Milton Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 Hi All, I joined the KK forum a couple of months ago and felt it was time to say gidday and thanks for all of the fantastic info here. After doing many many months of bbq research I just contacted Dennis and put down a deposit on a 32BB, matte black with all the accessories. Like most people in Australia I was a standard gasser man (WeberQ) but wanted to take my bbq to another level. Upgrading to a massive stainless steel bbq was not going to give me the flavour or flexibility I was looking for, and they look like a Kenworth bullbar smashing through your wall and visually unappealing. Then I discovered KK. Then I became obsessed - even without owning one! The 32BB will be shipped to sunny West Australia around April 2023 to be installed in my new home renovation, currently under construction. I have made room for the 32BB to be pride of place in the outdoor kitchen zone. I took a lot of design queues from the forum so thanks again. I'll certainly share some pics of the KK when it is finally wheeled into position. Once it's all fired up I would also like to give back to the KK community by sharing some cooking results and recipes, maybe with a uniquely Australian flavour. cheers, Milton 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtman62801 Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 Congratulations! I’m new to the Komodo world and just received my BB32 last month. On a personal note we hosted an Aussie exchange student for many years. He attended his senior year in high school and lived with us and we’re home base throughout college. He is from Bunbury which I believe is within a couple hours of you. He is a great kid and we still stay in touch and hope to visit your area soon. My extended family was headed there but Covid delayed out trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milton Posted December 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 Hi Dirtman, thanks for the Aussie link. My profile pic was taken last week duing a short break 'down south', its the bay in Busselton looking across to the 3-mile jetty, just south of Bunbury. I live quite close to the beautiful beaches of Perth so suffice to say there will be no snow pics of my BB32. Back in '96 before kids, my wife and I travelled the world and in the USA we bought a small Winnnebago with a 350 Chevy in Arizona. Before we made our way north through the Rockies and up to to Canada, the van salesman invited us to stay a couple of nights at his house in Fountain Hills AZ. When I saw that fountain I understood that Americans just do things bigger than everone else and it justified the 350 Chev in a camper van! It must be a real thrill to see your BB arrive and do your first cooks. You are most welcome to visit anytime you're in WA. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C6Bill Posted December 1, 2022 Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 @Milton and @Dirtman62801 Welcome to you both, looking forward to more posts. You are going to love your KK's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted December 1, 2022 Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 Welcome to the Obsession! Can't wait to see the BB32 in its new home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrus Posted December 2, 2022 Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 Welcome, a unique Australian flavor sounds good. Tasmanian pepper was the last secret, another would be nice. 5 months will soon pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGSHEP Posted April 9, 2023 Report Share Posted April 9, 2023 Welcome and congrats on the new 32BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted April 9, 2023 Report Share Posted April 9, 2023 Milton, you will not be disappointed with the flavour of whatever you cook on the KK especially chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poochie Posted April 9, 2023 Report Share Posted April 9, 2023 Welcome to the club. You'll have many years of enjoyment with your KK and your skills will be automatically elevated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dono Posted April 13, 2023 Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 Welcome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poochie Posted April 15, 2023 Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 Hey Milton, you should be close to getting that KK now, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milton Posted January 7 Author Report Share Posted January 7 Oh my gosh time flies!!! Yep I have finally started cooking so here is a quick recap on the journey to date. The KK arrived in Perth mid August as planned however I had to store it a warehouse until our house build was finally completed late October. Moving into new house house and then taking over a new business collided to leave the KK sitting alone in the pallet in my yard until late November. Christened my KK "Rosie" as in a whole lotta Rosie. Love my Accadacca, Bon was a local and its a whole lotta BBQ in matte black tiles. First cook was a very simple rib steak over direct heat, went well however the flavour was bit off with slightly acrid smokiness. Quickly realised I had to get better quality charcoal and also let it breathe. 2nd cook was chicken fillet, very average result. Poor temperature control. Learner plates on the KK! 3rd cook, Christmas lunch for 15 people, rib eye roast x2, turkey roll, glazed ham. No pressure! Studied the KK forums, watched videos, better charcoal with splitter in, indirect cook, drip pan heat deflector + written plan = success. Moisture retention in the meat is incredible. 4th cook New Years Eve for 25+ people, indirect over 3 levels with beef roasts, turkey roll and beef ribs. Result was fair, learnt a lot. Burn in. Actually did two burn ins spaced a couple of days apart as I could still smell the vapours after 1st burn in. No popping tiles just a couple of small raised areas with pressure cracks on the grout so relieved pressure with sharp blade. 5th cook pizza. More forum time. Nailed it. Roadside chicken, either maryland or spatchcock next. I love the wheels on the KK and how easily I can roll it up to the plate glass window outside the kitchen to keep an eye on the dial and get easy access when needed. Temperature control is AMAZING. Might be the dry heat of our climate but I find I dont have to open the bottom or top vents anywhere near the amount suggested on the forums to get it up to temp. Just climbs beautifully and holds at whatever temp I need. Typically 1/2 to 1 turn on the top vent gets the temp up and keeps the heat in. Everybody who sees it is just blown away. Not too many in Perth. The only item I need is a 240 volt roti motor, having trouble sourcing one here and not sure about the brackets etc to match up with the KK. Anyway that's a long post but I would really like to thank all of the forum members who contribute and helped me get off to flying start. Some pics from Perth. Let there be rock! Milton 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 What fun you are having with that gorgeous cooker. Love the colour. Fantastic looking cooks too. Your post is making me want to fire up my KK too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 Welcome to the Obsession! Glad to hear that you're using the Forum as a resource. This community is awesome for sharing all their ups/downs on cooking in their KKs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remi Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 Looking good... I picked up my Roti motor for my black tiled 32BB (great choice) here.... They also have one for 20kg if you need more grunt. https://www.bbqspitrotisseries.com.au/bbq-spit-rotisserie-motor-stainless-steel-10kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Milton. That's a beast you have should provide you with a lot of food. fun and continuous challenges into the future. Let the smoke rise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
