Camp Chef Sidekick Deluxe BBQ Grill Box New York strip steaks and ginger shrimp

[@Blazingspitfire]

145F for NY strip is overcooked, no?

[@BrianEibner]

Yes 👍😎🥩. Thanks for watching

[@krissanchez4816]

It looked almost well done

[@knarfster]

Waaaaay overcooked. Why not "smoke" until close to 125 then Sear to give a crust? Guess he is not a fan of the reverse sear, which is ironic since this is attached to pellet grill.

[@jtlaw1]

you can make that smoked salt in your smoker

[@318android3]

How often do you clean grillbox? I don’t see a drip pan etc. I’m afraid unless you clean every 3 cooks or so flare ups will be issue?

[@BrianEibner]

Just let it burn off when done cooking.

[@JacksonWalter735]

@@BrianEibneris there a drip area like in a regular outdoor gas grill? Or does it just collect in the bottom of the grill? I’m trying to see if I should get this or a Weber Spirit if I’m only going to cook for myself.

[@mnminnmn]

How to decide between sear box and sidekick?

[@Kryinggame]

They both are very great but the sidekick has more diversity.

[@marshalluniversity31]

The sear box is way better if you are a steak guy. Took him 16 minutes for a medium steak, and with the sear box, you're there in about 5 minutes.

[@canadianwoodsmith-edjohnso4608]

How is this different from a regular gas bbq? Looks to me like all the heat is in the middle there the burner is.

[@BrianEibner]

🤔It's not, that's the beauty of it. Smoker with a BBQ grill attached, takes up less space then having one of each.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

awesome vid Brian. so it appears the sidekick will sear just about as good as the sear box.

[@BrianEibner]

Thank you, I haven't thought about swapping back to Sear Box. Sidekick more versatile used the pizza oven last night. 😎

[@thegalleryBBQ]

@@BrianEibner One more question that will help me greatly. id prefer the black top instead of the SS... do you find it hard to keep clean?? any rust ?? thanks much!

[@BrianEibner]

@@thegalleryBBQ No rusting just a little discoloring. I just wipe clean, once in a while.

[@sparkyrowe3903]

Food looks great. Love your bbq area. How old is your woodwind?

[@BrianEibner]

I had the Woodwind for about 1 1/2 years now. Works great thank you for watching.

[@alonzowilliams8487]

When you use your camp chef pellet grill how do you keep it from smoking you out of the room if it's an enclosed room?

[@BrianEibner]

Thank you for watching my videos 😎. Yes it does. There is a ridge vent , 2-3" gap along the bottom of three of the four walls and several other gaps here and there. It does get smokey at times when using the smoker. Thanks for watching and asking 😎🍻

[@jimmyrobles7420]

I was wondering that exact thing. It’s a great looking cooking area, but I don’t think I would smoke in there.

[@seniorlife_3591]

You have a nice cooking area setup. What brand of cabinet with the wooden top is it? From where? Thanks. I'm trying to get ideas on my outdoor cooking area.

[@BrianEibner]

It's two cabinets screwed together. I ordered what I needed to get the length I wanted. They are solid maple cabinets cheap, take paint well and not all press board. I strengthen the base and added four swivel wheels behind the the toe kick area so you don't see them. The tops are just oak 3/4" plywood with solid oak along the edges. I just finished some improvements to the Cook Shack, stay tuned. Thanks for asking and watching 🍻😎

[@rockon856]

Hey Brian Where does the fat go / drain with the sear box? I know the other griddle pan attachment has the small grease tray at the front . But not sure where it goes to with the box Cheers ! Steve

[@BrianEibner]

Just to bottom grease pan, but it cooks pretty hot most burns up giving you that grilled flavor. 🍻

[@broccolihart1]

Very well thought out video presentation. Hows the clean up on that BBQ box?

[@BrianEibner]

Thank you. As far as cleaning BBQ Box I just turn up the heat and burn clean if needed. 😎

[@broccolihart1]

Brian Eibner So is the bottom open where grease can drip on the burner underneath or is it a sealed bottom ?

[@BrianEibner]

@@broccolihart1A heat diffuser plates turn flame into infrared heat vaporizes grease drippings. Is the thought, but if what you are cooking is really greasy you will get flare ups just like any other grill. I did a review video Introducing Camp Chef Side Kick with Accessories showing the grill box without the grate. 😊

[@broccolihart1]

Brian Eibner Ok cool. I have the versatop and was thinking of purchasing the BBQ grill top. I think I'm convinced it will elevate my options.

[@BrianEibner]

@@broccolihart1 😎👍🍻🍻

[@mikeboley8488]

I love the cooking space! I ended up here because I'm looking at getting my hands on some Camp Chef stuff. However, I noticed your enclosure and that also grabbed my attention. This spring I will be doing a similar project. My question is in regards to the type of wood you used to frame your walls and roof with. Do you know what type it is and if it has been stained or otherwise finished in any way? Thanks for the info!!!

[@BrianEibner]

It's cedar tone pressure treated from the home improvement store. Thank you for asking and watching

[@mikeboley8488]

@@BrianEibner Thank you! I'm enjoying all the videos on the Camp Chef stuff. I just like seeing honest, real world reviews.

[@jellybryce7742]

Thats a real nice cooking area! winter vids will be nice.

[@BrianEibner]

I think so, or just fill with smoke. Thanks for watching

[@MiketheHighLord]

@@BrianEibner Outdoor cooking space looks great! Did it fill with smoke when you cook?

[@FreAkLeFtY555]

Where's the Grease go to ? no drip pan catcher ?

[@BrianEibner]

Burns off 🤔👍

[@burningsti]

Pull the steaks at 140 😢

[@BrianEibner]

🥩😋👍

[@thetruth4198]

Looks good. I'm definitely upgrading my smoker!

[@BrianEibner]

Cool it does work great, versatility. 🍔🥩🥞🥓🥚🥔🍕🍤🥪🍗🍖🐟

[@cardinalpoints2839]

I really enjoy your channel and the product you produce. I have the CC x60 and was thinking of the grill box to save space but most review's note that it flare's up like crazy. Your cook seemed very smooth and drama free. Can you share any tips?

[@BrianEibner]

I haven't had a grill yet that didn't flare up with lots a grease/fat dripping down. These were new york strip steaks leaner then ribeye and I placed the steaks to the edges of the grill allowing grease to run to the center then burn off adding that grilled flavor. Also keeping an eye on them as they cook and move if necessary away from flare up area which will eventually burn out. Thanks for asking and watching

[@philipdru4782]

dude you cooked the steaks until they are grey :(

[@BrianEibner]

Yes 👍

[@BrianEibner]

@absolute madman Thank you. We like it and use it a lot, just did BBQ boneless chicken breast last night, hot and fast on the Woodwind. Mac n Cheese on the smoker, does sound good. Thanks for sharing

[@SniperSam]

Not really, they're just right actually. Maybe its the video that made them look that way

[@fabienpics]

THANK YOU FOR THIS REVIENS... great set up 👍👍👍 i m gonna buy this.. the grill box.....To put on my camp chef pro 30x ... about the greace... does not go down To the floor with the grill box...

[@Bribueno60000]

How do you clean the metal plate below the grill?

[@f1f278]

Put a little flour down the center of the V... the grease will collect in it and dry out itself. Easier to clean.

[@boomerak4774]

Not everyone likes raw steaks. I like my steak medium well and the steaks look tasty good video 👍🏾

[@BrianEibner]

That's for sure. Thank you for watching and commenting 🍻.

[@robinkelley8124]

great Video Brian :)

[@davids5357]

Medium??

[@MizzCupcake244]

medium well

[@Aaron-L]

Great videos Brian!

[@BrianEibner]

Thank you

[@jasondunbar3667]

18 minutes!? Who cooks steak to 18 minutes? Are you making beef jerky?

[@BrianEibner]

🤔🤔 jerky that's pink? ok. Depends on heat🤔 and I'm cooking for my family. Thanks for watching. Smile and enjoy

[@neglectedbbq4605]

Man everything u cook looks so perfect great video thx !!!

[@BrianEibner]

Thank you. Cook with your eyes. I've had my share of failures, I just don't share those.

[@pesto12601]

While you rest those steaks... everything gets cold... :-( Next time - foil those steaks and pop those shrimp right to the service plates... perhaps make a pan sauce to heat up the steaks.... unless you like warm/cool steak that is!

[@BrianEibner]

Cracks me up 🤣 when someone watching a video knows it all. How do you know that I didn't cover with foil while resting? I don't "show" everything on the final edited video. To funny!!

[@Robert-bz5yn]

@@BrianEibner As an instructional video, it would help to mention the steps your not showing so the audience can keep up.

[@todda8695]

Nice job. Looks great

[@BrianEibner]

Thank you 😋

[@MrTRA504]

what about clean up? looks messy to me !!!!!!! ???????????

[@BrianEibner]

Wow look at all the !! ?? 😒 No different then any other grill!!! 🍻

[@MrTRA504]

@@BrianEibner awesome thank you very much 👍 I'm gonna order one right now 👍😎

[@BrianEibner]

@@MrTRA504 🍗🍖🥩🌭🍔

[@MrTRA504]

@@BrianEibner please make a video on cleaning the grill... Please get it real dirty then show us how to clean it. Please Remove all parts that can be remove .. show us a real review of this cam chef box grill 😎👍 .not just another guy burning a stake in it 👍👍👍👍😎😎😎 thanks again!

[@BrianEibner]

@@MrTRA504 I'll get right on it... Boy and instruction! 🤔

[@fabienpics]

you have Great set up 👍👍👍

[@BrianEibner]

Thank you 🍻

[@Deadflush]

Overcooked

[@BrianEibner]

No don't think so, sooo tasty.

[@goldenrules5697]

Nice

[@BrianEibner]

👍😎

[@shakeimcarter9447]

in my opinion... perfect doneness.. looked great...

[@BrianEibner]

👍🍴

[@knarfster]

Nice Overcooked steaks

[@BrianEibner]

🤔, I'm not cooking for you.

[@1badtrain]

I’ll never understand people telling other people how to cook their steaks. What tastes good to one person doesn’t necessarily taste good to another.

[@knarfster]

@@1badtrain There are several ways to correctly make a steak, and several wrong. If someone always gets something over medium, then they shouldn't be ordering steak.

[@1badtrain]

Well call me crazy but I think the right way to cook a steak for yourself is to cook it the way it tastes good to you!

[@mr3rightside47]

You’re over handling them bud.

[@BrianEibner]

😕😋