Sanny

You did great! Your first cook wasn't imaginary, or anything! Excellent crust on the ribs - I'm jealous. What did you rub them with?

Did you take wrapper of meat package? Usually best to take them off before cooking, even in microwave.

Oh my. You wanted to hang a fence? Who knew?

Rave Reviews Remember those butts I did a couple weeks ago (and you all ignored them)? Well, moment of truth time. It was the fence raising at Mother's house, and I was in charge of food. I had two crocks of pulled pork (one Dizzy Dust, one Tsunami Spin), raspberry chipotle sauce, Lexington vinegar sauce, coward's sauce (squeeze bottle of Bulls Eye), slaw, Vidalia onion slices, brownies, and rolls. The Dizzy Dust coated pull disappeared in a flash. The Tsunami took about 30 seconds longer. Rave reviews! They loved the raspberry and the vinegar sauces. Someone musta been a coward, because the squeeze bottle sauce was open, too. More than I anticipated "understood" about vinegar sauce and slaw on top. I had done 4 butts, but set out only 2. There were 7 guys (6 adults and 1 bottomless pit in high school), 2 wives, Mother and me. Turned out just enough. I sprinkled the pork with apple juice to reheat in the crocks. Thanks, all, for your suggestions!

First low and slow I ever did, I stayed awake all night. Ugh!! Now I trust the setting, since I know how to do it. I put a stripe of white out on the tile of the top damper, so I know how far a quarter, eighth, or whatever turn is. That makes it easier. It scratches off with a fingernail, so not permanent. But Firemonkey's suggestion is good. Try controlling the temp all day, maybe with ribs started early in the morning to serve that evening. That way you get a sense of how the temp holds. Then try an overnight.

What in the WORLD good would a smokeless KomodoKamado be? Might as well use the .... (cue scary music)... OVEN! Horrors!!

Mmm, what time should we be there? You might have more than 12... lol What's a snag? Yer talkin Aussie without a translator, again... tsk tsk.

Alas, I suspect it's like art. Each user will create his own method. Experiment a little - that's half the fun. Ok, less than half. Maybe not even a quarter. In fact, it might tick you off. Can't wait to hear about your cooking this weekend, Ozzie!

Re: I'm out the Door on my way to San Fransisco.. Have a lovely time! We'll look for you in the newspapers.

You might want to put your KK on a solid surface on top of the deck. Grease splats, etc. A mat, or even square of outdoor plywood. Just my thought. Nasty to get your deck all soiled. Also, avoid burn marks if a coal falls out. Mine's on concrete, so what do I know? Curly is a tidy kinda fella, so he's ok on planking. And he has Chubby to clean up after him, after all.

Welcome, Chile. Glad you could visit between beers and grilling. Have we got the perfect grill for you! Pick your color and off you go!

Auto paint or enamel - different story. My M's kitchen cabinets and trim were painted in 1968 with blue paint for 1957 Studebaker trucks. 39 years later, it's still rocking! No chips, no marks, nothing. Have to change the oil every few months, though.

Re: Any chance in future of Metal Exterior?? It seems Dennis has the tile problem licked. But there's always the option of textured, or "stucco" finish. No tiles to fall off! There's a hand hammered copper prototype out there (photo on the forum boards somewhere) , but (airc) the price would be astronomical. As it would have to be. Same with stainless. And powder coat would be like dressing a goddess in a dirty gunny sack. Bleh! Consider a textured - they're really pretty, lots of colors to pick from, AND they're readily available!

There's a man who leads a life of danger To everyone he meets he stays a stranger With every move he makes another chance he takes Odds are he won't live to see tomorrow Secret agent man, secret agent man They've given you a number and taken away your name...

Hehehe. I didn't even think about peppers with your screen name, until you put the avatar up! Now I get it! I was thinkin "young person," said with a deep southern accent. Now I have another reason to smile at your screen name. What are you cooking on now, Chile?

Deej, keep it together a bit longer. Dennis is at a family thing in the US, showin off the Lovely Mrs. Dennis, and Kids. You can do it... deep breaths....

Considering the postage to get them to you, why not get all of them? Probably not much difference in cost. You have a new Aussie Blue, man! Quit skimping!

Shakin the tree I think I mentioned Dizzy's Shakin the Tree rub earlier, and said it was heatless. *buzzer* Wrong answer. Mother said OOOOH! This is HOT!! So, it does have some heat. Nothin like the "manly" dizzy rubs, but some nonetheless.

Your Darth KKder is a thing of beauty, btw. Probably twice as pretty as your pics show. Really, quite magical. Hardly looks like a "simple hearth" at all. Enjoy your last couple of days off.