Let's Talk BBQ
Other Cooking Equipment => Other cooking Eqipment => Other cookers => Topic started by: Jaxon on June 02, 2014, 09:17:47 PM
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Hey Y'all,
I got to Lowes early this morning - left the house before Deb changed her mind about the Kooker.
So I asked the guy if they kept these things in the back and he said, "why not take that one?" I looked it over real good and asked him if there was a discount on the "floor model". He said, "Nope - but we won't charge you for puttin' it together, either..."
DEAL!!!
Got it home and seasoned the cast iron grates per "the book". Just after I started, I got a call from L A. He gave me some VERY helpful tips and told me how to set up a smokin' Iron.
I had taken out a pack of BB ribs and had them rubbed down good with BBQ Savor (good stuff). Got steady at 275* with hickory smoke and put the ribs on.
I can't tell you how many times I went out to check the temps. Each time it was still sittin' at 275*. L A has told me it was too easy - as in...ya don't have to diddle with it. It's true.
About 4:00 I added a couple of small pans of mac & cheese to the mix and cooked it for almost an hour. I was really surprised that it all fit into the Akorn. That raised shelf really makes a difference...AND it swivels out of the way so I could get to the ribs.
This was our first cook ever on a kamado style cooker. It was very encouraging at supper when Deb told me how good it was.
What I learned today:
1. Use more charcoal than you think you'll need - I ran a bit low towards the end
2. 275 on the dome thermometer probably is cooler than actual temp inside - the ribs cooked much faster than I expected
I'll use the Maverick to check REAL temp inside.
3. L A really DOES know what he's talkin' about
Here are some pics: Thanks for lookin'...
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Great looking ribs, ya done good. ;)
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very nice cook buddy. ribs and everything else looks great.
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Nice looking rig and the meal looks tasty, I'd eat a plate or three by myself.
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Nice looking rig and the meal looks tasty, I'd eat a plate or three by myself.
X2 Exactly what he said!
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Now - that is the way to break 'er in! Fantastic looking' grub!
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Sweet smoker and the food looks excellent - nicely done Jax
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Jack looks like you got the hang of that thang right off the bat. Those are some fine looking groceries. How about passing on the tips LA gave you and what is a smoke iron ?
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Way cool Jack! What a great break in cook. I'm looking forward to hearing more about this cooker and your experiences.
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That really looks great. I'm going to have to stop reading this forum cause it just makes me say "I want one of those, and those, and those, and .......".
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That really looks great. I'm going to have to stop reading this forum cause it just makes me say "I want one of those, and those, and those, and .......".
That DOES tend to happen... that is why you get married... resists the wants...
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Great looking grill and some great looking grub. Congratulations.
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That really looks great. I'm going to have to stop reading this forum cause it just makes me say "I want one of those, and those, and those, and .......".
That DOES tend to happen... that is why you get married... resists the wants...
Got married 49 years ago. Each of us usually get what we want without a lot of flak from the other. I advised my kids when they got married to have three checking accounts....ours, mine, and yours. Everybody should be able, assuming all bills are paid and some set aside in savings/401ks, to be able to spend a certain amount of money without the permission of the spouse. It's worked for us.
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Ribs look great jack! Nice cooker and Deb has got to be happy with that kinda cooking
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Jaxon the cooker looks mighty fine on that patio and the ribs look excellent ;)
Great first cook!
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Great first cook Jack,looks yumm for sure. :P
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Jaxon, you really know how to decorate a patio deck.
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Nice work Jack. Congrats on the new cooker.
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Congrats on the new cooker Jack! Ribs look awesome! Your post has me "almost" convinced to visit
Lowe's and pick one up. My hesitation before was it didn't look like it was large enough grate wise for
a lot of food. Your photos tell me it can handle a full load. I don't worry about the temp gauge being off
since most of them are not accurate. I just go with my Maverick at grill level.
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your gonna love that Akorn more and more. Keep it covered!! The grates will rust up faster than bare carbon steel in saltwater. And check the nuts and bolts that hols the lid on every once and awhile they will come use. Other than that it is a great cooker and very versatile. smoking, seering, pizzas, and slow cooking.
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You sure that was your first cook on it?? Looks like your a pro already!
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Jaxon,
Now that you have "mastered" the Akorn, what are you looking to buy next?
Art
The food does look scrumptious!
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Y'all are too funny!! :D :D :D
L A is the master chef of this story...he walked me thru the setup and advised me on on to adjust the vents, etc. I would probably be eating "crispy critters" if he hadn't helped me.
I'll be experimenting with this unit for awhile, but the Weber is still my "go to grill" for wings and the Quantum for seared steaks.
B T W, that Quantum does a GREAT job on those split chicken breasts. We especially like the extra large ones that are raise at the Dolly Parton Farms 8)
All seriousness aside, though, for my next cook (trick) I will attempt to cook a whole hog in the offset whilst cooking 36 wings in the Weber, 36 hamburgers and 8 ribeyes on the Quantum, with 8 split chickens in the Barrel cooker, 4 butts in the MES, 6 racks of ribs in the Akorn, and a partridge in a pear tree.
Just sayin'...
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Jaxon..I'm impressed..maybe one of these days I will get to taste some of that stuff your making. Hi to Deb. Pam .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.