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Thanks - got caught by how long it takes to brine properly. Next time!


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Hi everyone,

Wanted to do a quick straw poll from you more experienced folks. I'm still new, have done a couple of briskets which got a bit overcooked and dry on my kamado joe, some chicken which were good, and some steaks which were awesome.

I have the following options for Christmas, but don't ...

Thanks guys - so far the food seems to taste great, which is a relief, and I am steering clear of anything artificial. Advice much appreciated.


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Thanks! I've found paper towel soaked in cooking oil lights the charcoal just fine


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Cooked some aubergine and pizza on it last night using lump charcoal. Seemed ok - so hopefully no permanent taint? Will not use the instant light stuff but was worried if it would have permanently tainted the kamado joe.


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Dear all,

I am a new member and have just acquired a used kamado joe. I have a few things to fix up, but my main concern is -

When delivered, the seller kindly threw in some utensils ... And a half used bag of big k instant light charcoal. It's the stuff that comes in small bags that you light ...

Thanks! So far the delivery van has broken down and I'm still a little unclear about the heater meter I am planning to buy here, but hopefully this is the week!


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Hi everyone,

To introduce myself, I have recently moved to Edinburgh and started a family with my wife.

Having once spent a happy year barbecuing in Australia ( kangaroo was great!), and last year gas barbecuing through the winter when my wife was based in Northumberland, I really wanted to try ...

Hi -

Having spent some time trying, I don't seem to have permission to send pm's, perhaps because i am a new member? Are there rules about the number of posts you make before you can send private messages?

I wanted to ask what size the fan is: bbq guru sell a 'ceramic style adapter' which fits a ...

Apologies for the lag in replying. Work and baby...

I'm not sure about how I sort out the battery and mount the fan, but if you don't mind giving me some phone advice I'm happy to go ahead and buy.

Being new here, how do we make direct contact and sort out payment? I can't see a private message ...