My new Akorn JR

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cavman

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May 29, 2017
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Picked this up this morning on closeout pricing for $109. I have been talking myself out of it for about a year. Just finished putting it together. Going to drink a beer and then season it tonight. This is grill #3. I have a 14.5 mini WSM, Lodge Sportsman grill and now this. As much as I love the Lodge, I don't think it will see much action. Actually I ordered the smoking stone and cover today to. It will probably take some smoking duties from the WSM. I only cook for groups of 4 or more 5 or 6 times a year. Definitely expands my capability. New process to learn. If you have one please give me input on lump vs briquets. I have both. The manual makes it sound like you leave the coals in a pile in the center? That can't be right can it?

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Awww, come on Mom! I have the windows open.
 
I never made a burn tonight but have been studying this grill. The concept is so much smarter than I realized. I think I have the trifecta for my purposes. Time will tell how this filters out.
 
First cook went well. I can tell, I am going to like this grill.
 
Best chicken parts I have ever cooked. Grilled indirect with the smokin stone. Crisp crust, no burnt taste though some blackend areas. Super juicy, cooked through. I am going to try smoking a rack of babyback ribs today. I am super impressed with this grill.
 
I to dislike firing up a big grill to only cook 1 or 2 burgers or steaks. I am able to cook for 4 on the jr. Temp control and fire size are quite different from convention grills. About 5 cooks in, i am getting a handle on it. I would recommend getting the smokin stone as well
 
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