Orion Cooker

[dfergie]

to SatelliteGuys My last cook I adjusted the length by 30 minutes as the Meat temps were not where they needed to be...

 

[rockymtnhigh]

My wife used the applewood recipe for turkey posted here and did two turkeys for a party on Saturday. It was a big hit.

 

[dfergie]

How to make the best steak you can - at home | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Cooking tips | Food | Dallas Morning News
an idea to tide us over till the next Orion cook...

 

[timmy1376]

How do you guys clean this thing? I have all kinds of streaks and marks around the outside of this thing, and some stuff on the inside that I just couldn't get out. The last cook I had had a bit of a funky taste. I thought about taking it to the carwash and not using soap?

Any thoughts?

 

[dfergie]

I use a nozzle and garden hose... I don't worry about the looks

 

[Paul Wozniak]

How do you guys clean this thing? I have all kinds of streaks and marks around the outside of this thing, and some stuff on the inside that I just couldn't get out. The last cook I had had a bit of a funky taste. I thought about taking it to the carwash and not using soap?

Any thoughts?

Have you tried EZ-OFF Oven Cleaner?

 

[timmy1376]

No I have not tried ez-off. I usually use a garden hose too, but the last time I cooked, it started sleeting at the end, so I never got to clean it.

 

[timmy1376]

Got some super duty grill cleaner this weekend and while it was above 20 degrees, got the outside cleaned very well. Got the inside cleaned, but should have read much better because you are supposed to heat to 400 to burn the stuff off. I lit the charcoal chimney and burned it inside for a bit until it went out.

Little worried about the fumes and stuff now. Any suggestions on getting that out???

 

[dfergie]

Maybe just leave open to air out? I might cook my next days off...

 

[dfergie]

Came across these recipes today at the Orion site... wind is kicking up so probably won't get to try a cook today...

 

[Conrad]

looking for a recipe for lamb shanks

 

[dfergie]

looking for a recipe for lamb shanks

Welcome to SatelliteGuys!... haven't cooked lamb, yet...

 

[dfergie]

Applied Rub to a pork roast and a chicken... gonna cook this evening for sure

 

[dfergie]

Cook Started at 3:50 pm
Pork Roast and Chicken
Rub:
paprika
parsley
onion powder
garlic powder
brown sugar
salt
black pepper
red pepper
seasoning salt
brown gravy mix
hint of lemon pepper

1 -- 12oz homebrew in drip pan
1 -- 16 oz Bud in bottle for cook
Hickory chips in cooker...

 

[dfergie]

Pulled at 5:20... cooling now... chicken fell apart off of it's rack sometime or another, smells very good

 

[rockymtnhigh]

Pulled at 5:20... cooling now... chicken fell apart off of it's rack sometime or another, smells very good

I am jealous. Our Orion is in storage in Illinois, waiting until we get there...

 

[dfergie]

Ahh.. but when you get there, you will have Normal Chicken

 

[dfergie]

Wow! perfect rub, everything came out just right... excellent meal...

 

[LT4827]

Howdy!

I found you because I was looking for sites relating to the Orion Cooker.....boy, those bbq/smoker people are a bit snobby!!!! You all seem much more user friendly.

We just bought our orion last night (found it while looking for something else at Home Depot). After working this morning will stop by the local grocery store and find some good meat!!!

I have already printed out some of your rub recipes and marinades.

I will talk with you later after cooking up a batch of ribs.

Later,

Lyla

 

[timmy1376]

Hi Lyla,
You will love your Orion. The ease of use is great. I had the best chicken I have even had (except for my great-grandmothers and wife's fried chicken) and you will not be disappointed. Pork shoulder is great also. Get the right rib rub and you will love those also.

Good luck and let us know how you like it!!