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Killa Grilla Grates For My ‘75 Aristocrat

Started by bamakettles, January 27, 2022, 01:26:05 PM

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TXFlyGuy

Yes, and that is the problem! We have three kettles, a 2015 Original that has all of the upgrades to be a Mastertouch, my '79 Cooker, and the big Jumbo Joe.
The 2015 was a gift from my employer, and has never been used. It's simply too pretty, inside and out!
The daily driver Cooker was recently given a complete (complete!) cleaning, and it also looks like new.
The Jumbo Joe has seen more use lately, as it is perfect for grilling 2 steaks at a time.

A secret to keeping those kettles looking new? Clean them thoroughly after EACH use! Skip just one cleaning cycle, and you will pay for it!

We have the Killa-Grilla grill grate and charcoal grate for the 22". Oddly enough, that charcoal grate makes a perfect grill grate in the Jumbo Joe.

Might get a KG grill grate for the Joe.
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1st Place Gold Medal - Munich Helles
1st Place Gold Medal - Oktoberfest

bamakettles

That's a nice lineup!  Admittedly, my red LE has been neglected after many vortex chicken wing cooks.  I just fire it up and burn it off every once in a while.  Some of my older ones get a thorough cleaning though like my yellow gourmet which has to come back inside after a cook.


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JEBIV

Seeking a Black Sequoia I know I know, I'd settle for just the tabbed no leg grill

TXFlyGuy

Quote from: michaelmilitello on January 28, 2022, 05:06:08 AM
Quote from: bamakettles on January 27, 2022, 03:15:03 PM

Quote from: michaelmilitello on January 27, 2022, 02:22:20 PM
Beautiful SS.  Now fire it up!   


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Thanks Michael, somehow I knew you'd say that!  Planning a spring cook for sure....


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Once you see the 26 blush dark red, you'll want to use it more often.  The 3 daisy wheel 26 is a low and slow beast.   

Yes! My Cooker has the triple daisy vents. Like you say, low & slow is it's forte. You can easily dial in 225 - 240 degrees, and it will stay in that range for hours at a time. Once you get it set, it is pretty much a hands-off affair.
B&B Charcoal is used for any low & slow cooking at our house.
2021 Bluebonnet Brewoff Winner
1st Place Gold Medal - Munich Helles
1st Place Gold Medal - Oktoberfest

bamakettles

I've never cooked on a vintage 26er - looking forward to it.  I love my modern Glen Blue 26, so roomy and versatile.

JEBIV

Quote from: bamakettles on February 09, 2022, 05:04:12 AM
I've never cooked on a vintage 26er - looking forward to it.  I love my modern Glen Blue 26, so roomy and versatile.
You will love it for low and slow
Seeking a Black Sequoia I know I know, I'd settle for just the tabbed no leg grill

TXFlyGuy

Quote from: bamakettles on February 09, 2022, 05:04:12 AM
I've never cooked on a vintage 26er - looking forward to it.  I love my modern Glen Blue 26, so roomy and versatile.

So what would be more versatile...a single 26" Kettle, or two 22" Kettles?
2021 Bluebonnet Brewoff Winner
1st Place Gold Medal - Munich Helles
1st Place Gold Medal - Oktoberfest

JEBIV

Quote from: TXFlyGuy on February 09, 2022, 05:27:58 AM
Quote from: bamakettles on February 09, 2022, 05:04:12 AM
I've never cooked on a vintage 26er - looking forward to it.  I love my modern Glen Blue 26, so roomy and versatile.

So what would be more versatile...a single 26" Kettle, or two 22" Kettles?
For me, you will never take away my 26'ers, I would cook on a single 26 before I fire up 2 22's
Seeking a Black Sequoia I know I know, I'd settle for just the tabbed no leg grill

watkinsb87


Quote from: TXFlyGuy on February 09, 2022, 05:27:58 AM
Quote from: bamakettles on February 09, 2022, 05:04:12 AM
I've never cooked on a vintage 26er - looking forward to it.  I love my modern Glen Blue 26, so roomy and versatile.

So what would be more versatile...a single 26" Kettle, or two 22" Kettles?

I have a modern 26 and 2 22's (one modern one 3 vent) and I find myself using the 26 for damn near everything.


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TXFlyGuy

Quote from: watkinsb87 on February 09, 2022, 06:56:22 AM

Quote from: TXFlyGuy on February 09, 2022, 05:27:58 AM
Quote from: bamakettles on February 09, 2022, 05:04:12 AM
I've never cooked on a vintage 26er - looking forward to it.  I love my modern Glen Blue 26, so roomy and versatile.

So what would be more versatile...a single 26" Kettle, or two 22" Kettles?

I have a modern 26 and 2 22's (one modern one 3 vent) and I find myself using the 26 for damn near everything.


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The 26" is right at 400 bucks. For now, I'll fire up my two 22's!
2021 Bluebonnet Brewoff Winner
1st Place Gold Medal - Munich Helles
1st Place Gold Medal - Oktoberfest

watkinsb87


Quote from: TXFlyGuy on February 09, 2022, 02:33:47 PM
Quote from: watkinsb87 on February 09, 2022, 06:56:22 AM

Quote from: TXFlyGuy on February 09, 2022, 05:27:58 AM
Quote from: bamakettles on February 09, 2022, 05:04:12 AM
I've never cooked on a vintage 26er - looking forward to it.  I love my modern Glen Blue 26, so roomy and versatile.

So what would be more versatile...a single 26" Kettle, or two 22" Kettles?

I have a modern 26 and 2 22's (one modern one 3 vent) and I find myself using the 26 for damn near everything.


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The 26" is right at 400 bucks. For now, I'll fire up my two 22's!
No doubt! I got a brand new lid and bowl from a member here for free. Bought the legs and triangle from Weber. So all in all I only paid 80 bucks.



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bamakettles

With these grates, the SNS low profile, drip n griddle and initial cost of the grill it's pretty ridiculous what I have in it.  I shall enjoy firing it up!


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JEBIV

Quote from: bamakettles on February 10, 2022, 03:52:06 AM
With these grates, the SNS low profile, drip n griddle and initial cost of the grill it's pretty ridiculous what I have in it.  I shall enjoy firing it up!


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Worth every penny !!
Seeking a Black Sequoia I know I know, I'd settle for just the tabbed no leg grill

bamakettles

Quote from: JEBIV on February 10, 2022, 04:04:35 AM
Quote from: bamakettles on February 10, 2022, 03:52:06 AM
With these grates, the SNS low profile, drip n griddle and initial cost of the grill it's pretty ridiculous what I have in it.  I shall enjoy firing it up!


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Worth every penny !!

Thanks for the moral support lol..... Luckily Kellee has a "Do whatever you want with your grills" policy.  The first wife would have murdered me.  ; )

JEBIV

Quote from: bamakettles on February 10, 2022, 05:04:50 AM
Quote from: JEBIV on February 10, 2022, 04:04:35 AM
Quote from: bamakettles on February 10, 2022, 03:52:06 AM
With these grates, the SNS low profile, drip n griddle and initial cost of the grill it's pretty ridiculous what I have in it.  I shall enjoy firing it up!


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Worth every penny !!

Thanks for the moral support lol..... Luckily Kellee has a "Do whatever you want with your grills" policy.  The first wife would have murdered me.  ; )
Tami is the same way, luckily I was able to cancel the hit contract the last wife had out on me ! LOL
Seeking a Black Sequoia I know I know, I'd settle for just the tabbed no leg grill