MacKenzie

The lid is not left open as such, it just isn't closed up tight. There are two positions for the lock, one to keep lid tight for cooking and the other to take the pressure of the gasket when the KK is resting.

@MsTwiggy Welcome, great looking KK and those cooks look wonderful. I would fill up the basket with lump. After the cook is done and you shut the vents down the fire soon goes out and you will have lump left for your next cook. You will just need to stir it up and top it off with more lump. Remember once the cook is done and the fire is out set the lid clasp so that the dome is not squishing your gasket. There are two settings for the dome one is tight for the cook and the other for resting between cooks. It relieves the pressure on the gasket which will make the gasket last a lot longer.

Tiles, then Dennis realize his mistake and brought in pebbles, they cook better.

jonj, you have me turning green with pizza envy. They look awesome.👍

Fingers crossed for lunch hour.

Looks like they have some well rusted ones on display, imagine rubbing up against that.

I hope you are going to teach us a lesson on how to use that new tool.

I usually have to put a rolled up ball of aluminum foil or two to keep it stable when I'm using it above the main grill.

I use my 16 inch a lot because it is so easy for me in the winter to roll it right in front of the sliding glass door. I can tend it without putting on a jacket or even stepping outside. Love it.

It should be easy to turn that top rack into one that is adjustable up and down. If one was really clever perhaps it could be made to turn the whole thing upside down and have that smaller rack on the botton.

@Syzygies, it's a beauty.

It was a mild day here and I took advantage to put some ribs on the KK. Fresh pasta, 10mm in width. Pork ribs are done. Plated.

What a great day.

What fun you are having with that gorgeous cooker. Love the colour. Fantastic looking cooks too. Your post is making me want to fire up my KK too.

C6Bill, that turkey looks awesome.

Looks sooooo delicious. 👍👍

WOW 👍👍

Happy New Year to All. 😁😸😄😼🌮

I am glad you are back to 100% and sorry to hear it took so long for the recovery.

WOW, what goodness awaits, my mouth is salivating just looking at pixs of the marinades and the tacos. Is everyone in your neighbourhood calling emergency services to report difficulty in breathing?

Bread and roast look delicious.

Wow, roasting chicken with sound. Mouth watering.

Just before Xmas I decided better to cure a pork belly before the temperatures turn really cold after Xmas. Cured 11.7pounds of belly and here it is just after smoking on the KK. Thanks goodness the KK holds nice and steady and I didn't have to go out and check on the Temperature. It is all nicely sliced, packaged, vacuum sealed and in the freezer now except for the one package I gave to friends for their Xmas morning breakfast.

I've found myself in that same situation with new people.

That was a hilarious comment, so perfect as was the cook.