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Yeah that's it. I just got a spray bottle size

Look into Our eyes..... You are getting verryyyyy sleepy

Not sure why picture is so crappy. Click on it to see in better detail. It really shines up nice

Thermapen is the best!!! Most important accessory to date. My father is getting ready to retire and he inherited one hell of a setup from me. He has a jr and classic Kamado Joe that will keep him busy in retirement. Congrats on the purchase hope to see you stick around the forum. We have a great group here !!

Global Moderators 13,240 posts 0 warning points LocationOntario Canada Grill:Kamado Joe Posted Today, 02:23 PM I had the day off and figured I would give the KKs a cleaning today. They have been covered but the they are dirty. I find that the tile darkens as the smoke exits the upper damper. The tiles appear to deepen brown. But obviously grease and smoke. It was recommended that I used the zapp 505 from Home Depot. I was in the states last week with Rak and grabbed a bottle. Wiped the exterior down and had some white residue from the burn in on the grout so wiped it all down with the 505. This stuff cuts through the grease!!!!!!! Wiped it all down then hit it with liquid car wax spray. Buffed with a rag and man they look shiny and new. This set up is so nice to look at. Sorry for the redundant shot but the shine from the wax was worthy of a picture!! Wifey just gave her blessing for a gazebo so I will be placing order soon. Can't wait to get my outdoor area set up for the spring!!!

What this old thing???? In fairness tony, I wouldn't say coerced. I would say more like enablers helping out a functional addict lol. I think the essential purchase is the 23" Ultimate and I think the best accessories would be in order: Ultimate baking stone, cover, rotisserie, side tables with stainless tops. If money not a factor add the double bottom drip pan and the second basket with splitter. That is to me the most thought out purchase in my opinion. The rotisserie is a must just because it is awesome!!! Trust me when I tell you this... That gasser is going to be history in no time. That 23 can be at 350 degrees in 10-15 min. I was in shock when I got to temps so quickly. Coming from a KJ they heat up fast but not like that. And the KK uses far less fuel than my old big joe. So it was the right decision. I say if a gasser has that sentimental value keep it but get that primo gone!!! I'm sure you have a buddy that would take it for a good price. That way you can keep the warranty going for them!!!

I am a watch nut as well. I figured that you were after the Patek Philippe comment mentioned above. I have an Omega that is my gem I also love the Nixon line of surf watches... not exactly luxury but still a great watch. I have a 51mm face and love the size!!

As I posted the man himself nailed it with a beautiful response. Everything that you needed to know!!

the one thing that you will quickly learn is that Dennis has thought of everything before it goes into production. He seems to really know what is needed and how to make it work!!

wow!!!! this looks spectacular

Welcome to the forum roger. This is a wonderful site. You will love it over here. For the 23" you get the KK, 3 levels of cooking grates, charcoal basket and deflector stone and basic drip pan Accessories added on would be: side tables double line drip pan charcoal splitter baking stone rib rack cover rotisserie I think that is all of the extras The KK is honestly the single best kamado on the market. I came from 6 kamado Joes so this was a tough decision for me as well but one that I was very happy to make. List that primo and get cooking on the 23" You're only regret will be that you wish that you did it sooner!!! Welcome

He ha it already made for me lol. I just can't swing it!!!!

Welcome and congrats on the purchase. Lets start with the controller. Do you need one??? No absolutely not. The Komodo Kamado is the most rock solid and responsive charcoal BBQ that I have ever used. I have gone from gas bbq, to weber kettle and WSM, then to various Kamado Joes.... and now the holy grail!!! I applaud you for jumping in with both feet right off the hop, it will save you money in the long run. Ok back to the controller. Because the KK is so stable, you really can set it and forget it. When I switched to ceramics a few years ago, I really had no need for a controller. You will learn how to control the vents over time and really not need it..... With all of that said, however, I purchased a CyberQ wifi for the KK. I love that the KK has the built in port, and probe area for the wires. I also love being able to leave the house for work for 12 hours and have something to check on when I am away. If I am getting close to home and I need the temp up a bit I can remotely tell the fan to stoke the fire. So for me, I purchased the cyberQ as a means to help when I am away from the house for long periods of time. I will not use it on many cooks, but the peace of mind it will give me when I can't touch the grill for long period of times will make it worthy of the purchase. What I have always recommended on the kamadoguru.com to new members that are looking at what to buy is the following..... 1. Buy a thermapen instant read therm 2. Don't buy anything else until you know what you really need 3. Learn how to dial those vents in and really learn you grill Now to the second part of you're question. Burn in is really easy... however, it may make you panic a bit when you see things happening. Take it all in stride and be prepared. Check out the owners section here and you will see some posts. Ask questions in those posts as it helps others that will be going through the same experience as you. Honestly don't over think it and you will be fine!!! Curious how you stumbled onto a KK for your first charcoal grill purchase?? That is great by the way. It cost me several thousand dollars upgrading to my eventual dream set up!! I hope to see you around a lot on the forum, we have a great group of people. Many of us are also members on the Kamado guru. Feel free to join there, it is nice having the KK membership represented on that forum as well

Now I want a third lol!! Just kidding 😜

Don't start Rak!!!! Mario buying a KK is like ripping off a bandaid. Slow hurts but pull quick and hurts for a second. Everyone struggles with the price until it arrives at the door. They are gorgeous and cook as good as they look.

Drippings and BBQ just do not equate to a successful outcome from my experiences. I just buy pre made gravy mixes now and stop trying LOL

buddy welcome to what I refer to as the natural transition of good chefs!! You love this hobby, I have seen you cook and I know that you have good taste for everything you buy!! The KK is going to bring your cooking to the next level. This forum is great and very peaceful. We all encourage everyone and I find that there is a nice group of quality grill enthusiasts here. You and I have been chatting about you updating for a while now and I can honestly tell you that once you commit to buy the only thing that will bug you is that you didn't do it sooner. I know that you are looking at the 23 and 32 from our conversations and that you are considering both, but one for now. What I will tell you is that the 23" is one heck of a cooker. Get going on that and see what you need/want from there. Dennis is one heck of a guy and will steer you in the right direction!! If you have any questions everyone here will jump in and help answer them. I can not wait to hear your thoughts on cooking on a KK. Rak and I were in the same spot a short time ago. One thing is for sure, joining this forum is the kiss of death lol!!! You will own sooner than you were expecting lol!!! Cant wait to have you on board and cooking on a KK buddy, I know that you deserve it and have been thinking hard about this purchase. Trust other that have taken the plunge.... KK is the real deal and you will be finding new homes for your other grills in short order!!! Welcome buddy! Ryan

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looks good Mac!!!

Geo... time to buy buddy!!!

Interesting post!! I have the joe jr. and it has been my work horse. I have not yet used it since getting the KKs, however, I was considering selling it. Maybe I will just store it in the back shed for those times where I need a grill on the fly. I thought about a Weber smoky Joe 18" for travel, but the jr. is compact, a tad heavy but it is bought and paid for so.... Funny how a post pops up at the right time I hope that you love the mini I considered the 16.5 KK but I really cant afford another grill at this point and time and for the amount of times that I would use it, it would be a bad purchase for me. The 23 and 32 are my go to cookers now and perhaps the jr. will make a good shed addition for now

Rak that looks amazing!!!! Great job buddy

Yes - I wonder whether mine is more than i need, too late now, and of course happy with what I have...of course none of us thought size would be a problem :0 Croadie it is funny that you brought this up. I came from a 22 kettle and 22.5 WSM. Size was the debate when I bought them and I went bigger and was happy that I did. I then switched to a Kamado Joe after a year of research. I spent months agonizing over the size. I went with the big joe 24". I thought it was perfect, everything that I needed in one grill.... Then figured that a second would be needed for multi heat cooks and picked up a 13" jr and then a week later got the 18" classic. I kind of became known for cooking on the trifecta. I love having multiple Kamado's. I essentially stopped using the big joe and was using the classic and jr. Exclusively. The big joe was heavy on fuel consumption and took a while to heat and stabilize. Fast forward to my KK purchase. With the love of multiple Cookers I was once again face with what to order. Initially I thought one 23". Then toyed with a 19" and 23". Then I was settled on 2 23" kks. Placed my order and then after a conversation with Dennis I went with the 23 and 32 combo. I was very nervous because I figured I hardly used the big joe anymore and worried that I went too big. The reality was that the 23" KK heats faster than my classic 18". It is super fuel efficient and responds like a smaller Kamado. The 23" has become my everyday cooker and the 32" is my weekend and larger parties cooker. Never regret the size you get as the 23" is an amazing grill. I have learned that the 23kk has all the benefits of a larger grill with all the convince of that of a smaller Kamado. With all of that said, I am starting to see that you are a BBQ hobbiest like all of us here. You will see over time where there is the need for a second grill. The reality is that the 23" will satisfy you 95% of the time but you may run into times where a second grill will help. Consider over time the addition of a 19" TT to you're setup. I have learned over the years that a third grill is definitely not needed for me. I love my two KKs and have finally hit the perfect combo for my lifestyle and cooking habits!!!

This is the exact reason why I went with a cyberQ wifi. I love knowing that I can walk away and be able to check in once and a while to see where I am at. Good luck buddy!!! My guess is that it will be spectacular!!!