Simple question, just curious what others think about this topic.
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It's not an issue of Comfortable, I just have no need for high temp cooking in my FEC.
I've routinely used it at 350 for things, but never a need to go higher.
I've routinely used it at 350 for things, but never a need to go higher.
quote:Originally posted by Smokin'
It's not an issue of Comfortable, I just have no need for high temp cooking in my FEC.
That was my thoughts also!
I normally don't take my FEC100 much past 275. For high temp I use my BGE's.
I guess "comfortable" was the wrong word choice here.
I was thinking of using my FEC as a second oven since for this weekend I will need some additional cooking capacity.
I would likely need to cook in the 300-325 range.
Anyone see any reason why it wouldn't work?
I was thinking of using my FEC as a second oven since for this weekend I will need some additional cooking capacity.
I would likely need to cook in the 300-325 range.
Anyone see any reason why it wouldn't work?
I finish all my whole chickens and turkeys around 325*, never have had a problem. This would be a comfortable range without any doubt on my FEC.
You do realize if your using as oven, whatever you cook will have a slight smoke flavor?
You do realize if your using as oven, whatever you cook will have a slight smoke flavor?
Yup. That's hopefully one of the benefits. 
I cook at 350 for desert, no problem. Make sure there is no grease build up before turning it up.
smokenbabesbbq is right.
For ANY use over 300, I am very particular about it being clean. Hi heat can ignite grease. Clean the firepot, new foil on the bottom, make sure the grease tray is empty and very clean.
You absolutely can use it for an "oven" at those temps. 300 to 350 should be fine. Let it get to temp and keep the door closed. when you dump heat by opening the door too much it will tend to get a roaring fire. If that's the case, be aware that food on the bottom shelf will get a lot of heat.
For ANY use over 300, I am very particular about it being clean. Hi heat can ignite grease. Clean the firepot, new foil on the bottom, make sure the grease tray is empty and very clean.
You absolutely can use it for an "oven" at those temps. 300 to 350 should be fine. Let it get to temp and keep the door closed. when you dump heat by opening the door too much it will tend to get a roaring fire. If that's the case, be aware that food on the bottom shelf will get a lot of heat.
I've used mine numerous times to "bake" at 350 and it works just great, and as has been said, make sure it's clean first
Go to town. We've baked on it at 400 degrees.
They are absolutely correct about it being clean.
I found out the hard way. Cooked ribs/butts all day, then went to cook the chickens, at a higher temp; which ended up igniting the grease and caused a fire.
I found out the hard way. Cooked ribs/butts all day, then went to cook the chickens, at a higher temp; which ended up igniting the grease and caused a fire.
I'll go up to 410 degrees if I'm baking something or going for a sear. I've never had any issues with going that high.
I have to move mine up one notch at a time, older model, but I have trouble with the high temp sensor tripping if I go above 325°.