Reddit mentions: The best barbecue turners

I'd probably be comfortable doing 4 at a time, but so far I've only done two. If you're gonna be doing this relatively often invest in a good, solid, non-slotted spatula. Something like this (I haven't used that one, but that's the idea). I'll throw two balls of meat on the steel, then press them one at a time (each for about 10 seconds) using another spatula (or wooden spoon, whatever) to press down on the big spatula.

The baking sheet idea is intriguing, just be careful and use a couple oven mitts - that pan will get real hot! One thing to watch out for is when you pull it off, hopefully the meat doesn't want to come with it. I sometimes have that problem with just a spatula - in those cases I usually just keep pressing for a few seconds longer.

Get some rib racks like these and utilize that 22.5" WSM rack space. You can probably fit 5-6 racks of ribs on the top rack of and another 5 on the bottom. Use the 3-2-1 method: that's 3 hours of smoke(225°F) then wrap in foil with liquid of choice(I use apple juice/cider vinegar 1:1) and cook for another 2 hrs, then unwrap and sauce and leave to cook for 1 additional hour. If using baby backs, use a 2-2-1 method instead. The meat should pull back from the ribs when they are done.

I would plan to have 1/2 rack of ribs each per person. Even if your guests dont eat all of them they're very easy to freeze for a rainy day.

If you're doing a Google search I would call this a BBQ turner rather than a spatula to find something similar. Here are a few examples from Amazon but there are a bunch more that look just like yours using that specific keyword on Amazon:

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because i'm lazy.

this and some dawn dish soap are all I use to wash.

When cooking I like to use something similar to this


It's probably all placebo but the spatula helps knock down the high spots a bit.

And do you really need an excuse to use power tools?

so I smoked on something like this

https://www.amazon.com/Large-Grill-Handles-Stainless-Steel/dp/B000AQK0F4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1494259096&sr=8-3&keywords=smoking+basket

can you elaborate on what the foil would do please?

Bear Claws! These work really well too. And you get to look like Wolverine.

I have this one and it is amazing.

Something like these?
Wide
Regular
'nother regular

Get one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Outset-Dual-Rib-Roasting-Rack/dp/B0037NZ7BY/ref=pd_sxp_grid_i_0_0

Lay it in the middle, lay the packer brisket over the top. As it starts to shrink from cooking you can remove it. And 19+ pound brisket will work fine on the smaller WSM.

Found a pic:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lKb2wKDW1-Q/UBA35M4y3rI/AAAAAAAAEpw/ncXcKzWs41w/s400/DSCN3835.JPG

I prefer metal spatulas too. Just make sure it doesn't have sharp corners. I bought this one and filed the corners round.

https://www.amazon.com/Adorox-Spatula-Grilling-Cooking-Stainless/dp/B00Q5MMB1S/ref=sr_1_41?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1498434399&sr=1-41&keywords=spatula

I only use metal (stainless steel) spatulas etc..

Make sure if you buy a spatula the corners are rounded. I've seen ones that are very stiff and have squared off corners. The corners are sharp and I could see how they'd dig into the seasoning.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003AQAYKC/

It's not cheap because it's pretty bloody solid.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brabantia-Nylon-Spatula-Large-Black/dp/B000RE3ORK

Little pricier, but this is the one I have:

Lamson 5x6 Turner

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i have a 18.5" wsm and use this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0037NZ7BY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1