GoFrogs91 Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Getting my KK next week and would love to get input on how everyone is setting up their cookers for the extended smoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5698k Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 The set up is pretty much the same for all cooks. Start with a full basket of coal, light an area tennis ball sized of less, close the lid. Open the bottom vent about 1/4" ish, the top a full turn ish. The temp comes up slowly, so be patient, it's kinda like steering a large ship. You don't want to overshoot, it's much harder to bring temps down. Every cook is easier as far as temp control, you'll get the hang of it quickly. <br /> <br /> Keep in mind, every time you put something in a heat soaked grill, your deflector, protien, cold grate, and so on, it takes time for the temp to respond, so again, be patient. <br /> <br /> <br /> Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGGARY Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Robert, At those settings, how long does it take to get the KK up to temp ? I just open up the vents and let the temp rise until it gets to 200+ and then set the vents. I am always looking for new ways to do this. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5698k Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 This is my suggestion for newbies, or for anyone who's not in a hurry. It helps prevent overshoot, and takes about an hour to get to temp. If you have something that works, stick with it!<br /> <br /> <br /> Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5698k Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 I forgot to say that when the temp gets close t target, you'll need to close the top to keep the temp from climbing above your target!!<br /> <br /> <br /> Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGGARY Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 This may tie into MadMedik's topic of more smoke. If one wants more smoke then wouldn't the lower vent be opened more than 1/4" and the Top Vent opened less ? I read that the issue with the Ceramic Kamado is the difficulty of getting more smoke with less oxygen because of the vent openings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGGARY Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 I guess the question is, is it possible to get the temp to 250 with the Lower Vent opened wider than 1/4" and the Upper Vent opened less? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5698k Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Any thing is possible. <br /> <br /> <br /> Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoFrogs91 Posted September 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Thanks Robert. Position/type of deflector, drip pan, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5698k Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Use the deflector that came with the kk, placed on the coal basket handles. Put your drip pan on the lower grate, your protien on the main. <br /> <br /> <br /> Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMedik Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Put foil on the heat deflector stone. Keeps it cleaner. Just remove messy foil and ready for next cook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoFrogs91 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Thanks guys. Time is in slow motion waiting. Tick...........tock.........tick.........tock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoFrogs91 Posted September 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Robert, I'm curious. What is up with the multiple designations in every one of your posts. If this is a secret handshake thing, let's hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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5698k Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 It's not on purpose, something to do with tapatalk on my ipad. <br /> <br /> <br /> Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...