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Isn't this the best DIY project for the KK? Works so well and so easy to do.

Here's some pics of the BBQ ribs for the Throwdown this afternoon. 2 racks of Baby Backs (rubbed with Slap Yo Daddy Hot rub) and Country Style ribs done Char Siu style (classic NOH marinade overnight, with a dusting of QNami and Cimarron Docs.) Going on the grill (indirect, 225F, with Hickory, Maple & Cherry wood in the smoking pot). Done. While they came out great, the sad news was that I didn't place in the competition. As a small consolation, neither did the reigning champ (who does BBQ catering on the side.) Congrats to the winner, who did authentic Korean Kalbi ribs.

Nicely done. Great pictures. Don't sweat the minor 30F temperature difference, it doesn't matter in the end, as you now know. What woods did you use in the smoking pot?

Several good things to do with figs, besides just eating them. The stuffed ones are great. Nice paring on a charcuterie platter, especially with prosciutto and manchego cheese. They make a nice BBQ sauce. Fig jam, especially with some bacon thrown in, is the shizzle! Underrated fruit in this country.

See, we told you, but now you know for yourself! Chicken is the best thing that comes off a Kamado - period.

Yeah, but isn't it cool?!

Oh yeah, there'll be beer there, too. Lots and lots of yummy beer! I'm taking my dry-hopped Saison and Belgian Golden Strong w/Matcha green tea.

@billg71 and @egmiii - appreciate the apologies. We're family here and we do argue a bit about our passions. Lots of spirited debates over the years on all things BBQ - foil/no foil, sauce/dry, briquettes/lump, etc. All we ask of Forum members is to keep it civil. I'm as adventurous a cook as anyone on here, and I mess with recipes all the time, including ones for sauces and rubs. Experimentation is what makes this fun for me and keeps me interested. Over the years, I've found a few favorites that I've not been able to improve on, like Robert said. Others, if I find them lacking in some way, I'll try and "fix them." Sometimes with moderate success. Again, like you guys said, it's part of the journey that is BBQ. We're eager to share what we do here and hope you both will continue to do so.

+1 on Robert's suggestion. My KK is in a windy spot, so when I use the Guru, I choked down on the fan damper to compensate - 1/2 on a normal day, 1/4 open on a really windy day. I've had the wind cause the temps to overshoot and the Guru is basically worthless at that point.

Mine's on the KK as I type this. Maple, Hickory and Cherry wood chunks. Got 2 racks of baby backs going and batch of Char Siu country style rib pieces for a picnic this afternoon, that's also my Homebrewing Club's annual BBQ Throwdown. We'll see how well I do in the judging.

I jokingly refer to it as a Burqa! Thought about painting a couple of eyes on it - LOL!

@jclarkhpa - I got mine at PetSmart. Simple aquarium pump. They have the tubing, valves, etc. - everything that you need.

Thought I'd posted my cold smoked salmon? Guess not, my bad. I've also done some smoked pork chops (no pics, as I had dinner guests). I promise my next cold smoker adventure will have pictures!

Thanks, Charles. Well said.

Nice snack. What's the cheese?

Yummy!!!

Here's mine. It's an original "Johnny Boy," but the ones Dennis is making now are just about the same.

I'm soooo jealous, Shuley. I've never been to Austin, but a TX BBQ tour is on my "bucket list." I've done just about all the techniques - Low & Slow (225F), Hot & Fast (325F), and all points in between. They all work fine.

Nicely done, MacKenzie.

Whatever it takes.

Kickstarters aren't about "value." You are funding a startup and there some kind of reward at the end, depending on how much you kick in. I like this guy's company and products, so I was willing to toss in some coin to help him get to the next level in his product development. I've used/made/bought my fair share of rubs over the years, so I think that I have something to offer in the way of useful feedback on the prototypes. YMMV

@MacKenzie - For the time being, stick to your grill grate, until Dennis has the steel plate ready for sale. The stone has some porosity to it and I think that if you put meat on it, it would soak in and be hard to clean, making your pizza stick down the road.

Any chance we can get this via Amazon? Shipping might be a tad cheaper for those of us with Prime. Shipping direct to Iowa was $23 for a 10# box of mini splits. More than doubles the price.

Loved all the pics and great choice in grill color - And your firebox looks fine to me. For a quick first cook, go with the chicken - my choice would be whole bird/spatchcocked. You will be amazed at how juicy it will come out compared to whatever you were grilling on before. And, post more pics of that first cook!

I basically follow Aaron Franklin's brisket method (except I like more spices in my rub). No need to wet brine (dry brine is OK the night before). If you have full packer cuts (point and flat), it will take a bit longer to cook than if separated. Leave about 1/4" fat on top to keep it from drying out too fast. Wrap in pink (non waxed) butcher paper after the stall is over (typically around 170F IT), shoot for 203F IT for final temp. You can wrap in foil, a beach towel, and store in a good insulated cooler for hours before serving, so err on the side of starting earlier vs later. Cooking time is more tied to thickness than weight. Like I mentioned earlier, if you separate the point & flat, it will cook much faster than if left whole. For me, a flat will cook @ 275F in about 6 hours. YMMV.