Cheesehead_Griller

I have a 32 and can put a lot of food on it with ease. If you are open to two cookers then I'd get the 32 and use it for a bit. See how it goes. Maybe you would like to add a 22 instead of another 32. I've done 8 pork butts on my 32 with ease. That's when I wish I had a 22 to put some potatoes, beans, etc. on while the 32 is doing its thing. I couldn't justify a 32 as a secondary cooker.

If you are constantly doing large cooks then it makes sense to get the 42. If you want to cook a few chicken breasts or a few steaks for you and you wife the 32 or 38 will be sufficient. I own the 32 and feel it 's a great size. The smaller size requires less lump for those smaller cooks. From a capacity standpoint, I can easily get 8 pork butts on my 32's two top racks Whatever fits your needs. That being said, I have considered adding the 22 Beast to use for smaller cooks as my 32 can seem a bit large for doing just a few steaks, pork chops, etc.

Crazy times. Hopefully Dennis can navigate the challenges.

Awesome! I look forward to seeing it in action.

Next time you cook on your KK, put the pellets and or chunks on one of the grates away from the direct heat. Works great for wood. Never tried it with pellets but I assume the same results would occur. Like above me stated, turn the air pump on full power. I never have issues keeping wood chips lit. Note, I never dry them out either.

I had the original Meater and Meater Block. I really liked both. I ended up selling them and going all-in on Fireboard. As a wired unit the Fireboard is awesome. I ordered two of the Pulses and received them over the weekend. One died on me and the other worked very well. I am so fed up with the whole wires, controllers, connections, etc. I just said F it and sold the Fireboard and fan. I also initiated a return and sent the Pulse probes back. Time to start over.

I see Meater, Fireboard, and Thermoworks all released new wireless probes. I'm curious if anyone on here has tried them. If so, how was your experience?

What are your thoughts on the end result? How did the KK perform?

I also have a Fireboard 2 Pro and a Pit Viper Fan. Works flawless. Once I get the new Fireboard Pulse, it will be almost wire free except for the Fan to the Fireboard 2 Pro. I HATE wires.

Very nice! I love my 32BB. I did a big cook of "Over the Top Chili" this past weekend on it. Turned out amazing. The best part, I left and went to Costco and the KK just kept doing it's thing

Shoulder looks fantastic! I agree completely. The KK adjusted properly paired with a Fireboard and a fan is about a rock solid as it gets. I am shocked at the temp control. I live in WI and even when it's crazy cold I get the same consistent results. I just sold my Meater Bock to fund the purchase of the new Fireboard Pulse probes. No more wires and they can control the fan I'm so pumped. I love my Fireboard just hate cords.

Beautiful!

It is. But, with as little stress as possible. @Mcdddy With a bit of patience and practice you will dial it in. Start with some easy pieces of meat like port butt/shoulders that you can't really mess up. After a few tweaks to your current process you will get it figured out. You may want to journal your cooks. I did and made pics of both top and bottom vent settings. My wife can grab the book and use the KK based on my notes

The goal is not to have to use a Fireboard

Good eye One rack was considerably smaller so it finished a bit sooner and was pulled.