high heat is known to cause porcelain chipping around weld points (leg sockets, grate straps, handles)
continued high heat has been known to cause the cracking and crazing (which leads to more chipping)
This happens on all kettles, but is much more noticeable on colorful kettles than black.
the salmon was rubbed with sweet seduction rub from Simply Marvelous. It's my go-to rub. I buy it 10lb at a time.
The glaze is blues hog, but cut with a splash of apple cider vinegar and simmered with some orange zest and ginger to make it less "barbecue-y"
it's still very much bbq sauce though