Houlester Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 (edited) The largest item I’ll cook is a whole brisket or a couple racks of ribs. I was thinking of the 23 or 21? I would like to purchase just the right size and big enough to be able to smoke a brisket while I sleep at night and not worry about the coals going out. Thanks in advance for any help. Edited September 11, 2019 by Houlester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVPAUL Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 Hello Houlester, in the KK forum there is a section called “KK Reviews / Happy Campers” in about the 9th thread down there is a thread titled “Comparison between KK 21” and KK23” that was done by Tekobo. This is an excellent thread and helped me make my decision on which one to go with. Good Luck! Paul PS - I choose the 21” and just received it today!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlester Posted September 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 That was a good read thanks Paul. Post some pictures of your 21. What color did you get? How exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 That's exciting PVPaul. I'm looking forward to seeing your photos. My 23" is a couple of weeks away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pequod Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 I suspect you could easily do a brisket or two racks of ribs (and probably both at once) with either of those grills. If the ribs don’t fit lying flat on the 21, all you need is a rib rack or use the rolled up with a skewer method. You’ll do well either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekobo Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 11 hours ago, PVPAUL said: PS - I choose the 21” and just received it today!!! That was fast! Welcome to the 2 KK club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 Welcome to the Obsession! Can't wait to see pics of the new grill upon uncrating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekobo Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 @Houlester I was new to kamado style cooking when I first chose my KKs and I didn't imagine how many different things I would want and be able to do once I had them. You may well find that your needs expand beyond those that you have currently identified. If you have not already it is probably worth looking at a range of cooks on the forum to see if a 21, 23 or even a 32 would best suit the new things you might want to do. For my part, the half grate that Dennis introduced in the 23 has revolutionised my use of that grill and, if I had to only choose one of the two I would go with the 23 at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 (edited) You are in for some very fine tasting food when you cook on your new KK, not only did you move up in cookers but the food taste moves up also. Edited September 11, 2019 by MacKenzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVPAUL Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 All, attached are some photos of my new 21” that I received yesterday. Uncrating and everything went well. Planing my first cook on the grill tonight .....some Cornish hens, sweet potatoes and corn. I’ll work on taking a picture of this as well. The one issue I’m having is the clearance on the spit rod. I understand how to adjust the length of the rod, however when I finally get the clearance to insert rod on both sides it looks like it will fall out of the left side (not stay seated) of the grill. I’m concerned that when I go to use this it will not spin properly or stop spinning altogether. Any suggestions out here in forum land is much appreciated. (Note I’ve successfully set up the length on my 32” and have no issues with this) I’m also excited that I was able to order 20 boxes of CoCo charcoal and 1 box of Coffee Charcoal. I’m going to give away 2 boxes of coco char to some friends with BGE’s in hope that they like it and will want to do a combo / pallet buy the next time I need some. Who knows.......maybe they will even convert to becoming KK owners!!! Best, Paul 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 Love the colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 Blends in with the house nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlester Posted September 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 Thanks for all the info everybody. I wish I never found Komodo Kamado while researching. I went and looked at a Big Green Egg XL and a Primo XL and it's like having the option to drive an S-Class but cross shopping Kia. I got into Pellet grills with Traeger about 20 years ago and recently purchased a Yoder YS1500 for my office. I'm thinking with this purchase instead of making multiple purchases for smokers over the next 5 years maybe I should just go for it now. The one worry I have with the 42 or 32 is how am I going to get this through the grass of my backyard, over a few steps, through my screened door, and onto my pavers around the pool? I could probably man handle the 23 with 4 guys but I don't see any man handling with the 42. I would have to have a strong man event at my house to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon B. Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 55 minutes ago, Houlester said: Thanks for all the info everybody. I wish I never found Komodo Kamado while researching. I went and looked at a Big Green Egg XL and a Primo XL and it's like having the option to drive an S-Class but cross shopping Kia. I got into Pellet grills with Traeger about 20 years ago and recently purchased a Yoder YS1500 for my office. I'm thinking with this purchase instead of making multiple purchases for smokers over the next 5 years maybe I should just go for it now. The one worry I have with the 42 or 32 is how am I going to get this through the grass of my backyard, over a few steps, through my screened door, and onto my pavers around the pool? I could probably man handle the 23 with 4 guys but I don't see any man handling with the 42. I would have to have a strong man event at my house to do that. Heavy plywood, push & roll, don't lift and 4 guys could handle. The screen door width might be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon B. Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 20 hours ago, PVPAUL said: That is a really nice looking terra-cota tile!!!!!!!!! Very unique! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrus Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 The top is removable, makes things much simpler and as Jon B stated plywood, bing, bang, boom, all done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
