Egg Meets Joetisserie - A New Dimension In Egging

Chubbs · February 2016

Admittedly didn't read all comments. Looks great! I assume the coinage is worth it compared to a standard egged yardbird?

chadpsualum · February 2016

If this gains momentum on the BGE circuit, I wonder how long it will be until the mothership puts out their own "Egg Spinner" or the like...

Dredger · February 2016

@chrisc133, where did you get the extra baskets? I didn't see them on the Fireside website. Also, do you know if you can get an extra set of tines? That would come in handy for multiple chickens at the same time. I know you could just slide them together, but would prefer to double tine them if possible.

@lousubcap, I understand thoroughly. We are rotisserie junkies, so it was a done deal for us. You're welcome about the documentation. It took us about three days researching and not finding much except the statement that it would work on an egg. Now we know for sure.

Photo Egg · February 2016

Dredger said:

@Photo Egg , it fit on our large BGE, but we've had it since 1998, so not sure if anything has changed with the egg design since then. We had a scant 1/4 inch of gasket showing all the way around on ours. It seems to have more gasket contact on our egg than what we have seen on the KJ video and pics. Our experience only. Weber makes a great grill too.

My issue was not the 1/4" of gasket showing around the edge. It was the slop of the inner lip holding the rotisserie centered.
On the KJ in the showroom you could slide the entire unit back so much that it creates gaps in the front before the inner lip created a stop. This would be true for any direction the rotisserie moved on the cooker.
It might never cause issues but it might allow the rotisserie to slide/move with a worn gasket with vibration and such. There is really no reason I can think of for such a poor fit? This is my only issue, and maybe it's not an issue at all. Just my observation after playing with the rotisserie at the store.
Really like the use f the baskets in the above post as well.

Dredger · February 2016

I assume the coinage is worth it compared to a standard egged yardbird?

@Chubbs, for us it is. Moisture and flavor was outstanding. You can use this for a lot more than chickens too. Prime rib is on deck this week. Pics to follow.

Chubbs · February 2016

Dredger said:

I assume the coinage is worth it compared to a standard egged yardbird?
@Chubbs, for us it is. Moisture and flavor was outstanding. You can use this for a lot more than chickens too. Prime rib is on deck this week. Pics to follow.

Awesome. Thanks for the review.

HeavyG · February 2016

Dredger said:

@chrisc133, where did you get the extra baskets? I didn't see them on the Fireside website. Also, do you know if you can get an extra set of tines? That would come in handy for multiple chickens at the same time. I know you could just slide them together, but would prefer to double tine them if possible.

@lousubcap, I understand thoroughly. We are rotisserie junkies, so it was a done deal for us. You're welcome about the documentation. It took us about three days researching and not finding much except the statement that it would work on an egg. Now we know for sure.

The rod in the Joetisserie is the standard size (5/8") so any baskets or other types of mounts will work as long as they are not too long to fit in your egg.

chrisc133 · February 2016

Dredger said:

@chrisc133, where did you get the extra baskets? I didn't see them on the Fireside website. Also, do you know if you can get an extra set of tines? That would come in handy for multiple chickens at the same time. I know you could just slide them together, but would prefer to double tine them if possible.

@lousubcap, I understand thoroughly. We are rotisserie junkies, so it was a done deal for us. You're welcome about the documentation. It took us about three days researching and not finding much except the statement that it would work on an egg. Now we know for sure.

Here are several basket options:

http://www.onegrill.com/Universal_Rotisserie_Spit_Rod_Rotisserie_Baskets_s/129.htm

I got this tumble basket:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009JMKYQA?keywords=fill it and grill it&qid=1455041030&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

As for more more spit forks...can get them from onegrill too.

http://www.onegrill.com/Universal_Rotisserie_Spit_Rod_Forks_s/121.htm

chrisc133 · February 2016

Photo Egg said:

Dredger said:

@Photo Egg , it fit on our large BGE, but we've had it since 1998, so not sure if anything has changed with the egg design since then. We had a scant 1/4 inch of gasket showing all the way around on ours. It seems to have more gasket contact on our egg than what we have seen on the KJ video and pics. Our experience only. Weber makes a great grill too.

My issue was not the 1/4" of gasket showing around the edge. It was the slop of the inner lip holding the rotisserie centered.
On the KJ in the showroom you could slide the entire unit back so much that it creates gaps in the front before the inner lip created a stop. This would be true for any direction the rotisserie moved on the cooker.
It might never cause issues but it might allow the rotisserie to slide/move with a worn gasket with vibration and such. There is really no reason I can think of for such a poor fit? This is my only issue, and maybe it's not an issue at all. Just my observation after playing with the rotisserie at the store.
Really like the use f the baskets in the above post as well.

I'll look at the fit on mine again...but I haven't noticed any issues with the fit. There is some nice weight to the cast aluminum ring--I've experienced no movement in the ring due to the vibrations from the motor nor have I had any issues controlling temps due any extra air getting in. I've cooked at 300 and 350 degrees and have been able to lock the temp in no problem.

But that said I'll look again and see...

GregW · February 2016

It's amazing to find out I need something that I didn't even know existed.
That's a cool accessory.

Pridnjoy · February 2016

GregW said:

It's amazing to find out I need something that I didn't even know existed.
That's a cool accessory.

This is EXACTLY me. Stupid forum.

Mosca · February 2016

Oh, man. Next question has to be, why NOT get one. Other than money, that is.

Photo Egg · February 2016

chrisc133 said:

I'll look at the fit on mine again...but I haven't noticed any issues with the fit. There is some nice weight to the cast aluminum ring--I've experienced no movement in the ring due to the vibrations from the motor nor have I had any issues controlling temps due any extra air getting in. I've cooked at 300 and 350 degrees and have been able to lock the temp in no problem.

But that said I'll look again and see...

Cool, thank you.
Like I said, might never be an issue. It might have been a past issue that has already been adjusted. I have no idea how old the store demo was either.
The fit was poor enough that it made me not want to buy it and wait for the Big Joe version in hopes the fit was better.
Thank you for all the information.

SmokeyPitt · February 2016

I almost wish I didn't open this as well. The food looks awesome both both @Dredger and @chrisc133. Knowing me I would leave it sitting in the rain and I'm not sure how the motor would fare.

chrisc133 · February 2016

SmokeyPitt said:

I almost wish I didn't open this as well. The food looks awesome both both @Dredger and @chrisc133. Knowing me I would leave it sitting in the rain and I'm not sure how the motor would fare.

The motor slides in and out of the base...yeah, definitely remember to take that in! haha

HeavyG · February 2016

chrisc133 said:

Photo Egg said:

Dredger said:

@Photo Egg , it fit on our large BGE, but we've had it since 1998, so not sure if anything has changed with the egg design since then. We had a scant 1/4 inch of gasket showing all the way around on ours. It seems to have more gasket contact on our egg than what we have seen on the KJ video and pics. Our experience only. Weber makes a great grill too.

My issue was not the 1/4" of gasket showing around the edge. It was the slop of the inner lip holding the rotisserie centered.
On the KJ in the showroom you could slide the entire unit back so much that it creates gaps in the front before the inner lip created a stop. This would be true for any direction the rotisserie moved on the cooker.
It might never cause issues but it might allow the rotisserie to slide/move with a worn gasket with vibration and such. There is really no reason I can think of for such a poor fit? This is my only issue, and maybe it's not an issue at all. Just my observation after playing with the rotisserie at the store.
Really like the use f the baskets in the above post as well.

I'll look at the fit on mine again...but I haven't noticed any issues with the fit. There is some nice weight to the cast aluminum ring--I've experienced no movement in the ring due to the vibrations from the motor nor have I had any issues controlling temps due any extra air getting in. I've cooked at 300 and 350 degrees and have been able to lock the temp in no problem.

But that said I'll look again and see...

There's basically zero chance the Joetisserie is going to move around especially with the dome closed.

If I recall some of the posts over the past year on some KJ oriented forums part of the "sloppiness" of the fit was due to allowing for some size differences in the base (not all come out perfectly round/flat), rates of expansion of aluminum vs. ceramic, and alignment of domes/lids (not every kamado is going to be perfectly aligned) to allow for some wiggle room.

SunDeviledEgg · February 2016

chrisc133 said:

Dredger said:

@chrisc133, where did you get the extra baskets? I didn't see them on the Fireside website. Also, do you know if you can get an extra set of tines? That would come in handy for multiple chickens at the same time. I know you could just slide them together, but would prefer to double tine them if possible.

@lousubcap, I understand thoroughly. We are rotisserie junkies, so it was a done deal for us. You're welcome about the documentation. It took us about three days researching and not finding much except the statement that it would work on an egg. Now we know for sure.

Here are several basket options:

http://www.onegrill.com/Universal_Rotisserie_Spit_Rod_Rotisserie_Baskets_s/129.htm

I got this tumble basket:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009JMKYQA?keywords=fill it and grill it&qid=1455041030&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

As for more more spit forks...can get them from onegrill too.

http://www.onegrill.com/Universal_Rotisserie_Spit_Rod_Forks_s/121.htm

what would you cook in a tumble basket vs flat basket?

Jeepster47 · February 2016

I don't have one ... I'm devastated. Now, where's that GoFundMe site?

Ladeback69 · February 2016

Dredger said:

@Mickey, I get that, but I told hubby that I didn't care if it was $500, if it would work on the egg, I wanted it and badly. He spoils me terribly, lol. If someone is not a rotisserie lover, they probably won't understand. Heck, we have the AR with R&B combo, Grill Grates, Spider, various stones and racks, cast iron, and ........ In the overall scheme of things, $250 ain't that bad. After it's solo run, to us, it's well worth it. To us, it's an investment just like the egg.

Looks good and interesting, but do they make one for the XL? If so it will be $350 or more. My son loves rotisserie chicken, but I can't justify that much when I can go buy one for about $6 at the store. I know it can do more, but would be a while tell I got one.

chrisc133 · February 2016

SunDeviledEgg said:

chrisc133 said:

Dredger said:

@chrisc133, where did you get the extra baskets? I didn't see them on the Fireside website. Also, do you know if you can get an extra set of tines? That would come in handy for multiple chickens at the same time. I know you could just slide them together, but would prefer to double tine them if possible.

@lousubcap, I understand thoroughly. We are rotisserie junkies, so it was a done deal for us. You're welcome about the documentation. It took us about three days researching and not finding much except the statement that it would work on an egg. Now we know for sure.

Here are several basket options:

http://www.onegrill.com/Universal_Rotisserie_Spit_Rod_Rotisserie_Baskets_s/129.htm

I got this tumble basket:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009JMKYQA?keywords=fill it and grill it&qid=1455041030&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

As for more more spit forks...can get them from onegrill too.

http://www.onegrill.com/Universal_Rotisserie_Spit_Rod_Forks_s/121.htm

what would you cook in a tumble basket vs flat basket?

I think a lot of things can be cooked in either..but I'm planning on wings and other things like vegetables. I haven't used the tumble basket yet--but it's super well made.

Photo Egg · February 2016

HeavyG said:

There's basically zero chance the Joetisserie is going to move around especially with the dome closed.

If I recall some of the posts over the past year on some KJ oriented forums part of the "sloppiness" of the fit was due to allowing for some size differences in the base (not all come out perfectly round/flat), rates of expansion of aluminum vs. ceramic, and alignment of domes/lids (not every kamado is going to be perfectly aligned) to allow for some wiggle room.

Like I said, I understand there is a need for some "slop" but this just seems very, very excessive, at least on the showroom model I saw.
Have you cooked with one?
I will be back to the store this weekend that sells the rotisserie and I will look at it again.

HeavyG · February 2016

Photo Egg said:

HeavyG said:

There's basically zero chance the Joetisserie is going to move around especially with the dome closed.

If I recall some of the posts over the past year on some KJ oriented forums part of the "sloppiness" of the fit was due to allowing for some size differences in the base (not all come out perfectly round/flat), rates of expansion of aluminum vs. ceramic, and alignment of domes/lids (not every kamado is going to be perfectly aligned) to allow for some wiggle room.

Like I said, I understand there is a need for some "slop" but this just seems very, very excessive, at least on the showroom model I saw.
Have you cooked with one?
I will be back to the store this weekend that sells the rotisserie and I will look at it again.

Don't have one as I don't have a KJ Classic or Large Egg. When they release the one for the Big Joe later this year I'll definitely get one.

I'd have to look it up but I'm guessing the expansion of aluminum is much greater than the ceramic. If they make it too snug you risk cracking a base which would be far worse than just having some sloppiness in the fit when cold.

Jeepster47 · February 2016

You might be able to reduce some of the slop by running a Rutland gasket around the flange ...

Photo Egg · February 2016

HeavyG said:

Photo Egg said:

HeavyG said:

There's basically zero chance the Joetisserie is going to move around especially with the dome closed.

If I recall some of the posts over the past year on some KJ oriented forums part of the "sloppiness" of the fit was due to allowing for some size differences in the base (not all come out perfectly round/flat), rates of expansion of aluminum vs. ceramic, and alignment of domes/lids (not every kamado is going to be perfectly aligned) to allow for some wiggle room.

Like I said, I understand there is a need for some "slop" but this just seems very, very excessive, at least on the showroom model I saw.
Have you cooked with one?
I will be back to the store this weekend that sells the rotisserie and I will look at it again.

Don't have one as I don't have a KJ Classic or Large Egg. When they release the one for the Big Joe later this year I'll definitely get one.

I'd have to look it up but I'm guessing the expansion of aluminum is much greater than the ceramic. If they make it too snug you risk cracking a base which would be far worse than just having some sloppiness in the fit when cold.

Have you even "hands on" looked at the KJ Rotisserie on a ceramic cooker to base any of your comments above regarding the fit? Or are you just guessing based on photos and posts from others?
chrisc133 and @Dredger are helpful because they have used and cooked with the product.