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You know, Charles, you could make another batch of that peach jam and send the jars out to your KK friends - hint, hint!

You can use the SV circulator to "hold" those burgers off the grill, rather than using the oven. That way they won't dry out and will stay warm without overcooking.

Indeed. You'll get the hang of it in no time!

In fact, when I had the kitchen remodeled, I did not install a conventional sized oven, as I didn't use the old one for very much once I got the Kamado. I have a GE microwave/speedcook oven/vent hood over the cook-top range and a Cuisinart counter-top convection oven. Never regretted the decision.

What temperature did you have the oven set at? 10 minutes isn't that long. ???

Add me to the "big fan list." Plus, it helps with dinnertime planning. Since the main attraction is ready anytime, you can focus on prepping the sides and enjoying an adult beverage with your guests.

Excellent! @MacKenzie - enjoy life, eat dessert first!

Hope everyone had a happy and safe 4th! Dennis, enjoy that cute puppy! At least you didn't have to worry about all the fireworks scaring her. I'm fortunately that my dogs don't mind them, nor thunderstorms.

I bet it's good on chicken, too. Sort of like Mole.

Ding, ding, ding - we have a winner - Robert! Outside the Box. Dennis' tagline for all the innovation that went into the Gen II KKs.

Mine, too! Thinking it will be a great use of those Frequent Flyer miles that I built up all those years when I was working.

My, what a busy weekend you guys had!

My only add to this discussion is that if it's a really windy day, you might want to choke down on the guru fan damper to 50%, as the wind will draw air through the fan even if it's not running. And, as you've already learned, once the temps get above the guru's setpoint, it just stops running and can't bring the temps back down again.

The BA basil is not as strong a flavor as other varieties that I'm growing.

Welcome to the Obsession. Those double 32"s look spectacular. Can't wait to set the pics of them in their final home spot and them in action!!

Robert's advice is spot on; you clearly did not have the vents shut completely and/or latch the lid securely in the 2nd position. Don't fret it, as it's a common mistake for new owners.

Miss going to the peach orchards. We did that a lot as a kid growing up in So Carolina. I especially miss when we'd get home and make homemade peach ice cream!! Mom made the BEST peach cobbler, too!

There's no such thing as spending too much money on something that will bring you that much joy, even if it is fleeting. I've done it many times. Never gotten to the French Laundry, but threw some serious cash at a dinner at Bartolotta's in Vegas once. Never regretted a dime of it! The memory of that excellent meal with be with me always, as I'm sure that your's will as well. Bon Appetite!

Ya just never know, I might actually try that one day. It's only lettuce, right?

And pictures!!

Welcome to the Family. You are going to be so blown away by the KK, that the gasser will end up on Craigs List - even money bet!

MacJeezie in da house! Glad you like rocking the mis en place. Makes cooking go so much smoother! I have dozens of small ramekins, glass bowls, etc. to measure out ingredients into and line up in the order that they go into a dish.

I've reused my cedar and alder planks before. You can also hit them with a bit of sandpaper to restore the surface and expose new wood.

Excellent. Can't wait to see the finished product, with a grill shot or two thrown in for good measure!

Nicely done. One bit of advice about vent settings. While they are generally repeatable, be a tad cautious on a really windy day. A steady wind blowing across the top vent will draw more air through the KK than you are used to for that vent setting.