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For all kinds of beef, salt, pepper, garlic is hard to beat. Brisket is always best low and slow, i like anywhere between 225-275. Steaks I like to cook hot and fast, direct. 600-650, lower grate, 3ish minutes per side for a 1.5” ribeye. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Thermoworks has the best meat thermometers out there. They’re on the pricy side, but worth it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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A friend owns an outdoor store, sells many different brands of cookers, including KJ, Primo, and Blaze. I also thought the Blaze was interesting, but my friend claims they dont cook well at all and recommends them to be used as an anchor.

I use a flame boss, it works nicely, plus it also uses the guru fan. One thing I’ll mention is that guru controllers have gotten a terrible reputation as of late, it’s actually why I switched to the flame boss..I realize they’re owned by the same company. No experience with wireless probes, but I’ve heard good things about thermoworks. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

My suggestion is to buy a new one. These grills hold their value, so to find one at a low enough price to justify is unlikely. Warranty, though very rarely an issue, is not transferable. Dennis is helpful with any Komodo Kamado, but with a new grill, it’s as if he delivers it personally. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

If you’re concerned, get a hot fire going, about 600*, and let her rip. Hotter isn’t really necessary. If you’re up to it, let it burn a basket of coal completely. It’ll be clean enough after that. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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I have to admit, as I get older, I do notice the weight of the grate on the 32, but I don’t think it’s enough to be a deterrent. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’m not quite sure where you’re going with some of this, but the first thing I’ll say is that you don’t need a deflector to prevent flareups when cooking hot, particularly if you’re using the top grate. I only get them when cooking really hot, 750° ish, and I want a flareup, like cooking steaks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You’ve pretty much covered everything. I have a 19”, a 23”, and a 32”, and they all have their virtues. I got the 32” most recently, just when the 38’s were released. I really thought the 32” would be more than I’d ever need, but once I got it, I sometimes wish for the 38”. I’ll say this, the grates on the 32” are fairly heavy, and I understand that the grates on the 38”/42” are multi pieced, which could be an advantage. In your situation, I’d have way more fun with two 32’s, given the extra flexibility of two completely separate cookers. The big grills are designed such that they can cook like a small one given the basket splitters, which I believe are standard on the 38” and 42”. Either way, you’re going to really enjoy your cooker (s), whatever you decide. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I believe all dimensions are on the website. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

The 38” is still relatively new as far as there’s not been much posted about it. All KK’s are excellent, so there’s no reason to be concerned about any issues. The lids of all KK’s are spring assist, so no difference in felt lifting weight. I also understand that there’s not a lot of weight difference between the 38” and the 42”. My usual thought would be go as big as you care to, not that the 38” isn’t big. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Just a little more info, mine originally came with the single gasket. The next evolution was the additional gasket on the horizontal of the lip. Finally, the one piece version of the two gaskets, which is what i have now. Previous to all this, i believe the gasket was a fiber material. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

https://komodokamado.com/collections/23-ultimate-spare-parts/products/23-ultimate-new-one-piece-main-gasket This one. My 23 is 13 years old and this one works fine. I’m pretty sure the physical design of the lid/body seal hasn’t changed, and this is the newest design. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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No, i turn off all but one valve, then close the last one about half. I could probably close it more, but I’m liking not having to check if it’s still lit. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

https://www.ebay.com/itm/285163896397?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=skpHtupBSOG&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=OTJWv7LiRYq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY This is what I got, the biggest difference is the output, makes a big difference in keeping things lit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I bought a higher volume air pump and haven’t had further issues. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Not a Kramer, it’s a Kenichi Shiraki honyaki. Many havent heard of him, but he’s a true master, the teacher of some of the current big dogs. I saw where the knife Bob Kramer made for Anthony Bourdain auctioned for over 200k. That’s a bit out of my price range![emoji38] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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