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That gives me a lot of great info. I've got the kk, and the bge. I'm adding a side burner, 60k btu, fridge, storage, hot and cold water sink, granite counter tops, fans, power and so on. I'm building the house as we speak, and the outdoor kitchen is roughly laid out. Things like grill locations, counter levels, and so on are still being thought about. The kitchen itself is going to be along a 16ft edge of the patio,i'm just not really sure of grill placement. On one hand, I want the kk centered. On the other, I want it far left to use the grill hangars, but this would make the bge more central, aarrgghh! I promise pics, I guessing May before it takes shape. Any other thoughts are welcome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I don't think you should use a torch. Just use a vice to starighten the enough to pass through. I'm not sure about your device, but I can pass my plugs through from the grill side. <br /> <br /> <br /> Robert

I saw that when he posted it, kinda my inspiration! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

By the time the stall hits, you've gotten all the smoke flavor you're gonna get. The stall is actually the perfect time to wrap, if you're going to. <br /> <br /> <br /> Robert

Thanks Tony! These are thoughts I'm looking for!<br /> <br /> <br /> Robert

The gas burners are 35k each. <br /> <br /> <br /> Robert

Ok guys, I'm building a new house, and obviously, an outdoor kitchen. I already plan on the usual suspects, kk, bge, dual gas burner for boiling/frying, fridge, sink, but does anyone have a gotta have item, or maybe a don't bother item, or any tips or suggestions? My patio is 16'x22', I'm planning on using one 16' side for the actual kitchen. I would love any help!

I did a method in which the steaks were coated completely in salt for about an hour, washed, then cooked. If you're cooking shoe leather, this will tenderize it. If you have a good piece of beef, it will be flavorless mush. <br /> <br /> <br /> Robert

Just add the salt a few minutes before your cook. Its the high heat process that will give the flavor. The 30 second direct flame will have the carmelizing effect on the salt, as well as the meat. <br /> <br /> <br /> Robert

I'm assuming you've vented your kk. Get it hot, 700°+. Use the lower grill, not the reversible one. Sea salt, a bit more than you might think, pepper only. For 1.5" thick steaks, medium rare, 3 minutes lid closed, 30 seconds lid open. Flip, repeat, you're done. <br /> <br /> <br /> Robert

This is why time per pound doesn't work. When a four pound roast takes roughly as long as an eight pounder, the math doesn't work. This has been my experience also. Sounds like you're doing great, keep grillin!! <br /> <br /> <br /> Robert

Platesetter=heat deflector. The rest pretty much the same. <br /> <br /> <br /> Robert

I am completely confident in the kk's ability to maintain a constant temperature when set properly. I am also a huge fan of the guru's ability to control temperature very precisely. It will also make precise, fast adjustments as needed. The guru definitely is a great tool to use with your kk.<br /> <br /> <br /> Robert

The smoke ring is a chemical reaction, don't get too hung up on it. Did it taste good?? Thats all that matters!!<br /> <br /> <br /> Robert

Thats why I don't get the reverse sear. You still have to get your grill really hot, so why not just get it cooked in 6-7 minutes, and eat!<br /> <br /> <br /> Robert

Have you vented your grill yet? I'll assume you have. Get it to 700° or better, Lower grill. For medium rare, 1.5" thick steaks, 3 minutes lid down, 30 seconds lid up, flip, repeat. This will adjust slightly depending on your desired internal temp, grill temp, and steak thickness. Personally, I like salt and pepper only, but do whatever you like. <br /> <br /> <br /> Robert

Reference the forum on both, particularly chicken, but there will be lots of info on both. I'm really particular about my steaks though, how do you like yours?<br /> <br /> <br /> Robert

You'll also do the best steaks you ever had on your kk. <br /> <br /> <br /> Robert

How's your chicken?<br /> <br /> <br /> Robert

You do need to break up the ecc sticks. I hit two pieces together, and usually end up with three small pieces from each regular piece. Other charcoals aren't near as dense, so a switch will be another small learning curve. <br /> <br /> <br /> Robert

No such thing as too much ecc. Filler up every time. If you want to use other charcoals, thats fine, but the only reason to is personal choice. Personally, I don't use anything else. <br /> <br /> <br /> Robert

If you're doing a lo/slo, a chimney starter is way too much charcoal anyway, use a mapp torch, works every time!<br /> <br /> <br /> Robert

Outstanding!! Now you can play with confidence!<br /> <br /> <br /> Robert

Did you probe for tenderness?<br /> <br /> <br /> Robert

On my router, I had to go to a number like 6882, something completely different than 80 something. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk