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But it has real value in the recycle bin!

I shed mine ages ago! It was a total PITA to deal with when removing the thermometer after cooks during winter weather.

Ended the weekend with another nice cook of stuffed jalapenos, local corn, and chicken. Made bruschetta with a tomato off my plant. plated with some homemade potato salad.

Nicely done! Glad that it worked out well for you.

@JDBBQ - the duck hanger has been popular lately (check those posts). Assuming that you don't have that piece of hardware, do you have the rotisserie for your KK? Otherwise, cook it like you'd do a whole chicken. You should prick the skin with a paring knife in several places on the bird to help render out the fat. Duck is much fattier than most chickens. Nothing beats crispy duck skin, so that's your target. Basic seasoning to start - S&P (white if you have it), garlic powder, onion powder. If you want traditional Chinese, add some cinnamon, nutmeg and coriander to mimic 5 spice powder. I prefer a more French style, with parsley, thyme and tarragon (think Herbes de Provence). Have fun with it and post pix of the finished bird!

Last night's cook. Got another batch of jalapenos from a friend, so more stuffed ones, along with shishitoes from my plants, local corn, au gratin potatoes and a nice flat iron. plated with a nice glass of cab.

Looks like it! 🤣

True, but it was more about the grilling than the salad anyway. Went out to get more tomatoes from the plants and something (chipmunk?) had been snacking on them! Little Bastard! The local feral cats aren't doing their job!

Best part of summer - local corn, peppers from a friend's garden, and a nice steak. Plus, not shown is the salad with cherry tomatoes from my plant.

2nd Robert's suggestion - strongly consider getting a new one. You'll be extremely lucky to find a used one and you won't be saving that much money, most likely. Plus, there's the issue of proper crating and shipping, so it doesn't get damaged in transit.

Looks juicy. Did you also manage to get crispy skin?? Nice cook regardless.

WOW! We're not worthy!! I've cooked in some bad weather before, but never a hurricane! Stay safe!!

Everything you mentioned and @C6Bill pointed out, can easily be repaired/replaced. I didn't see the charcoal basket. If you don't have one, that can be replaced as well. Good luck and please post pictures once you get it up and running again!

The "true" sign of summer has arrived - local corn! YES! On the grill with some peaches for the salad and some chicken thighs.

A lot has to do with your dough. I'm not the go-to for advice in that category, as I'm not the best baker in town by any means. I usually cheat and get a Poppa Murphy's pizza (take it out of their silly cardboard pan.) As far as the KK goes, I use the KK stone on the top grate. I aim for about 550F dome temp and let the stone heat soak for about an hour before cooking. As @wrandyr said - YMMV. I have a 23" KK.

Big Ole Hunka Meat! Nicely done!

@remithat porchetta looks perfect! I'm envious, as I've never had one come out looking nearly that nice!

@jonj - Yep, only game in town, as far as I know.

OK, these folks have stepped up their game. They've now secured a license to import pimento wood from Jamaica! Hallelujah! However, hang on for the sticker shock! It ain't as cheap as it used to be! But at least we can get it again! I had been hoarding my last few chunks of it for special cooks. They're also including the leaves in the order. These have been more available than the wood, but a nice add-on. Toss in some allspice berries in the mix and you're rockin' it, mon!

De nada! That's what we do here in this Forum!

What @C6Bill said. Finding pieces of kiln brick in charcoal bags is pretty common, regardless of brand.

To quote Pink Floyd - "I think that I'll buy me a Lear Jet!" LOL

Post pix!

@tekobo - Just Effing Amazing! I'm dying to try that octopus!

Size Queen! 🤣