Seasoning the Large Lone Star Grillz Insulated Vertical Smoker

[@pramentol]

JP, we need more IVS videos! Maby a full meal cook on it, sides proteins and a desert... or may a long cook with varied temps.. an over night brisket. Then bump up for chicken and sides and another bump for desert.. no one really has vids like this. It will show case how this cooker can be run like an oven

[@JPBBQ]

I need to get my butt in motion. Been tied with home projects here at the house. Will be getting back to it soon. Thanks again, appreciate you watching.

[@pramentol]

I'm 4 weeks into the wait for my Ivs only 14 more to go.... 😫 your videos are what wowe the anxiety of the long wait!!

[@fagundes1212]

Thank you for the very timely video. I have the exact same smoker arriving on Tuesday! Cant wait !!!

[@JPBBQ]

No problem Jonny, glad it help, and congrats on your new smoker. Your gonna love it.

[@fagundes1212]

@@JPBBQ I was considering food grade mineral oil to season it in order to prevent the "stickiness" of cooking spray. Any thoughts?

[@ColocasiaCorm]

@@fagundes1212 use flaxseed oil

[@tommyknockers_8608]

Have you thought about doing a follow up video ( 1 year later would I do it again?) or something. I've have the LSG IVS in my cart for a couple years now but the 4k price tag has kept me from pulling the trigger. Loved the video and your down to earth explanations and observations.

[@JPBBQ]

Thanks Tommy appreciate that. Sounds like a good idea for a video. 4K is most definitely an investment. If you live close to Willis Texas I encourage you to go check them out because they are built like a tank and worth every penny. You can find them used as well in some social media groups like Facebook. But they are built tough and made to last. Thanks again for watching and commenting.

[@gypsysix7085]

Hey there J.P. I finally get my Lone Star Mini this Wednesday! It was a long wait man.... haha Anyway, I hope you are doing well man. I've not heard too much from you lately and I enjoy your videos. Hope you can get them rolling out more often. Here's too you man! Peace brother!

[@JPBBQ]

I am so excited for you. You are gonna have a lot of fun with that smoker. Appreciate the comment and your right I need to get back in the saddle and get these videos rolling out. Thanks again and enjoy your new smoker.

[@genecoppedge5972]

I’m seasoning my large IVS like yours, it took an hour and half to reach 200° at that point I closed the intake down to 1/2 opening. Once it reached 250° I closed it to 1/4 opening on the intake. Seem to be ok until the temperature started climbing over 300° I had to open the main cooking chamber and release some of the heat. Once I close the door it climbs right back to 300° and now I’ve chock down the flue down to a 1/4 opening and the intake closed all that worked but took quite a while. But like you said it’s a learning curve and I’m having a blast with my LSG insulated smoker. So what I learned is this smoker is like trying to stop an oil tanker, so if you wait too long to make your adjustments you’re going to over shoot your desired temperature, so make your adjustments early and wait to see how it affects the temp before making another adjustment. Oh yeah I waited 5 months and three days for my IVS, So when it was completed I went from Arizona where I live to Willis, TX to pick it up from Lone Star Grillz and took it all the way to Southern Florida to my mom’s house. How long did you have to wait for your IVS?

[@JPBBQ]

Thanks Gene, appreciate you watching and commenting. You are absolutely right, if you let it get away it will be hard to back track on it. So start early. I usually start closing the ball valve to half open 50 degress before my target temp. Then 25 degrees before my target temp I close it to 1/4 open, then when i hit my temp it will only be an 1/8 open. There is a learning curve for sure. Not sure how long it took I wanna say about 4 months for me. Thanks again.

[@bobbyrob2008]

You’re Awesome JP and that new Cooker is Awesome!!! 👊🙏🇺🇸

[@JPBBQ]

Thank you Bobby, appreciate that very much

[@fawaz7up]

Can't wait for the next video .. keep the good work .. regards from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

[@JPBBQ]

wow, that is pretty cool. thanks for watching.

[@ThyronMathews]

Congratulations now it’s time for brisket!!!Love the smoker keep the good work up on brother

[@JPBBQ]

Thanks 👍 appreciate that very much.

[@josephhaenelt5921]

Waiting on my lone star ivs mini. Nice video! I’ll be watching!

[@JPBBQ]

Thanks Joseph, I appreciate that.

[@Levidanjou]

Good stuff Juan! Very informative. Can't wait on the cooking vids. Keep rolling the smoke & the great content brother! 💯👍🏼

[@JPBBQ]

Thank you Levi, appreciate that my brother.

[@kiethkimbrell]

Congratulations the new smoker looks awesome ! I would love to see a biscuit test to see how even the heat is front to back and top to bottom.

[@JPBBQ]

Thanks Keith, I appreciate that. Sounds like a good idea.

[@jeans3490]

Time for a brisket! 🔥🇺🇸👍🏼

[@JPBBQ]

Heck yea, most definitely on my list of videos.

[@markn.7054]

I’m very excited for you. Congratulations again on your new smoker. What do you think you’ll cook first cook on the IVS? Thanks for sharing. Be well and stay safe!

[@JPBBQ]

I have some people asking for turkeys for the holidays, So I'm gonna practice this weekend. thanks appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@Colorado4x4]

Looks awesome buddy! How does the smoke and heat get up past the firebox?

[@JPBBQ]

Appreciate you watching and asking that question Colorado. Right above the firebox is a heat deflector and a water pan. So the majority of the heat comes up on the sides but once its hot enough it will radiate off the water pan and heat deflector. Thanks again.😎

[@Colorado4x4]

@@JPBBQ awesome. Thanks so much JP! I love watching your videos. You do such a good job. I like your style. 😎

[@yossistrassberg4448]

The best 👌

[@JPBBQ]

Thank you Yossi

[@mikedente5254]

very nice

[@JPBBQ]

Thank you Mike

[@MRBEAR-qj1ei]

First one here told you carnal in on it

[@JPBBQ]

thanks bro, appreciate that

[@larrybroussard8418]

Love your IVS. How does the smoke favor compare to an good offset

[@JPBBQ]

I have not done a side y side comparison, but both are very good. Thanks again for watching and commenting.

[@eriknealson4336]

JP. . . Congrats. Anytime you get a new LSG is leveling up. Excellent looking cooker. How much does it weigh? I needed a few neighbors to help get my 30 inch cabinet up the driveway. Repaid their effort with bbq.

[@JPBBQ]

Thanks Erik, it weighs about 1400 lbs. thats a good way to get help that for sure. appreciate you my brother

[@JK-uo2jv]

Was your exhaust damper wide open?

[@JPBBQ]

I normally run it wide open, but if i do close it, it will be to about half open. Thanks for watching.

[@curtishorn1055]

Jp You prefer the insulated or the cabi etc by lsg

[@JPBBQ]

Hey there Curtis, appreciate you watching and commenting. Depends on the situation. If i got a big cook for some customers and will go through the wee hours of the night I’ll use the insulated. If I’m cooking for friends and family then I would use the offset. Both are great smokers. Sometime Ill use both at the same time of the party is big enough. thanks again.

[@MRBEAR-qj1ei]

Can we expect to do comparison video with lump charcoal vs briquettes?

[@JPBBQ]

Maybe, sounds like a good idea.. most definitely will consider it. thanks again

[@larrybroussard8418]

Can somebody tell me, will lump coal give off more smoke taste than same flavor charcoal

[@JPBBQ]

Ive used B and B oak lumps and also B and B oak briquettes, personally speaking i cant tell the difference in taste.

[@Sammy88chevy]

I want one bad but 3400 bucks and i don't sell bbq i don't know

[@JPBBQ]

Appreciate you watching and commenting. They do have two smaller versions that are ideal for your backyard bbq person. Hope you check em out. Thanks again for watching. 😎

[@josephwilson6863]

If i make a order right now will it be here by Thanksgiving?

[@JPBBQ]

Most jp-bbq.com orders arrive 2-3 days. Some that may be further, could take up to 4 days. can't say now. being the weekend orders would go out Monday morning. Thanks

[@bryanhoerr3580]

Why did you buy this one? Your cabinet smoker is awesome! Is it just the set it and forget it? Will you do a brisket in each at the same time time to compare quality and taste? I just ordered the 30 inch vertical yesterday from them. What was your lead time? Sorry for the 101 questions! Lol

[@eriknealson4336]

Congratulations Bryan! I have the 30 inch cabinet. I know you didn't ask me, but my lead time was almost exactly 3 months to ship. Hope that helps.

[@JPBBQ]

Thanks for watching Bryan. I appreciate you liking my cabinet and I absolutely love my offset. Your gonna love your smoker, lone star grill makes good stuff. Not sure how long it took, I wanna say about 16 weeks. I got it for those long overnight cooks. thanks again

[@jerryroot6447]

Hey Bryan, I ordered a 30” Vertical Smoker back on July 23rd. I received the following email last week November 11th. We have started fabrication on your pit, attached is a copy of your work order and this is what we are building your pit from. PLEASE NOTE ; The BALANCE SHOWN does NOT reflect ANY CREDITS made toward your purchase. Please check it for accuracy and let us know if you have any questions. From this point it usually takes 3 weeks to complete and we will contact you once its done Thank you for your business - we appreciate it very much. Sincerely, Lone Star Grillz