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The 23 is Now a Two-Zone Machine

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First use of the new warming grate for the 23.  I wanted to put it through its paces to see if this new grate would turn the 23 into a true two zone machine similar to my 32 with its half main. 

Started with the basket splitter and the warming grate. Put some sweet potatoes directly on the coals while monitoring the temp on the indirect side with the warming grate.

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A bit later,  I removed the warming grate, added a chunk of pecan, and inserted the sear grate. Put on some ribeyes for a reverse sear, starting them on the warming grate the same way I would use the half main in my 32. Moved the sweet potatoes to the rear of the lower grate to finish cooking.

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 Just admiring the view on this fine spring day with a wee bit of thin blue pecan smoke.

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The ribeyes are almost up to temp.  Plenty of room for them and the sweet potatoes while I cranked open the vents for the sear.

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Almost there...

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The big moment.

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Boom! Top with some blue cheese chive butter and a side of baby brussels.

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The verdict: This fancy new warming grate has brought one of the best features of the 32 to the 23. Super easy and flexible two-zone grilling. Highly recommend it for anyone on the fence about buying one of these things. 

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8 hours ago, ckreef said:

Looks like it worked and dinner looked delicious but you do own 2 KK's?? (I know you own 2 KK's, that's not the question)

Yup, two. You mean, why not use one for the “roasting” and the other for sear? I could, although I’d normally just use the 32 for this cook since it is in a semi-permanent 2-zone configuration. Purpose on this cook was to test whether the 23 with warming grate and basket splitter could compare with my 32 in 2-zone configuration. Matched up reasonably well. 

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Another round with the KK23 warming grate. Wanted to see if I could put my Weber grill pan down in the hole whilst simmering some brats in beer. Answer: YUP! The brick and inset pan are for displacement.

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Once the onions are ready, move them to the pan on the warming grate whilst searing up the brats. Brats are from our local Farmers' Market, seriously delicious, if a bit uneven in size. The big’n is mine!

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Done!

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On a bun with a bit of grainy mustard. Yum!

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