BKYD BBQ Operations Center

BKYDBBQ

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Location: White Stone Va

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#1

BKYD BBQ Operations Center

September 29, 2025, 05:17 PM

Construction of the BKYD BBQ Operations Center is underway...

Phase One consists of a 16' x 24' deck...

Here is a picture under construction...

Hopefully, construction will be completed this week.

Phase two will consist of a 10' x 13' Gazebo from Wayfair to go on the deck to provide cover while cooking during inclement weather.

On the deck will be a flattop griddle, Weber Searwood XL (thank you Amazing Ribs), PBC, Weber Kettle.

Phase three will likely include a storage / work table and an outdoor sink.
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TripleB

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Location: La Crescenta, CA

Jambo Backyard Smoker
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Weber 70th Anniversary model 22"
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#2

September 29, 2025, 05:39 PM

Nice. Look forward to seeing the ongoing construction pictures.
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BKYDBBQ commented

September 29, 2025, 06:04 PM

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TripleB I will post pics as it progresses...

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Richard Chrz

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#3

September 29, 2025, 07:00 PM

How exciting, I love watching bbq area’s being built. I’m ready to follow along, we all know the bbq that happens there is next level already!

Last edited by Richard Chrz; September 29, 2025, 08:02 PM.
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ssennott

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Location: Pepperell Ma

Weber Genisis 2
Weber 22” kettle
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Slow & Sear
Vortex
Combustion Thermometer
Meater + Wireless Thermometer
Fireboard Thermometer
Thermoworks Thermopen
#4

September 29, 2025, 07:01 PM

Sounds awesome can’t wait ti see the finished project
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ItsAllGoneToTheDogs

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Location: Eastern NC

2021 SS MAK 2 Star
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PKGO with FlipKit
#5

September 29, 2025, 07:07 PM

That's much closer to the size I wanted to go instead of just redecking my setup. Hope it's smooth and painless!
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RonB

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Weber Performer Deluxe
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Chefalarm
Dot
lots of probes.
Fireboard
#6

September 29, 2025, 07:10 PM

Lookin' good, and I'm waiting for the photos.
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Andrrr

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Location: Wisconsin

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Weber Smokey Joe
#7

September 29, 2025, 07:10 PM

Sweet! I love watching these builds.
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RichieB

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Location: Western Mass

Retired, living in Western Mass. Enjoy music, cooking and my family.
Current cookers Weber Spirit 3 burner with a full insert griddle added. A 22" Kettle with vortex, SnS and a Smokey Joe. The most recent addition is a Pit Barrel Jr with bird hanger, 4 hooks and cover. ThermoWorks Smoke 2 probe, DOT, 2 ThermoPops and a Thermapen MK4. A Thermoworks RFX Gateway 2 probe meat thermometer.
#8

September 29, 2025, 07:56 PM

I'm jealous. Are you building this yourself? Can't wait to see the progress and end result.
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Richard Chrz commented

September 29, 2025, 08:18 PM

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BKYDBBQ know your hat, wear it well!

#8.3

Alan Brice commented

September 30, 2025, 06:42 AM

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I solved that issue long ago. Gun nailers.
Things are looking good. Shame to cover all that slate.

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BKYDBBQ commented

September 30, 2025, 08:19 AM

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Alan Brice the slate is in bad shape, most of it is loose and a lot of it is also cracked.

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SheilaAnn

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Location: Long Beach, CA

22” Blue Weber Kettle with SnS insert
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#9

September 29, 2025, 08:30 PM

#following
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captainlee

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#10

September 29, 2025, 08:35 PM

Looks great, nice neat framing job and clean worksite.
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LegoMySearwood

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Location: Boise

Started smoking in Aug 2025. First smoker is a Weber Searwood. I purchased a ThermoWorks Smoke to get a more accurate temperature and the pro-series needle probe. I also have a Weber grilling basket, Weber grill brush, and the Grillart steambrush. I've tried all sorts of pellets and wood flavors and my family mainly likes the Traeger signature blend. I have a meat injector and shears for poultry.
I also recently purchased a new 2010 used Weber Kettle Performer. Just got a cover for it. I bought the ThermoWorks RFX with 1 wireless probe, the SnS and DnG to spruce up the grill. I have not cooked on it yet. I cut a hole and installed the ThermoWorks billows. I did buy 4 bags of the B&B charcoal briquettes.
All my cooking has been on the Searwood. I absolutely love cooking Pork Shoulder, chicken wings, chicken breasts and steak. I won first place in my church chili cookoff (I bragged to everyone about it) and I really enjoyed the chili (and I don't really like chili). I really enjoyed Moink balls. I like cooking ribs, chicken breasts, and chicken legs with white sauce.
I look forward to cooking pork burnt ends, smoked turkey for Thanksgiving, and maybe even a brisket.
I'm still trying to determine rubs my wife will really enjoy. I love the rubs from the website, but my wife just wants some rubs that will bring out the meat flavor so she can taste the meat. I'm seeking simple rubs for chicken breasts and steaks.
I love soda and especially Dr. Pepper. I don't drink alcohol.
I live near Boise, ID. I've been married for 25 years and I have 5 kids. I'm a second career dentist.
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September 29, 2025, 09:54 PM

Looking good. I’m not so handy.
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Huskee commented

September 29, 2025, 10:06 PM

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Love the new avatar!

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Spinaker

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#12

September 30, 2025, 09:20 AM

That is gonna be great. What an awesome outdoor space, for all the rigs. Looking forward to watching thing progress. Keep us updated!
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HawkerXP

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#13

September 30, 2025, 09:46 AM

Looks like fun!

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Steve B

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Lonestar Grillz 24x36 offset smoker, grill, w/ main chamber charcoal grate and 3 tel-tru thermometers - left, right and center
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#14

September 30, 2025, 02:28 PM

Looking Good. You're making a lot of us jealous.
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Oak Smoke

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#15

September 30, 2025, 04:20 PM

Looks like a man with a plan that’s going to turn out great. Congratulations!
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