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Re: MAK 2 Star Pellet Grill Review
« Reply #299 on: May 04, 2018, 06:51:55 AM »
I’ve seen this pics numerous times since that cook... and it’s very impressive. I don’t think I’ve ever asked, but what temp did you have the Pellet Boss set to, and do you have any pics of the finished product?  Super curious.

This was a cook from back in 2014 on my older 1 Star: How Much Chicken Can a MAK 1 Star Hold?

Pit temp: 400°  (the temperature I almost always cook chicken at).

Here's a finished pic:



With the new MAK I can cook even more chicken, and with the new FlameZone the results are even better (on the BOTTOM grate - NOT the top)!  I only use the upper rack for chicken when filling the MAK for a larger cook, and the chicken gets moved to the bottom to finish.

Oh and NO FOIL on the drip pan or FlameZone covers!!!

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Re: MAK 2 Star Pellet Grill Review
« Reply #300 on: May 04, 2018, 07:12:56 AM »
I’ve seen this pics numerous times since that cook... and it’s very impressive. I don’t think I’ve ever asked, but what temp did you have the Pellet Boss set to, and do you have any pics of the finished product?  Super curious.

This was a cook from back in 2014 on my older 1 Star: How Much Chicken Can a MAK 1 Star Hold?

Pit temp: 400°  (the temperature I almost always cook chicken at).

Here's a finished pic:



With the new MAK I can cook even more chicken, and with the new FlameZone the results are even better (on the BOTTOM grate - NOT the top)!  I only use the upper rack for chicken when filling the MAK for a larger cook, and the chicken gets moved to the bottom to finish.

Oh and NO FOIL on the drip pan or FlameZone covers!!!

Cooking on the MAK, along with Kenji's technique and recipe and it seems like a wing cook-off match made in heaven.
https://www.seriouseats.com/2010/02/the-best-baked-buffalo-chicken-wings-in-oven-not-fried-appetizers.html
These come out deep-fried crispy, but baked.
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Re: MAK 2 Star Pellet Grill Review
« Reply #301 on: May 06, 2018, 08:14:08 AM »
Wow, after seeing Cliffs delicious looking chicken, I now want chicken.........but alas, The Smoke only has a rack of baby backs...........poor poor Smoke  :)

Decided to do "Godfather" ribs, I call em this after following Johnny Triggs method.......and Triggs is the "Godfather".........ya don't mess with the Trigg......some say he packs heat at all cook-offs.............love those tall Texas tales.............

Anyhows they got the membrane removed and rubbed down the night before


Into the MAK for a 6 hour ride at 225
Notice I had no foil over the flame zone deflectors.....that pan handles all the drippings


About three hours in I "Godfathered" up the ribs


Wow, look at these!! I turn the ribs over so the meaty side is getting all that sticky sweet goodness while cooking in foil


Now before you see the money shot, I must confess that Wendy and I like fall off the bone ribs. I think it is a habit for me because the last few years of Mamas life she had teeth problems and had a hard time chewing. So I "overcooked" everything for her when necessary to make them easier for her to eat. Now I just seem to still do them that way and we like em...........


I wonder what Mr. Trigg would think about these ribs??

Well, there you have it
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Re: MAK 2 Star Pellet Grill Review
« Reply #302 on: May 06, 2018, 08:40:03 AM »
No matter what Mr. Trigg thinks about 'em... I want some!   :thumbup:
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Re: MAK 2 Star Pellet Grill Review
« Reply #303 on: May 06, 2018, 09:06:26 AM »
Looks delicious
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« Reply #304 on: May 06, 2018, 09:28:23 AM »
I’ve seen this pics numerous times since that cook... and it’s very impressive. I don’t think I’ve ever asked, but what temp did you have the Pellet Boss set to, and do you have any pics of the finished product?  Super curious.

This was a cook from back in 2014 on my older 1 Star: How Much Chicken Can a MAK 1 Star Hold?

Pit temp: 400°  (the temperature I almost always cook chicken at).

Here's a finished pic:



With the new MAK I can cook even more chicken, and with the new FlameZone the results are even better (on the BOTTOM grate - NOT the top)!  I only use the upper rack for chicken when filling the MAK for a larger cook, and the chicken gets moved to the bottom to finish.

Oh and NO FOIL on the drip pan or FlameZone covers!!!
Thanks Cliff!  That’s a lot of chicken, and it looks to have cooked/browned up nice and even...it looks great!!! :)
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« Reply #305 on: May 06, 2018, 09:28:52 AM »
Those ribs look awesome Smoke!!
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Re: MAK 2 Star Pellet Grill Review
« Reply #306 on: May 06, 2018, 02:56:58 PM »
Those ribs look awesome Smoke!!

Indeed! Nice cook.
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Re: MAK 2 Star Pellet Grill Review
« Reply #307 on: May 06, 2018, 03:16:06 PM »
Fantabulous ribs Smoke!
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Re: MAK 2 Star Pellet Grill Review
« Reply #308 on: May 25, 2018, 07:21:45 AM »
Smoke, with it set to grill/open, what kind of temps do you think you were getting in the "warming box?"

That is a good question?  I think I will start reading the warming box temps when I am cooking at certain temps and will report my findings.


So I just had mine rolling away at 450 the other day and the warming box was locked in at 140.  Forgot to switch it to max, but isn't 140 around the perfect serving temperature? Between 140 and 160? So yet again, another great feature of the 2 Star.
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Re: MAK 2 Star Pellet Grill Review
« Reply #309 on: May 25, 2018, 09:34:12 AM »
140 is the bare minimum of the "safe zone" for serving cooked meals.

I have found that at grilling setting the warmer box is at 250 degrees
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Re: MAK 2 Star Pellet Grill Review
« Reply #310 on: June 21, 2018, 09:25:14 AM »
Well it has been a while since we have cooked on the MAK. We have had brutal humidity and heat and the snakes are out in full force. Our property borders the woods and we are getting snakes on our patio.

Of course my .357 with scatter shot makes short work of them...….but I am still not used to snakes in my back yard,

OK, back to our review of the MAK 2 Star General.

Wendy picked up a big ole fresh hunk of Atlantic Salmon at Aldis out in Waco and said you want to cook it outside.

I replied "There is nothing better than salmon on a pellet grill" So I got the MAK uncovered and fired up.

I rubbed the salmon down with Zachs Chicken and Seafood seasoning.


Once the MAK reached 325 on the 3/4 rack went the salmon and we were 30 minutes away from supper


30 minutes later the salmon was at a perfect 145 degrees internal.
Sorry no plated pics, couldn't wait....maybe next time :)

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Re: MAK 2 Star Pellet Grill Review
« Reply #311 on: June 21, 2018, 09:49:20 AM »
While the Salmon looks great Smoke...remember....rattle snakes cook up real good too......If you can't defeat 'em...EAT 'EM!!!!! ;) :D :D :D
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Re: MAK 2 Star Pellet Grill Review
« Reply #312 on: June 21, 2018, 09:59:25 AM »
Those ribs look really good.
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« Reply #313 on: June 21, 2018, 10:16:46 AM »
Nicely done! My wife and daughters would FLIP OUT if we had snake slithering around on our patio!!!  We don’t have humidity here in the Sacramento CA area... but we do have intense dry heat for much of the summer. Our MAK takes over as our full time oven during the hot months. Love how well it bakes, and love how it keeps the heat out of the kitchen :)
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