David Chang Posted April 16, 2023 Report Share Posted April 16, 2023 so during my holiday in greece, i got an email from kk informing me the duck hanger for the 19 was available. naturally i pulled the trigger and when i came back it was already waiting for me in a box. my initial concern was that there may not be enough clearance from the hanging bird to the coals. so i ignored dennis’ advice and bult the coals around the perimeter floor of the kk. so just to remind myself never go against the advice of the maker because i could not get the grill up to temp. this chicken took twice as long to cook and i went back to using the charcoal basket in the second half of the cook. so realistically this is for one bird in the middle hanger because there is no space to fit three chickens in a 19, unless im doing something like long strips of meat. one of the hooks came loose so i think i will bring it to a metal shop to make some kind of permanent but swivel attachment. overall happy with it and will try to do a proper cantonese roast goose in the near future. but using my banked charcoal basket and not struggle with charcoal on the floor. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poochie Posted April 16, 2023 Report Share Posted April 16, 2023 That looks mighty tasty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted April 16, 2023 Report Share Posted April 16, 2023 As soon as I read, "I ignored Dennis" advice..." I knew there was trouble coming. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrus Posted April 22, 2023 Report Share Posted April 22, 2023 I like that, spreading the coal once lit into an outside perimeter works nicely. Was that Bitchoin coal or a chinese extrusion? Anyhow, nice cook, and ignoring advice always opens alternatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Chang Posted April 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 oh no, it did not work around the perimeter. had to pickup the charcoal off the floor and place into charcoal basket for higher heat. chinese extruded bamboo hex coals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted September 24, 2023 Report Share Posted September 24, 2023 @David Chang Have you tried making a roast duck yet? Hopefully you can share your experience. I received my duck hanger and am getting everything ready to make some Chinese style roast duck very soon. When I first saw it, I had the same concerns as you did. It looks like the duck will hang very low, just above the coals and the hooks are too close together. My other concern is the coals flaring up from the grease since it's so close - I'm worried the bottoms will get burnt before they're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Chang Posted September 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2023 @Chief no, that chicken was the last cook with the hanger. been busy i haven't had a chance to do much with it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
