Lone Star Grillz Fire Management Basket

Lone Star Grillz Fire Management Basket | 1st Impressions

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4 жыл бұрын

Kenyatta unboxed his new fire management basket by #LoneStarGrillz and gave it a test run. Find out whether he thinks it compares favorably to the fire basket that he’s been using for the past 6 months. The addition of the fire basket has probably been the single most important accessory that has helped Kenyatta learn how to successfully control temperatures in his #LSG 20x42 offset smoker.
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Пікірлер: 73

@crazymonkey9611 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. Thanks for continuing to make such great content.

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks crazy monkey! I appreciate your continued support!

@CodeUpBBQ 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent Review. Always great watching your videos.

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Code Up BBQ! I appreciate your kind words of support!

@augustwest404 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Kenyatta-this is another great video. Thanks for taking the time to make it. While watching the wood burn I kept thinking put some meat on that smoker!

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 4 жыл бұрын

LOL.... thanks August, I appreciate your support!

@Rbouch 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you decided to do this review......I am ordering one for my 24X48 offset LSG!

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Great move Robert! I don’t think you’ll regret it.

@Dave-rq1uk 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and review! I had that same 12x12 basket myself. It was a good product but the fire management basket is a GREAT product!!

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I completely agree!

@jimgates4801 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I’ve upgraded my fire grate to the 1/2” one but just been tossing in the splits and not containing them. Next time I’m by LSG I’ll pick one up for my 24x60” offset.

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ Жыл бұрын

The basket will definitely help you keep a contained fire in the firebox. I wish I could stop by LSG!

@Mickcotton 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same Lava Lock Box. That I never use. The LSG looks Amazing Thank You 🙏 for The Review

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mick!

@wfp537 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have the same pit as you, I bought the Lone Star Fire management basket a couple of months ago, I love it, it works really well.

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 4 жыл бұрын

I agree.... I wish LSG had made it sooner!

@dalecushing3797 2 жыл бұрын

I just added a LGS Basket to my Yoder stick burner and LOVE IT!

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 2 жыл бұрын

Very 😎

@hinds90 4 жыл бұрын

You earned a subscriber. Been watching your videos since the first hunsaker

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing & your ongoing support! I really appreciate it!

@lenardstephen 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video keep up the good work!

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen!

@cxkelley 4 жыл бұрын

I have a custom offset (not LSG) but I wanted to buy this fire management basket. I was wondering what the dimensions/measurements were for your firebox? Because I'm not sure if I should go with he smaller one or larger? Just subscribed! great video.

@eastsidebadger8416 4 жыл бұрын

Great video & I agree the LSG looks like better quality & can’t go wrong with the thicker steel.

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eastside Badger!

@markn.7054 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kenyatta - It’s nice to get an accessory that complement your main equipment. I have seen numerous videos on this fire basket that sing the praises of the quality & “V” shape design to centralize the coal bed/fire. It should last several life times.

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark.... it will absolutely last several lifetimes. I was honestly surprised by how much LSG put into their fire basket. They did not cut any corners just because its an accessory.

@markn.7054 4 жыл бұрын

Backyard SmokeMaster BBQ - Agreed, they don’t seem to skimp on anything. They’re very thoughtful about there product/accessory lines quality & design. Everything they make appears built to last. Best of luck with your new fire management system.

@coachespitbbq 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video brotha 🔥

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Coaches Pit!

@tommywoo1888 3 жыл бұрын

thank you!!!!!!

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing Tommy, much appreciated!

@johnknapp6328 4 жыл бұрын

Nice Addition Ive seen them on other channels. You have great Demonstration that really concentrates coal base and gives you room for preheating splits. I would be curios how much less wood you might use on long cook. I think thats 27 pounds . Great Video Kenyatta

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John.... my first cook wasn’t extremely long (I made cupcake chicken thighs) and I wasn’t paying extremely close attention, but I recall that the splits seemed to last around the same amount of time as usual which for me is around 45 minutes. You’d get different mileage depending on the size of the split as no two are exactly the same. Being able to pre-warm splits inside the firebox causes them to ignite instantaneously so that definitely helps save time tending to the fire. I think having an easier time managing the fire is the biggest advantage but I’ll comment in a future video if I find that LSG’s basket helps me use fewer splits. Take care!

@Chris-wp3ew 3 жыл бұрын

I had some trouble maintaining consistent temps in my LSG 20 x 42"offset and purchased the LSG's square basket with the steel baffles. I still had issues. I upgraded to the new LSG fire management basket and have never looked back! It was a game-changer for me. Highly recommended.

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

I agree Chris!

@benwagoner9741 2 жыл бұрын

Do you use full size splits or do you cut them in half? I’m looking at getting the LSG 20x42. Thanks!

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely cut full size splits down in size. Full size splits don't burn as efficiently in the 20" smokers. They require more adjustments.

@benwagoner9741 2 жыл бұрын

@@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ Thank you!

@Chris-wp3ew 2 жыл бұрын

@@benwagoner9741 1/2 or even 1/4 splits. The smaller the splits the easier it is to control the temps. I started with full splits THINKING it more of a set it and forget it... That was a mistake. Keep a smaller fire going and look after it. I set my phone alarm for 30 minutes and that seems to be the right timing for wood maintenance.

@GadjetGriller 4 жыл бұрын

Great minds lol I have had mine for a few weeks and really like it! It concentrates the coals so the splits ignite faster. My 1 complaint is I wish it was longer, My splits stick out the end so have had to cut them down. I too put mine to the right and place the next piece of wood next to it. They ignite almost immediately. Ever since getting this the smoker keeps consistent temps and I maintain that thin blue smoke most of the time!!! Enjoy!

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 4 жыл бұрын

I’m in the same boat..... some of my splits are too long and need to be cut down. Achieving that blue smoke is one of the best sights & feelings in BBQ! Smoke on brother!

@jackburton279 4 жыл бұрын

So what’s a good length so they fit in the basket

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 4 жыл бұрын

10” or less work best.

@jackburton279 4 жыл бұрын

Backyard SmokeMaster BBQ thanks

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Correction- you can probably go as long as 14”. 10-12” is optimal.

@tyrus0872 2 жыл бұрын

I was looking for a basket like this on ebay and by chance I have a similar square basket as you. I feel the same, your goals and interpretation align with mine seeing the two side by side. For me, on my lang the fire box has a narrower opening and that basket with the ability to feed it by the front unobstructed with it's open V-channel would make the task easier. Your probably wondering why I respond to dated videos. That's pretty simple because being a subscriber to your channel youtube on occasion throws out a blast from the past, they always shuffle up deck, like Cracker Jack...a surprise in every box. I'd wander out to the cooking area to get some measurements but a blizzard just passed through the other day and two feet of snow is making things difficult. I'll be looking to Lone Star for a price check, let's see that was almost 2 years gone by, the price will have changed by at least $30-40. Look at that, where are my manners, I forgot to say Hi how are you. Excuse em moi, Comment allez-vous?

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tyrus, thanks for stopping by. Whether it's a new or old video, I appreciate the support & thanks for being a subscriber!

@davidwyatt6617 26 күн бұрын

I have your same LSG smoker and basket…just received them. What size splits do you use? A regular 16” split is too big it seems…perhaps cutting them in half…so 8” splits would work best?

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 26 күн бұрын

Yeah, try to keep them at 10” or less.

@davidrussell631 4 жыл бұрын

Hoping someone gets me one for Father’s Day. Having splits occasionally roll off the fire is a pain in the butt, and this design should totally eliminate that. Since the sides are plate and not expanded, I’m pretty sure you don’t have to push it all the way to one side to prevent warming splits inside from catching flame, at least for low n slow fires. My present basket is expanded metal like your old one there, only my buddy made it fo me for free. I have a Texas Pit Crafters 20x36 and I don’t push it all the way to one side. Usually no issue but I warm on top for hot and fast cooks. Thanks for the video. Nice pit!

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 4 жыл бұрын

Hi David... you are correct, LSG's basket allows you to put a split on the side & not worry about it catching. Their design is perfect! The basket far exceeded my expectations.

@iandanton6672 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being thorough don’t worry about making to long of a video as long as it’s informative like this was…

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian

@lsr1238 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there. I recently moved back to the east bay and I have a Lone Star Grillz smoker 24” offset cabinet smoker coming my way. Where do you get your wood in the east bay?

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Hi @lsr1238 Hurst Firewood in American Canyon has good prices and a variety of wood types.

@poppajimscajunbbq8576 4 жыл бұрын

Just got my Lonestar 3 weeks ago

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats! Which one did you get?

@poppajimscajunbbq8576 4 жыл бұрын

@@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 24 x 48 w/30" vertical

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@jackburton279 4 жыл бұрын

What length did u cut your splits to fit in the basket

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

I try to keep them between 10 & 12".

@raytrout8272 3 жыл бұрын

Why don't you use your gas log assist to start your charcoal?

@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Over the years I have found that starting with the gas log assist doesn’t make the process much more efficient or easier. It proved to be an extra step & I’d rather use my propane with my flattop grill or deep fryer. I wouldn’t purchase it if I had a do over.