diverg 4 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Just bought last year's model Big Joe for $800. Going to put together and use it tonight. Is there a required break in before using it. Like heating it and cooling w/o a cook? John Setzler 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ben S 8,506 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 No break in cook needed. Some people say to wash the grates with soap and water. WOW, did you get a deal! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aljoseph 3,326 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 A great deal for you. As Ben says, no break in needed or required. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
freddyjbbq 6,896 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Wow, GREAT price! I broke mine in with burgers. Maybe just wash the grate with soap and water first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwalters 5,245 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Light'er up and let'er rip. Crazy deal, CONGRATS!!! Whatcha gonna break ole' Joe in with? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Setzler 14,889 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 My suggestion is not really a break in but a 'training' burn to learn how to control the temperature. Â Light it up and see if you can park the temp at 225 and then raise it to 300 and park it there and then raise it to 400 and park it. Â It will give you a chance to play with it and learn how to control the airflow. Â Squarehelmet, Oly Smokes, Brandon Store and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ben S 8,506 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Also make sure you watch most of johns videos. They are great guides! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diverg 4 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Well it is dad's gift, and he has had some practice on my brother in-laws Big Green Egg. So he has some ideal of what to do. I think we'll be doing some chicken and sausage today with a small family gathering. Next weekend will be the big family gathering with Brisket on the menu. freddyjbbq, Stuart and marauders 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
freddyjbbq 6,896 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Wow, great gift, Dad must be a good guy or something, right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diverg 4 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 1st cook is just going to be some drumsticks and sausage. How much lump should we use? I can get the red bag KJ lump or will any brand do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwalters 5,245 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 1st cook is just going to be some drumsticks and sausage. How much lump should we use? I can get the red bag KJ lump or will any brand do?Always fill the lump to a little above the air holes in the fire bowl. What you don't burn will snuff out when you close Joe up after the cook. The next time, lightly rake the coals to knock away the ash, and top off old lump with new...and fire it up again. Sooooo Easy :-)Regarding lump, KJ has great lump. But to be honest, most of us have tried a variety of brands and have found what works best for us. Personally, I use Royal Oak. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smokin Joe 67 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I did a 400ish burn-off and then threw in some smoking wood to season mine. Seemed like a good idea since i dont know what sort of manufacturing process they go through in China. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diverg 4 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 I'm about to blow a gasket, and am hoping you guys can keep that from happening. Dad used duraflame firestart fire start enter for the KJ/ it smells nasty and I'm afraid that smell is going to stay with the pit. Please tell me it won't so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5698k 3,254 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Thats not good. Maybe a real smokey wood, and a nuclear fire? freddyjbbq 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
freddyjbbq 6,896 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Thats not good. Maybe a real smokey wood, and a nuclear fire? Yeah, this and perhaps a breeze through the owners manual Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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