Pequod

1 hour ago, Aussie Ora said:

 

 

That's awesome can you help me fix my spaceship so I can finally get out of here this planet is doing my head in lol

 

Outback Kamado Bar and Grill♨

Not ready to take he wraps off my *real* project yet , but why do you think I was leaning toward twin 23's? If that project fails, at least I'll have something to cook on once the lights go out!

I'd be good with a KK rotisseried turkey in November, and if it was only one KK we're talking I bet it'd happen. I've aaalmooost got wife biting on one...lure is in the water. Not ready to dangle the bait of two just yet. She's still recovering from the shock of my suggesting we part ways with my smoker. You can't use the Jedi mind trick too often or it loses effectiveness. 

23 minutes ago, tinyfish said:

I have 2 x 23" KK's and if I had to do it again I would go with the 23"  and 32" combo.

The 32" gives you that extra space for direct cooking.

Interesting and something I was wondering about. Seems like the oval shape of the 32 would be a bit more 2-zone friendly as well. And I'd likely want the rotisserie on the 32 for the extra size. I could see the 23 as my primary for low n' slow and day-to-day use, and the 32 for my party rig, rotisserie, and larger direct cooks. 

Is it March 2017 yet?

This old engineer did his thesis on internal aerothermochemistry -- what goes on inside rocket motors -- and spent the early part of his career working on the space shuttle motors. I see twin KK's as strap on boosters. Just crank open those vents and let 'er rip. Problem is we've got a sign error on the thrust vector. 

Alright...enough geeking out for today.  

Works for me.

First step is to create the patio space off my deck to put these things -- involves HOA approval, so will take a wee bit o' time. Started that process today with wife. 

Second step is to sell my high capacity smoker. Wife was shocked at that idea 'cause she know I love that thing.

Third step is to remind wife of the cash I squirreled away from this year's bonus.

Low and slow. This is a process. 

23 and 32. Was afraid y'all were gonna say that. Lol!  

42 minutes ago, Mrhdvrod said:

Money not an object? Simply, helicopter from truck drop to landing zone! Or rent a fork lift and lift driver.  Also while on the subject let's have you build a patio to put the kamado's on that's covered with appropriate ventilation so you can stop having to play patio tic tac toe. 

On a more serious note, I'm glued to this discussion on the size part, my inability to maker a decision cost me the 23 from the Raichlen deal!

Ha! I said pretend money and spousal consent weren't barriers. Let me have my fantasy! 

For those that have both a 32 and another size (23 or smaller), what are the biggest differences you see other than capacity and the shear bulk of the thing? Are there things you prefer to cook on one vs. another? For example, wondering if the 32 is better for 2-zone than a 23.

First step in this journey, help me answer the subject questions. Let's pretend money and spousal consent isn't a barrier for a moment . I'd appreciate your thoughts.

1) How Many?

I think this one is easy -- I like having two cookers for both capacity and flexibility in terms of temps and cook types when cooking for a crowd (20-30'ish hosted at our house twice per year). Don't know if I'd buy both at once, but two makes sense.

2) What Size(s)?

I currently have a six-shelf, 1500 square inch smoker that runs from 225-325^o and has been my go-to for larger cooks. For those cooks I'm often running at capacity with two meats plus sides and appetizers. Don't need to have all that in one cooker (although it is comparable to a 32" KK), but want that cumulative capacity and/or a bit more. My first inclination is a pair of 23's, but would like to better understand the advantages of the others (both smaller and larger) before settling on that. Moving away from a dedicated smoker to two versatile Kamado's opens the range of cook styles for when we host crowds (grilling, rotisserie, etc.).

3) Where/How to Deploy?

See the attached image. That's my house (ignore the neighbor uphill). I post this because I'm expecting challenges in getting any KK to it's destination in my backyard. Trucks stop at the top of the driveway. They'd hand truck my crated KK to my garage. But, there's no walkway to the back corner of my house, and the red lines highlight the sloping terrain from front (high) to back (low and sloping). Any KK will have to be carried by multiple burly folk (that's not me) down sloping terrain. Further, that white structure is my sunroom with wood deck underneath -- not the optimal spot for any grill, but I currently survive by rolling my cookers into the yard, than back to the deck between cooks. That won't work for a KK (there's a small step down from the deck), so if I'm to do this I'm thinking I need to build a small patio area with large stone pavers off the deck and leave the KK(s) in the open. Any advice on moving a KK into position over sloped terrain with burly folk to deploy on an open patio?  Others done this?  I'm thinking the heft of a 32" and the terrain to be navigated takes a 32 off the table.

20 minutes ago, ckreef said:

Welcome HalfSmoke great to see you over here. You've made it over here, I'm guessing you won't last until March. Not sure anyone held out as long as they originally thought once they joined this forum.

Reef's Bistro

Thanks!  It's like a cult in here.  A cult I want to join!

So how does this work? Just post my CC #'s and financials here? Where do I send the deed to my house? 

11 minutes ago, CeramicChef said:

@HalfSmoke - welcome!  Great to have you here and welcome to The True Obsession!  

Im betting you can't hold out until 03/17. Resistance is futile.

Not taking that bet! 

1 hour ago, EGGARY said:

Welcome.  Do we need to start another pool to see when you will be ordering a KK ?  LOL!

Smart money is on March 2017, timed with the arrival of my annual bonus. 

Hey all. Migrated here at Bosco's suggestion due to my drooling over KK's over at The Guru. I guess that makes me KK Kurious. There is a KK in my future. Don't know when. Don't know what. Until then, that'll be me ogling your fine grills and tossing in the random question.

Like many of you, I suspect a KK (or two?) will be the end of a journey through various cookers over the years. Started consolidating down to two cookers two years ago with the purchase of a large-ish insulated cabinet smoker then and a Kamado Joe (for everything but smoking...I thought) two months ago. The Kamado is a pleasant surprise. Didn't expect to enjoy or use it as much as I have. Now that I know, I'm imagining a further (and maybe final) consolidation step by migrating into KK land. Might take a year. Maybe two or three. But I'm on my way. Pardon my drool on your pics until that day comes.