Home Made Sausage, Cured, and Smoked Meats

[Omega Male]

Most people don't know that Hawaiians invented democracy.

Or that the Greeks discovered surfing.

 

[edinatlanta]

continuing my kamado learning curve.


Turns out i was putting in about 1/3 as much charcoal as needed.

Doing pork shoulder because worst case scenario i just pop it in the oven to finish cooking.

Akorn is heating up.

 

[edinatlanta]

Temp to to 94 and is now at 90. I think I need to investigate.

 

[edinatlanta]

If the fire starters' instructions say 3 to 4 per pound of charcoal and i have 3ish pounds of charcoal i should probably have more than two total starters.

 

[beargonefishing]

If the fire starters' instructions say 3 to 4 per pound of charcoal and i have 3ish pounds of charcoal i should probably have more than two total starters.

Sounds like some bad ball bearings. Replace with steel ball bearings. If that doesn't work, you might need to add some lubrication to the flex manifold.

 

[edinatlanta]

Sounds like some bad ball bearings. Replace with steel ball bearings. If that doesn't work, you might need to add some lubrication to the flex manifold.

One the one hand: it's some sincere-sounding advice.
On the other hand: it comes from BGF.

 

[beargonefishing]

One the one hand: it's some sincere-sounding advice.
On the other hand: it comes from BGF.

It's definitely the pusher plate. You need to back flush the intake valve with 10w30 and tank the output fan.

 

[edinatlanta]

Oooo I've heard 10w30 before so now i know you're not lying.

Thanks!

 

[Numbernine]

You're not holding your mouth right boyo.

 

[Piobaire]

Maybe check the bottom grate and make sure small pieces of charcoal are not blocking your air flow. I always put big lump pieces on the grate then add the smaller pieces. My KJ also has venting up the sides and I make sure those do not get blocked either.

 

[edinatlanta]

Maybe check the bottom grate and make sure small pieces of charcoal are not blocking your air flow. I always put big lump pieces on the grate then add the smaller pieces. My KJ also has venting up the sides and I make sure those do not get blocked either.

My fuel was way off, nothing was lit. It's going steady now.


I will see you next in four hours, my little friend.

 

[beargonefishing]

Beefy back ribs. I can't remember the last time I did these.

 

[edinatlanta]

Overprooved on the initial rise oh well still excited (guga buns)

 

[venividivicibj]

Overprooved on the initial rise oh well still excited (guga buns) View attachment 1394464

What's the mat?

 

[beargonefishing]

What's the mat?

I got 2 of them and they are great.