Acorn now or ceramic later

ToddM · 01-10-2013, 07:49 PM

I'm really jonesing for a Kamodo style cooker right now, I'd really like a Kamodo Joe but don't know if I can swing it financially right now. Plan B would be an Acorn, they seem to be a good deal and owners seem happy with them and the cook results. What say ye, brethren? Should I go for the instant gratification and get the reliable Acorn or should I save my coins and wait for the ceramic master grill? Patience is NOT a virtue.

Freddy j · 01-10-2013, 07:53 PM

Find a way to get the one you really want. You'll Aiways wonder if you made the right choice.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 01-10-2013, 07:54 PM

Another option is Craigslist. I got my Large Big Green Egg for $300.

Worth the patience it takes.

Smoothsmoke · 01-10-2013, 07:57 PM

You already have a WSM and a OTG. I know it's hard, but I'd wait.

yakdung · 01-10-2013, 07:59 PM

I own two Akorns (one still in the box) and still want a ceramic.

Smoothsmoke · 01-10-2013, 08:00 PM

Tax season is coming up.

Gore · 01-10-2013, 08:01 PM

I'm not one for settling for something. I've done that before and I've always felt I've thrown money away.

KingofTheCoals · 01-10-2013, 08:03 PM

Great thing about the akorn. You're not gonna baby it or worry about breaking it. 700+ no problem, low n slow... no problem. If I spent 800-1200 on a ceramic kamado, I wouldn't be willing to crank it up to high (worrying about cracked fireboxes). Just my two cents.

Only you know what ........you want.

AustinKnight · 01-10-2013, 08:18 PM

I really like my Akorn, I will say it's a steppin stone smoker to wheres I'll own a ceramic in the future(not near), I'll learn what to do and what not to do with my Akorn and it's 300 bucks

jeffjenkins1 · 01-10-2013, 08:42 PM

Wait, a deal will come up.

I got a Primo Oval XL right here for 500 + a brisket!

Jeff

fnbish · 01-10-2013, 08:59 PM

Get the Akorn and watch CL like a hawk for deals on a ceramic. You might be able to get both for the price of one and have the best of both worlds. Instant gratification and then one your really want in the future.

Dirtbuddy · 01-10-2013, 09:30 PM

They make credit cards for a reason....LoL

I'd wait it out or just try to make it work right now for the one you want. You'll regret if if you settle now for the one you can "afford".

I'm SO happy with my Kamado Joe which i was lucky enough to buy on sale, 200$ off.

DubfromGA · 01-10-2013, 10:00 PM

I've wanted a ceramic kamado for the past few years. Earlier this year I heard about the Akorns.

I bought one and learned the ins and out of kamado cooking and have turned out some great food for my family. I'm a fan of these grills.

That being said....I'm wanting something larger at this time. I've been making great steps to become healthier....gym, better rest and eating right.

I've weaned myself off fast food and the cafeteria at work.

I need a larger grill that I can fire up on Sundays and cook my food for the work week.

I'm thinking the XL BGE is the ticket for me.

The Akorn did sell my wife on the quality of the food that comes off the kamado. It was easy to control temps and retain moisture.

The Akorn will be nice to have, in addition to the larger grill, because it's so light and portable. I can throw it in the bed of the truck with ease and take it to friends houses and etc.

Pyle's BBQ · 01-10-2013, 10:19 PM

I bought my Akorn to use at the restaurant. I needed a insulated smoker and couldn't afford a Spicewine yet. I have a small BGE and use that when I have time. With you living in CA, you really don't need the mass to hold the heat like we do in colder climates. I have had great success cooking butts and brisket overnight. I put them on at 9 pm before I leave and they are done when someone gets there at 9 am. Even though the Akorn does not have the mass like the ceramics it is a very efficient cooker. The thing I really like about the Akorn is how the ashes are cleaned out of the smoker. You basically take the detachable bottom off and dump it. Check that feature out on one that is set up.

If you want one right now, go with the Akorn and save for a larger size ceramic. I hope they make the Akorn in a bigger size. I would get one.

DubfromGA · 01-10-2013, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyle's BBQ

I bought my Akorn to use at the restaurant. I needed a insulated smoker and couldn't afford a Spicewine yet. I have a small BGE and use that when I have time. With you living in CA, you really don't need the mass to hold the heat like we do in colder climates. I have had great success cooking butts and brisket overnight. I put them on at 9 pm before I leave and they are done when someone gets there at 9 am. Even though the Akorn does not have the mass like the ceramics it is a very efficient cooker. The thing I really like about the Akorn is how the ashes are cleaned out of the smoker. You basically take the detachable bottom off and dump it. Check that feature out on one that is set up.

If you want one right now, go with the Akorn and save for a larger size ceramic. I hope they make the Akorn in a bigger size. I would get one.

I really don't like the removable bottom portion....as it adds yet another seal to be concerned with. Fortunately it's a large area that doesn't have to be dumped all that often.

A larger Akorn would be a decent seller, I'd bet.

01-10-2013, 07:49 PM	#1
ToddM On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-23-10 Location: Fullerton, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Acorn now or ceramic later I'm really jonesing for a Kamodo style cooker right now, I'd really like a Kamodo Joe but don't know if I can swing it financially right now. Plan B would be an Acorn, they seem to be a good deal and owners seem happy with them and the cook results. What say ye, brethren? Should I go for the instant gratification and get the reliable Acorn or should I save my coins and wait for the ceramic master grill? Patience is NOT a virtue. __________________ 22.5 WSM, 22.5 OTG, 1992 Smokey Joe

01-10-2013, 07:53 PM	#2
Freddy j is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-22-12 Location: Boston Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Find a way to get the one you really want. You'll Aiways wonder if you made the right choice. __________________ Big Joe Kamado WSM 22.5" wsm mini

01-10-2013, 07:54 PM	#3
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Another option is Craigslist. I got my Large Big Green Egg for $300. Worth the patience it takes. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-73, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

01-10-2013, 07:57 PM	#4
Smoothsmoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-20-10 Location: Monterey, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You already have a WSM and a OTG. I know it's hard, but I'd wait. __________________ Kamado Big Joe Kamado Classic Joe Weber Simpsons OTG "H" Redhead Weber OTS Simpsons Smokey Joe Silver Sam Adams Smokey Joe Silver Gray Smokey Joe Gold (future mini-WSM) Smooth Smoke BBQ

01-10-2013, 08:00 PM	#6
Smoothsmoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-20-10 Location: Monterey, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Tax season is coming up. __________________ Kamado Big Joe Kamado Classic Joe Weber Simpsons OTG "H" Redhead Weber OTS Simpsons Smokey Joe Silver Sam Adams Smokey Joe Silver Gray Smokey Joe Gold (future mini-WSM) Smooth Smoke BBQ

01-10-2013, 07:59 PM	#5
yakdung is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-12-10 Location: Houston, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I own two Akorns (one still in the box) and still want a ceramic.

01-10-2013, 08:01 PM	#7
Gore somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-05-08 Location: Hiding out from blood suck ghost snake gods ... and Nazis Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm not one for settling for something. I've done that before and I've always felt I've thrown money away. __________________ Assistant to a Mad BBQ Scientist (and a squirrel): Primo Oval XL, Small Offset, Gasser, Optigrill, UBS "I love everything about the pig, even the way she walks." -- Spanish proverb (\__/) (='.'=) This is the rabbit baby. Invests him in yours signature, (")_(") and the help rabbit baby takes over control of the world! Hmmmm, I wonder, WWGALD? Avatar courtesy of Grillman and NorthwestBBQ Promoted by Bigabyte to "Idiot #1"

01-10-2013, 08:03 PM	#8
KingofTheCoals Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-28-12 Location: Grain Valley, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great thing about the akorn. You're not gonna baby it or worry about breaking it. 700+ no problem, low n slow... no problem. If I spent 800-1200 on a ceramic kamado, I wouldn't be willing to crank it up to high (worrying about cracked fireboxes). Just my two cents. Only you know what ........you want. __________________ Char-Griller Akorn , Maverick ET-732

01-10-2013, 08:18 PM	#9
AustinKnight is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-23-10 Location: Austin Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I really like my Akorn, I will say it's a steppin stone smoker to wheres I'll own a ceramic in the future(not near), I'll learn what to do and what not to do with my Akorn and it's 300 bucks __________________ \|HOOK'EM UDS\|MINI UDS\|22.5 WEBER PERF\|B&B\|OAK & PECAN\|DIGIQ\|TW8060\|THERMAPEN ORANGE\|Char-Griller Akorn\|Thin Blue Smokery\|

01-10-2013, 08:42 PM	#10
jeffjenkins1 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 03-01-08 Location: Akron, OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wait, a deal will come up. I got a Primo Oval XL right here for 500 + a brisket! Jeff __________________ You do what you have to do, so you can do what you want to do! Right now I am working on doing what I want to do! Ole Hickory Ultra Que 2 Primo Oval XL NB American Gourmet offset smoker UDS Turkey Fryer Told you I would get a signature.........

01-10-2013, 08:59 PM	#11
fnbish is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Buford, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Get the Akorn and watch CL like a hawk for deals on a ceramic. You might be able to get both for the price of one and have the best of both worlds. Instant gratification and then one your really want in the future. __________________ -Jason 22.5 WSM Backwoods G2 Party Backwoods G2 Chubby Big Green Egg XL Weber 18.5 Kettle "Tenacious Q" Competition Team Follow Tenacious Q on Facebook!! KCBS CBJ

01-10-2013, 09:30 PM	#12
Dirtbuddy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-24-12 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Canada Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	They make credit cards for a reason....LoL I'd wait it out or just try to make it work right now for the one you want. You'll regret if if you settle now for the one you can "afford". I'm SO happy with my Kamado Joe which i was lucky enough to buy on sale, 200$ off. __________________ Kamado Joe Classic, 18.5" WSM w/ CyberQ WiFi, 22.5" OTG, Weber SJS Last edited by Dirtbuddy; 01-10-2013 at 10:04 PM..

01-10-2013, 10:00 PM	#13
DubfromGA is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-08-13 Location: Georgia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've wanted a ceramic kamado for the past few years. Earlier this year I heard about the Akorns. I bought one and learned the ins and out of kamado cooking and have turned out some great food for my family. I'm a fan of these grills. That being said....I'm wanting something larger at this time. I've been making great steps to become healthier....gym, better rest and eating right. I've weaned myself off fast food and the cafeteria at work. I need a larger grill that I can fire up on Sundays and cook my food for the work week. I'm thinking the XL BGE is the ticket for me. The Akorn did sell my wife on the quality of the food that comes off the kamado. It was easy to control temps and retain moisture. The Akorn will be nice to have, in addition to the larger grill, because it's so light and portable. I can throw it in the bed of the truck with ease and take it to friends houses and etc. __________________ Trusty-rusty Char-Griller offset, Char-Griller Akorn, Charbroil The Big Easy, Maverick ET-732

01-10-2013, 10:19 PM	#14
Pyle's BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-25-06 Location: Des Moines, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I bought my Akorn to use at the restaurant. I needed a insulated smoker and couldn't afford a Spicewine yet. I have a small BGE and use that when I have time. With you living in CA, you really don't need the mass to hold the heat like we do in colder climates. I have had great success cooking butts and brisket overnight. I put them on at 9 pm before I leave and they are done when someone gets there at 9 am. Even though the Akorn does not have the mass like the ceramics it is a very efficient cooker. The thing I really like about the Akorn is how the ashes are cleaned out of the smoker. You basically take the detachable bottom off and dump it. Check that feature out on one that is set up. If you want one right now, go with the Akorn and save for a larger size ceramic. I hope they make the Akorn in a bigger size. I would get one. __________________ Bryan, Team: Pyle's BBQ; Good-One "Trail Boss" 60T; Homemade rig; 22" Weber Kettle w/rotisserie ring; Big A$$ Rotisserie; BGE-Small; Weber Kettle Gold, Weber OTS, New Braunfels offset smoker. Saddles BBQ Bistro Μολὼν λαβέ