Firemonkey Posted May 31, 2023 Report Posted May 31, 2023 Ive got this shiny new toy, and I need some fresh inspiration to get it dirty. Is it okay if I hang out in this playground for a while? 7
Poochie Posted May 31, 2023 Report Posted May 31, 2023 Welcome back to the real world. Now get some dead animals on that thing! 2
Firemonkey Posted May 31, 2023 Author Report Posted May 31, 2023 I want to get some cheap charcoal and give it a nice long break in burn before I start cooking. But before I do that I need to seal this cold smoker port install. Some fresh grout should be here tomorrow and then if the weather gods agree, fire will happen.
tony b Posted May 31, 2023 Report Posted May 31, 2023 Welcome back @Firemonkey!! You've been away far too long! Like @Poochie said, throw a dead animal on that thing and get it dirty inside!! You know that you can cook while doing the burn-in. Royal Oak is about as cheap as charcoal gets.
Firemonkey Posted May 31, 2023 Author Report Posted May 31, 2023 I was thinking like briquettes 🤣. Which is why I wasn’t really planning to cook on it during that time. I’m also in sort of a unique situation - this grill has been in the warehouse for years. The grout is fully cured and completely dry so there won’t be any pressing of tiles back into place if it vents. So I’m thinking I will burn it for a day at 325 just as insurance to try and dry out any humidity it’s absorbed. then maybe gradually work it up to higher temps over several hours. And then…. I’ll commence with getting it greasy in there to help seal it up. I’m considering putting some oil in a spray bottle and seasoning the walls just because.
tekobo Posted May 31, 2023 Report Posted May 31, 2023 Nice to meet you @Firemonkey. Excellent taste. Tile AND autumn nebula. The best. Why did you decide to move on from your old KK? Or have you kept them both?
Firemonkey Posted May 31, 2023 Author Report Posted May 31, 2023 it had some issues (since corrected in manufacturing) and needed to be replaced. My old kk was a very early model. There’s been lots of evolution in the manufacture since it was made. 2
tekobo Posted May 31, 2023 Report Posted May 31, 2023 I remembered that you had posted a pic of your very early KK here, looking close to good as new, which is why I asked. Yes, I imagine KKs have evolved quite a bit since your first purchase. What fun, to have a new toy to play with! Don't be a stranger.
