Barbecue, Beer and Bubba
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Although I cook outdoors year round, for many Spring marks the return of barbecue and grilling. As such, I have begun receiving info on a number of new tools, gadgets and products designed to enhance your cooking experience.
One such product that immediately caught my attention was the Bubba Keg. Why? Because it had keg in the name and what goes better with barbecue than beer? The bad news is it doesn't dispense beer. The good news is that it's an insulated smoker/grill that does have a bottle opener!
So here's the 411. Unlike similarly designed ceramic cookers from Big Green Egg and Komado, the Bubba Keg utilizes fiberglass insulated double wall steel to keep the heat in and to create a convection cooking environment similar to the previously mentioned cookers.
By adjusting the top and bottom dampers, the user can cook at anywhere between 200-800 degrees, offering a range of cooking options from low and slow barbecue to hot and fast grilling. And because of the insulation, you should need significantly less fuel to power Bubba up and keep er running while you go dispense your own beer.
And the list of features goes on to include a 20+ inch cast iron grate, a stainless steel expansion rack, two removable side tables (with a bottle opener!), and a trailer hitch for taking Bubba on da road. Now although the sticker price is steep ($799), it is slightly less than a Big Green Egg XL with comparable cooking capacity (although to be fair, I'm fairly certain the 450 square inches cited in the fact sheet includes the second rack, while the BGE XL boasts 452 square inches cooking surface) and should last forever assuming the enamel coating holds up to heat, wear and tear over time.
In the next few days, I'll be taking one for a test spin and will be reporting back on how Bubba fairs. In the meantime, be sure to take a peep at Home Depot or check out this infomercial.
Although I cook outdoors year round, for many Spring marks the return of barbecue and grilling. As such, I have begun receiving info on a number of new tools, gadgets and products designed to enhance your cooking experience.
One such product that immediately caught my attention was the Bubba Keg. Why? Because it had keg in the name and what goes better with barbecue than beer? The bad news is it doesn't dispense beer. The good news is that it's an insulated smoker/grill that does have a bottle opener!
So here's the 411. Unlike similarly designed ceramic cookers from Big Green Egg and Komado, the Bubba Keg utilizes fiberglass insulated double wall steel to keep the heat in and to create a convection cooking environment similar to the previously mentioned cookers.
By adjusting the top and bottom dampers, the user can cook at anywhere between 200-800 degrees, offering a range of cooking options from low and slow barbecue to hot and fast grilling. And because of the insulation, you should need significantly less fuel to power Bubba up and keep er running while you go dispense your own beer.
And the list of features goes on to include a 20+ inch cast iron grate, a stainless steel expansion rack, two removable side tables (with a bottle opener!), and a trailer hitch for taking Bubba on da road. Now although the sticker price is steep ($799), it is slightly less than a Big Green Egg XL with comparable cooking capacity (although to be fair, I'm fairly certain the 450 square inches cited in the fact sheet includes the second rack, while the BGE XL boasts 452 square inches cooking surface) and should last forever assuming the enamel coating holds up to heat, wear and tear over time.
In the next few days, I'll be taking one for a test spin and will be reporting back on how Bubba fairs. In the meantime, be sure to take a peep at Home Depot or check out this infomercial.
Posted by Smoke In Da Eye at 3/18/2009 10:22 AM 
Categories: Reviews
Tags: komado big green egg bubba keg grill smoker
Categories: Reviews
Tags: komado big green egg bubba keg grill smoker
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3/25/2009 10:00 AM
A BBQ Nation, The Official SmokeInDaEye Blog wrote:
Last week, I mentioned a new smoker/grill that has recently hit Home Depot's across the country - The Bubba Keg.
Bubba Keg? With a name like "Bubba", do they make these in a state prison somewhere? Anyway, you have a fantastic blog and will be following you. Best to you and your barbecuing!
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