ajaeger Posted July 25, 2011 Report Posted July 25, 2011 My husband and I have looked at these for a couple years now. A few months ago, we looked at tile colors and both liked the same one. Since he's an "I gotta have it now" kind of guy, I decided in May to purchase it and surprise him. Two months later, it's almost here and he has no clue. So I want to be able to hit the ground running this weekend, probably cooking BBQ ribs. I purchased the rib rack with the KK. Haven't even started to think about charcoal. Any suggestions on what/where to buy, best recipies, etc. I guess we'll just figure it out as we go, but I thought I'd check with the pros for some tips. Thanks! ajaeger
mguerra Posted July 25, 2011 Report Posted July 25, 2011 Re: KK *should* be here by the weekend! Get whatever lump is available in your stores for your first cooks. You can worry about sourcing other lump, if necessary, later. I'm a wild eyed proponent of a pork butt for your first cook. Why? Because just about anything else you might cook like chicken or burgers or steaks, could be done on a Weber, or a gasser, or whatever. Use your KK for it's highest application, pork butt!There's about eight million posts on these pages about how to do it.
ajaeger Posted July 25, 2011 Author Report Posted July 25, 2011 Re: KK *should* be here by the weekend! Thanks. My kids (2, 4, & 6) will LOVE the thought of eating pork 'butt'. Should have them giggling for the entire 12 hour cook! Hubby loves pork too, so that will be it! Will read up on the forum for cooking it.
TheNakedWhiz Posted July 25, 2011 Report Posted July 25, 2011 Re: KK *should* be here by the weekend! What color? Mine is supposed to clear customs today or tomorrow and then it's the long trip from Long Beach to NC...
wahala1 Posted July 25, 2011 Report Posted July 25, 2011 Re: KK *should* be here by the weekend! Mine is also in Custom, waiting on them to release it. Hope to have it by the weekend.
Loquitur Posted July 25, 2011 Report Posted July 25, 2011 Re: KK *should* be here by the weekend! ....I decided in May to purchase it and surprise him. Two months later' date=' it's almost here and he has no clue....jaeger[/quote'] What a lovely surprise - I wish I could be there to see his reaction to this incredible acquisition!!! Pulled pork is a wonderful cook but it takes a long time if you use the classic low and slow technique. Doc has helped me on a number of occasions with my pulled pork and it has come out great. If you have that time, it's a number one choice, but if you don't, let us know what kind of time you do have for the first cook and this group can walk you through something else that will be fantastic. Susan
fcnich Posted July 26, 2011 Report Posted July 26, 2011 Re: KK *should* be here by the weekend! Hello, you did do a wonderful thing for him, great idea but hard to keep it secret! I found Royal Oak lump charcoal at my local Walmart! Make sure it is made in the USA, some is made in South America if you wish to use lump. Its burns hot but also faster than briquetts
ajaeger Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Posted July 26, 2011 Re: KK *should* be here by the weekend! Matte Ocean Green. Will have to think of a name for her (I've already decided it's a she!) My truck just arrived in Baltimore, so will set-up delivery appt tomorrow. Still hope to get it by the weekend... Looked at pork butts at the grocery store. Decided to wait - hubby may get wise if he sees a huge hunk of meat in the fridge. Looked for Royal Oak at Walmart but didn't see any, will check the BGE store tomorrow.
LATrapp Posted July 26, 2011 Report Posted July 26, 2011 Re: KK *should* be here by the weekend! Congrats!!! Wow, what a surprise!!!
mguerra Posted July 26, 2011 Report Posted July 26, 2011 Re: KK *should* be here by the weekend! That Matte Ocean Green is gorgeous, it would be awesome by a pool, or a water feature. Be careful when you get Royal Oak that you get the lump. Their briquette bag looks very similar. I once grabbed a bag of briquettes by just glancing and not looking. We have lump here in three different grocery stores; also at Wal-Mart, Lowe's, Home Depot, and another local hardware store. So hopefully you should be able to find some in a store near you. Hide your pork shoulder in a cooler with some ice in a place your husband won't go!
ajaeger Posted July 27, 2011 Author Report Posted July 27, 2011 Re: KK *should* be here by the weekend! Have to go to Lowe's tomorrow, so will check there too. Thanks. Guess I need to get the pool to go with the grill. Next summer hopefully.
wahala1 Posted July 27, 2011 Report Posted July 27, 2011 Re: KK *should* be here by the weekend! Dennis just sent a note that the grills have been released and will be shipped out today.
Paswesley Posted July 28, 2011 Report Posted July 28, 2011 Re: KK *should* be here by the weekend! Hi. I am not sure where you live (and I am not trying to find out) but you must be nearby because the freight terminal that you mentioned is Baltimore. It is always good to discover a KK owner who is in the area. Makes it easier to do pallet shares when Dennis makes the coconut charcoal- the best available and best suited for certain cooks- available. You had better strap a parachute to your hubby's back before he sees his gift. He will jump so high for joy, he may need it!
Tucker Posted July 29, 2011 Report Posted July 29, 2011 Re: KK *should* be here by the weekend! So... how did the unpacking go? But more importantly how was the surprise?
TheNakedWhiz Posted July 29, 2011 Report Posted July 29, 2011 Re: KK *should* be here by the weekend! Tucker, the cookers were picked up on Long Beach on Wednesday, so it will be a few days before they get to the East coast. So far, Dennis hasn't sent us shipping details, so I'm not sure when to expect them.
Tucker Posted July 29, 2011 Report Posted July 29, 2011 Re: KK *should* be here by the weekend! I only asked because of this post: "KK in crate on patio - HELP with a few questions" apparently this one arrived at it's home already.
TheNakedWhiz Posted July 29, 2011 Report Posted July 29, 2011 Re: KK *should* be here by the weekend! You are right. I saw that later. I thought that cooker was picked up the same time as mine. I guess it was jealously, lol!
ajaeger Posted July 31, 2011 Author Report Posted July 31, 2011 Re: KK *should* be here by the weekend! We're in Solomons, MD (southern Calvert Co). Unpacking took longer than it should have, but that was fine. Chaulk it up to quality family time, sweating our butts off, minimal swearing, but the patio getting prettier with each board removed. He knew what it was fairly quickly. Very excited.
