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Does anybody here have an Orion Cooker?

Posted on 8/16/17 at 9:49 am
Posted by celltech1981
Member since Jul 2014
8139 posts
Posted on 8/16/17 at 9:49 am
I just snagged one for cheap off of the fB marketplace. I've heard great things about them. Anybody got any tips?



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Posted by Pepe Lepew
Looney tuned .....
Member since Oct 2008
39064 posts
Posted on 8/16/17 at 9:49 am to
Food board
Posted by GEAUXT
Member since Nov 2007
30619 posts
Posted on 8/16/17 at 9:51 am to
I had one. They work great. I was honestly shocked at how much smoke flavor it can impart in a few hours.

The key is to keep it closed. It works by convection and the smoke stays nice and sealed in.
Posted by Skillet
Member since Aug 2006
114467 posts
Posted on 8/16/17 at 9:51 am to
does yours have the sous vide function?
Posted by Deep Purple Haze
LA
Member since Jun 2007
71747 posts
Posted on 8/16/17 at 9:52 am to
can it make a roux?
Posted by Ajo Devil
Tempe, AZ
Member since Sep 2006
2428 posts
Posted on 8/16/17 at 9:54 am to
Posted by fatboydave
Fat boy land
Member since Aug 2004
17979 posts
Posted on 8/16/17 at 9:55 am to
good cooker.
food board.
Posted by oleyeller
Vols, Bitch
Member since Oct 2012
32611 posts
Posted on 8/16/17 at 9:56 am to
Yes, love it. Think the standard is 7mins cook time per lb of meat. Do not open at all until time is up. Always use match light charcoal.
Posted by SlapahoeTribe
Tiger Nation
Member since Jul 2012
12722 posts
Posted on 8/16/17 at 9:59 am to
I've never heard of these. Looks interesting.
Posted by DemonKA3268
Parts Unknown
Member since Oct 2015
21240 posts
Posted on 8/16/17 at 10:37 am to
Love mine. Chickens usually fall apart, may want to tie a string around them.
Posted by LSUfanNkaty
LC, Louisiana
Member since Jan 2015
11967 posts
Posted on 8/16/17 at 10:39 am to
quote:

Does anybody here have an Orion Cooker?



First time I've seen/heard of one... but I'm about to order one. That shite looks awesome!!!
Posted by CHEDBALLZ
South Central LA
Member since Dec 2009
23353 posts
Posted on 8/16/17 at 10:41 am to
It works really well, basically an oven. If you want to impart some smoke flavor make sure you put some woodchips on the inside.
Posted by LSUfanNkaty
LC, Louisiana
Member since Jan 2015
11967 posts
Posted on 8/16/17 at 10:44 am to
quote:

If you want to impart some smoke flavor make sure you put some woodchips on the inside.



Not a bad idea... Wonder if it would be a good option for a Thanksgiving turkey (specifically size wise and cook time)?
Posted by ScopeCreep
In the thick
Member since Jul 2016
695 posts
Posted on 8/16/17 at 10:44 am to
Thanks for the reminder that my brother "borrowed" mine. Best damn thanksgiving turkey ever comes out of one of those.
Posted by LSUfanNkaty
LC, Louisiana
Member since Jan 2015
11967 posts
Posted on 8/16/17 at 10:45 am to
quote:

Best damn thanksgiving turkey ever comes out of one of those.


Well that answered my question
Posted by CHEDBALLZ
South Central LA
Member since Dec 2009
23353 posts
Posted on 8/16/17 at 10:53 am to
Yes, that's how my BIL smokes his Turkey, come out really good every time.
Posted by oleyeller
Vols, Bitch
Member since Oct 2012
32611 posts
Posted on 8/16/17 at 11:20 am to
Only way we do ours is with wood chips in bottom. Amazing smoked flavor. Have done turkey, chicken, ribs, brisket all are awesome. And best thing is you dont have to watch over it, turn the meat, check it, nothing. Put wood chips in, toss match light charcoal. See how much food weughs and multiply x 7. Close lid, light, drink beer and open up when time is up
Posted by upgrayedd
Lifting at Tobin's house
Member since Mar 2013
139229 posts
Posted on 8/16/17 at 11:24 am to
So you don't have to worry about temp control? You just keep adding more charcoal as needed?
Posted by celltech1981
Member since Jul 2014
8139 posts
Posted on 8/16/17 at 11:24 am to
I've been wanting one for a couple of years. The owner was at stine mark serving food samples cooked on one and it was amazing.
Posted by MorbidTheClown
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2015
76781 posts
Posted on 8/16/17 at 11:25 am to
what it do?
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