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Old 05-26-2018, 02:57 PM   #1
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Default Putting Mak 1 Star c flame zone thru it’s paces...

Wow wow wow.

So using this thing as much as possible to figure it’s tendencies since getting it. BIgPoppa had it to me on a Tuesday (ordered prior Thursday; fast!). I put it together alone as I was too excited to wait for help. Easypeasy (but I’m a big fella). Bob Evans log fatty 1st, and since the inaugural I’ve done brisket, pork shoulder, sausages, burgers, salmon, griddled shrimp, pork ribs, corn in husk, skewered asparagus, beans... and I’m sure a few other things I’ve forgotten. Next up home dry aged NY strips... we’ll see if it can really sear...

This thing throws out so much smoke compared to others I’ve cooked on (owned a camp chef and timberline) that I keep checking to make sure nothing is wrong! Great smoke even 275-300... starts to flicker from there but totoally another league for a pellet grill. griddle and searing grates really makes this sucker versatile with flame zone. WiFi is great. Low pellet consumption; fast recovery with the flame zone.

Only major thing to pay attention to is the radiant heat off the grease plate (using flame zone set up) effects long slow cooks done on bottom rack; the grease plate is just under the rack without much clearance left side greater than right- really only an issue if loading it up once you are ware of it. Long smoke on top rack unless space dictates otherwise..

I’m terribly smitten with this beauty. My children named it ‘Felicity the tank engine’.

Sorry no pics yet... ;)
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Old 05-26-2018, 03:04 PM   #2
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I absolutely love mine, but I just use it for smoking, not grilling. Have you used the probe to program long cooks?
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Old 05-26-2018, 03:12 PM   #3
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I absolutely love mine, but I just use it for smoking, not grilling. Have you used the probe to program long cooks?
U’re damned right I have!!!
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Old 05-26-2018, 05:51 PM   #4
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Here it is chugging along at 270... that’s ample smoke for a pellet at 270!
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Old 05-26-2018, 06:01 PM   #5
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Just pulled the trigger on a MAK 1 Star with the Flame Zone today, looking forward to cooking on it.
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Old 05-26-2018, 06:09 PM   #6
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Congratulations on the new cooker.
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Old 05-26-2018, 06:34 PM   #7
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Sweet!

I'd need to get rid of my Summit gasser to make room for one. Pretty tempting...
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Old 05-26-2018, 07:17 PM   #8
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Sweet!

I'd need to get rid of my Summit gasser to make room for one. Pretty tempting...
My Spirit right now is as good as gone.
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Old 05-26-2018, 07:28 PM   #9
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Sweet!

I'd need to get rid of my Summit gasser to make room for one. Pretty tempting...
Haven't used a Mak, but I would trade a gasser, for a good pellet grill, any day.
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Old 05-26-2018, 07:33 PM   #10
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Thanks for the review Wookie!
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Old 05-26-2018, 07:55 PM   #11
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Just pulled the trigger on a MAK 1 Star with the Flame Zone today, looking forward to cooking on it.
You are in for a treat. Amazing folks.. I called after putting together and Dennis at Mak stayed on phone with me while I got WiFi running and chatted me thru all sorts of things, and I called this week to tell them how happy i am and rave about their grill. Fantastic folks beautifully functional product and they are proud of what they do.
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Old 05-26-2018, 07:57 PM   #12
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Sweet!

I'd need to get rid of my Summit gasser to make room for one. Pretty tempting...
Last thing to do is trim my striploins of dry age bark and check the searing ability... if that’s a go then could totally replace a gasser. Gets to high temp in about same time...
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Last thing to do is trim my striploins of dry age bark and check the searing ability... if that’s a go then could totally replace a gasser. Gets to high temp in about same time...


Tuned in for your thoughts!
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Old 05-26-2018, 11:12 PM   #14
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Tuned in for your thoughts!
Will definitely keep the brethren abreast of how the steaks turn out... will even try to remember to take pictures to prove it happened!
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Old 05-26-2018, 11:31 PM   #15
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Will definitely keep the brethren abreast of how the steaks turn out... will even try to remember to take pictures to prove it happened!


Just curious...what are your “searing” expectations? Same as a screaming hot pile of lump charcoal? A decent gas grill kinda sear? Or ?? I have the MAK sear grates, and they make a big difference. A cast iron griddle would also make a huge difference. Just some thoughts... [emoji4]
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