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You have to be from the South to know what "chiggers" are! Nasty, little tiny bugs that bite the sh!t out of you and leave a red bump that itches like crazy! They are worse than mosquitos! I really don't know what grave vine this is. I'm guessing that it probably doesn't vary too much between varietals? @Poochie - Definitely pick up a flat of these chops! I'll probably look for more on my next run to CostCo.

Took advantage of the rare "warm" day here in February (upper 50s) to do some grilling. Lamb chops for dinner. Scored these monsters (1 1/2" thick) at CostCo. Direct, lower grate, grape vine for smoking wood. Melting potatoes with shallot crack sauce and a nice side salad. Decent Merlot from Trefethen.

Glad to hear that the brewery is moving, too!

Welcome to the Obsession! WOW, what luck to score that practically unused KK so close by!!! You're going to have a lot of fun with it. Post pics of the early cooks! We love food porn here. 😁

@BARDSLJR Happy to see you posting again! Nice cooks. Ghost pepper rub - aggressive!

The Webstaurant store is awesome!

The Salt Lick is on my bucket list of BBQ spots. Bobby Flay says it's one of his favs. Unfortunately, didn't make it there on my only trip to Austin. Just another excuse to go back there!

Howdy @BARDSLJR! Where you been? Hope all is well there? Any fun cooks lately - need pics!

An Afro-Mexi mash-up = Suya Pepper steak skewers meets Mexican Torta. Torta with sauteed poblano peppers, onions, and garlic in a crema with lime and cilantro, fresh tomatoes and pickled jalapenos. Airfryer tots on the side, with a nice cooling salad.

Happy little clouds of smoke!

WOW! You never stop innovating, @DennisLinkletter! That's why the KK stays at the top of the market!

Common problem. Your "shutdown procedure" should always include 2 things, once you know the fire is out ( dome temperature drop of at least 50F) - 1) bump the top vent off its seat and, 2) move the lid latch to the 1st position to take the pressure off your gasket. The easiest fix for this is to heat up the top vent from underneath - use a torch, put a charcoal chimney of lit coals on the top grate, etc. One big thing - DON'T use anything to leverage (torque) the top vent "ears" - you can break them off. Once the top vent heats up a bit, try to open it with just your hands, it should be easier. Good Luck!

Is that even possible?? 🥵

As opposed to @Syzygies, @MacKenzie and @tekobo who like to spend LOTS of your $$ on toys! 🤑

I found that a lot of my other equipment fits nicely inside it, so it's a nice way to consolidate stuff.

Silly Cajun! 🦝

Yeah, Dennis turned us onto this simple "fix" back in the day. Several of us with our KKs on elevated decks noticed that the top vent would "wander" when we walked around, messing up our settings and wondering why the temperature was wrong from where we initially set it. These springs work, but they don't last very long and will need to be swapped out at least annually. Part of my "spring touch ups!" (pun intended! Taking lessons from @Poochie 🤣)

Yes, @Bruce Pearson you have a gadget "problem" and need counselling, or at a minimum, cooking lessons to use all that gear you've acquired! 😄

While that's all well and good, it doesn't explain the celery?? It's not gumbo, leave that to @Poochie! 🤪

Not even Dennis uses them, so that tells you something!

Next time go all the way - slather the Wagyu beef tallow on the brisket before you wrap it. Makes a difference!

Looks like you're off to a great start with the new KK, poochie!

Well, glad to see your cooking in something these days Bruce, even if it isn't in your KK! 😄

There really isn't an "assembly" manual, as it's pre-assembled in the crate. What are referring to by "extra pieces of insulation" - the pizza stone, deflector plate(s)?? There is an "owners manual" that Dennis will email you. Ping him if you haven't received it yet?