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I just cooked two skinless breasts in my Akorn. Generally I just grill/bake them about 350, cover closed, no stone. When nearly ready I open the cover to crisp the outside. This time I threw a small handful of cherry chips on the coals at the start. Got a nice smoke flavor from, wouldn't want any more. I just sprinkled garlic salt on the meat before cooking, but I wouldn't hesitate to use a rub.
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Pizza with the top vent removed
John Sand replied to mrmarkfr's topic in Char-Griller AKORN Kamado / King Griller
I also wonder why it won't heat up. I have seen another post with a similar problem. I have inadvertently let my Akorn heat to 1179f+ at the grate. (My infrared thermometer tops out at 1179) You can cook steaks on a 1000 degree grill. Just re-season it after. -
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There's another thread about them:
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Hi from a dutch guy living in Playa Del Carmen
John Sand replied to PlayaDelCarmen's topic in Introductions
Welcome aboard! Playa Del Carmen is beautiful. I use my Akorn for grilling, baking, smoking, pizza and even stew. You might find a pizza stone or other substitute for the Smokin' Stone. -
Rather different, but I once put a 350# diesel engine in a passenger car. I removed the passenger seat and slid the engine up a wooden plank. I've also seen a car driven onto a ship on two ramps of bolted timbers. I suggest a sturdy ramp with a block and tackle or a come along. Be careful and never get down stream of a heavy weight. Pull, don't push. You might also do a search online about moving heavy objects into a pickup. A hoist or a-frame might help. Good luck.
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How to cook burgers and hot dogs
John Sand replied to Doug123's topic in Char-Griller AKORN Kamado / King Griller
They come out very well, always a hit. As Frank points out above, burning the smoke off the charcoal first is a good idea. Most of the 'coal for my cooks is leftover from previous burns. I start it with a chimney of fresh lump, which I don't empty until it has stopped smoking. If you close the lid and damp down the fire, It may smoke a bit more. So if you choose to cook with lid closed, watch for the smoke to dissipate. Lid open, make sure the starter coal has smoked off. -
How to cook burgers and hot dogs
John Sand replied to Doug123's topic in Char-Griller AKORN Kamado / King Griller
That wasn't theory Frank, I've been grilling on my Akorn every week, Spring to Fall, for years. You really can use it just like a kettle, why shouldn't you? Just like a kettle, it has a vent on the bottom and a grate on the top with fire in between. -
John Sand reacted to a post in a topic: Received my first lesson on run away temperatures
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Smoking with Top Vent Closed?
John Sand replied to John Sand's topic in Char-Griller AKORN Kamado / King Griller
I didn't cook anything, but tonight I ascertained that the grill will burn low with the top vent closed and the bottom partly open. I cooked a couple of pizzas tonight ( they were good). When finished I closed the top to snuff the fire, but forgot about the bottom. About three hours later I wanted to let the heat out and cover it, so I opened the top vent. Sure enough, twenty minutes later it was 500. Now both vents are closed. I guess I should have known that Char-griller wouldn't recommend it if they hadn't tried it. -
Do you remove your grate after cooking?
John Sand replied to Doug123's topic in Char-Griller AKORN Kamado / King Griller
I leave the grate in, cover on when not in use. I just spray it as necessary and don't clean it. I grill and bake far more often than I smoke, so any grease or residue burns off. -
How to cook burgers and hot dogs
John Sand replied to Doug123's topic in Char-Griller AKORN Kamado / King Griller
My method is simpler. I start a chimney of charcoal and pour it onto the leftover coals. Generally I close the lid with the top vent open to 2 or 3, bottom vent open. When it gets up around 400 I open the lid, close the bottom vent to 2 or 3 to keep the fire from going crazy and grill just like a kettle. -
While browsing Amazon, looking at Akorn Jr, I noticed that the graphic shows smoking instructions with the top vent closed and the bottom open slightly. The same for the Akorn. Does anyone do this? I keep the upper vent cracked to smoke, I would think closing it would kill the fire.
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I think you'll love this grill. I use it more than any I ever owned.
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John Sand reacted to a post in a topic: Greetings!
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New Akorn user with a few questions please
John Sand replied to Doug123's topic in Char-Griller AKORN Kamado / King Griller
Keep it pristine, it's a one of a kind collectable. Stamps or coins with reverse images are worth millions. -
Welcome! Great finds! I use an Akorn, so I can't help with firebox recommendations.