Pauli Girl Posted May 25, 2017 Report Posted May 25, 2017 Happy Memorial Day to All! Waiting for delivery of my KK, I just need to decide where to put it in the backyard. Any suggestions? 1
tony b Posted May 25, 2017 Report Posted May 25, 2017 Congratulations and Welcome to the KK Family! Can't wait for you to post pictures of it when it arrives (hint, hint!) What size KK did you get? I'm assuming that you didn't get a table top version, based upon your question. Because of the weight of these grills, they should be on a patio, deck, etc. (i.e., a good solid surface) and not on the grass or gravel, or even pavers.
MacKenzie Posted May 25, 2017 Report Posted May 25, 2017 Welcome and you must be so excited. Just wait until you taste the food from the KK, it is on another level.:)
Pauli Girl Posted May 25, 2017 Author Report Posted May 25, 2017 Thank you for the responses. Here's some pics of possible places. The concrete slab (rv parking area) is at a slight tilt so was rethinking that. The area by the fence and small patio set is hard-packed gravel but rethinking that. There is a concrete pad under the long table.
Bruce Pearson Posted May 25, 2017 Report Posted May 25, 2017 Welcome Pauli congratulations on your KK and welcome to the forum. You're gonna love your new toy they look so much better in person than they do in pictures. Please take lots of pictures of uncrating unpacking and the first cook.
tony b Posted May 25, 2017 Report Posted May 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Pauli Girl said: There is a concrete pad under the long table. Gets my vote.
MacKenzie Posted May 25, 2017 Report Posted May 25, 2017 Near the table does sound like a great place. I am assuming you will have lots of time to mull it over before the KK arrives.
Steve M Posted May 27, 2017 Report Posted May 27, 2017 Put it in the spot you enjoy hanging out the most. You will soon be best buddies.
Pauli Girl Posted May 27, 2017 Author Report Posted May 27, 2017 Hey thanks for the responses. I was going to put it in the side yard ...put in a little concrete pad for it....was afraid that the smoke would be a nuisance on the back patio I don't hang out on the side yard, HOWEVER I don't think that women bond with their grills like men do! However this gives food for thought (no pun intended) 1
dstr8 Posted May 27, 2017 Report Posted May 27, 2017 (edited) 10 hours ago, Pauli Girl said: Hey thanks for the responses. I was going to put it in the side yard ...put in a little concrete pad for it....was afraid that the smoke would be a nuisance on the back patio I don't hang out on the side yard, HOWEVER I don't think that women bond with their grills like men do! However this gives food for thought (no pun intended) Taking bets Welcome to the best cooking insanity ... all things kamodo vessel related If you're like most of us you will be looking for anything and everything to test out on your KK once it arrives. Its not just for meat . Edited May 27, 2017 by dstr8
Bruce Pearson Posted May 27, 2017 Report Posted May 27, 2017 Once you have it I think you will be putting on the patio. These grills are works of art something to show off. You'll know what I mean when it arrives.
Stile88 Posted May 27, 2017 Report Posted May 27, 2017 10 hours ago, Pauli Girl said: Hey thanks for the responses. I was going to put it in the side yard ...put in a little concrete pad for it....was afraid that the smoke would be a nuisance on the back patio I don't hang out on the side yard, HOWEVER I don't think that women bond with their grills like men do! However this gives food for thought (no pun intended) That might be true lol ... once you get the kk i dont think you will be cooking on your stove anymore or very rarely i should say so i would have to put the kk close to where you can bring food from the kitchen and near a table , but all those choices looks great you will have to see when your kk arrives... Welcome to the KK family you are going to love it ....
tony b Posted May 27, 2017 Report Posted May 27, 2017 Also, you're going to be surprised by how little smoke is generated once the grill gets up and going. It's extremely efficient. The biggest variable in smoke production is the quality of the charcoal you're using. Cheap stuff, like Cowboy, is not fully carbonized, so it generates a lot of smoke. Good quality lump charcoal burns with less smoke once it's lit. If you don't overload the grill with chunks of smoking wood, you'll be OK. Plus, we all like the smell of nice fruity smoking woods - like apple, peach or cherry. It just screams BBQ.
5698k Posted May 27, 2017 Report Posted May 27, 2017 I second Tony's comment, as a matter of fact, I'm agonizing as to just using coco char exclusively, other charcoals just don't match up!Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
tony b Posted May 27, 2017 Report Posted May 27, 2017 I hear yah, Robert, but only if I could keep a steady supply going. I just can't swing a half pallet order by myself. And, it's pretty lonely out here in Iowa when it comes to pallet sharing! 1
Steve M Posted May 27, 2017 Report Posted May 27, 2017 4 hours ago, dstr8 said: Taking bets Welcome to the best cooking insanity ... all things kamodo vessel related If you're like most of us you will be looking for anything and everything to test out on your KK once it arrives. Its not just for meat . Yeah, I wouldn't want to try to get between @Shuley or @MacKenzie and their kk's 2
Shuley Posted May 27, 2017 Report Posted May 27, 2017 21 hours ago, Pauli Girl said: Hey thanks for the responses. I was going to put it in the side yard ...put in a little concrete pad for it....was afraid that the smoke would be a nuisance on the back patio I don't hang out on the side yard, HOWEVER I don't think that women bond with their grills like men do! However this gives food for thought (no pun intended) Fairly certain I did!! 3
