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I am posting this with a heavy heart. I appreciate all of you and the friendships made over the years. I love cooking with my KK’s and everything that comes with it... but I am done in 2020. This is taking up too much of my time. I am struggling to keep up with the everyday chores of cooking, cleaning and maintaining my home, so something has to give. I have decided to get rid of my gear. Below is a list of what's available. Serious inquiries only, and please don't insult me with low offers. Thanks for reading and understanding... 1. Vacuum cleaner 2. Dustpan and brush 3. Mop and bucket 4. Lawn Mower 5. Leaf blower 6. Laundry detergent 7. Iron 8. Broom

Thanks for all the valuable information everyone shares on this forum. I was well prepared for the delivery and setup. Thanks to Dennis for always responding to my questions. Received the 32BB on Monday 12/23. Tipped the friendly driver and he helped me roll it to my backyard gate. 1/2” plywood did the trick for easy rolling over my gentle slope. I had to uncrate for it to fit through my gate without removing the fence post. Slow cooked some ribs and quail for initial cook. Will do the burn in/venting tomorrow with rotisserie chicken and pizzas planned. D1BD169A-FEAA-4CC9-9863-FF56E76AB729.mov FBC57A3B-3A05-49A8-88FE-68678245A1E2.mov

Last X-Mas dinner 2019 5,5 kg of Irish Dry Aged Rib Roast 4:30 at 275 F Excellent meat Left overs “So end of work day…see you next year……😀“

I'm with you..........one can NEVER have too many cookers/grills!!!! Just expand the patio PS - I love my Blackstone(s). Have 1 at the boat, 1 at the cottage and 1 at the house (refer to statement above )

Who cares how many are made and sold each Year. I feel lucky and honored to own mine. Dennis is a craftsman for sure, and he is a really nice guy.

Quail hunting season is open in Alabama right now. Had a great hunt with friends recently.

KK’s aren’t for everyone. Period. They sell themselves to those who appreciate them, and others will never be convinced. Reminds me of the saying: Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig likes it.

Ticket your mate won’t be the first to suggest this. I’ve seen the argument and ridicule posted on many forums. I’ll guarantee everyone making this call- like your mate, has never seen the kk in real life beside a kJ. Once he sees a kk in real life he will never doubt the difference again. Different materials, different shape, different aesthetic, and different performance. And then there are some of these knockers who you can’t tell them anything. Find one in your neighbourhood and take your mate to view it...... or take a holiday in Bali with your mate and view many! [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I don't pitch on this forum.. Lot of information in the FAQ section of the home page. Would he be able to convince you there is no difference between an utility car and a luxury performance one costing 4 times a much? And yes.. Of course someone knows how many grills are sold annually.. Send him this link.. Forbes Mag KK Review

Looks terrific mate Sent from my SM-T835 using Tapatalk

I must have been good this year because Mrs skreef came through on this one. Blackstone PROseries 28", 3 burner griddle. This was a huge upgrade from my 17", 2 burner table top griddle. Here are some random thoughts: Very well packed in the box. It said 30 minutes assembly time and that was spot on. #3 phillips and adjustable wrench was all that was needed. Powder coated gray finish. Very sturdy stand. 4" rubber tire casters makes moving it around very easy. Large grease catch for the rear grease drain. Grease catch pulls right out. You can get foil liners for the grease catch. Comes with 2 side shelves with a magnetic bar on one and a paper towel holder for the other. Both shelves have pegs that can be installed on the end to hang various utensils. Due to limited space I installed one shelf with the paper towel holder on the side that holds the propane tank. 3 long SS burners each with their own ignitor. The front orange Blackstone is NOT a sticker. It was CNC cut from the metal with an orange backing plate. Nice hinged lid. The cheapest part of the whole unit is the handle for the lid. Seemed a bit flimsy but once installed is more than adequate for the lid. Blackstone has come a long way with their advertisement stickers. I went through their sticker war when I bought a Blackstone Pizza Oven years ago (I almost lost that war - LOL - if you bought a Blackstone Pizza Oven years ago you'll know what I'm talking about). The advertisement stickers on this griddle easily peeled right off I am very pleased with the purchase. Decent quality for the price. Anyways I guess I need to get cooking some breakfast.

I'm a big fan of the forward sear. It just gives a better wall to wall MD rare since you are searing raw meat. With a reverse sear you are searing meat that is basically already at temp so you end up with a gray line just under the sear. If it's a thin cut I just do a direct cook and not bother with a separate sear phase. They say a picture is worth 1,000 words. Here is a good example of a forward sear.

Concur with @Jon B.. Thick cuts get a reverse sear. Thin cuts like skirt or flank steak go direct.

Like Dennis says, some folks are just content with a Chevy and don't want a Ferrari, even if they could afford one!

@Alphonse............I do both. My rule of thumb is thicker cuts that I cook low & slow and/or SV get the reverse sear. Thinner cuts get the forward sear then go to the side to finish. I like both and will switch around for fun. It also depends on the cooker. I know ckreef does the forward sear on his Nuke Delta Argentinian style grill (as I do on my Gabby Grill - Santa Maria style) because it is easier to control the internal temp of the meat and the sear on crust. My suggestion......try both and see what you and the family like best. Follow your motto above

What kind of vac? Lol

Once you attain the best,,why bother with the rest

You jumped right in and seem well prepared for the event and anything coming your way. That 32 should serve you well for hosting football days, parties and any relaxing day in the backyard. Congrats to you and yours

Hi All, I brought the smart fire today. I’ve seen the app which is great to the tech part is sweet. I had a few issues with setup an was able to message the company who are based in Australia with the guy offering to drop off a new one if I didn’t get it sorted - customer service is great. The fan/adaptor “almost” fits. I had to go around once with electrical tape to ensure it was snug. at this point I thought I was home as that was my main concern. the temperature prongs for the food are curved ( see video below attached) so you can get them through the hole that is provisioned by Dennis. therefore the recommendation from smart fire is run the over the seal between the lid and base. @DennisLinkletter My main concern if whether this will damage the seal and will I turn have air loss when not using the smart fire. i assume I’d be able to return tomorrow but thought I’d see what you all thought wet running cables over the seal.

Thanks for the great pics and video’s and first cook. Looking forward to more.

Great photos Herbie and just in time for Xmas. Quail first cook! Not very accessible for us. I’d love to have that on tap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That’s not a cookie sheet. That’s a baking steel. Once I reach 115 internal I remove the roast, crank the vents, then return it for a reverse sear into a beauuutiful, crusty exterior.

Lol Jon B. Dastardly love it so does that make Basher Mutley lol .you know wacky races dick dastardly .Penelope pit stop Sent from my SM-T835 using Tapatalk

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Started the day with two loaves of sourdough. Steamy in there without any extra moisture added. Both of the boys were rolling today. Roast beast on the 32 whilst the 23 cranked out the appetizers and sides.

Happy Holidays! We have enjoyed the 65f and sunny . . . so KK Pizza last night and holiday ham tonight.

To be exact a offset vertical stick burner. KBC Karubecue C-60 - hopefully the winning scratch off lottery ticket is waiting for me in my stocking And of course a 42" KK but that would take a much bigger winning ticket.

Merry Xmas everyone, hope you’re all having a great time with friends and family over the holidays. We spent Xmas day at my wife’s family’s. they requested beef ribs which I’ve cooked before and they all loved them, needless to say that this time was no exception. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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So, I sucked it up and went out in the near zero windchills and fired up the KK for dinner last night. Trader Joe's marinated (rosemary & cracked pepper) pork tenderloin. Direct, main grate, 325F over peach wood. Plated with salt potatoes and roasted carrots.