This is currently available in the next town over. I currently have a MHP WNK4 and am new to charcoal. A good friend has one, does a lot of smoking in it and loves it. I am just not ready to spend the $800+ on one. Thoughts?
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I don't have a kamado, so take my comments with a grain of salt. This looks like a great deal if there are no cracks in any of the ceramics. And at that price, you should be able to get your money back if you decide you don't like it.
If you want to try charcoal you can get a Weber 22" kettle and a Slow N Sear for ~ $250 new. Or you can pick up a used kettle anywhere from $20 and up, but I would still suggest getting the SnS. -
Thank you Ron! I have also been looking at the Weber with the SNS. We were with the friend who has the Kamado yesterday and he was raving about it and then I saw this for sale... as you mention it seems like a good deal. Thank you for your input!Comment
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I don't have a ceramic cooker, either, but at that price, I'd be sorely tempted!
I'd say Go For It, my danged self!
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It’s very tempting!Comment
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Wow seems like a great buy!! I have kettles and LOVE my 26". Go for the 26 with SnS at the least. You'll love the capacity.Comment
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I agree - looks like a great deal, especially with the extras. Make sure top and bottom have no cracks. If the internal parts do (firebox, fire ring) you can replace them, but there's no urgency. You can use them for a few years in that condition. Be prepared for the weight when you move it.
Once you get it home and set up, we'll have more advice for the next steps!Last edited by EdF; May 27, 2018, 10:41 AM.Comment
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Judging from you atire, this would be a great addition to cook through the winter and the price seems like a bargain. Not to mention they no longer make black ones.Comment
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Thank you @laporkbutt! We live in New England, so yes I like the idea of firing her up during the winter months. Thank you for your input!Comment
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Thank you everyone for your input!! Very helpful! I will be looking at it tomorrow afternoon and if it is as nice as it looks will be making the deal. I just can’t pass on it! Any helpful hints on moving this heavy sucker?Comment
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Strong young men. Remove inside parts, cap and tables/stand. Duct tape the top and bottom together. Straps if possible. Wrap in a moving blanket. Roll it side to side to get it to where you want it (or your helpers can try to move it by lifting. These things don't fit a hand truck / two-wheeler very well.
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EdF Thank you so much! Any suggestions for my first meal? I am very excited! 😃Comment
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Depends on how early you get it set up. I like pork ribs for first cooks (baby backs around 5 hours; spares around 6 at ~225-250). It may take you a bit of practice to get the temp control down pat. Roast chicken is almost always a winner. Try around 350 for 1-2 hours, depending on weight, etc. Course, you could always just do burgers, sausages, steaks, etc! All pretty low-tech and low-risk.
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Either a pork butt or a chuck roast. Both are forgiving cooks and, more importantly, they taste great. The recipes for both are on the free side.Comment
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Wow. Just saw thread. That is a fantastic deal. And it’s black. They don’t make those anymore. Definitely jump on that one. I recently got a KJ jr for $300. Which was a good deal. But $495 for that. Awesome.Comment
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