Char-griller Akorn jr Tender Juicy Smoked Back Ribs

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5 жыл бұрын

Bought for 198 cad at Wally, what a great little smoker/grill! Here I'm doing up some slow smoked back ribs for the first time. Turned out amazing!
For the dry rub, these are the basic ingredients I use for all my pork rubs:
2 Teaspoons or equal amounts of the following:
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Paprika
Onion Powder
Garlic Powder
Ground Mustard
You can use this rub as is or add brown sugar (about 1/4 cup) if you want more of a sweet taste, 1/4 teaspoon of Cayenne pepper if you want hot, or you can put both in to the rub like I did here.
The rub is always an experiment with what I have in the cupboard at the time, but I always use those first 6 ingredients as the base rub.

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@thomasbowdler8856 5 жыл бұрын

Have had our Akorn Jr for several years, use at home and take in the camper. I use a Lodge L8SKL 10.25" double loop handle pan for my deflector supported by a wire canning rack I got at Walmart. The cast iron pan is not fragile like a pizza stone, provides a great deal of thermal mass and catches drips or can hold moisture if desired. Another item I got is a Harbor Freight haulmaster 16x30 polypropylene cart which allows the grill to be moved around and elevates it to a good working height. Recommend also a cover to help prevent rust. Love our Akorn Jr!

@thecanadiangrill1715 5 жыл бұрын

That's a great review for people here looking to buy one! Love mine too, just got back from the cottage and it was our main cooking source all weekend!

@thomasfa18 3 жыл бұрын

that heat deflector is the real MVP. going to go get one of those grates now

@scottdarichuk1436 4 жыл бұрын

I love your stuff man. I just bought an akorn junior today. Keep these vids comin. S.R.D.

@thecanadiangrill1715 4 жыл бұрын

Just uploaded a Beer Can Chicken video! Hope you like and try it out on your new Akorn Jr!

@chadbrooks80 2 жыл бұрын

I have my Akorn Jr. shipped to the Philippines and am loving it! It's funny because I have the exact same method for my deflector as you. I think my grill i use to set the deflector is 10.5 inches, but it fits fine. However, instead of a pizza stone. I am using a deflector made out of terracotta. My grill was super cheap at like $1.20 and the deflector cost me about $2.00. If I bought and shipped char-grillers deflector. it would cost me like $60 with shipping, no way I'm doing that. The only thing I don't like about the Akorn is they should just provide the deflector plate, it's needed if you buy this grill.

@drsamuelbeckett2998 4 жыл бұрын

I think your videos are awesome mate! I've got the Akron junior aswel and I love it!

@thecanadiangrill1715 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Love mine too!

@colinbennington4157 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I could get ribs like that in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿, gonna get me one of these grills though, already got a char griller, but the Akorn looks awesome.

@ULTRACHEFBBQ 5 жыл бұрын

Looks delicious 🤤

@thecanadiangrill1715 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! They were good :)

@alexvids9232 4 жыл бұрын

I love this thing. Saves fuel.

@thecanadiangrill1715 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, running a propane grill can be costly compared to this little guy!

@ChillingwithMalc 4 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah with that sweet baby rays.

@steveb9525 3 жыл бұрын

Wow they look amazing. You get 3 racks of BBRs for $30 at Sams club. Gonna order my JR today. $140 delivered with Amazon Prime. Cant beat that deal.

@thecanadiangrill1715 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet deal! Don't forget to use some sort of heat deflector if you're going to smoke!

@c3dfaceshield15 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Well made. Thanks for sharing I picked one up today and Is my first charcole bbq every. My gas caught fire last year and scared the hell out of me..... charcole seems safer

@thecanadiangrill1715 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It takes some time to get used to, but I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as I have!

@alexandreguerin935 4 жыл бұрын

bought the same grill yesterday was looking for ways to adjust my temp properly. thanks the ribs look gr8

@thecanadiangrill1715 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Were you able to get some sort of heat deflector for indirect cooking?

@alexandreguerin935 4 жыл бұрын

@@thecanadiangrill1715 yes i bought it this morning on amazon should get it tommorow and it's gonna be ribs time!!

@thecanadiangrill1715 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds good! Enjoy!

@carytomaszewski1418 4 жыл бұрын

Looking good thinking on getting this grill have to many all ready is this something I need to add only two of us?????? And only use sweet baby rays

@gavinstraight3151 4 ай бұрын

Nice

@JohnDoe-xm9ql 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic....👍🇺🇸👌👍🙏🥩

@elder_g0d_qu3ll53 23 күн бұрын

Hey quick question why did you cover the stone with Foil I’m gonna use this method I just need to know if I have to cover with foil or if it’s just something you do

@thecanadiangrill1715 23 күн бұрын

I had it covered in the beginning to try keep it clean, but eventually I just used it without foil.

@shantapelian7086 4 жыл бұрын

Love this recipe and video! going to try on my new Akorn Jr soon, any chance you can post your rub recipe?

@thecanadiangrill1715 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've found it useful to have some sort of heat deflector for controlling lower temps. I couldn't get the original "Jr Smokin Stone" where I am, so I'm using an 11" grate off amazon, and a dollar store pizza stone 9". I usually try out new rub recipes, but the base is nearly always the same. Equal parts of Kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground mustard. If you want some kick, add a pinch of Cayenne pepper. If you want it sweeter, add brown sugar. You can add both if you want. I'll post this to the video. Have fun!

@neilthompson2871 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, but did U add coals ? And when u did start to burn lump? How far did u fill your chimney?

@thecanadiangrill1715 3 жыл бұрын

When cooking at really low temperatures, I usually just fill the bowl up to the deflector plate and it lasts all day without having to add any charcoal. Hope this helps.

@nmp3120 4 жыл бұрын

Like the way you diffuse the heat. You can use unglazed quarry tiles in lieu of a pizza stone. Where did you get the grate that you set the stone on?

@thecanadiangrill1715 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. Heat deflector a must for smoking low and slow. The grate is an 11" grill/baking rack I found on amazon. www.amazon.ca/M-Aimee-Multi-Purpose-Stainless-Steaming-Barbecue/dp/B07J184L5N/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=M-Aimee%2Bbaking&qid=1589828190&s=kitchen&sr=1-4&th=1

@fordaeromax 6 ай бұрын

Do these Char Grillers hold the heat in the Canadian winter???

@thecanadiangrill1715 6 ай бұрын

Hi there! Yes, they do pretty well in the winter. I'm also in Canada. Grill temps are still high, as long as you don't leave the lid open for too long. Where these really shine is on cold WINDY days. My gas grill struggles to maintain grill temps and the flame will blow out when trying to grill on low. The Akorn Jr. is pretty well insulated and is (for the most part) wind proof!

@slaterbreaker Жыл бұрын

Hi, I have just bought the Akorn JR and have bought a 9 inch pizza stone as it's 3 times cheaper than an official heat deflector! Also, why do you wrap the grate in foil please?

@thecanadiangrill1715 Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea, thanks!

@zacharybucher2412 Жыл бұрын

What’s the point of putting sauce on the bone side ?

@thecanadiangrill1715 Жыл бұрын

So that the sauce is also on the meat between the bones.

@veggiepowered 4 жыл бұрын

I Have This Same Grill I Got It For Free On Craigslist In Florida The People Were Moving. It Is Missing Some Parts

@thecanadiangrill1715 4 жыл бұрын

So lucky! Good score!

@MuscleAKAOzzy 3 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of getting this jr only problem is l have no clue on temperature cooking with charcoal.... lm old school open BBQ style lm guessing l can use this kamado jr for open style ?

@thecanadiangrill1715 3 жыл бұрын

Great question! I've found that you can use this BBQ any way you want. Low and slow or extremely hot searing, it will do both. Sure, leave the lid open BBQ as normal. I've had great success with chicken and steak like this even when it's really windy or cold outside. That's the great thing about it, the bowl is not affected by weather conditions so much as any regular open BBQ. Hope this helps

@MuscleAKAOzzy 3 жыл бұрын

@@thecanadiangrill1715 I just purchased this little gem and all can say is l got it to 600 for an hour seasond the cast iron with olive oil and a wipe of potato; 2.5 kg of lamb cutlets 2 pork steaks and 4 sausages in 1 hour everybody was thrilled and especially me for making the right choice purchasing this gem of a grill ...cheers ✌

@joeluis2455 4 жыл бұрын

Is it worth buying or should i just save up another 100 bucks for the regular sized one?? I mainly wanna use it for brisket but not big brisket lol

@thecanadiangrill1715 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, it's worth it! Check out other comments from people who have them. There are two different larger Akorns. The next one up from this is not double walled, it's just a standard charcoal grill that looks similar. It's only about 100 bucks more than this one. The one that costs 200-300 more is Kamado style double-walled and sealed. I would have got that one, but my gas grill is large enough.

@joeluis2455 4 жыл бұрын

The Canadian Grill thanks for feedback. In ur opinion whats the biggest brisket u could put on it to smoke. Im just wanting to do a 10-12 pounder or 4.5kgs

@thecanadiangrill1715 4 жыл бұрын

@@joeluis2455 Hey, never done anything that big, but if it will fit the grill's 13 inch grate, I'm guessing it would work.

@joeluis2455 4 жыл бұрын

The Canadian Grill lol oh ok thank u. I guess my lazy ass could of looked up the grate size lol. Ur ribs looked delicious

@thecanadiangrill1715 4 жыл бұрын

@@joeluis2455 Thanks! Ribs low and slow work out great on this little guy! Barely uses any charcoal. I'm actually looking at flyers for deals on brisket, ribs, and chicken breast at the moment. Running low on things to grill up, gotta get out and re-stock! lol...

@MrMiamiE 4 жыл бұрын

How much lump charcoal do you use?

@thecanadiangrill1715 4 жыл бұрын

If I had to guess, about 3 cups of charcoal will burn slow for 6-8 hours. I've never had to add more when cooking. Hope this helps!

@MrMiamiE 4 жыл бұрын

The Canadian Grill Sounds good! Do you add any extra wood chunks throughout the smoke? I’m 3 hours in and don’t see much smoke anymore. I added 3 big chunks of hickory initially. Temps are holding at 250* tho

@thecanadiangrill1715 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrMiamiE Initially, I use a few hickory or apple wood chunks to get it smoking. Yes, they will burn off after a few hours. I find the meat is too smoky flavored if I add more, but of course if you like it that way you can always add a few chunks here and there to keep it smoking.

@veggiepowered 3 жыл бұрын

I'am Your Newest Subscriber I Found A 2nd One Like New Bought That Same Grill Used For 50.00 I Have Ruined Alot Of Meat With Mine It Is Hard To Keep The Heat Down Mine Likes To Stay At 400 Degrees

@thecanadiangrill1715 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing and sorry about your temperature concerns. Do you have a deflector plate or shield for your Akorn Jr.? I've found that without it, low temps are uncontrollable.