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First cook on new kj

ryantt
ryantt Posts: 2,545
well today was the day, fired up the kj to 450 and roasted the steaks indirect until close to done.  Tossed them down on the lower rack and cooked to 125-130





So so what did I think?  Well it gets up to temp in a hurry compared to my XL.  I like the split stones and multi level cooking option.   Is it better or worse than an egg......no they cook about the same.  
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XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


Comments

  • tjv
    tjv Posts: 3,840
    my recommendation is to do that cook, 2 zone, in your XL egg -  better temperature control than in the large kjoe. 

    www.ceramicgrillstore.com ACGP, Inc.
  • Eoin
    Eoin Posts: 4,304
    ryantt said:
    well today was the day, fired up the kj to 450 and roasted the steaks indirect until close to done.  Tossed them down on the lower rack and cooked to 125-130





    So so what did I think?  Well it gets up to temp in a hurry compared to my XL.  I like the split stones and multi level cooking option.   Is it better or worse than an egg......no they cook about the same.  
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    Nice looking steak.
  • CtTOPGUN
    CtTOPGUN Posts: 612
     Well, it looks to me like the steak has no clue what color the ceramics are...

     Nice job!
    LBGE/Weber Kettle/Blackstone 36" Griddle/Turkey Fryer/Induction Burner/Royal Gourmet 24" Griddle/Cuisinart Twin Oaks/Pit Boss Tabletop pellet smoker/Instant Pot

     BBQ from the State of Connecticut!

       Jim
  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    Looks good Ryan. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,545
    Thanks @NPHuskerFL

    @CtTOPGUN you are correct. The steaks had no clue my cooker was red today.....but my neighbors did, "is that red one like the green one"? 

    @tjv I agree it may do a better job in my xl, but I wanted to play with the new one today.  


    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,545
    @tjv do you sell anything for the kj, like a grill extender?   I'd like to buy something from you one of these days.  
    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2