PK360 collaboration thread - Page 2

Mrhdvrod · 02-21-2019, 10:05 AM

Have not run the basket full, it comes with 2 dividers so you can divide the basket on the horizontal or verticle axis creating hot and cool zones. Ive divided both ways depending on what I’m cooking. The horizontal divide in the middle allows for a half sheet pan on the left side (fits very very tight) to catch drippings on the cool side. Going verticle I’ve used the Weber gasser grease pans lined up to catch drippings. Haven’t used minion method I just fill the basket and light with the torch, but I really use my PK as a grill not a smoker so longest cooking item I’ve done is Tri-Tip. The primary reason I like the basket is it allows for great airflow which gives faster and higher overall temps when doing a steak. It also keeps the coals condensed allowing for easier cleanup later. I tried the charcoal basket from PK and the holes are too small so I had a hard time getting to higher temps and I found with briquettes that the ash filled the holes quickly making it very frustrating.

Coat · 02-21-2019, 11:45 AM

Yeah I tried the pk basket and found it just about useless.

Tioga · 02-21-2019, 08:34 PM

I gotta get a PK 360. Gotta get a PK 360!

70monte · 02-21-2019, 10:09 PM

My longest cook on my 360 was two racks of ribs that took about 5.5 hours at about 250. I used the PK charcoal basket minion method and the coals would have probably lasted the entire cook but I added a few more unlit about 5 hrs in just to make sure. I also cut the ribs in half and used the PK rib rack.

I also have two 360's and one classic and to me the 360 is well worth it over the classic.

Coat · 02-22-2019, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 70monte

My longest cook on my 360 was two racks of ribs that took about 5.5 hours at about 250. I used the PK charcoal basket minion method and the coals would have probably lasted the entire cook but I added a few more unlit about 5 hrs in just to make sure. I also cut the ribs in half and used the PK rib rack.

I also have two 360's and one classic and to me the 360 is well worth it over the classic.

You’re the first person I’ve talked to that appreciated the pk basket. How did you set it up for the minion method?

OldGlory · 02-22-2019, 04:31 AM

How are you lighting it?
Chimney with Weber fire starter cubes and BBQ Dragon.

What fuel are you using?

Fogo lump or Weber briquettes

What is your clean out practice?
Whisk Broom into metal buckethanging off back. Shop vac every once in a while to get really clean.

What accessories have you found useful? What accessories have not been useful?

I bought the PK basket and as others have found out the holes are too small and there is not enough airflow. BBQ Dragon is great. I use it to start the chimney and then after the indirect phase of the reverse sear method I use the Dragon to stoke the fire and get super hot for the sear.

Have not done long cooks on it yet. Mostly reverse sear steaks, Tri-Tips, and chops, and indirect cooks of chicken.

Love it!

70monte · 02-22-2019, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Coat

You’re the first person I’ve talked to that appreciated the pk basket. How did you set it up for the minion method?

I've never had the problems with the PK basket that other claim to have so I don't know.

For minion method, I filled the basket with unlit briquettes and then added I think about 10-15 lit briquettes in the upper right corner of the basket and adjusted my vents until the gauge read about 250.

BigGB · 02-24-2019, 08:22 AM

The basket(s) are half the size of the grill width wise and 4 inches tall. I just stack it with enough to get job done. I use one for indirect cooking. Never timed it since I can add. I run temps anywhere from 250 to 325. Higher temps if I use lump. I use two baskets for whole grill space for direct cooking. They hold a lot more than PK holders. For shorter cooks full space direct cooking I use a 1/2 sheet perforated aluminum cookie pan with briquettes only (no lump due to high heat can melt pan). Add wood chunks as needed to all cooks. Makes clean up easier. I could use minion method I suspect but never have on PK. I try to keep it simple. Hope this helps.

Coat · 02-24-2019, 12:39 PM

I have found that I can do about 3 hours without any basket at around 275-300. The PK seems to like to run about 225 or 300 so for most of my long cooks, I let it go at 300. I light it without any chimney. I just put a starter cube into the grill and let it burn off. by the time it's done, the grill is ready to cook for indirect. If direct, a few more minutes are needed. I don't like to mess with a chimney bc some of the embers inevitably get onto my side tables. burned it day one!
considering the after market charcoal tray available on Facebook, bc i'm thinking it may be possible to get a burn time closer to 5-6 hours, which would almost always be an entire cook for me on the PK.
i also like to scatter coals across the entire charcoal grate and then use the cookmore grid. great for spatchcock chicken.

Coat · 03-11-2019, 08:09 PM

Running the digiq with my 360 today. Filled the area below the hinged grate with B and B briquettes. Been runnng between 4.5-5 hours at 235, and it’s only ignited (not consumed yet) half the coals. I have a feeling it may still be running 235 when I wake up at 5am. That would be 13 hours which is Crazy. These cookers are amazing.

16Adams · 03-11-2019, 08:37 PM

https://www.facebook.com/theburnshop...type=3&sfns=mo

Coat · 03-11-2019, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 16Adams

https://www.facebook.com/theburnshop...type=3&sfns=mo

Nice! Do you know this guy? Looks like pretty good quality.

16Adams · 03-11-2019, 09:06 PM

No. Don't know them. Just see their work on social media. They do custom grates. I'm 250 mi from Wichita Falls

dshaffes · 03-11-2019, 10:30 PM

What do you use for drip pan in PK360? I've used tin foil but it seems to alter airflow on my low 'n slow cook. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Coat · 03-12-2019, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dshaffes

What do you use for drip pan in PK360? I've used tin foil but it seems to alter airflow on my low 'n slow cook. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I use a half hotel pan. I haven’t had an airflow issue. I only put it under the meat, and there’s a little overhang but I just put up with that.

02-21-2019, 11:45 AM	#17
Coat is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-07-14 Location: Nashville	Yeah I tried the pk basket and found it just about useless. __________________ too many cookers. don't judge me, you're a junkie too.

02-21-2019, 10:09 PM	#19
70monte is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-29-17 Location: Aurora, Mo	My longest cook on my 360 was two racks of ribs that took about 5.5 hours at about 250. I used the PK charcoal basket minion method and the coals would have probably lasted the entire cook but I added a few more unlit about 5 hrs in just to make sure. I also cut the ribs in half and used the PK rib rack. I also have two 360's and one classic and to me the 360 is well worth it over the classic. __________________ Good One Marshall, Open Range, HB 357 Pro, HB Legacy, M1, Weber Performer, PBC & PBJ. PK360.

02-22-2019, 04:31 AM	#21
OldGlory Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 10-30-18 Location: Newburyport MA Name/Nickname : Eric	How are you lighting it? Chimney with Weber fire starter cubes and BBQ Dragon. What fuel are you using? Fogo lump or Weber briquettes What is your clean out practice? Whisk Broom into metal buckethanging off back. Shop vac every once in a while to get really clean. What accessories have you found useful? What accessories have not been useful? I bought the PK basket and as others have found out the holes are too small and there is not enough airflow. BBQ Dragon is great. I use it to start the chimney and then after the indirect phase of the reverse sear method I use the Dragon to stoke the fire and get super hot for the sear. Have not done long cooks on it yet. Mostly reverse sear steaks, Tri-Tips, and chops, and indirect cooks of chicken. Love it! __________________ Rookie Smoker - Humphrey's Qube'd Box; Large Big Green Egg; PK360; DCS Gas Grill; Joule Sous Vide

02-24-2019, 08:22 AM	#23
BigGB Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 09-05-17 Location: Los Angeles	The basket(s) are half the size of the grill width wise and 4 inches tall. I just stack it with enough to get job done. I use one for indirect cooking. Never timed it since I can add. I run temps anywhere from 250 to 325. Higher temps if I use lump. I use two baskets for whole grill space for direct cooking. They hold a lot more than PK holders. For shorter cooks full space direct cooking I use a 1/2 sheet perforated aluminum cookie pan with briquettes only (no lump due to high heat can melt pan). Add wood chunks as needed to all cooks. Makes clean up easier. I could use minion method I suspect but never have on PK. I try to keep it simple. Hope this helps. __________________ PK 360, Weber 26, Weber 22, SOLAIRE Go Anywhere, Lang 36 Patio

02-24-2019, 12:39 PM	#24
Coat is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-07-14 Location: Nashville	I have found that I can do about 3 hours without any basket at around 275-300. The PK seems to like to run about 225 or 300 so for most of my long cooks, I let it go at 300. I light it without any chimney. I just put a starter cube into the grill and let it burn off. by the time it's done, the grill is ready to cook for indirect. If direct, a few more minutes are needed. I don't like to mess with a chimney bc some of the embers inevitably get onto my side tables. burned it day one! considering the after market charcoal tray available on Facebook, bc i'm thinking it may be possible to get a burn time closer to 5-6 hours, which would almost always be an entire cook for me on the PK. i also like to scatter coals across the entire charcoal grate and then use the cookmore grid. great for spatchcock chicken. __________________ too many cookers. don't judge me, you're a junkie too.

02-21-2019, 10:05 AM	#16
Mrhdvrod Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-10-15 Location: Deland, FL	Have not run the basket full, it comes with 2 dividers so you can divide the basket on the horizontal or verticle axis creating hot and cool zones. Ive divided both ways depending on what I’m cooking. The horizontal divide in the middle allows for a half sheet pan on the left side (fits very very tight) to catch drippings on the cool side. Going verticle I’ve used the Weber gasser grease pans lined up to catch drippings. Haven’t used minion method I just fill the basket and light with the torch, but I really use my PK as a grill not a smoker so longest cooking item I’ve done is Tri-Tip. The primary reason I like the basket is it allows for great airflow which gives faster and higher overall temps when doing a steak. It also keeps the coals condensed allowing for easier cleanup later. I tried the charcoal basket from PK and the holes are too small so I had a hard time getting to higher temps and I found with briquettes that the ash filled the holes quickly making it very frustrating.

02-21-2019, 08:34 PM	#18
Tioga On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-29-16 Location: Western Sierra foothills	I gotta get a PK 360. Gotta get a PK 360!

03-11-2019, 08:09 PM	#25
Coat is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-07-14 Location: Nashville	Running the digiq with my 360 today. Filled the area below the hinged grate with B and B briquettes. Been runnng between 4.5-5 hours at 235, and it’s only ignited (not consumed yet) half the coals. I have a feeling it may still be running 235 when I wake up at 5am. That would be 13 hours which is Crazy. These cookers are amazing. __________________ too many cookers. don't judge me, you're a junkie too.

03-11-2019, 08:37 PM	#26
16Adams somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-16-13 Location: USA	https://www.facebook.com/theburnshop...type=3&sfns=mo __________________ Tiernan SOB34, Primo Oval XL, Oklahoma Joe's Bronco, Oklahoma Joe's Highland, Pit Boss Austin XL, Pit Boss Table Top

03-11-2019, 09:06 PM	#28
16Adams somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-16-13 Location: USA	No. Don't know them. Just see their work on social media. They do custom grates. I'm 250 mi from Wichita Falls __________________ Tiernan SOB34, Primo Oval XL, Oklahoma Joe's Bronco, Oklahoma Joe's Highland, Pit Boss Austin XL, Pit Boss Table Top

03-11-2019, 10:30 PM	#29
dshaffes Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-17-17 Location: Wayne, NJ	What do you use for drip pan in PK360? I've used tin foil but it seems to alter airflow on my low 'n slow cook. Any suggestions would be appreciated.