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Well... Sorry FM for not posting the resluts, but a family emergency required my departure. I'd say the the results were mixed. The meat had good bark and flavor, but portions of it were a bit dry for my taste. Were I to use this particular cut of chuck in the future, I'd give it an hour or two of light smoke, then wrap it in foil for several hours; then finish it unwrapped. Or wrap it in bannana leaves and cook it similar to a deep bit Q. It's all a learning process for me, particularly with some of the more exotic cuts to follow!

Bravo! Very impressive Dennis; that's a wonderful array of ingredients. I'll have to start growing lemon grass once again.

FWIW Update Ignited the charcoal at 8pm. Heat soaked the KK to 200 degrees and stabilized for 1 1/2 hours. Placed chuck in the KK at 9:30pm. Went to bed! Checked the KK at 0630 next morning. The temperature had creeped to 250, and the meat was at 168 degrees. Have lowered the temp now to 220 and will await the final target. BTW, it's a scorching 55 degrees here this morning on the Central Coast. It's suppose to really sore today and peak at 75 degrees!

Yah, that's no problem. I was basing the cook time and temperature on my recent experience with a rolled pork shoulder that I did last week. 17 hours at 200 and cooked to 185. It was quite good and moist with a nice bark as well.

Thanks FM. I had previously read your thread on the chuck roast. Quite a hunk of meat! I re-read the thread again, and am unsure why you wanted to foil the roast. Was it to retain moisture or break down the tissue? or both? I'll probably go without the foil this time, and see what happens. I was planning to put it on this evening around 8pm at 200, and just let it cook through the night. Dennis had advised (above) to cook at a higher temp after the initial smoke. I'll try his method as well on another cook. With the longer cook time, I can sleep through the night!

Re: Once I'm thru my smoke I cook at 235º and above only..

I want to try a low and slow for a 7lb bone-in chuck roast. I was anticipating cooking to 185-190 at 200. Since I haven't yet tried this cut on the KK, is this the correct temperature target? What do you folks advise. Thanks in advance.

When the cats away..... Choose something that you enjoy eating but your SO won't touch.

You will be amazed! I've had mine for abou 8 months now. The KK still amazes me everytime I use it. I'm so infatuated, I plan on being buried in it! Go for it!

Pie I've done several strawberry-rhubarb pies and many apple gallettes. Will do a sweet potato pie very soon. I cut my sugar by at least half since the potato is so sweet to begin with. Also, I reduce the spices, nutmeg and cinnamon to a scant pinch. I prefer to taste the potato rather than the heavy spices. Good luck!

Re: Welcome Great choice! You will be so impressed when the KK arrives. I too used a Weber for many years. Now you are really going to cook!! I'm down in the Monterey area, let me know if I can be of any assistance. Ciao. There is a huge group of us going to be down there for Pebble....how about dinner for 500? I can handle 500 without a problem, but the Pebble crowd don't much go for "low and slow!" You hardly hear Biff say, "Please pass the brisket!" LOL

Great Choice I was admiring that unit just the other day. Great choice. I'm envious!! Welcome!

Welcome Great choice! You will be so impressed when the KK arrives. I too used a Weber for many years. Now you are really going to cook!! I'm down in the Monterey area, let me know if I can be of any assistance. Ciao.

Hell folks, I've been searching the net for a stainless steel grill basket with a detachable handle that would work well with the KK. I've found ones made with non-stick teflon, but not SS. If anyone has a source, let me know. It would be utilized for those varieties of fish that do not do well directly on a grate. Here's a pic of what I have in mind:

Re: EZ QUE I believe Dennis is now selling them as a KK accessory. If not try the link to Viking: http://www.vikingrange.com/consumer/pro ... egory-accs At the time I purchased from Viking (Viking was selling the EZ Que under its own label), they were running low on product. In fact, I had to check with their regional California Distributor for availability; then had to have the local Viking retailer order the basket for me. As for the motor, I followed the recommendation of folks on this forum and purchased from the link below: http://www.onegrill.com/Electric_Rotiss ... /4pm05.htm

Grate angle I think you should make a special California addition and advertise the grate as being 4:20!! LOL Seriously though, the current configuration is fine.

Feel free to send an IM if you would like see and touch one of these marvels!

Re: KK Stainless Steel Rib Rack? Just got off the phone with Dennis; the order has been placed. Thanks.

Is KK now selling the rib rack now listed on the web site under "accessories"? If not, does anyone have a recommendation? I will be needing one in several weeks. Thanks.

Re: Another idea.. Trans bag holder Over the course of 30+ years in the California fire service, I have seen numerous fires, usually wildland, ignited by hot ashes discarded from a BBQ. I wouldn't recommend discarding into a bag. I confess that KK owners are quite discriminating, but it's probably best not too tempt the odds. Personally, I just place a contractor's dust pan under the draft door, and sweep the firebox clean.

removal A small section of 3/4" inch ply with 2 X 4s underneath to create a ramp and provide support were sufficient to roll the KK right off the palette. Also, be sure to control the descent with a little counter force.

Re: OUTRAGEOUS Thanks. It's just a good thing that I didn't post a pic of the bottles of wine that were consumed that evening!!!

With a few months of experience under my belt, I did the following one evening entirely on the KK: Baked Risotto with asparagus Grilled Prime New Steaks Grilled wild shrimp Strawberry/Rhubarb Pie Apple galette

I just received the cover that John at Coverworks fabricated for my new KK. As I told John, the cover reflected the same quality of workmanship found in the KK. The service was prompt and the price very fair. I recommend it! His contact is: coverworks@hotmail.com