to be able to check your temperatures without wires being in your Way. Especially on the rotisserie if you give a good review on buying one. have fun with your new piece of equipment.
