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We are a family company based in Columbia, Missouri, that strives to make quality, innovative barbecue products. We can be reached by calling 573-554-4368.
I’m struggling to maintain a low temp (200) with this. I’ve run several tests and am being very careful to control the variables (amount of lit charcoal, air flow, water pan, etc.) but in each test the temperature eventually runs away to 300-310 and is near impossible to bring down once that happens.
The vortex with plate for my wsm 18 is an excellent product. I holds plenty of charcoal for high heats, and the plate has evened out the hot spots. I fully recommend. Made ash clean-up a breeze. Ditched the water pan.
So far I am loving this vortex basket. I like to hang ribs and turkeys and this makes it so much easier and prevents the charring I would get at the bottom of the meat closes to the flames. I also like how the temps do not fluctuate as much when I have to open the lid to sauce my ribs or move meat around. I would say this greatly improves my WSM. I see myself not upgrading to a different smoker now for many years because of this Vortex basket. It is a game changer in my opinion, especially combined with a good hanging kit.
Got the Rib Hanger for my WSM 22 from my daughter for Christmas (she actually paid attention to what I wanted). Worked like a charm on BBacks. I cut my ribs in half and hung 6 half racks using a single hook and ribs smoked evenly and stayed juicy (no water in the pan). Looking for a ring extension (6-8") so I could hang full racks, but I can't find one. The Hunsacker Rib Hanger is a great high quality build and looking forward to many more hanging smokes!
Everything is excellent quality. Expectations were met and exceeded