C6Bill

This is the one that would really worry me, but I’m not an expert

There is a crack in the firebox and it looks like there is more extensive damage to the grill. It is not simply regrouping some tIles from what I can see. Here are the rest of the pictures

Prior to the final sear I rub the venison with butter to get the proper sear, if not the surface can be dry and scorch a little 😀

A friend brought me a big beautiful venison steak so I seasoned it last night and let it sit in the fridge overnight wrapped in butcher paper. I decided to reverse sear just as I would a beef steak but pulled it at a lower temp as it tends to carry over a little more. So I pulled it off at 106 and it carried over to 115, exactly where I wanted it. I let it rest for 20 minutes and got the KK ready to sear. More than happy with the end result, so moist and tender.

That looks like it has some serious damage, the firebox is cracked and in the pic with the lid up it looks like there is a crack between the layers. It’s too bad cause it’s only about an hour from me.

Where's the beef !!!!!! Sorry, i couldn't help it 🤣

The best way to get Dennis is to just give him a call 👍

And it’s beautiful to look at 😁

This video does a decent job of explaining it, the first 3 minutes is all you need. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I_EUN5Txls

That's a beauty !!!!!

And this one has a nice video on the second page, i know this isn't a venting issue but the repair is the same, best of luck, it's a beauty !!!!! https://komodokamadoforum.com/topic/10768-burn-in-curing-venting-tips-and-tricks/page/2/

There is another thread on here somewhere that recommends a syringe of grout you can get off of Amazon to fill that crack. Just get it nice and warm and fill it and you should be good to go. No different that what most do after the initial venting. And i'd recommend getting the proper cover and keep it covered at all times while you are waiting to fix that grout. You don't want water getting in that crack and destroying the tile jacket. I wouldn't worry about using green grout, back there you'll never notice it. I'll see if i can find that other thread Edit: https://komodokamadoforum.com/topic/10673-fairly-significant-tears-in-grout/#comment-143535

This should hold me over for awhile

For just adding additional wood to an existing low and slow cook you can just utilize the hinge on the top grate, fold it back and drop in an extra chunk or two.

Even with that price increase they are still worth every penny. It is the last cooker anyone should ever need.

@tekobo I wish I was your neighbor from Mexico lol

YUM !!!

It’s hitting the foil and burning, use a drip pan

I got the KJ BB at Lowes too. Honestly i wasn't holding out too much hope when i picked up the bag, it felt like it was going to be full of ash and tiny pieces but it wasnt too bad, mostly medium sized chunks

Two issues I see, number one no heat soak and no drip pan. I set my vents to approximately where they need to be for 250 when starting the fire with a looft lighter. I never have them wide open and have to dial them back down. Light the fire add the drip pan/grates and walk away. And i don't use any type of briquette, never have never will. Plus if you have a looft lighter why even mess with a briquette. Light it and let it do its thing, let it get to temp and sit for an hour to make sure the temp is stable. As already mentioned, the smoke you are seeing is fat hitting the fire.

I've used Rockwood many many times, i like it. Not was much as I liked Weekend Warrior but it is good stuff. I can get a discount at Ace so I'm under $1 a pound for Rockwood or B&B. And paying $39.99 for a 35 lb bag of JD sounds like a good deal to me. I'm really looking forward to trying that out.

I was getting Wicked Good from Ace Hardware but they said it was discontinued. But they can still get Rockwood so I ordered 6 bags of that. I'll be trying Kamado Joe Big Block this weekend and I have several different bags of B&B but i'm not holding out much hope for those, I had been using B&B for a few weeks now and during my latest clean out found several nails and more than a few rocks. There was a local Backyard type store that always had a few pallets of good stuff but they seem to be pushing gas grills now so no more lump

Thanks for posting this Tony, I had no idea Tractor Supply carried Jealous Devil. I just ordered a couple of bags to give it a try. That along with the 10 assorted bags of other brands I bought yesterday I should be set for awhile lol

I’m guessing that is the only KK anyone would ever take on a road trip lol Looking forward to seeing what you cook up 😁

That’s a beauty !!!!!! Welcome back 😁