ckreef Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 For hot sears and grilling 15 minutes is about normal. I do a lot of grilling. Fire it up. Go inside and by the time you finish prepping the meat the KK is ready. Charles - Prometheus 16.5", Cassiopeia 19" TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 The 23" Ultimate comes loaded with three 3/8†304 stainless steel grates that can be used in four cooking positions, SS charcoal basket, SS drip pan, heat deflector, rotisserie shaft system (roti ready), Auto Temp control fan faceplate (BBQ Guru/Rocks Stokker), side accessory plates, grate hanger. Spare kit with extra knobs, gaskets, matching tiles, springs, plugs etc.. Optional extras: 23†Ultimate ~ Rod & Tube Side Table 180 ea 23†Ultimate ~ Stainless insert for Side Table 85 23†Ultimate ~ Basket Splitter 128 23†Ultimate ~ Baking Stone 80 17†Round ~ Baking Stone 68 23†Ultimate ~ Extra Charcoal basket 144 23†Ultimate ~ Rib Rack 78 23†Ultimate ~ Drip pan Single 125 23†Ultimate ~ Drip pan Double 190 23†Ultimate ~ Gas Burner Assembly 178 23†Ultimate ~ 8†Rotisserie Cradle w/ 6†reducer 160 23†Ultimate ~ Sunbrella cover 170 UPS for cover US 22 Stainless and teak grate grabbers 40 Stainless grill grabbers 24 20 lbs box CoCo Charcoal 20 lbs box Coffee lump Charcoal While it's a big shopping list, here is what I would call "essentials" and the rest are all nice "toys." Very nice toys!!! Baking stone is at the top of the list. Get the 23" ultimate one! Second charcoal basket and basket splitter. They are indispensable. You want to sear some steaks in a hurry, it's the basket splitter! Given where you live, a cover is a very good idea. Load up the shipping crate with as much CoCo and Coffee charcoal as will fit. It will be the cheapest you will ever get it. Since you said you already had a table, I didn't include the side tables, but if you're looking for extra laydown area, consider them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerfromco Posted February 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 You guys are bad, and I mean that in a good way. A bunch of the enablers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 You think this is bad, go see what a hard time we gave Bosco about his order! We coerced him into a double KK order - and a CUSTOM one at that!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerfromco Posted February 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 You think this is bad, go see what a hard time we gave Bosco about his order! We coerced him into a double KK order - and a CUSTOM one at that!!! I've seen the setup and it's frickin' gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 What this old thing???? In fairness tony, I wouldn't say coerced. I would say more like enablers helping out a functional addict lol. I think the essential purchase is the 23" Ultimate and I think the best accessories would be in order: Ultimate baking stone, cover, rotisserie, side tables with stainless tops. If money not a factor add the double bottom drip pan and the second basket with splitter. That is to me the most thought out purchase in my opinion. The rotisserie is a must just because it is awesome!!! Trust me when I tell you this... That gasser is going to be history in no time. That 23 can be at 350 degrees in 10-15 min. I was in shock when I got to temps so quickly. Coming from a KJ they heat up fast but not like that. And the KK uses far less fuel than my old big joe. So it was the right decision. I say if a gasser has that sentimental value keep it but get that primo gone!!! I'm sure you have a buddy that would take it for a good price. That way you can keep the warranty going for them!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rak Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 Hey Roger! Ok, so I don't normally time my start up, but since you asked, it was top of mind! Today I had Asian salad with seared Tuna (which was delicious by the way, sorry no pics...we were starving!). The outside temperature was -1C, approx 30F. I opened up the top and bottom vent and lit the coals in 2 places. I went from stone cold to 400F in almost exactly 20 minutes. I seared the tuna steaks (about 1 1/2 mins per side) and then shut her down. Because the outside was still freezing cold to the touch, I popped the cover on immediately and came indoors, not having to worry about going back out later to cover the grill. So from uncovering to grilling to shutting down and re-covering, I was done in just about 30 mins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerfromco Posted February 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Enabler! Must resist temptation, must resist... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rak Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Not at all! Just answering your question 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Look into Our eyes..... You are getting verryyyyy sleepy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rogerfromco Posted February 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 The force us strong with this group. LOL Seriously, I appreciate the info. I think I recall some Denver KK owners over on the Guru forum. Maybe I can contact on of them to check one out in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 The force us strong with this group. LOL Seriously, I appreciate the info. I think I recall some Denver KK owners over on the Guru forum. Maybe I can contact on of them to check one out in person. GrillingMontana is located in Montana if you're up to a road trip contact him. Charles - Prometheus 16.5", Cassiopeia 19" TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerfromco Posted February 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 GrillingMontana is located in Montana if you're up to a road trip contact him. Charles - Prometheus 16.5", Cassiopeia 19" TT My father-in-law is in Kalispell, but next Christmas is in AL not MT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 My father-in-law is in Kalispell, but next Christmas is in AL not MT.I live in GA and your more than welcome to come and see a few KK's but you'll own one long before next Christmas. Charles - Prometheus 16.5", Cassiopeia 19" TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mk1 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 I have a black 23 in Vail.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerfromco Posted February 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 I have a black 23 in Vail.... Thanks for the reply. We have some old friends in Eagle that we get together with a couple of times a year. If you'd be up for it, I'd love to stop in and check it out next time we come up if you happen to be around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
