[Savor the Stick]

Originally Posted by Swampper

I use this:



Cost: $ 0.00, friend didn't want it...
Added a smoker thermometer - $ 20.00

Use on stove top. Add about 8 oz of beans at around 400 degrees,
Usually get first crack around 5 minutes, turn off heat, get second crack, and
dump in to screen colander at about 6 or 7 minutes.

Well if there is going to be a little hijacking of the OP I'll throw in.....I use this one--twice so far. First roast I scorched but drank just for the experience....not too bad. The second I installed a temp probe and started on lower heat at 300 degrees (8 oz of beans). 1st crack was about 5-6 mins...2nd crack about 2 mins later. Roast temp did not get over 350 degrees....very nice roast good color distribution...very tasty brew.
I need to invest in a dedicated timer just for my coffee roasting. I enjoyed the learning experience.

Happy Roasting