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One of the reasons why I waited so many years to buy a KK was because I knew that I would move and I was worried about moving the KK. Mine will be here this fall. @PWK5017I ordered a BB32 in Matte Black Pebble in late June. This forum has put any 'buyer's remorse' at bay. Don't forget the community of KK owners. I have been a big green egger for about a dozen years and often look to the web for advice. I have gotten more well thought out answers from experienced hobbyists about grilling, smoking, and vacuum sealing (and why KK owners do things certain ways) and I have seen more great examples of cooking in one place in 1 month of being on this forum than 12 years of searching elsewhere. That's because everywhere else they're either trying to sell something or you have people who just love to go on and on for an hour on their youtube channel. I'm thankful to have found the komodo kamado forum, and I have concluded that this group of people is one good reason to buy one. The other is, I believe in the value proposition. - An over-engineered grill that is sold direct to consumer makes me feel that more of the price tag of my KK goes into the materials, whereas who knows what % of a BGE or KJ or a Primo goes to profit for the middleman.

Nice char on those wings Mac. I know it’s second best to the KK, but I do enjoy watching the cook on the parilla grill Boned out chook thighs to the right, rib fillet to the left, and spuds in the ironbark coals. I have a lamb shoulder marinating in balsamic vinegar( for 3 days) for a slow cook tomorrow after I add some cumin, chilli, salt and a few other spices. I’ll share some photos. We have moved into another house while Reno’s are happening so the KK is a little lonely in the ODK. We can’t live through this! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No KK action but next best thing. I did chicken wings on the Yakatori grill last evening. First time this summer.

@jonj you going to make it up to Russian River? If you do please go see Freeman winery it’s one of my favorite up there. Small, family run. Really delicious I think it’s better than most of the more well known Pinot brands up there. Russian River Pinots are my absolute favorite wines to drink https://www.freemanwinery.com/#en Couple other favorites Sodaro - great cans nice tasting room/cheese plate https://www.sodarowines.com Chase Cellars - oldest vines in Napa I believe. Stellar Zinfandel https://www.chasecellars.com Del Dotto - buddy used to work there and did the cave tours, wines are good but cave tour is one of the best in the valley https://www.deldottovineyards.com Papapietro - excellent Russian River Pinots https://papapietro-perry.com

@tony b we haven’t yet made to the Russian River but today for lunch I had fish & chips at the Fishetarian in Bodega Bay. Accompanied it with a Pliny The Elder. Pretty tasty brew and excellent fish & chips. I see why you and @Troble like it. Headed to Calistoga tomorrow.

I think you misspelled "obsessives"...

What a lovely cook, nothing like open fire. Living thru a reno is no picnic.

Yes, perfect. Hope you enjoyed!,

Those wings look perfect Mack! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@C6Bill 350 for 90 minutes with double bottom drip pan on lower grate with a couple of apple wood pieces Ive never grilled the carrots underneath but they were awesome. I put them on after 30 minutes so they were on 60 minutes total and I rotated them after 30 minutes. Amazing carrots. I’ve put them in the drip pan before abs they get pretty soft this way they got chicken juice on them but still retained their crunch

Now for the postmortem. The brisket was a big hit. My best ever, according to my wife (yes, I know she’s a little biased). The photos don’t really do it justice. The flat was juicy and the point was absolutely melt in your mouth. The rub was sea salt, pepper, and some cayenne. We started inside with apps - smoked salmon on mustard butter toasts and shrimp. Then outside for dinner, tablescape curtesy of my wife. Started with an intermezzo - lemon sorbetto in Prosecco and grappa. Sides were a hash brown potato casserole (no photo) and a Malaysian fruit and vegetable slaw.

I live in Iowa and we have some pretty harsh winters. I have had a cover for my KK since almost the beginning. No worries about the weather.