tekobo Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 (edited) My new friends arrived yesterday and I couldn't be happier. This is a short picture story to introduce you to them and give you a feel for the differences between the 23 Ultimate and the new 21 Supreme. First, I have to cede to Dennis and refer you to his photos and announcement here: Here is a picture of the two of them installed at our home in England. They are looking pretty and our "ODK" will get a lick of paint or tiles in the summer to provide a more suitable setting. Here is a shot to show off the 21's manly shoulders And the 23's rounded belly by comparison The main grates don't look too different to each other in terms of surface area But the baking stones do! I've left the heat deflectors in their packaging for the moment because so few of you seem to use them! And here is a comparison between the fire baskets and the drip pans And finally, the view that I am so lucky to have just outside my door I will post any additional differences as I find them. Do ask if there are any photos you would like or things that you want to know about them. Edited December 23, 2017 by tekobo to delete out of focus photo 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Thank you! I’ve been very curious About the new 21. The grate size looks awfully close to the 23, but I agree the baking stone is quite different. Does the 21 come with a lower, main, and upper grate like the 23? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrus Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 They both look marvelous and I wish you many happy returns from them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 They are gorgeous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted December 23, 2017 Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 Very, very nice. Great to see the comparison between the two. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Ora Posted December 23, 2017 Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 Congrats they both look great it's amazing the difference 2 inches can doOutback kamado Bar and Grill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pearson Posted December 23, 2017 Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 What the heck if one Kamado is very good then two must be perfect lol! They look beautiful sitting side by side 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekobo Posted December 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 Thanks all. I am having a great time playing with my new toys. In response to @Grant's question, yes the 21" has a lower, main and upper grate. I wondered if the 23" baking stone would fit on the main grate in the 21". It doesn't. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pearson Posted December 23, 2017 Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 They sure look pretty sitting side by side. How do you choose which one to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekobo Posted December 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 Hi @Bruce Pearson, no criteria yet for choosing between them. I like how the KKs retain heat so I am wondering how to plan things so that I start with a grilled meal then finish with a casserole cook for use another day. Either would work for that. I will be rigging up one of the BBQs with the DigiQ and the rotisserie is for the 23" so those decisions will also affect my choice. The first big cook is on New Year's Eve for 50-70 people depending on who turns up. I think a low and slow on the 21" and grilling on the 23" may be the way to go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5698k Posted December 23, 2017 Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 That’s probably a good plan. Typically for grilling, you want as much real estate as possible, so the bigger grill is obviously the best choice. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGSHEP Posted December 23, 2017 Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 They look beautiful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted December 23, 2017 Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 The first big cook is on New Year's Eve for 50-70 people depending on who turns up. I think a low and slow on the 21" and grilling on the 23" may be the way to go. I am hoping to arrive on time and will report back on what is going to be a stellar cook. Stay tuned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisLinkletter Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 22 hours ago, tekobo said: PS your upper grate and stone are sitting backwards here.. The grate should match the shape of the grill when installed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekobo Posted December 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 44 minutes ago, DennisLinkletter said: PS your upper grate and stone are sitting backwards here.. The grate should match the shape of the grill when installed. Ah, pretty obvious now I look at it. I was just "dressing" the KK for its photo shoot, should have paid more attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 Very nice. Can't wait to see some of the New Years pics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Ora Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 Thanks all. I am having a great time playing with my new toys. In response to [mention=3098]Grant[/mention]'s question, yes the 21" has a lower, main and upper grate. I wondered if the 23" baking stone would fit on the main grate in the 21". It doesn't. You could use the handle on a hammer and bend back the left handle .but wait till its no longer shiny lolOutback kamado Bar and Grill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekobo Posted December 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 49 minutes ago, Aussie Ora said: You could use the handle on a hammer and bend back the left handle .but wait till its no longer shiny lol Or I could just use it as Dennis designed it - on the 23! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Ora Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 Or I could just use it as Dennis designed it - on the 23! That's true but you tried was just giving you an option lolOutback kamado Bar and Grill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekobo Posted December 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 A little bit of curiosity wasn't going to kill this cat but bashing my KK about might! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
