GrillinFool
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Brilliant!
$299 Char-Griller Kamado First Looks
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southernstyle
is one Smokin' Farker
Me neither
snook806
Knows what a fatty is.
Well the warden let me pull the trigger yesterday so I didn't hesitate and I went to Lowe's and bought the Akorn. Been watching JMSetzler videos about the kamado along with others and can't wait to try all these different recipes. Well when I got home from Lowe's, I set it up right away and seasoned the akorn then I prepared some ribs for the first cook. I went with JM's recommendation and used a pizza pan as a diffuser. I set the ribs on once the akorn reached 220 or so but it settled in at 265 for the first 2 hours of the cook. Once I opened the akorn to check the ribs at the 3 hour mark, I noticed that the temp kept creeping up after that. It's my first cook on the akorn so I still have learning to do but I have to say the ribs were the best ribs I have ever cooked :heh: and the wife agreed.
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Triple T BBQ
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Picked up a red one at menards. Not sure if I got the old style top or not.
Cooks pretty well but I do need to do the seal mods as its a little hard to keep the temps down even with the vents closed up. You also don't need to put much charcoal in this sucker. Its as frugal on fuel as a turbo diesel VW, where my reverse flow is like my big F-350. It will haul the mail but it wants its fuel. Really happy with it so far.
teej
Knows what a fatty is.
I got the King Griller at Kroger and I'm pretty sure it has the 3 tabs, but I'll verify this evening and report back.
ajmcedar
Full Fledged Farker
The red King Griller from Menards does have the three tabs.
@Triple T, I just pulled the vent off of mine and ran a small bead of the high temp red RTV around the opening. Yours is the new style with the cast top vent, looks just like mine.
Also, you may want to keep watching the ash tray as there seems to be issues with it separating on the outer lip, Mine was doing this by one of the clamps, I just RTV'd that as well.
@Triple T, I just pulled the vent off of mine and ran a small bead of the high temp red RTV around the opening. Yours is the new style with the cast top vent, looks just like mine.
Also, you may want to keep watching the ash tray as there seems to be issues with it separating on the outer lip, Mine was doing this by one of the clamps, I just RTV'd that as well.
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Triple T BBQ
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Thanks AJM. Do you have a couple photos of where you put the pookie on the vent and ash tray?
ajmcedar
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Didn't snap any yesterday, will do when I get home tonight.
Here are a few:
New mod - Auber Controller, can't wait to try it out :grin:
Here are a few:
New mod - Auber Controller, can't wait to try it out :grin:
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snook806
Knows what a fatty is.
http://www.thebbqguru.com/products/Chargriller-King-Griller-Adaptor.html
just ordered the CGK adapter. I emailed BBQ Guru and they told me that it would fit the Akorn...can't wait to try it out:thumb:
just ordered the CGK adapter. I emailed BBQ Guru and they told me that it would fit the Akorn...can't wait to try it out:thumb:
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vw65bus
Guest
Here's my new CG Akorn in it's new home. (Yeah, I had a lot of parts left over after assembly)
Love it great job!!! I can't wait till work picks back up so I can start mine.
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Good'n'Burnt
Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match.
I was actually looking at one of these today, or at least I assume it was one of these at Lowe's. I've seen the bge in the past and considered them but price really has been the deciding factor on never picking one up. In a few weeks I'm going to be looking at getting a new grill/smoker of some sort. I'm thinking about picking up a wsm 22" cause I had 18" before. Back story..... had to move into an apartment 2 years ago 700 miles from home and haven't been able to cook like I used to. Just wasn't an option.
So I assume from the popularity of this thread that at least several of you guys like this product. Would you get it over the wsm, or what about a weber performer? I still have my old wsm but it is well seasoned and possibly ready to be let go or will it off to someone.
So I assume from the popularity of this thread that at least several of you guys like this product. Would you get it over the wsm, or what about a weber performer? I still have my old wsm but it is well seasoned and possibly ready to be let go or will it off to someone.
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vw65bus
Guest
Can't speak for the wsm cause I've never owned or used one but I would definitely get it over the performer. So much versatility. And everything i've cooked has came out great. I would get the akorn again even it costs more.
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Still Smokin
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I have 2 WSM's (18 & 22) and a 22" Kettle, and a Ceramic Kamado, and I am going to get an Akorn next week, mainly for the portability.
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boileralum
Guest
Just a heads up - my local Menard's ad has these on sale for $249.
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JTCorn
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First time poster, actually found this site by searching for more information on the Chargriller Kamado. I have to say that the video reviews were quite insightful and pushed me over the ledge towards the purchase of one. Went and picked one up on Saturday morning. Put it together, seasoned it, and played with temperature control for the duration of that. Having always cooked with gas grills other than when camping and when using hickory strips for cooking shoulders with my father and grandfather growing up, this was was my first foray into using charcoal. I am slightly intimidated by this method, but anxious to delve into it further. I was able to keep my temp between 400 and 425 during the seasoning, and when I opened the vents and let it get up to around 650 for steaks (which were great!) it worked well. I anticipate doing ribs next weekend and need some advice on how much fuel to use when getting the fire started. I have Frontier lump charcoal (only thing Lowe's had in stock) and also have hickory chunks. My fear is that it will get too hot too quickly and I won't be able to get it under control.
bignburlyman
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I just saw this Char Griller at the Great Bend Kansas Dillons (Kroger) store for $199. All I saw was the floor model, they had several in boxes earlier but I didn't have time to check the supply yesterday. Could be a good buy if there is anyone local.
southernstyle
is one Smokin' Farker
I have not rtv'd anything. I have cooked @250 and at 400. No prob
certified106
Full Fledged Farker
Same here I keep saying I should think about doing it but I have no problems hitting and holding 225-250 so I'm going to let it go. I am still trying to get the money together to order a BBQ Guru as I think it would work great with this cooker.
