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Good morning to me. Our third attempt at brisket. First time in the MB watt burner. Salt pepper and garlic powder only. 14 pound full slab. Trimmed it up. Separated the point before the cook and then made burnt ends. What a breakfast. The flat went back in to finish off the smoke. 20 more degrees but already looking like that. Great bark. If anyone had been close to me when I tasted the point they’d have been slapped good.
 

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Good morning to me. Our third attempt at brisket. First time in the MB watt burner. Salt pepper and garlic powder only. 14 pound full slab. Trimmed it up. Separated the point before the cook and then made burnt ends. What a breakfast. The flat went back in to finish off the smoke. 20 more degrees but already looking like that. Great bark. If anyone had been close to me when I tasted the point they’d have been slapped good.


OMG. I had to reply to myself. Had some for lunch. Had to beat my son away from the stove so I could get some.
 
The wife got me a Kamado Joe for Christmas so I guess I'll be lurking in this thread more often. While I read back through it, anyone have any tips or recommendations for must have accessories?
 
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The wife got me a Kamodo Joe for Christmas so I guess I'll be lurking in this thread more often. While I read back through it, anyone have any tips or recommendations for must have accessories?


Not familiar with KJ accessories, but there are some KJ owners on here. My guess being a round smoker is maybe have the rib rack to get more than 2 full slabs on.

Biggest accessory, make sure you have a good meat thermometer. All smokers are different, and the KJ probably came with a cooking time/temp chart for various meats and cuts. Follow that closely and you will be totally satisfied.

Nice xmas gift. From what others on here say that have one, you should enjoy.
 
The wife got me a Kamodo Joe for Christmas so I guess I'll be lurking in this thread more often. While I read back through it, anyone have any tips or recommendations for must have accessories?
You’re going to love it. Which version did you get?
First off get good charcoal. Fogo superlump premium charcoal is the best I have found. It makes a huge difference when you use good charcoal.
Second, you’re going to want some fire starters.
Kamado Joe also has a lighting accessory, but I’m not a huge fan of it. A plastic candle lighter works just fine.
Third, I have the grill grate expander but I’m not in love with it either- I don’t think it really gives as much extra space as it says. If you plan on making ribs a rib rack works fine- just get a stainless steel one and spray it with pam so the ribs don’t stick.
Fourth, I bought the Joetisserie. I’ve only used it once so far but loved it.
Fifth- get some wood. Woods such as cherry, apple, etc really give an extra dynamic and good taste to your meats.
Sixth- If you got a 3 series, the sloroller is pretty awesome. If you got an earlier version you can still get the slo roller as an accessory and I think it makes a big difference and is worth it.
Seventh- I learned the hard way that a little smoke goes a long way. I’m still learning to cook beef on it because the one time I tried it there was just too much smoke for my liking, but always pork turns out amazing.
These are just my opinions. I hope others chime in with theirs.
 
You’re going to love it. Which version did you get?
First off get good charcoal. Fogo superlump premium charcoal is the best I have found. It makes a huge difference when you use good charcoal.
Second, you’re going to want some fire starters.
Kamado Joe also has a lighting accessory, but I’m not a huge fan of it. A plastic candle lighter works just fine.
Third, I have the grill grate expander but I’m not in love with it either- I don’t think it really gives as much extra space as it says. If you plan on making ribs a rib rack works fine- just get a stainless steel one and spray it with pam so the ribs don’t stick.
Fourth, I bought the Joetisserie. I’ve only used it once so far but loved it.
Fifth- get some wood. Woods such as cherry, apple, etc really give an extra dynamic and good taste to your meats.
Sixth- If you got a 3 series, the sloroller is pretty awesome. If you got an earlier version you can still get the slo roller as an accessory and I think it makes a big difference and is worth it.
Seventh- I learned the hard way that a little smoke goes a long way. I’m still learning to cook beef on it because the one time I tried it there was just too much smoke for my liking, but always pork turns out amazing.
These are just my opinions. I hope others chime in with theirs.
Thanks for all the tips. Looks like I have the Classic 1.
 
Not familiar with KJ accessories, but there are some KJ owners on here. My guess being a round smoker is maybe have the rib rack to get more than 2 full slabs on.

Biggest accessory, make sure you have a good meat thermometer. All smokers are different, and the KJ probably came with a cooking time/temp chart for various meats and cuts. Follow that closely and you will be totally satisfied.

Nice xmas gift. From what others on here say that have one, you should enjoy.
Definitely going to get a rib rack. I do have a good instant read and a nice two probe thermometer so I think I'm set there.
 
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Definitely going to get a rib rack. I do have a good instant read and a nice two probe thermometer so I think I'm set there.

Just some of my preferences after a year of smokers:

My favorite all around wood - Pecan (pretty much exclusive on ribs)
Smoothest oak smoke - Post Oak
Pecan/Hickory - Great for brisket/Red meats
Cherry - Great on Turkey/Fowl
Apple/Pear - Supplement to birds/ribs
Alder - Haven't tried but supposed to be nice and mild and maybe best on fish. Will be buying some for next smoke.
Mesquite - I loved mesquite wood BBQ houses when I went to school in Texas. But, I haven't got my son to give in to it yet. It is pleasantly different than other smokes.

If you have access to an academy sports, they have a huge selection. With the KJ, shy away from the bigger bags. The smaller bag is still chunks larger than chips. KJ won't take much, just like my Barrel. I got happy when I went to get my first bags of woods. I pretty much have a lifetime supply for me and my son buying those 15 lb bags. and we use the smokers 1-2 times a month on average.

And...smoked lamb steaks...awesome with a touch of post oak.
 
Smoked 10lb Turkey on the Traeger. Smoked for 1 hour and then 3 &1/2 hours at 325 until temp gets to 170.
  • Chefs Brine (Ace Hardware) for 12 hours
  • Stuffed with Apple and Onion
  • Injected turkey with a mix of butter, rub, and chicken broth
  • Traeger Pork and Poultry Rub on Pecan Pellets
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My rub had a little sugar in it, hence the char, but these were fantastic. Raised 350 direct for about 35 min. Rub, light dusting of cornmeal, sat 1.5 h in the fridge before going on the grill. My wife said they were maybe the best wings she's ever had.
 
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My rub had a little sugar in it, hence the char, but these were fantastic. Raised 350 direct for about 35 min. Rub, light dusting of cornmeal, sat 1.5 h in the fridge before going on the grill. My wife said they were maybe the best wings she's ever had.

Good looking wings. Your rub? Do you want a crisp skin? Any kind if sauce/dip or is flavor in the rub?
 
Good looking wings. Your rub? Do you want a crisp skin? Any kind if sauce/dip or is flavor in the rub?
I was being lazy and used a combo of BKW Fire and Hard Core Carnivore Red. The skin crisped nicely -- drying well then using cornstarch really helps. Since everyone in my family prefers different heat, sauces were on the side: I made a chili-garlic sauce using Rooster/butter/dash worsch and a spicy ranch.
 
Smoked 10lb Turkey on the Traeger. Smoked for 1 hour and then 3 &1/2 hours at 325 until temp gets to 170.
  • Chefs Brine (Ace Hardware) for 12 hours
  • Stuffed with Apple and Onion
  • Injected turkey with a mix of butter, rub, and chicken broth
  • Traeger Pork and Poultry Rub on Pecan Pellets
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Funny thing is, folks spend so much time and effort tending to the charcoal smokers every 2-3 hours if you use traditional wood/coal fired type smokers. That's fine on ribs if your smoker knocks them out in 3 hours or so. But, these long smokes I don't get it. After a couple hours the meat won't take anymore smoke. So, unless you just enjoy it, you can pull it off, finish it in the oven at an easily controlled temp and do other things.
 
Funny thing is, folks spend so much time and effort tending to the charcoal smokers every 2-3 hours if you use traditional wood/coal fired type smokers. That's fine on ribs if your smoker knocks them out in 3 hours or so. But, these long smokes I don't get it. After a couple hours the meat won't take anymore smoke. So, unless you just enjoy it, you can pull it off, finish it in the oven at an easily controlled temp and do other things.

I follow Malcom Reed (How to BBQ Right) and Chef Jason (Ace Hardware). Both recommended smoking for an hour before cranking temp up to 325. It turned out great.
 
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Smoked bacon chicken bites. 40 minutes at 375 degrees on the smoker. Even my filet knife is Orange. Go Vols!

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