Jon B.

Hey Chuck............one cook and you will have it figured out and be hooked. The most important element in my book is not to over shoot your cooking temp because the cookers retain heat so well. Just air flow adjustments. Pull the trigger....you will not regret it.

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 )

@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

Now @Aussie Ora has a partner in crime....sending thoughts of sandy beaches and warm winds....................... while we are freezing our toes off. @Basher That dastardly Aussie Ora also sends pictures of sky blue waters and sandy beaches along with the descriptions of summer fun. Have a great time!!!!!

@ckreef Charles...I was studying the cooker and there is a side-to-side bar that is on the internal frame in front of the adjustable cooking grate. It is shown in some of the photos and appears to be missing in others. Looks like there are little mounting pegs sticking out of the frame that the side-to-side bar attaches to or rests on. What the heck does it do?? (a rest point for the cover?) Thanks!

Those are some serious shipping stands!!! Nice work @Tucker!!!!!!!

Thanks Mac.....................................I now own a piece of that artwork (plus the OXO sling)..........................$$$ .....Can't take it with you

@MacKenzie The reason asked about the trivet is that I bought a friend a name brand PC for a gift and it did not have a trivet or a "pot". I went out and bought them a steamer basket like Mac posted a picture of. @mguerra I will be ordering one of the silicone baskets for sure and will check out the Fat Daddios pots. Thanks for posting!!! Dang it Mac...........those Kuhn Rikon PC'ers look fantastic...............................thinking I should probably add one to my arsenal

Does your's have a trivet for the bottom?

@mguerra @Syzygies My mother used a range-top, old style pressure cooker for years. It was one of the first cooking devices I purchased when I moved out (actually when my dad threw me out after college - "get a job son"). I did try one of the early models of the electric PC's and didn't like it compared to my stove top PC. Guessing I need to rethink that decision and try a new-fangled electronic model. Last summer, I discovered my Mom's original PC at the family cottage. After careful inspection of the gaskets & safety valves (I'm sure one is a lead plug), I gave it a spin. Worked great but it is time to be put on the shelf. I have cooked on my stove top PC's twice a month for over 40 years and will never be without one. Going to try a new electronic one and the sweet potatoes! Thanks for posting!!

@tony b My sister will be calling you soon. She was out of town until yesterday. FYI PS - Not sure if the Salt Potatoes will still be good ....but the rest will be fine

Darn It All Tony......I drove thru Chicago on Friday......should have joined you at the tasting . I believe my nephew's wedding is May 23, 2020.

My sister lives in the same town as our @tony b and I tried to catch up with him last year during a visit but he was off to a distant beer festival and I missed him. On Sunday evening before Thanksgiving, I found out a family friend had passed away and decided to drive to Iowa for the funeral. Didn't get a chance to check with Tony in real time, so I sent a e-mail and took a chance he would be there. So before I took off on Monday morning, I stopped at the grocery store and bought a bunch of Syracuse based BBQ products. The plan was to use them to bribe Tony into sharing some of his award winning home brew . As I was driving to Iowa, Tony sent me a text message with the bad news.........he was flying to Chicago for the Holidays. Rats!!!! Foiled again.........No home brew!!!!! Hoping for future "beer credits"..........I left the BBQ care package with my sister to take to Tony this week. My nephew is getting married this coming summer in Tony's town....................maybe the third time will be a charm

It was interesting and I read about the problem with the camels in your country. It is a shame they can't use the camel meat to feed the poor. When they cull the dear population in our town, they donate the meat to the food bank. Understand the area they are in is huge and there would be a logistical problem transporting the meat. Would like to see you cook up some camel ribs Aussie

Good Morning Mac!!!

You left out the "elbow grease" part

That is sad.......had to stop watching it during the second shooting.

I think Dennis tricked me.......................but I'm glad he did!!!! When I discovered that Dennis was thinking about discontinuing the 16" KK Table Top model.....I quick ordered one. Even though I had the 19" KK TT, I found myself using my little KJ Jr. for most of my 2 person cooks. The size worked really well for me. I received the 16" KK one year ago today and I love cooking on that little grill/smoker!!!!!! Cannot imagine being without it in my cooking arsenal. Like @ckreef the combo of the 16" and 19" works great for my cooking requirements at the house in Syracuse. Don't get me wrong......I'm still saving for the 42" KK at the family cottage in Michigan but there will be another 16" KK sitting right next to it!!! I'm happy to see that Dennis is still offering the 16" as part of the KK line up. It is one, sweet little smoker

My absolute favorite Jim Breuer skit...............................

I joined the Primo forum when I bought my first kamado. Heck...that is where I met @MacKenzie and learned about KK's. Recently I have not been very active on the Primo forum but would check in every once in a while to see what was happening...................... Just tried to log in and it looks like it was taken down. Guessing because of the buyout??????? How things change and quickly. The forum moved to a less friendly platform a few years ago and was going down hill quickly in terms of participation. One talented member really kept it going single handed. Sad for Sean!!!! Mac..........see if you have any luck. Long live the KK Forum!!!!!

Hooping: cough? square dance? knitting term? new pizza pan ring? wishing for the best? Need to brush up on my southern speak!!!!!!!

This how I pictured the story described above: ( @ckreef ) Garsh darn........Mrs. skreef...........I'm sure glad it rained......by golly!!!

Saw this on Facebook. Interesting to see what happens. The Primo product was my first introduction into the kamado world and I still own two. George Samaras And the legacy goes on… Effective November 1st 2019, Primo Ceramic Grills will be part of the Empire Comfort Systems, manufacture of Broilmaster Premium Grills After 23 years of manufacturing the best ceramic grill in the market with many innovations and a state of the art manufacturing plan, I decide to step a side and let the new generation take it to the next level. Empire is a 3rdgeneration company that believes in manufacturing in the USA and delivers many quality products in the market. I will remain involved in the business to ensure a smooth transition and helping developing new products and innovations I would like to thank all of you been our customers, and for your support all these years. I wish you a Primo day Sincerely George Samaras

Very interesting!

Love the "support log" under the plywood. Where there is a will.....there is a way!!!!!!!