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steelerguy

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  1. I agree completely, my KK is one of those "tools" I truly enjoy using. It's operation is basically flawless and with the BBQ Guru, it is stupid easy to make great BBQ. A few weeks ago I was smoking a Boston Butt to take over to a friends house for a party, the stall ended a little faster than I was anticipating, so from about 25 miles away from home while out on a bike ride I was able to dial the pit temp down to 215 from my phone. Now that is awesome!
  2. Didn't actually realize it had been so long until I ordered a plug for the BBQ Guru port and a rib rack. Since it was the 4th of July, decided to celebrate the 5 year anniversary of my KK by cooking a couple racks of ribs...and to be honest...I just wanted to use the new rib rack. 5 years later, here is what the KK looks like...pretty much just like the first day. I had to clean the ashes out, not looking bad after 500+ cooks... Used a chimney to light a few pieces of lump and put them in some extruded coconut (don't need much for ribs, the stuff in the middle of the structure is hot the rest is from a previous grill). Got the BBQ Guru set up and now time to let everything come up to temp. Up to temp and ready to go, let's add some smoke to the ribs! Now it is time to kick back and enjoy some beer! Today it is Long Trail IPA...and we had to take a mobile pic for Facebook. Looking like things are just about done... Let's add some sauce, open up the dampers, and caramelize that sauce! At this point, I put the camera away. I did throw some parboiled corn cobs on there and got some nice caramelization on them also, but was getting too hungry to take pictures! Like I mentioned previously, I'd say I am well over 500 cooks on my KK. Even in the Northeast I'd say I average about 2 cooks a week including vacations and winter (which really doesn't stop me much). I do everything from low and slow pork shoulders or briskets to high temp steak sears or pizza cooks. My KK can do it all. I noticed my tile repair kit this weekend while setting up for my cook. I have used it an exact 0 times, The only issue I have had is the teak knob coming off the draft door (you may have noticed it missing in the pictures) and that is being taken care of as I type this. You can certainly cook outside on something other than a KK and I am sure you can make some good food. I don't think it is possible to have such a great looking cooking instrument that can do so much, so well though. I have thoroughly enjoyed my KK and plan on using it for years to come. In fact, I am already planning my purchase of a hi-cap for a weekend place...all I need to do is find a nice little weekend place to grill/BBQ at first! Thanks Dennis for making such a great product! Corey
  3. Noticed this a couple weeks ago while perusing the AmazingRibs site. I was really hoping to see a KK on there and was not disappointed. Always nice to see a review that isn't just looking at bottom line, but also takes into consideration the work of art a KK is. Let's be honest, you can get the job done with a less expensive cooker, but NOTHING is going to look as good while getting the job done (or just sitting there).
  4. I have done a 16 hour cook on a quarter of a box and had some left over. If you are going to hover between 215 and 225 I think you'd be fine with half a box and still get some back at the end.
  5. That would be how my knob was held on, a wood screw into the knob. Over time I think the heat of the screw eventually caused the wood to give way and the knob came off. I noticed these knew knobs had threaded metal interiors and I am sure hold up much better. I'd appreciate it if I could get a new airflow dial. BTW, the BBQ Guru plug I got...awesome! Fits so well and no way it is going to turn to a crisp after some high temp pizza sessions. Can't wait to use the rib rack I purchased also, I love a high quality rack!
  6. So I got a set of new teak knobs, the one on the draft door came off after a couple years and high heat. I ordered the knob set and went to replace the knob on the draft door...then realized, the screw it tack welded to the rotating portion of the door. What is the best way to get this installed before I get a hammer out and start whacking away?
  7. Here is the thing...you can have a tool that gets the jobs done or you can have a tool that you really enjoy using while getting the job done and you don't mind seeing it sitting around while not even using it. Let's be honest, you are happy with the results of your Kamado Joe, the only reason you are thinking about "upgrading" is the intangibles. That is what you are getting with the Komodo Kamado, it is not only a tool but art. If you don't care about the "art" aspect, then there is really no reason to pay so much extra. Yeah, it may hold more heat...but who cares, toss in another few bucks of coals. It will probably last longer with all the stainless steel, but you could also buy 3-4 Kamado Joes, which may last you a lifetime. You have two cookers and they will both give you what you want...damn good food. Do you just want something more also??? That is really the question.
  8. Re: Adapter for gas attachment Ended up getting a 3/8" female elbow, 3/8" to 1/4" male coupling, and a 1/4" to 1/8" female coupling. Then used a good amount of teflon tape on the thread to make sure they were tight and leak proof.
  9. Does anyone know what kind of adapter you need to hook the gas attachment up to a propane tank? I have had my gas attachment for months but haven't used it because it has a male end as does the hose coming off the regulator on the propane tank. The propane tank looks to have a 1/4" or so male end with a needle like tip. The valve on the gas attachment looks to be 1/2" male. Just curious if there is a quick an easy adapter or am I going to have to cobble something together at the local Lowe Depot.
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