Welcome to the Pit from Central Massachusetts
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Welcome from south Texas!Comment
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Yup, nice "lookin" cooker. And as others have chimed in about this cooker, welcome! šComment
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Since you guys askedā¦first inaugural test cook on my Lone Star Grillz 42Ć¢ā¬Ā Pellet Smoker last night was a single rack of ribs. Smoke ring was decent and my wife said they were the best ribs Iād ever made (sold our Yoder YS640S last weekend). Smoking a 8.5 lb brisket today using Myron Mixon hot/fast 300Ā° method.Attached FilesComment
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Welcome from St. Cloud, FL. Haven't heard of that one.Comment
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I am also debating the Keveri or a PK360 as an upgrade from an Akorn Kamodo grill the I have been using for the last 7 years now. PK360 still seems a bit small to me, and I don't like the ash cleanup system.Comment
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I haven't seen or used a Kevari so I have no comment on that. I have had a PK360 for about two years. It is well made of very solid aluminum. The design is quite attractive It works very well for two zone grilling and OK smoking small racks of ribs and other small to moderate size meats. It is a high maintenance cooker requiring that you pay close attention to whatever you are cooking.
The grill is relatively small so you can get your fire too hot very easily. The adjustable air tubes work fairly well for temp adjustments Cleaning the ashes is a bit of a pain because the floor of the cooker is not smooth so scooping ashes is not easy. It is best at direct grilling in a two-zone setup.
I actually use my Weber kettle more than the much more expensive PK360. The Weber is very easy to use with less oversight required than does the PK360 which has gone up in price a lot since I bought mine two years ago. I bought the PK360 because Franklin raved about it for hot direct grilling of steaks. He was certainly correct about that but doing anything other than direct grilling in the PK360 is a bit of a compromise compared to larger cookers. The PK360 is very efficient with fuel, doesn't take a lot off charcoal to make it hot.Last edited by briano52; February 1, 2024, 12:02 AM.Comment
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I only use my Weber kettle with a vortex. Other than that, all grilling is done on my PK360. If I had to choose between the two, Iād let the kettle go in a heartbeat. The PK360 is the best grill and small smoker Iāve ever owned (and Iāve got 14 grill/smokers). Obviously everyone has their own opinion. And I respect yours. -
Hey Triple B You have me beat. I have only 6 grills and smokers plus 2 Weber Q's used occasionally as portables. I divide my love between the Weber Kettle and the PK360. Both are well built and have their individual strengths. If you haven't done it, try your kettle with a rotisserie. Works great for birds and roasts. Throw a couple of wood chunks on the coals for a light smoke effect. Find your favorite patio chair, relax and have a cold one or two while your meat gets cooked.
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Welcome from Winston Salem NC.Comment
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Got to actually get hands on with a Keveri. It's a solid grill/smoker. I was concerned about the fire box not lasting very long but after holding it and the grate which is very heavy duty, I am no longer worried about that. The finish on the outside I think might be susceptible to the finish cracking and flaking but time will tell if we start hearing from users. This is not a huge grill, but being able to go vertical really makes up for that. The seller near me will be demoing the unit soon. I will let you know how that goes.Comment
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Iām still wonderin bout that perfessional extraction!Comment
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OK. I finally pulled the trigger on a pk360. Ships Monday. Local stores are clearencing pk's out as they are moving to online. Got it for $615 + $69 shipping. No tax. More than fair. New and still in the box. Looking forward to using it. What finally made my mind up was.. well the price, but that I like to tinker, and the pk looks like more fun than the Keveri. Hope I'm right. LolComment
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Let us know how you like that new PK, Bluetail66213 . If you have the time, tell us about your first cook after you get the PK all seasoned up.
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I will. Probably next weekend. ThxComment
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Received the pk360 overnight and it's already set up. Cleanup wasn't too bad either. Next is the burn-in, and then maybe a pork butt this weekend.Attached FilesComment
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First cook. Something I can't really screw up. Lol
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Looks great. I found that the PK360 holds temp very well once it is dialed in and comes back to temp after you open the lid. When I did a prolonged cook, I would use a spilt (oak, pecan, whatever) as a fence and then light my charcoal in a minion method. Iād get about 5-6 hrs and the spilt would provide the smoke.
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