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Harder to get than TP! Let the hoarding begin! LOL!!

It's not so much about the relative humidity of the outside air, it's about the efficiency of the KK. Once heat soaked, the KK doesn't need much incoming combustion air to maintain temperatures, so the food doesn't dry out like in more conventional grills/smokers. Less air in = less moisture out. But, if you like the way your food is turning out, that's all that really matters. Just passing along some KK knowledge.

Friday night is usually steak night here. The rain held off, so here we go! T-bone and bacon-wrapped asparagus on the lower grate, direct, basket splitter, with coffee and mesquite chunks. Plated with a twice-baked spud and sautéed mushrooms. Nice red wine to go with it. Just because you're in lockdown, doesn't mean that you can't eat & drink well! Stay safe out there!

A friend sent me the link to these videos - this guy has nailed it! Enjoy!

Nicely done.

Nice gesture, mate!

Most of us have found that we don't need any extra "help" keeping the humidity up in the KK, except maybe bread baking where you want a big steam blast. Try a few cooks without the extra water bath and see for yourself. Less work - same (or better) results.

Just more time for all those cooks that you couldn't find time for before; plus, more time for posting pics of those cooks, too! Win-Win!

I use my basket splitter for about 1/2 of my cooks, as I'm usually just cooking for myself. It saves charcoal and gets hot faster when I'm grilling. I like to use it on most rotisserie cooks, with the fire in the back. Just keep working with it to find the best uses for your cooks.

The top latch is welded, so it's not supposed to be loosened. I'm surprised with that little bit of interference, that you couldn't move the bottom latch enough to clear it? Talk to Dennis.

What a cool idea! https://www.virtualbeerfest.org/?fbclid=IwAR13tAPecDmuK-hI6w430QRXt_Tv1g3alcCUFKQVza0MNQe9Z-EpJGDQDw4 I just bought 5 "tickets" to the event.

Don't go messing with adjusting the dome just yet; you could create more issues than you have now. The bottom latch is adjustable. Loosen the two bolts and move the plate as needed. Re-tighten the bolts and check both the alignment and the tightness of the latch when closed to the 2nd position - it should be firm. This is critical for closing off the air supply after your cooks and snuffing out the charcoal. If this doesn't fix the alignment problem, contact Dennis directly for guidance.

Glad to share recipes; it will be up to you, however, to procure the necessary equipment and to source the ingredients!

More real every day, I'm afraid, and we haven't seen the worst of it yet!

I think we should start calling you "Fire Eater!"

Gorgeous burger, MacKenzie! And Hey Look, Aussie - no beets!!!

Projects are moving along nicely! Thanks for the pictures.

What would be perfect is if the chimney diameter just fits over the handles on the charcoal basket.

Can't wait!

Can't wait to see the uncrating pics!

I'd eat that in a heartbeat! Inspiring me to break out my molcajete.

Seriously nice job! Those mashed potatoes look as heavenly as the brisket!

Great tip, Dennis! Thanks!