Sorry about the absence, but we learned of a former friend from the days
of grade school whose daughter was found dead. We packed up the stuff
last weekend and headed out to the funeral- very, very sad. On the
return drive, I let my mind wander a bit and had an idea I think I'll
pursue. If any of you have thoughts or suggestions, it'll be appreciated.

Our Bradley turned out some might fine tri tip a few weeks back, but
after smoking and slow cooking the tri tip, I gave it a little really
hot action on the grill to get a gradient in the meat from well on the
outside to rare in the middle, like I prefer in a "roast," which is
really what it is.

On the way back, I was thinking that I might be able to do it all at
once if I could get a really good, hot, heat source to back up the
resistance heating element in the Bradley. What I'm considering is a
good heat gun placed outside the Bradley, blowing hot air into the
chamber. After smoking at a low temp, the heat gun would be fired up
and the extremely hot CIRCULATING air would then do the outside of the
meat almost like a sear.

Any thoughts?

--
Nonnymus-

We have reached a time in our nations history
where the grasshopper is slowly consuming
the ant. Whatever happened that made thrift, hard
work and family the target of liberal rage?