Does anyone know how long you must wait after roasting one batch before you can roast the next batch (assuming you use the full cooling cycle)?
1131980
I roast one after the other. Sometimes I may end up reducing the time by 30 seconds or a minute since the roaster is already starting out warm, but it is easy to tell if this is necessary by watching the beans just a few minutes before it ends. Reducing the time can be done instantly on the fly.
1131981
My understanding is that the machine must be completely cool before the next roasting.
1131982
As soon as the cooling cycle stops. I think that is usually about ten minutes
200559
You need expresso grinds, e.g. illy. You can make a new batch as soon as it is cool enough.
1609715
Yes! I normally bake roasts at 500 F for a short period of time and have never had a problem when I've had to take the roast out to check it -- while at the 500 degree temp. Hope this helps. All I can tell you is that they are by Far and away the Best mitts I've ever used -- and I've been cooking and baking for decades!!! :)
1968564
It depends on the time you choose when roasting. It has a 6 minute default and then it cools for about another five minutes before shutting off. It says to wait another 3 minutes before emptying it.
68677
I've made a few batches with it and have only made one-quart batches and they have been fine. I don't see why you couldn't do it with a half-quart batch, or smaller. I also haven't made a full batch (two quarts). Hopefully that was a little helpful.
534462
I does well. You can set the heat level and the time for roasting. You are going to judge the roast by sight and smell so you have to experiment a bit. Record your results so that you can duplicate the process. If you over roast and everything has carmelized you just have a dark and tasteless brew. I truly do love my SR500. I've learned that slightly lighter than a Full City roast gets most of my beans, whatever the source to the place that I like. Sometimes I adjust but that's normal with green beans from different sources and moisture content.
832561
I'm not into dark roasts, but agree with others they come out a bit better. The important thing is a fine grind (but not too fine), I set my grinder to about the middle of the "fine" grinds. You need to pack the coffee in, I use a very small spoon to press it in but obviously a finger would do. I do 5 at a time, depending how much coffee you drink, you might want to get 2 packs and do 10 at a time. I put them in a ziplock and use in a day or 2, then repeat.
827517
I guess it depends on how full it is. If you fill it with a pot full of cold water and beans approx 30 minutes. A roast with a couple cups water maybe about 10-12 min. The water has to boil to seal. Many times while I'm preparing the food I turn it on with the water in it. It really saves time by doing so.
1232680
Jason, I've had a hard time getting it up to the desired smoking temp when it's cool & windy or just cool. I think one of the problems is that they only recommending using 12 or so starter coals. Yesterday I increased this number to 20 or so and that seemed to work better. I'll keep fooling with it and could see using up to half the coals in the chimney starter. And I've found that I need to have the top holes open more than the 5/16 they recommend. I'd say open them all the way up and then throttle them down. I also think it makes a big difference and significantly slows down the process if the meat isn't close to room temp to start. But I'll tell you, the more I use the device the more comfortable I feel with it. I'm having a retirement get together this coming Sat so started preparing for that this weekend. Using a rib rack I smoked 6 full racks of ribs on Sat and 6 more on Sun. I'd never have dreamed that 6 racks of ribs would fit on the Weber but they did. I baby sat the Sat batch pretty closely but once the Sunday batch was up to speed I only looked at about once/hour to stir the coals, add water & wood. We ate one last evening and it was good but will put the rest in the oven for 2 or 3 hours to get them more tender before serving. I hope that this (long) answer is of some help and encouragement. Dave McCartney, Marion, OH dkmcpa@yahoo.com
126398
Sorry it took me so long to answer i could not find my guide .Now i have it i looked up your question turn your roast to the desired setting then heat for 15 to 20 minutes before use. There is a guide (Instruction) book to tell you how long the item you put in the roast should be cooked and on what temperature you should cook it at. Hope this helps you.
1362559
I usually roast a 1/3 cup (about 2.6 oz) at a time, I have used a 1/2 cup with no problem but I was concerned about the heat generated so I simple roast 3 (1/3 cups) at a time. I have however stopped using the plastic top (again because of heat concerns) and roast outside or in an area where I can easily clean up.
456526
Hi..I have never cooked the two together mainly because they take different times. I would use two different bags if I were to do it. Good luck
1573731
The high setting will max out just above 190F. I found this very disappointing for things that you want to simmer, iIt will take about 8 hours to cook a decent sized roast.
1234524
I've only used the item for baked beans & pulled pork. Haven't tried a roast yet.
918249
I have not had this experience. For my first batch I use powdered starter mix from a health food store. In the first batch I leave one jar plain, and use that as a starter for the next batch. I've successfully gone at least 4 batches this way before I start over with a new package. Not sure I even need to do that. It's true that the first batch is a little firmer, but not much. Probably just need to increase the incubation time for batches that use a jar from the last batch.
787731
As long as you don't make more than two consecutive batches back to back.You MUST wait a while before making more. At least several hours, or you may end up damaging the machine!! I've never used it for more than one batch at a time, because I've never needed to.
841067
Make sure you use fresh ground quality coffee beans. I use a medium or light roast. Don't let it brew too long. Check this by looking inside the kettle and as soon as it fills with the amount of liquid you started with in the bottom, your done. Don't ever leave on the burner until the bottom reservoir is dry. I use medium or med-high heat on a natural gas stove. Good luck!