| One thing that users of the Bubba Keg will notice is | | | | Sustaining temperatures in the 230-270 range can be |
| that it is extremely economical when it comes to | | | | met easily when using the correct amount of |
| using charcoal. Infact, only a very small amount is | | | | charcoal and using the temperature control dampers. |
| required to provide a sustained high temperature | | | | A tip for new users would be to use less charcoal |
| thanks to the Keg's clever design. To obtain a 500 | | | | than required to start with, and just monitor the |
| degree fire for a couple of hours, only 2 handfuls of | | | | temperature, rather than dive in at the deep end |
| charcoal are needed. Using three handfuls can yield a | | | | with a beef brisket and over-cook it. |
| temperature of up to 800 degrees. | | | | The designers of the Bubba Keg should be |
| One of the Bubba Keg's strongest points is that it | | | | applauded, as its fiberglass insulated double steel |
| holds its temperature extremely well compared to | | | | walled shell is cool to the touch thanks to the |
| other cookers in its class. Don't be surprised when | | | | insulation. |
| you open the lid on the Keg for a short period to | | | | Even when the internal temperatures are right up at |
| keep an eye on your food, to find that the internal | | | | 800 degrees, the outside of the Keg remains cool to |
| temperature stays exactly where it should be. | | | | the touch, and at around 500 degrees, completely |
| Some Keg users have reported that when the | | | | cool. This inbuilt safety feature is something that |
| cooker is up at around 800 degrees, leaving the | | | | everyone can appreciate. |
| dome (lid) open for 5-10 minutes the temperature | | | | Aesthetically, the Bubba Keg does stand out from |
| dropped to around 270 degrees. Upon closing the lid, | | | | the crowd, and will always draw attention in the |
| heat rose quickly back up to 750 degrees within a | | | | backyard, at a tailgate, and even on the competition |
| mere 60 seconds! | | | | circuit. It's unique looks and cooking ability will usually |
| Like any cooker, each one has its quirks, and the | | | | prompt people to ask you about it, so be prepared. |
| Bubba Keg is no different. It's efficiency will throw | | | | Cost-wise, the Bubba Keg is not an inexpensive |
| novice users off balance due to the fact that | | | | cooker, but, as with all things, you do get what you |
| maintaining a low temperature can be a challenge | | | | pay for, and in terms of cooking performance, looks, |
| when slightly too much charcoal is used, something | | | | versatility and efficiency, it is hard to fault the Bubba |
| that can be gotten away with when using | | | | Keg at it's price-point. |
| common-garden barbecues. | | | | |