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Cooking & Food Talk => Pizza Forum => Topic started by: MacEggs on September 07, 2016, 02:52:25 PM

Title: Why I Use a Redhead with the KP
Post by: MacEggs on September 07, 2016, 02:52:25 PM
I have a dedicated KettlePizza-only redhead (M code).

Did up some pies on Labour Day ….

The colour change is awesome!!


(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/IMG_2672.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/IMG_2672.jpg.html)
(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/MacEggs033/IMG_7190.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/MacEggs033/IMG_7190.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Why I Use a Redhead with the KP
Post by: Travis on September 07, 2016, 02:54:38 PM
Damn, that's friggin cool!


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Title: Re: Why I Use a Redhead with the KP
Post by: MikeRocksTheRed on September 07, 2016, 03:04:01 PM
Oh yeah!!!!!!  Mine Red SS Performer does the same exact thing!!!
Title: Re: Why I Use a Redhead with the KP
Post by: Craig on September 07, 2016, 03:55:44 PM
That's a killer color change!
Title: Re: Why I Use a Redhead with the KP
Post by: haeffb on September 07, 2016, 04:24:34 PM
Ho Lee Sheet!
Title: Re: Why I Use a Redhead with the KP
Post by: MacEggs on September 07, 2016, 04:31:39 PM
I used to use aluminum foil, with firebrick on top of that … But, I found that the foil degrades rather quickly and becomes paper-like.

Just recently, I cut a piece of aluminum sheet (16 gauge, I think) for the top, plus the fire brick.  This was my 2nd time using this set-up.

Pretty sure it reached close to 1000℉, but cannot verify … Never seen the needle buried so far ….
And, have never seen the entire bowl get this dark.  Usually just the back where the charcoal and wood is concentrated.

(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/MacEggs034/IMG_7188.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/MacEggs034/IMG_7188.jpg.html)

(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/MacEggs034/IMG_7189.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/MacEggs034/IMG_7189.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Why I Use a Redhead with the KP
Post by: DarrenC on September 08, 2016, 07:50:25 AM
Hot Damn!  Beautiful setup!
Title: Re: Why I Use a Redhead with the KP
Post by: theduke on September 08, 2016, 08:17:15 AM
Probably a silly question since the KP itself is aluminum, but are you worried at all about that top sheet leaching chemicals at those temps? I considered doing that same thing but thought maybe SS would be the better option. Love that rig though!
Title: Re: Why I Use a Redhead with the KP
Post by: Cellar2ful on September 08, 2016, 12:58:27 PM

That color change is amazing.  You could use it as a kiln and fire pottery in that thing.
Title: Re: Why I Use a Redhead with the KP
Post by: Jason on September 08, 2016, 02:40:15 PM
Just recently, I cut a piece of aluminum sheet (16 gauge, I think) for the top, plus the fire brick.  This was my 2nd time using this set-up.

(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/MacEggs034/IMG_7188.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/MacEggs034/IMG_7188.jpg.html)

(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/MacEggs034/IMG_7189.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/MacEggs034/IMG_7189.jpg.html)

Nice work! @MacEggs 
Title: Re: Why I Use a Redhead with the KP
Post by: jaynik on September 08, 2016, 05:10:50 PM
I have a dedicated KettlePizza-only redhead (M code).

Did up some pies on Labour Day ….

The colour change is awesome!!


(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/IMG_2672.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/IMG_2672.jpg.html)
(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/MacEggs033/IMG_7190.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/MacEggs033/IMG_7190.jpg.html)
Whoa. Maybe I need a redhead for my kp.

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Title: Re: Why I Use a Redhead with the KP
Post by: smokster on September 09, 2016, 04:59:34 PM
Here's mine:
Cold---
(http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx331/pondcat/2016-08-23_17-30-20_HDR.jpg)

Hot---
(http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx331/pondcat/2016-08-22_19-46-24_HDR.jpg)

I have seen the yellow change color, but I did not get a picture (and it was not even close to pizza cooking temp).

Cheers
Title: Re: Why I Use a Redhead with the KP
Post by: Troy on September 09, 2016, 10:25:53 PM
WHOOO
I'd love to see a gif of the transition

i can make it if you can do it again and get a bunch of transition shots from the same angle
Title: Re: Why I Use a Redhead with the KP
Post by: MacEggs on September 10, 2016, 05:07:52 AM
@smokster , that is AWESOME !!!
Title: Re: Why I Use a Redhead with the KP
Post by: swamprb on September 10, 2016, 12:23:59 PM
Here is my Chop Top double insulated lid.

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Pizza%20Kettle/IMG_2787.jpg)
Title: Re: Why I Use a Redhead with the KP
Post by: kettlebb on September 10, 2016, 12:28:32 PM
@swamprb that's pretty cool. Don't know if I could cut a redhead but that looks like a very clean mod. How is the lid double insulated? Posting to mod month?


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Title: Re: Why I Use a Redhead with the KP
Post by: swamprb on September 10, 2016, 12:59:56 PM
@swamprb that's pretty cool. Don't know if I could cut a redhead but that looks like a very clean mod. How is the lid double insulated? Posting to mod month?


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http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/**chop-top-kettlepizza**-total-redhead-domination!!-~not-for-the-sqeamish!!~/
Title: Re: Why I Use a Redhead with the KP
Post by: theduke on September 15, 2016, 09:03:50 AM
Probably a silly question since the KP itself is aluminum, but are you worried at all about that top sheet leaching chemicals at those temps? I considered doing that same thing but thought maybe SS would be the better option. Love that rig though!

Ok well I guess not? haha
Sorry, I wasn't trying to derail the thread but it seemed an appropriate place to ask. I've been using an old pizza stone on the top grate and it works really well but I do like that setup with the aluminum sheet and firebricks too.
Title: Re: Why I Use a Redhead with the KP
Post by: swamprb on September 17, 2016, 12:39:01 PM
Better RED than.....

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Pizza%20Kettle/IMG_2787.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Pizza%20Kettle/IMG_2809.jpg)

The stone was measured at 596*-793* with a IR thermo - getting Marooned! Darker than it appears.

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Pizza%20Kettle/IMG_2812.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Pizza%20Kettle/IMG_2810.jpg)

The 500* engine paint is burning through the double lid! Still its a winner!

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Pizza%20Kettle/IMG_2813.jpg)

REDHEADS RULE!
Title: Re: Why I Use a Redhead with the KP
Post by: MacEggs on September 17, 2016, 12:58:15 PM
NICE !!!!  ^^^^^^