Got a new toy

ItsAllGoneToTheDogs

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2021 SS MAK 2 Star
Hasty Bake Roughneck
PKGO with FlipKit
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Got a new toy

July 2, 2021, 08:01 PM

Upgraded to the new all stainless 2 star. Got more room for jerky in the process as well

In just 2 years MAK has actually made quite a few changes... The grease tray has been modified, the flame zone has been reinforced, the angle seems slightly more aggressive for grease runoff,, and the newest firmware seems to be producing VERY good smoke at up to 450 F and actually producing smoke over 550. It's not manufacturing oils either as this was an hour after doing the burn in which is only supposed to be 30 min.

Oh and the user manual is GREATLY improved (and pimps out Amazing Ribs as a must use resource )

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DavidNorcross

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Grilla Silverbac
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#2

July 2, 2021, 08:03 PM

Very nice. Congratulations!
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smokin fool

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#3

July 2, 2021, 08:07 PM

Boyz and they're toyz....nice looking rig, look forward to seeing what she'll do.
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Donw

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#4

July 2, 2021, 08:11 PM

Very nice, and congratulations on the new cooker.
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Waiting for the Worms

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#5

July 2, 2021, 08:35 PM

I'm more than a little jealous. She's a beauty.
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PBC

Grilla Silverbac pellet grill

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Slow 'N Sear Master Kettle (cart-mounted)

Slow 'N Sear Travel Kettle

Masterbuilt Gravity 560

Weber 22" Original Kettle Premium (copper)

Weber 26" Original Kettle Premium (light blue)

Weber Jumbo Joe Gold (18.5")

Weber Smokey Joe Silver (14.5")

Traeger Flatrock Griddle

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Smoke X4 by ThermoWorks

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ThermoPop, yellow, plus a few more in a drawer for gifts

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Morpilot 6-probe wireless

ThermoWorks Infrared IRK2

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Anova Bluetooth SV

Kitchen Aide mixer & meat grinder attachment

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a couple BBQ Dragons

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Weber grill topper

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Drip 'N Griddle Pans, 22' Easy Spin Grate, and Elevated Cooking grate, by SnSGrills

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#6

July 2, 2021, 10:01 PM

I second, third, fourth, and fifth the above sentiments.
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bbqLuv commented

July 3, 2021, 08:24 AM

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T-bone

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#7

July 2, 2021, 11:15 PM

Congrats! I can’t wait until mine gets here.
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#8

July 3, 2021, 12:05 AM

Beautiful
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tstalafuse

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#9

July 3, 2021, 12:26 AM

Congrats! glitchy will be proud, and we will all be over on Sunday...
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glitchy

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Weber Traveler
Fireboard 2 Drive
Anova Precision Sous Vide
All the (pellet) grills Iâ€™ve loved before:
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GMG DB
Traeger Texas Elite
Memphis ProÂ§
Traeger Pro 575
CampChef SmokePro STX (ugly grills need love too)
Weber SmokeFire EX4Â§
Traeger Select
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Weber SmokeFire EX4Â§

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#10

July 3, 2021, 01:19 AM

I just want to see you run both in series and sear at 1000 degrees Glad to see you finally got it. I know they’ve been way behind. Don’t put toys in the bottom of the cook chamber though like your PC.
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ItsAllGoneToTheDogs commented

July 3, 2021, 05:11 AM

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lol, I had reached out to MAK before I pulled the trigger so there's a chance I got in line before I put the order in I could run them in series I suppose, but I'll let the 3 star owners play that game
Skip

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#11

July 3, 2021, 05:32 AM

Fun at your house this weekend...for sure!
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My toys:
Weber Summit Charcoal Grilling Center (WSCGC) aka Mr. Fancypants
Pit Barrel Cooker (which rocks), named Pretty Baby
Weber Summit S650 Gas Grill, named Hot 'n Fast (used mostly for searing and griddling)
Weber Kettle Premium 22" named Kettle Kid, eager to horn in with more cooks in the future
Camp Chef Somerset IV 4-burner outdoor gas range named AfterBurner due to its 30kBTU burners

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SnS Low Profile, DnG, and Large Charcoal Basket, for WSCGC
SnS Deluxe for 22" Kettle
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Cast Iron Griddle
Grill Grate for SnS
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Grill Grates: six 19.25 panels for exact fit for Summit S650
gasser
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Additional control unit
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Thermapen Classic (pink too)
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Maverick (Ivation) ET 732

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18" drip pan for WSCGC
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Instant Pot 6 Quart Electric Pressure Cooker
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Charcoal Companion TurboQue
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BBQ Dragon and Dragon Chimney

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8" Chef Knife
6" Chef's Knife
Gokujo Boning and Fillet Knife
3 1/2 inch Paring Knife
#12

July 3, 2021, 06:01 AM

Wow. Nice new toy. I bet the older MAK is envious of its shiny newly-upgraded brother who will now get all the love.

Enjoy your cooks on that new baby.

Kathryn
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ItsAllGoneToTheDogs commented

July 3, 2021, 06:10 AM

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well, the other one is moving to the garage so I can fully clean it and get it properly listed for sale, so it won't have to be envious too long

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HawkerXP

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#13

July 3, 2021, 06:07 AM

Congrats!
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GolfGeezer

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Sam

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Cuisinart food processor
Kitchenaid Stand Mixer
Breville Smart toaster oven
Anova Sous vide (Pro version and Standard Version)
Cabella 15” Vacuum Sealer

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Fireboard v2
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Thermoworks Zero
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Grill Rescue brush

7 Shun knives (paring to 12" slicer)
Misen Chef's knife
Dalstrong Phantom Series Boning Knife
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2 Mandolins, 1 veggie spiralizer
Work Sharp E5 sharpener
Chef's Choice sharpener

And, cigars, wine and some good spirits!
#14

July 3, 2021, 06:35 AM

Totally jealous! I think my 3 year old MAK 2 Star is giving me the stink eye as I look at your new rig - gonna have to give it more love. BTW, I see you did not get the front shelf. No that useful for you?
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ItsAllGoneToTheDogs commented

July 3, 2021, 06:38 AM

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I never found the need for one, the hopper lid and the warming box lid have plenty of real estate. Though now with all these extra shelves to juggle I may build a steel tabletop onto my deck rail.
bbqLuv

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#15

July 3, 2021, 08:27 AM

Two of them. Now I be Jealous.
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ItsAllGoneToTheDogs commented

July 3, 2021, 09:08 AM

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one is listed in the for sale section... so hopefully I'll only have 2 for a little while longer. Gotta get 'er cleaned up and posted on marketplace or something soon I guess too.

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