My Outdoor Arsenal

[ckreef]

Didn't know where to put this so mods feel free to move it if needed.

I have been cooking on charcoal and some gas for most of my life. Some years ago I stumbled upon an Akorn kamado. Cooked on that for a while then started upgrading as my BBQ game improved. Here's my current outdoor arsenal. (family of two sometimes three, occasionally I cook for more)

I went straight from the Akorn to Komodo Kamados. A 19" table top and a 16" table top outfitted with a Thermoworks Smoke to replace the dome thermometers. The 19" is rotisserie ready (motor upper right) and I also have a Hot/Cold Smoker. If you own a KK and don't have the Hot/Cold Smoker yet do yourself a favor and get one. They're not as finicky as people let on and they'll lay down the smoke for 6-8 hours.
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I have an Akorn Jr used for searing and as a vaction/travel kamado.




Recently bought a Primo Oval Jr as an upgrade for vacationing and traveling.



Japanese Konro grills were on backorder for about 3 years As soon as they came off backorder I got me a LG (30" version). I eventually inset it in my outdoor table (still need to finish the trim work around the hole). This is a really fun grill allowing everyone to cook their own food





This spring got us a wood fired oven. Me and Mrs skreef out at the oven for size comparison. This too is a really fun way to cook. Definitely a learning curve on managing the burn and temperature. I'm starting to get the hang of it




I have a few other toys but that's my main arsenal.

Charles

[Mr. Bones]

Very nice cookers, looks like fun!
Thanks fer sharin, brother!

[Pequod]

Don’t think I’ve seen the Konro inset like that yet. Nicely done! My medium Konro is on backorder until "Winter". Can’t wait. Totally different style and experience from Kamado cooking.

[FireMan]

With your gear I’d be livin outside. It’s obvious with your experience of kamados. But, that oven really caught my eye. Very, very cool. I see it in your avatar. Nice to have a full perspective. Lookin forward to input from you.

[Spinaker]

WOW! Awesome set up man! I love those KK's they sure are gorgeous. And I love those Japanese Konros. Those really cool.

I too have a mini kamado. (Kamado Joe Jr.) I love that little thing. But I think I would rather have the mimi oval. Those are REALLY cool little rigs. Thanks for sharing your set up with us!

[Huskee]

Nice! And Welcome, happy to have you here and we sure hope you'll stick around

You may enjoy visiting a similar topic that was started some time ago where other members shared their outdoor kitchen/BBQ setups, you can find that topic here.

[ckreef]

Don’t think I’ve seen the Konro inset like that yet. Nicely done! My medium Konro is on backorder until "Winter". Can’t wait. Totally different style and experience from Kamado cooking.

When your Konro arrives you're going to love it. A total blast to cook on. Me and Mrs skreef usually use it as a date night grill. Do a complete Japanese meal including lettuce salad, hot tea and hot Sake.

This has been a Lord of the Flies summer. (we've had a lot of rain). Another month or so and I'll post a full date night cook on the Konro

[ckreef]

But, that oven really caught my eye. Very, very cool. I see it in your avatar.

Yea that's my new baby, it's fun and a challange learning how to properly control a live fire. I wanted a WFO for the last few years. I finally found one with the right look for the spot it was going so I pulled the trigger fast before I changed my mind or Mrs skreef objected too much - LOL

[ckreef]

WOW! Awesome set up man! I love those KK's they sure are gorgeous. And I love those Japanese Konros. Those really cool.

I too have a mini kamado. (Kamado Joe Jr.) I love that little thing. But I think I would rather have the mimi oval. Those are REALLY cool little rigs. Thanks for sharing your set up with us!

I've had an Akorn Jr (basically same size as KJ Jr) for a few years. With just me and Mrs skreef is was the perfect size. Add my son home from collage and it's a little small. Feeding 6-10 people at my sister's house and I had to get seriously creative.

The oval Jr definitely makes a much more versatile kamado with a good bit more usable space and the GO Cradle keeps it transportable.

[Bumby]

Amazing set up!

[Troutman]

I like the Yakatori grill the best !!! KKs are pretty though....

[Pequod]

I like the Yakatori grill the best !!! KKs are pretty though....

Saw these on Project Fire: https://www.ibbq.com/products/angara/

Fancy Yakitori starting at $3k for a 4 seater. Or just get a Konro for 1/10 the cost.

[Troutman]

Made of Tigerwood. I'm pricing doing my outdoor deck in that stuff, real dense.

[BourBonQ]

Nice setup. And if I haven't said so already... Welcome to The Pit, from the lowcountry of South Carolina!

[LA Pork Butt]

Welcome to the Pit! it appears you already have a case of More Cooker Syndrome (MCS). I must warn you there is a danger that it might become acute in the Pit. LOL

[HawkerXP]

Welcome to the Pit!