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Tangles

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  1. I had a Smoke Daddy from the BJoe days that I’ve retro-fitted for the KK, you used any of that Pecan yet.

    I see.
    Yes thanks for the pecan. That wood that you gave to me is great. Might do chicken this weekend and use pecan. Though I feel like brisket. Thanks again.



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  2. Hi John and welcome, Alimac beat me to it but as regarding roti gear I've got both baskets but haven't used them yet (I'm sure i will though) if your cooker is out in the elements recommend getting a cover for it. 

    Did you get the cold smoker Bonfire?


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  3. Hello KK Fanatics,

    I have been browsing the forum for about a month now, reading as much as i can about these amazing Grills. Like most people who are into BBQ, I started with a Weber Kettle. I have mostly used that for roasting and grilling and occasionally low and slow smoking. I have the same issues as everyone controlling temperature on the Weber kettles but my ribs still turn out pretty good as far as I'm concerned. I know that there is MUCH room for improvement. I haven't tried brisket yet but I can see that as something I would like to try later on. 

    About 3 months ago I saw a XXL BGE for sale from a bbq store that had been using it for demonstrations on weekends. It was at a pretty good price so i started investigating Kamado style  Grill/Cookers and if that was something that would be worthwhile getting. So from everything I have read these style cookers can do different styles of cooking to an extremely high standard (when the person using them knows what their doing of course). The high temperature grilling and low and slow from the one cooker sounds pretty good to me. My Wife likes the idea of being able to do pizzas, and who wouldn't love all the family around for a pizza night? 

    So eventually my internet browsing led me to Kamodo Kamado and after reading as much as I have on this forum I think I'm about ready to go ahead and order one. For the size of our family I think that a 32 Big Bad will be the best, we regularly have 8-10 people around for dinner and sometimes as many as 20-30 for Christmas/New Year. So far our biggest decisions are what accessories to get and what tile color! Pizza stone, Rotisserie Spit and side tables are a must for us. 

    So I do have some questions that some of you might be able to help with. 

    1. Rotisserie Spit or Cradle?? I've only ever used a spit type on my Weber Summit and have never had a problem. I mostly cook chicken and rolled pork which aren't terribly big, so would the cradle be better for bigger cuts???
    2. I'm interested in low and slow with smoke so would the cold smoker be worthwhile? I have read a lot about dirty smoke and clean/blue smoke and i know some of you on here use the cast iron pot method. So throwing chunks straight onto the lit charcoal is not recommended? 
    3. The basket splitter seems like a necessity  for 2 zone cooking???
    4.  This is one for the Australian KK owners. Whats the process for importing into Australia? What are the import duties etc. I know Dennis can walk me through this but I wanted to have a rough idea of the import duties before I give him a call. 
    Well that's all I can think of at the moment, any help you can give me will be much appreciated.

    Cheers

    John 

    Welcome John. Glad to see the Aussie contingent growing.

     

    I have a 23 which is great for me. I do have a large family and when cooking for a large group I just do low and slows. I did 4large Boston butts that was served for a company function. It was a tight squeeze though.

     

    One day I may get a second but the advice most people give is get the largest one that the pocket can absorb. I love my 23 but would be tempted to go 32 if I had my chance again.

     

    I have the roti spit as well as the cradle. I seem to use the roti spit more often. Both are good for their own purposes. On the 32you can fit a suckling pig.

     

    I just use wood chunks or banksia cones for smoking. Works well. That said the cold smoker seems to be getting great reviews. May have to get one down the track.

     

    I have a basket splitter and use it often. It’s good for 2 zones as well as roti cooking. On the 23 you can use it so the back part of the kk is on direct heat for roti cooks.

     

    Shipping and import duties are pretty easy and nothing to worry about. Dennis works the shipping. He can advise of shipping agents. I can ping you what I paid which was mid last year.

     

    Dennis will be your friend during this process. If you speak to him about what type of cooking you will do he will advise of the best cooker. He is a gentleman and is not pushy at all.

     

    Also ask Dennis if he is stocking the Fireboard thermometers. I have one and it’s great. I had mine shipped from the US directly from Fireboard . He was looking at stocking them too.

     

    Pebble vs tiles is a personal choice. That said, I hear that people with pebbles are better looking.

     

    I use the pizza stone all the time. It’s a great! The cover is also great.

     

    Best to get all the assessories up front. Dennis may talk you out of some but you will kick yourself afterwards.

     

    Feel free to PM if you have any other questions. You will also find the folk in here very helpful.

     

     

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  4. Tangles, it was hot, too hot to do much more than sit in the ODK and smell the cooking.  I am in Nova Scotia, Canada and there are lots of summers when we don't even see 30C and if we do it's only for a day or two. This year is exceptional, we have had heat wave warnings out for weeks. I have a theory - the spring was miserable cold and wet with frost right up to the end of June. My garden went in the latest ever and I thought it was doomed. I also put in an irrigation system. The weather gods took pity on me and said OK she has gone to all that trouble let's give her a hand and make it really hot to speed up the growing process. That's my theory. :smt060 I am hoping it doesn't come to a crashing end with an early frost. :smt003

    Your garden looks fantastic Mac. I wish I could have one just as nice. I did have a large vege patch and chooks but it was getting too much to maintain with kids. They used to love helping me out but it slowly grew out of them. I succumbed to their desires for a pool. I like seeing the different varieties of vegetables you get there. Very nice.
    Ahh... it’s Canada not UK.


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