John A Posted September 15, 2016 Author Report Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) Holy crap! This thing is something. I didn't have a lot of time cause I had to get to work but I was able to get it off the pallet and in position. Still need to install the side tables. Being by myself I had to use the provided crowbar to take the top off of the crate. No big deal. Damn this thing is heavy! Hope the pics turned out ok. I did have a concern though. The 2 sides to the firebox were a bit shifted and while trying to adjust them I saw that they wouldn't sit down on the ledge. Maybe a 3/8 gap. I was able to get them flat with each other but not down to the ledge. Is this normal? Anyway other than that in very happy with my new KK. Can't wait to get home and get the side tables on and fiddle with it. Edited September 15, 2016 by John A 2
5698k Posted September 15, 2016 Report Posted September 15, 2016 Beautiful grill!! I'm partial to the 23's. I think your firebox is fine, as long as the charcoal basket comes in and out easily. The only other thing I can say is, Welcome, to the dark side!!Rob
Stile88 Posted September 15, 2016 Report Posted September 15, 2016 Your kk is stunning john all you have left is to fire it up and start cooking Love the color
ckreef Posted September 15, 2016 Report Posted September 15, 2016 I totally agree with McKenzie, go with chicken parts until you get a chance to play around with the vents. Leg quarters are especially forgiving. Ribs and butts are very forgiving but the vent settings for low-n-slow is so minute best to play with those low vent settings before putting dinner on the line.
MacKenzie Posted September 15, 2016 Report Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) John A, your KK is beautiful, stunning and you are sooooooooo going to enjoy it.:) Thanks for posting all the pixs looks like you didn't have to get it over and ledges or hill, a big bonus. Now all that's left is to fire it up and we know you have wood. Edited September 15, 2016 by MacKenzie
tony b Posted September 15, 2016 Report Posted September 15, 2016 Loved all the pics and great choice in grill color - And your firebox looks fine to me. For a quick first cook, go with the chicken - my choice would be whole bird/spatchcocked. You will be amazed at how juicy it will come out compared to whatever you were grilling on before. And, post more pics of that first cook!
billg71 Posted September 15, 2016 Report Posted September 15, 2016 Thanks for the pics, that is a beautiful cooker. Is that the Autumn Gold? I'm not getting mine until early October, I ordered the 22 Hi-Cap in Autumn Nebula/Metallic Bronze tweed. For accessories I got the double-bottom drip pan, the basket splitter, the cover and the grate grabbers. I'm going to add some charcoal but Dennis said the coffee lump would be in before my grill shipped so I'm waiting for that. Congrats! Bill
bosco Posted September 15, 2016 Report Posted September 15, 2016 Gorgeous KK. Congrats and welcome to the club. As for bill, sounds like you have time to modify order. I would personally get the rotisserie, cover and the baking stone now. Do it when shipping is paid for. Trust me you will want them.
tinyfish Posted September 16, 2016 Report Posted September 16, 2016 What a nice view you will have cooking on your KK. I can't remember about the ledge. Line up the two halves so the charcoal basket sits flat and away you go. After that and firing it up your KK do not remove the firebox again, as per Dennis.
Aussie Ora Posted September 16, 2016 Report Posted September 16, 2016 Great pics looks really good don't they all you are going to have alot of funOutback Kamado Bar and Grill
John A Posted September 16, 2016 Author Report Posted September 16, 2016 Sense I didn't get a cover. Is there a good substitute?
5698k Posted September 16, 2016 Report Posted September 16, 2016 I'd still order one from Dennis. They're tailored for the kk, and the sunbrella is a superior material. Rob
John A Posted September 16, 2016 Author Report Posted September 16, 2016 Does anyone have a picture of the sunbrella ?
tony b Posted September 16, 2016 Report Posted September 16, 2016 Here's mine. It's an original "Johnny Boy," but the ones Dennis is making now are just about the same. 1
Stile88 Posted September 16, 2016 Report Posted September 16, 2016 i would order one from Dennis sunbrella is top notch material
MacKenzie Posted September 16, 2016 Report Posted September 16, 2016 It sure is I use it in my outdoor kitchen to keep the winter weather out.
John A Posted September 17, 2016 Author Report Posted September 17, 2016 Thanks for the pic Tony. Looks nice. I'll have to get one with my next order. BTW I'm going to go ahead and fix a butt in the morning. Did a whole chicken last week. Going to brine it over night and get an early start. Probably cook it at 250 deg. I'll be sure to get some pics. 1
Aussie Ora Posted September 17, 2016 Report Posted September 17, 2016 Here's mine. It's an original "Johnny Boy," but the ones Dennis is making now are just about the same. Looks like a terrorist lolOutback Kamado Bar and Grill
Aussie Ora Posted September 17, 2016 Report Posted September 17, 2016 If your KK is out in the open a cover makes sence. Mine sits under an open patio so I don't cover mine Outback Kamado Bar and Grill 1
tony b Posted September 17, 2016 Report Posted September 17, 2016 9 hours ago, Aussie Ora said: Looks like a terrorist lol I jokingly refer to it as a Burqa! Thought about painting a couple of eyes on it - LOL! 1
