4wood7 Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Well, we finally did it, we set up our new KK 22" after a long week in LA we came back to AZ and went to work, well our local mover set it in our backyard for us. I have to say that this cooker is built like no other i have ever seen, the quality is excellent even the supplied tools are stainless. The cooking grates and basket are welded to near Aerospace quality. After we set up i lit a basket of lump coal to get to know how to control the temp and right from the start I was able to get a 3 hour steady temp of 250 degrees with just a few adjustments. could not be happier. After playing around we decided to have our neighbors over and cook some poppers and chicken which all turned out fantastic. In the past with other grills we have had , Viking, Fire Majic, we only really grilled steak , chicken etc. With our new KK we plan on expanding our cooking prowess, later on this week I will be trying to smoke some salmon , I just hope I can get the KK down to 165 degrees???? not sure how to do it yet but I know I will have fun trying , then were on to Pizza. I think I figured how to get the temp cranking buy latching the lid to the first notch and opening the bottom and top vents it will get hot quick. Lastly , the height of this KK worked out perfect for me from my wheelchair Dennis was a great help thank you all !! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pequod Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Awesome, congrats! Beautiful setting too! And that color...looks like it would match my 23 and inbound 32... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschaaf Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Looking good, @4wood7 That cow better look out! I'm not sure about latching in the first position to heat up quick. I've never tried it, but I think you're better off latching it down and letting the vents do the work. I don't think you should have any issues keeping it at 165. I haven't done a smoked salmon on the KK yet, but I didn't have an issue holding my Kamado Joe that low. I'm actually planning another smoked salmon for this weekend if the stars align right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) 23 minutes ago, cschaaf said: I'm not sure about latching in the first position to heat up quick. I've never tried it, but I think you're better off latching it down and letting the vents do the work. Dennis does not recommend doing this, as it can damage the gaskets. Just spin fully open on the top vent and wide open on the bottom and you should be fine. If you really want to go "turbo" on it, pull out the Guru side plug, too. btw - nice cow! Edited January 31, 2017 by tony b 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Ora Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Watch out for HalfSmoke looks like he has his eye on it lol looks really good congrats Outback Kamado Bar and Grill 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve M Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Congrats on the new kk. Looks like you have the hang of it. As others have said, no need to open the latch to get the temps up. With the vents on top and bottom open, you really need to keep an eye on it so it doesn't get away from you. Good looking first cooks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuley Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Awesome!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garvinque Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Wow a 22tt and it's bigger than I thought it would be! Garvin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Beautiful, Garvin. You are really going to love that tall top. Just wait until you do chicken, you are going to be surprised by how moist it will be. Thanks for posting the pixs. and that is a great yard you have.:) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stile88 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 sweet you have to be loving life Congrats and great looking color 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garvinque Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 2 hours ago, MacKenzie said: Beautiful, Garvin. You are really going to love that tall top. Just wait until you do chicken, you are going to be surprised by how moist it will be. Thanks for posting the pixs. and that is a great yard you have.:) MacKenzie I wish, not me just commenting on the size of it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Well, Garvin, for a few minutes there you had a nice new 22 inch TT, I wish you could have had it for longer but I'd better give it back to 4wood. Congratulations, 4wood, proud owner of a nice new 22 inch TT. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FotonDrv Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Excellent choice 4wood7!! Nice KK and in a beautiful setting. Enjoy the great food 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4wood7 Posted February 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Thank you all for the great welcome, our new KK really is a piece of cooking art. My wife Karen and I look forward to many great cooks and new friends. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pearson Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Congratulations great looking set up and thanks for all the good pictures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyfish Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Happy cooking! ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Great looking grill and great pictures. Looks like the height is perfect. Like others have said never run it with just the first latch position. It'll allow too much heat to escape past the gasket and that is not good for them. For high heat in my 19" TT, I just turn the top vent to 3 turns, bottom vent wide open and remove the guru port plug. When it starts coming close to temp replace the port plug and close top vent to 2 turns. Eventually you might have to start closing down the bottom vent depending on target temp. Keep an eye on it. Very easy to sail up towards 1,000*. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon B. Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Great story! Enjoy, enjoy...enjoy!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4wood7 Posted February 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Thank you all for your replays , Saturday Smoked Salmon 1st try. Hoping to get my KK down to about 165-170 degrees. Wish me luck . Any pointers welcome............I thank nk I could use some. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Welcome and Great looking KK. So, what's the story behind the cow? Looks too good to be road kill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
