Picture this: You've just spent hours tending to a beautiful rack of ribs or brisket on the barbecue. The aroma is mouthwatering, but your guests aren't due for another 4 hours. What's a pitmaster to do? Enter the Orbie Cooler – your secret weapon for keeping that meat perfectly warm and ready to serve.
The Versatility of Your Orbie
While we often sing the praises of our Orbie Cooler for keeping your tinnies ice-cold on a scorching beach day, it's equally brilliant at maintaining heat. That's right – your trusty cooler isn't just for chilling; it's a proper temperature retention marvel.
How to Use Your Orbie Cooler for Hot Holding
- Prep Your Cooler: Start by warming up your Orbie. Fill it with hot water (no hotter than 85°C) for about 30 minutes before you plan to use it. This preheating step ensures your cooler won't immediately start cooling your meat.
- Wrap It Up: Once your meat is cooked to perfection, wrap it tightly in foil. For an extra layer of insulation, wrap it again in a clean tea towel.
- Create a Warm Environment: After emptying the hot water, line the bottom of your Orbie with a few warm, damp tea towels. This helps maintain a humid environment, keeping your meat moist.
- Load and Lock: Place your wrapped meat into the warmed cooler.
- Keep It Shut: Once closed, resist the urge to peek! Every time you open the cooler, you'll lose heat.
The Orbie Advantage
Our Orbie Coolers are built tough, with rotomoulded LDPE that can safely handle temperatures well below 0°C up to a toasty 85°C. This means you can confidently use it for hot holding without worrying about damaging your cooler.
Whether you're resting a joint before carving or keeping your pulled pork warm for late arrivals, your Orbie Cooler has got you covered. It's not just for beers and beach trips – it's a versatile bit of kit for any outdoor cooking enthusiast.
So next time you're planning a big barbecue, remember: your Orbie isn't just there to keep the drinks cold. It's ready to help you serve up perfectly warm, mouthwatering meats, no matter when your guests decide to show up. Just make sure you take that crackling off the pork joint before it goes into rest… Happy grilling!
Safety First and the Science of Hot Holding
Take care when using hot water. When it comes to hot holding meats, food safety is paramount. Use a thermometer to make sure you’ve kept your meat above any danger zone so it's safe to serve to guests.
