tdixon

Re: Help Needed - New KK YouTube Channel

Job done.

How about Dennis posting a video of how they are built as a promotional idea?

Cheers

Done.

And I agree with talisker63-a good promotional video would really increase awareness of how well-made the KK is and why it matters. I think the instructional cooking videos (Larry R, Rick Ault, etc) are great, but a video that goes through the KK, top to bottom and shows close-ups, moving parts, etc. in maybe 5-10 minutes would really help those who are on the fence.

Re: She's in the truck!

Congrats talisker63!

I recently took delivery with no problems uncrating, unpalleting, and setting up with no one else home but me. Cordless screwdriver was handy removing the crate. A second pair of hands would've been nice lifting the crate off, but not necessary. The excellent built-in ramp worked beautifully. From drop off at curb to setup and ready to burn--about 2.5 hours. But I like to take my time.

I'm no help on the lamb shoulder, but don't get in such a rush that you put it on before heat soak and all the acrid smoke burns off. I always count on at least an hour from time of lighting the lump to putting the meat on for a low/slow.

My advice: take it easy, relax, enjoy the moment. You'll have thousands of cooks from here on out, but only one delivery day....unless you buy more down the road

Cheers and good luck

Re: Would you buy a used BGE XL for $700 ?

I wouldn't... If you are thinking about a second cooker for a second home' date=' I'm guessing a second KK wouldn't break the bank, and you'd have a superior cooker that looks a hell of a lot nicer. My wife and I can't get past the GREEN stucco look of the big green egg. I won't argue, the BGE can cook a fine meal, but why bring down the property value of home #2, when you could imrove its curb appeal with another KK? I'm just sayin'!!![/quote']

I have to strongly agree with Cookie on this. If the budget doesn't allow for another KK, then fine, get the cheaper inferior BGE product--better a kamado style than a gasser, Weber, etc. But I think most KK owners not only appreciate the overall superiority of their investment, they feel good every time they look at and use their KK--I do, anyway. That's worth a decent amount to me. If I were in your shoes and bought the BGE, every time I used it I think I would be making negative comparisons to my KK instead of enjoying the cook. Just my $.02

Re: Meats. Info Worth Considering?

Wow! Thank you for such an informative post. I've cut/pasted it into my own "scrapbook" of nuggets from this forum.

I haven't ordered my KK yet. I've always cooked over charcoal or gas. It occurred to me that even if my KK arrived tomorrow, I wouldn't have the first idea how to use it! I need to learn the fundamentals of cooking on a kamado cooker using lump coal, smoke wood, air inlets and outlets, BBQ Guru, direct and indirect heating, etc. I certainly intend to continue reading these boards as often as I have time, but it would be nice if there was a Kamado How-To Cookbook. Anyone have suggestions?