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Tucker - with the DigiQII, all you need is the BBQ Guru standard package (comes as one kit) and an inducer tube. That's it. Get the threaded inducer tube. Costs the most, but works perfectly. If you need more help, just drop a note or PM me.

"When you cook it up to 180 or whatever, you have killed nearly 100% of any bugs."

Nearly 100% of any bugs??? Where you buyin' your meats?!?!?!!!!!

With the exception of smokyken, I appreciate your responses! We'll stop dinging on each other here and start cookin' and drinkin' now...

Have a great weekend all! (you too smoky!)

And the humor never ends...

Might I suggest cooking your own next time?!?!?

Thanks Jasen -

I wish they would have solicited a little help from their user base - I know an engineer that could have put the CyberQ II software on an embedded web server. This would have added very little to the size of the unit (if at all) and the software would be a web-based client accessible without jumping through any hoops. A touch more work and WiFi could have been built in too!

Just the same, I truly wish the best for the BBQGuru guys. They are a great bunch and I enjoy their products -

I gotta try another brisket... My first one had a great taste and nice smoke ring, but was tough. I have had brisket that literally cuts with a fork. Any ideas out there on "how to"?

Great looking cook mguerra!

So what did you order? and Congrats!

Good looking bark, Good looking smoke ring, and a Great Start to your KK cooking hobby!!!

smokykensbbq said:

I think I am going to go with the Stoker over the Digi II.

How did that work out for you?

Welcome! We will look forward to seeing pics soon! Congrats!!

Too bad we are not supposed to comment in this area - otherwise I would say that looks delicious!!!!

Guys - thanks for the responses regarding the gas door with draft. If I would have stopped and thought for a moment instead of hitting the keyboard I would have answered my own question

Rule of the day - engage brain before engaging mouth, er keyboard!

Little change of subject here - tcoliver, looking at your gas door; is that unique? My gas door is simply a blank door with the gas inlet. I like that yours has a draft control on the door as well.

Anyone else have this style gas/draft door?

Thanks!

Yup - that is consistent with what I am finding. A bit of a difference in the early stages of the cook and virtually no difference (literally none) once the KK is heat soaked. Guess I'll have to experiment with the time of the year to figure out how long the KK takes to get heat soaked.... Just one more reason to move to a warmer client - more consistent temps on the KK without the Northeast winter variable! Thanks FM!

So guys, I heat soaked my KK to 237 degrees for about 5 hours while doing some ribs this past weekend (I know, no pics, but just look in my history there are LOTS of ribs). Anyway, I watched the TelTru on the dome very closely, I watched my DigiQ II very closely, and I watched a thermometer inside the KK very closely. All read 237 degrees and stayed there rock steady after about the 2 1/2 hour mark. There were variations at the beginning of the cook. It is also still chilly here so it took a bit of time to heat soak the KK. However, once it was all dialed in there was no temperature variation between the dome Tel Tru, DigiQ II, or thermometer inside the KK. Does this negate the need to put things on the top rack? The space is rather finite inside the KK. Once the KK is heatsoaked, I don't think it matters where the food is... Thoughts? Thx!

OK, so now I gotta make jerky, as per FM's posts and Pizza thanks to Robby - no complainin' here - keep the ideas coming! Thx for the pics!

Very nice! And it looks like you get quite a bit of work surface there! Congrats!

And here I have been making my jerky in a dehydrator...

You've got me motivated FM - I'll be trying your technique in the next several weeks! Now where did I put that ground wire?....

Great pics Robby! I like the stone work on that KK - very original!

So I get that the first pics were of the ribeyes (may favorite by the by) that you mentioned earlier. Wasn't 100% sure about the next cut of meat but I did notice that there weren't any more pictures of the dogs.... er... you know to each his own and the KK is exotic but... er, just where are the dogs Robby?!?!?

Oh, whew - I see where you mentioned that you cooked up some pork tenderloins - dogs must be safe!!

Thanks for the pics and welcome aboard again!!!

Gerard - Effectively, pig candy is jerky for those with a huge sweet tooth! That being said I think if you vacuum seal the pig candy, put wax paper between layers to avoid everything becoming one sticky glob, you should be alright. Just to be safe, you may want to consider FedEx overnight. You save on the trouble of keeping it cold, but pay a bit more in shipping...

Well heck yeah you should post some pictures!! I'd like to see your new KK and your first cook! Don't forget to tell us how it all turned out, OK?

Also, Congratulations on your new KK!!!

There is no greater feeling than waiting on a new toy - Especially when that toy is a KK!!

Congratulations on your decision - It will repay you many times over!

Now the hard part... the waaaaiiiitttttiiiiinnnngggg.... I have one suggestion that does help to pass the time, start buying your toys, accessories, cover, etc. while you wait. You'll want them all the day your new KK arrives anyway!

I was all set to bet money that the CyberQ II would have an "A" type receptacle. That would accommodate the "A" Type plug that is most commonly used. However, after carefully reading BBQ Bob's reply posted here:

"We are working with 30-40 ft. USB to Mini USB cables for a wired connection."

It appears that the connector at the bottom of the CyberQ II will be a mini-usb receptacle. That may make things a bit more challenging when trying to create a wireless connection.

John - the look on your grandson's face in that first picture is priceless! He's a handsome little guy!

Nice job on the chuck roll - I am interested in trying but I sure hope the cook time is a bit shorter!