Skagg2000 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Good price for this Fornetto. Its the Razzos cheaper relative but still a well built bit of kit. Stock is a bit sketchy as it clearance, but there are some around. The stock is probably a couple of years old as I think it was bought in when Bunnings who are also Australian bought Homebase. https://www.homebase.co.uk/fornetto-basso-18-vertical-smoker_p510667 Cheers n Gone Nick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotv Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Got my eye on the 18" Rasso version of this, what are the main differences and is it worth the £100 difference between the 2 different versions? Only thing holding me back is I have a multitude of accessories for my current ProQ Frontier, that won't transfer to one of these. My dilemna is my ProQ is showing its age and needs replacing and got rid of really. Do I change it for the new ProQ Frontier version or switch to a Rasso and reluctantly keep the old one for just plancha and pizza cooking. I can use my Smartfire on either with the current adaptor so no problem with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 The price isn’t too far off a WSM. Is it worth just saving the money and getting one of them or are these good quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I would get killed if I turn up at home with one of those! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 38 minutes ago, Smokin Monkey said: I would get killed if I turn up at home with one of those! Would anyone notice it with all those bits in your Man Cave 🤣🤣🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Thinking of renaming it to the “Tardis” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skagg2000 Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 The quality of the Fornetto stuff whether Basso or Razzo far out weights that of the weber or the ProQ in my opinion. The Basso is more like the ProQ in spec and finish. The Razzo is a notch or two above. Cheers n Gone Nick 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 thanks for the heads up, I will be putting it to use for the first time this weekend. It's my first smoker so can't really compare, but it seems well built. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skagg2000 Posted August 31, 2019 Author Share Posted August 31, 2019 Looks good. Keep us posted on your first smoke with it Cheers n Gone Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 So put the Basso through its first test. Started with a couple of bits of pork shoulder to make some pulled pork. I loaded my first Minion with too many lit coals ( Will sort that next time), so ended way to hot to start with. But ended bang on 110°C after an hour. So I put the meat on, the recipe I was following was saying that it should be ready in 8 hours but it took me 12 hours (14 for the second one)... temperature was stable for 4 hours until we got some rain a few times... temperature dropped every time. End result was pleasing, nice smokey flavour, tasty bark on the outside but nice and moist. Had some tacos with the pulled pork Today, very nice.... even got complimented by my four years old daughter 😁. I did check my probes and they were fine, I was wondering why it took so long, I had similar experience on my Weber kettle. If I start a cook at 110°C it always seems to take a lot longer than the recipe, when I did a brisket last time it took 15 hours. Anyone getting similar issues? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Low & Slow is always unpredictable on timing. Cooking to temperature not time. If you ask anyone who has cooked low and slow did it cook on time, and 99.9% would say no! No two cuts of meat are the same, and when you hit the dreaded Stall it’s a waiting game. Best advice is, give yourself 25% extra time, then if it’s ready on time, it will have extra resting time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Thank you, That's good to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoogl Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Looks great. Nice bark and smoke ring. I do like a nice bit of pulled pork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skagg2000 Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 That pulled pork looks lush. I always find myself cleaning up in the dark as everything takes longer than I planned when smoked. Cheers n Gone Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Yes that was me Saturday night 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnInWA Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 I just joined the forum, but I've been using the Basso now for over a year here in the US. I experience a lot of the same longer times you do. My suspicion in the time it takes comes down to location. Elevation, humidity, outside temperature, wind direction, and wind speed will alter any smoke time. I had 6 pounds of beef ribs stall out for 6 hours!!! When they finally came up to temp, they looked like chunks of charcoal. But they tasted fantastic!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingcouls Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) I've had a Razzo 18 for 3 years now and it's a great piece of kit. I'm looking to sell it now though as I continue my low and slow adventure so if anyone's interested in the black version (with cover and extra stack) then hit me up. I'm based in Solihull, West Midlands. Apologies if I've overstepped and shouldn't be advertising but if someone can make good use of it please get in touch (if allowed!) Edited January 28, 2022 by Kingcouls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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