Am I redundant? This easy BRISKET on the Konnected Joe has me worried

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Күн бұрын

I set out to make the easiest brisket possible by handing the controls over to the new Kamado Joe Konnected Joe. Sticking with the easy themed brisket, I also did the bare minimum effort on prep to see if us pitmaster's should fear what appears to be the inevitable future of grilling & smoking brisket. KJ provided this grill at no cost.
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@JustGrillingandChilling. Жыл бұрын

I’m betting property values in James’ neighbourhood increase (drastically!!) the closer you live to his backyard…..😅👍🏼

@marc2769 Жыл бұрын

As usual another great video. I loved the part how you showed how to manipulate that brisket to fit on my series’s 2, I really appreciate your honest mistakes and review. I can’t wait to make a brisket.Thanks again James.

@mikecalcagni7073 Жыл бұрын

Great video, James! I also prefer the manual over automatic, but this still has its advantages for unsupervised or overnight cooks. I do like that it can be used both ways. Kind of hoping they release a Konnected Big Joe

@SmokeTrailsBBQ Жыл бұрын

Amazing James! Looks super easy! I love how all this new technology is making life easier.

@SmokeTrailsBBQ Жыл бұрын

I have a theory that Canadian briskets (or at least the ones we're buying) have a much larger chunk of seam fat between the point and flat than US briskets. Any thoughts on that?

@Mr.Simple.Smoker Жыл бұрын

I always find your videos informative. Thank you.

@BehindTheFoodTV Жыл бұрын

Nice job James. I'm glad you had a clear sunny day to make that brisket! 😂😂😂

@johncipolla8335 Жыл бұрын

Truly a labor of love. I love rendering bacon and using its grease to cook in things like pie crusts and frying . I Never tried the beef talo before .

@robertash3953 Жыл бұрын

Nice review! Cant wait to see the rub comparison video. Always looking for another favorite!

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@danhusband6154 Жыл бұрын

I’m so excited to get my Joe fired up again for grilling season!.. brisket first!😊

@paulthomas3782 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic to see the brisket cook on the new Connected Joe, one thing I thought was why not have wireless meat probe seems a bit backwards with all the other features. Great cook as always thanks for sharing Cheers.

@chweissinger1 Жыл бұрын

Great video and super informative! I'd be interested in what other features this Konnected Joe can do too. Would love to see how it handles a pizza with the DoJoe!

@nofilter2091 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting video. I agree that it's just fun to have control of the cook and "play" with the fire if needed. As well, I'm sure that sucker ain't cheap!

@morvegil Жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of getting this. Been watching this channel since the first days, the production value is good!

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the long time support

@pb8039 Жыл бұрын

I am glad to have just purchased the analog Big Joe III 😀 And btw. Great content from what I learned a lot here. Thank you and please go ahead! Cheers from Germany

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Good choice! thats my personal preference too

@FOGOcharcoal Жыл бұрын

Don’t be worried James, this was great!

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks captain

@pireina1 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Nothing wrong being on autopilot once in a while. Looks like it was a successful cooking

@donaldrozema7567 Жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. Think I will stick with my classic 2. Like the hands on.

@jwilson086 Жыл бұрын

Really interesting! It’s a cool concept and probably will sell well especially to folks that are more casual BBQers. But seems like you can pretty reliably control manually and if you really want the auto temp control an aftermarket temp controller does pretty much the same thing as this does, except you can put it inside in a dry space when not in use.

@christoalf1 Жыл бұрын

First I want to say love all your videos. You've been awesome and incredibly informative. I'm searching for my first real smoker. I keep leaning towards traeger but I figured I'd give this video a look. The one thing that lost me with this latest Joe incarnation is if you've got a wrestle with wood chunks and such to get your meat to fit on the grill It's just too much of a dance. I'd rather concentrate on getting the meat where it needs to be (trimming)temperature and then let the grill do the rest. I was thinking about doing an offset but I'm not big on fire management. Anyway for the Kamado Joe folks having to wrestle with all these features kind of takes the joy out of the cook. Keep up the good work my friend thank you

@rshea41588 Жыл бұрын

I like that you kept in the video the part where you believed it needed to be cooked longer. It shows you can make mistakes and what to do when it happens. So my brisket was the same way as yours was just now. I couldn't find any info on what I could do differently, but how do I know. Thanks for all the information, man!

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

i grow tired of the channel where everything is amazing, perfect no issues etc. thats not a realistic representation of live fire cooking ... at least not for me lol. this one needed another 20-30 min for the flat to be right

@JackBertagnin Жыл бұрын

I agree, great job, that’s very honest but most of all that’s how the viewers can grow too. I could recognize the look of a liiittle underdone brisket from the relaxation of the slice but I have done my share of briskets, this is all “free experience” for those who hadn’t.

@brad4527 Жыл бұрын

@SmokingDadBBQ Well said James! I always found that in my early years of cooking brisket it would taste better after I reheated it if I didn't cook it long enough even though it passed the butter / peanut butter test , I love that new term!! be good James! cheers from NJ . Brad.

@texasdaze22 Жыл бұрын

Ignore my brisket request I just left on your unboxing video lol!! Another very solid video and I love the idea of injecting tallow…can’t wait to try on my offset

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Haha no worries

@RumandCook Жыл бұрын

Good stuff James, glad to see you aren't quite out of a job yet! 🍻

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

You and me both!

@BartlowsBBQ Жыл бұрын

Great review James! Brisket looked great!

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott

@justdave6587 Жыл бұрын

The sky is the limit on these things. It’s great having a safety net for new grillera too. Maybe we call this fire making computer the Sky-net? What could possibly go wrong?! But seriously when computer guys get together with grill guys and push the industry, we all benefit. I wouldn’t have imagined a meater, but some computer guy did and I’m really grateful. I’ll keep my BJ1, but I’ll also enthusiastically recommend this new addition to more techie oriented friends. No threats here, just more sharing the joy of kamado cooking with family and friends!

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Well said

@julianhuskey4343 Жыл бұрын

I'm following this closely because I still have the classic 1. I maybe in the market but I do love doing it manually. So for me just cooking what you want will let me know if I get this one or just keep what I already have. As always keep up the informative work. The non connected Joe still works for me.

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

I’d add a fan to your classic if you want that functionality

@scotchbarrel3371 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like an honest review. I’m in the same boat, keep the electronics out for me. Good for some though.

@msbtennis Жыл бұрын

Great video. Would love to see a Woodwind Pro vs Kamado Joe video.

@salkordic Жыл бұрын

Pizza with the dojoe. I upgraded to big joe III from a black classic and love the size now.

@sullimander Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a comparison in time to temp for a hot cook. I love my Big Joe 3, but sometimes I want something that heats up faster for my hot and fast cooks like burgers, but still has the flavor I get from charcoal.

@milind72 Жыл бұрын

Hi James, great content as usual! I use a Fireboard controller and fan for peace of mind with overnight cooks and on start up, my Joe looks like Snoop, Cheech AND Chong are hanging out inside it. The smoke leakage at the mesh gasket (and draft door, and cap) is pretty normal when the fan is running full out to gain temperature. Then it goes away once it stabilizes.

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

I saw it go down here too later on

@KS-rb2tz Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and appreciate the information you give. I owned Webers for 5 decades after Dad owned before me. Now have the Weber Summit Charcoal (now called Kamado) and like a lot. Konnected Joe has my attention for better taste. Questions: 1. Why doesn't the Konnected have the SloRoller? 2. Is it needed? 3. Classic III is $1999 at Home Depot. Konnected is $1699. Which one? Thanks again for your lessons.

@LightZone9 9 ай бұрын

Another great video James. For some reason I found the process to be as much work as a standard KJ. The analog connection to the cook is what makes cooking with charcoal so fascinating. Save the PIDs for gas grills. Side question. Where do you get your cotton gloves that go under the nitrile gloves and how many sizes do you need to go up to cover the cotton gloves comfortably?

@lamarwilliams185 Жыл бұрын

Great video!!!

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@garbun0629 Жыл бұрын

another great video!

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

@TheDarienJIm Жыл бұрын

Another great video. Thanks so much. 2 questions: (1) how long was total smoke cook time? (2) how do you best clean those pins with the drippings--it’s been a real pain for me.

@emmgeevideo Жыл бұрын

Different strokes for different folks... I see how this fits into the niche of a better pellet grill. I like tending the fire and the flexibility of the better Divide and Conquer and the SloRoller.

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Me too. I get we are not the target audience here so the things I place value in will be different

@Keith80027 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I won't let my wife see this or she will be doing the smoking and grilling! I use a fire controller for my overnight brisket cooks were I don't wrap, so I guess that is sorta like a Konnected Joe. I do think letting the fire burn down is a lot better than the fire burning up. I be keeping my Green Egg. I would like to see more offset cooks vs pizza oven tastes tests. I can only get one more toy because of room in my backyard and I thinking the pizza oven would be the right size vs the offsite that cooks a whole lot more meat at once.

@lazydog274 Жыл бұрын

Woof woof. Great review.

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@earllandrito9612 6 ай бұрын

Great video! I got the Konnected Joe as well. I noticed the temperature on the dome thermometer is different from the temperature on the electronic panel/app. 70 degrees colder on the dome thermometer than at the panel. I have a meater probe and the ambient temp on the meater app is even lower. Any thoughts? Not sure which one to trust. Thanks.

@ninadmegha5191 Жыл бұрын

Great Video! Do you know if we can store the grill outside during winter months. I live in Saskatchewan, we get a lot of snow, but don't have enough space to move this grill inside. I am worried that with all the electronic components, it might not do well in the rain or the snow.

@Neo-do5wd Жыл бұрын

Great video James! Do you think having the probe in the back might cause a few issues for those who have to recalibrate due to those tough winters? It looks like it's connected to a wire so I'm unsure if this will cause an issue long term when cooking.

@cdterepai Жыл бұрын

Great video. I wanted to ask a few questions if you wanted to fire up the konnted Joe manually could you do that? And if you were using it manually I would assume you would not be biting through coals just as quickly if you had it running on automatic? And if you wanted to turn from manual to auto and keep the heat at temp if you needed to step out could you do this? I think it would be good to have something for people who already own a KJ to have a similar set up without having to buy another KJ

@BenUnkle Жыл бұрын

Thx James. So, if sloroller were added like modified use in jr, would it = best of all worlds? Play/fiddle when we want or set and forget when we want?

@bremnet8796 9 ай бұрын

16:45 That's some fancy bayonet you have there lol

@SmokingDadBBQ 9 ай бұрын

😂

@matthard9633 Жыл бұрын

First I love them trying to innovate. That said the more I see these the more I think adding an external controller (if control is why you want connected) to a series 3 is a better move. Interested in the cleaning process. Things I have seen that make sense is the konnected paired with their accessories like the griddle. Final question-do you have a meat grinder looking for recommendations-leaning LEM

@wolfmusic01 Жыл бұрын

Of course, it’s more salty with the industrial rub, as salt is the cheapest ingredient. 😉. I am mixing my own rub 90% of the time, only when I am doing a fast grilling, I will use a rub out of the box. It’s good to hear, that I still can use my old big joe. Thx for your test👍.

@davide88rn Жыл бұрын

I'll stay with my manual kamado. I love the process and not only the food. 🙂

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Ditto

@Papageorgeo88 Жыл бұрын

Great video. It seemed having the element at the bottom meant you have more coals coming through the ash draw and could easily continue to add chunks through out the cook

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

This was dropping more hot coals than normal for sure

@sylviajordan6060 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! Just bought a Konnected Joe & am unable to maintain temp in Auto Mode. Nothing in the owner’s manual about this and nothing else I can find online. Any tips or tricks for fixing the issue? I’m trying to BBQ at 325, but in auto it blew right past that tempt and is at 465. Tried numerous methods to bring it down, but no such luck

@yeldarb13 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video James. Where did you get the Goldee’s rub? I can’t seem to find it in Canada.

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

I use crossboarderpickups to send stuff from the states to Niagara Falls NY and they bring it across for me

@SouthwestOhioBBQ Жыл бұрын

Interesting concept for a smoker

@chrisatkinson8621 Жыл бұрын

Great video, would love to see comparison with the iKamand

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Noted!

@abbsabbs8610 Жыл бұрын

Also what about the fan? Assist does it actually help with more convection, since we need more convection like a offset, to help the bark ,but doesn’t look like it helped from your cook, could it be too much moisture from water pan,??

@CoolJay77 Жыл бұрын

Great demo for the product. I take it you did not have a SloRoller for this size handy? One suggestion, you may want to salt the tallow, and cut down on the amoint of salt rub for brining accordingly, in order to allow for better salt distribution. I prefer my briskets a bit salty such as at Franklin's BBQ, balacing the salt by injection helps. Looking forwards for your rub comparison video.

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

i did but since the basket is gone there is no way to do double indirect on this grill with the sloroller like there is on the series 1/2 so i opted for my water pan and stones as i though the advantages of those two would out weigh the sloroller alone good point on the tallow, will take note of that

@mattfrey9057 Жыл бұрын

I am looking for the right joe for me as a new out door griller I don't want to up grade after i learn all there is to good grilling i like to have a lot of options to do many things is the joe 3 series the best to get?

@GrantHendrick Жыл бұрын

Great video. I wonder what happens when one of the automatic features breaks!

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Manual mode I guess. And hopefully warranty coverage still

@dres-bbq3569 Жыл бұрын

nice video gain James, i am already a fan of this one. I am just going to wait maybe the will bring this out in a bigger size soon. Did you here anything about that?

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed! All my accessories are this size... i would be tempted to keep that one as i could replace my big joe 1 with it and use my current gear

@hcam8260 Жыл бұрын

I knew it is out of context but could you please cook flat only brisket (I saw at Costco) on yours Big Joe III? 🙏

@jonmedina259 5 ай бұрын

I think putting a connected joe head to head with a tregger would show just how good of a product this is. It eats through charcoal, but that Smokey flavor is worth it. Also since you have the extra air flow from fan wouldn't a single indirect cook be better for fuel efficiency?

@paolowyatt 9 ай бұрын

Hi James, great video. I have a Konnected Joe purely because I have a young family so it is a way of being able to do low n slow while also enjoying family life. Did you ever hear back from KJ on the smoke coming out at the start when the KJ is heating up? Also, any updated views on if the wood is better at the bottom (as per this vid) or not? Final question, when I set up my Konnected Joe and get it to temp but then open to put the meat in, the temp drops so the fan kicks in. This has been then creating some white smoke for me, is that an issue do you think? Many many thanks in advance

@rickyl4656 Жыл бұрын

Another great video! Thanks to your tips and tricks I was finally able to get a very nice bark and smoke ring on short ribs on a Big Green Egg that I got last month. I used double deflectors and about half as much charcoal as I usually use. I agree I enjoy building the fire and tending to the grill as much as the final product. I have the Spider Grills Venom on my Weber Kettle and it works great for set it and forget it. I use it occasionally but usually go with a manual cook even on the kettle. Thanks for what you do!

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@carldouglasFL Жыл бұрын

wonder how that grill works in high humidity areas

@derekreed8366 Жыл бұрын

Maybe try probing the point from the side. Might give a different feel for how the strains run. Good video as always.

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip

@moebutt9095 Жыл бұрын

Very cool smoker, but part of the fun with the Kamado's, at least for me, is building up/maintaining the fire "manually" on a long brisket/butt smoke, it just gives me a sense of accomplishment, lol...Besides, my Big Joe III, Large Green Egg and Joe Jr. are so efficient and maintain stabile temps so well they're practically self-regulating anyway and once dialed in are basically "set and forget" even on very long 14-20 hour smokes when using the Joe III and Egg. I now rarely even use my Yoder YS480s pellet smoker anymore because of this (which was my "first" serious smoker) unless I'm in a hurry-or just feeling lazy AF that day.😂

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@Grover124 Жыл бұрын

Great video, James! (as always)! I would like to see a head-to-head comparison between the Konnected Joe and the Classic 3 with iKammand (that’s what I have.) Wishing you well from sunny California.. Steve

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

In need to see if my friend still has it. Gave it away a year or so ago as it was collecting dust

@Grover124 Жыл бұрын

@@SmokingDadBBQ BTW, James, looking through your “replies” to all the comments, I see the same “Text me - You won a prize” offer. It looks like someone hacked your channel.

@god2many Жыл бұрын

Does anyone know what size the drip pans he used are? Im lookiny at a Konnected joe and would like to set a few of them

@RaygunATX Жыл бұрын

Great video as always! I’ve been following you for a while now, and currently team green. I got an incredible deal on an XL BGE this weekend but I passed on it based on your videos. Well, this is an interesting concept, I’m worried about the components breaking overtime. Particularly because I leave my cooker outside and uncovered. Would you at this point still recommend the big Joe three over this new Kamado?

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Big joe or Xl egg would be my choice over this for space alone

@markjohnson3377 Жыл бұрын

I would love to see a comparison of the konected v iKamand.

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

I gave mine to a friend but will see if I can get it back for a test

@krkope8277 Жыл бұрын

James, does the Connect do over-the-air updates?

@barrylee.freedman2203 Жыл бұрын

When I saw one in the local HD my 1st reaction was ‘that’s just wrong’. After seeing your prerelease video I paid attention to the price - $1700 bowled me over and it’s so small under the dome.

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

$$$$$

@barrylee.freedman2203 Жыл бұрын

I’m lacking tech savvy and didn’t know what to do with your reply

@paulmarcell2393 Жыл бұрын

Another great video James! In the past, you have emphasized allowing the smoke wood to burn past the "white smoke" stage to get the preferred "blue" smoke. Adding wood chunks using the ash tool bypasses this step. You're OK with this?

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Check out this article - amazingribs.com/more-technique-and-science/grill-and-smoker-setup-and-firing/science-of-wood-and-smoke/ The smoke goes up and passes through active fire which helps clean up the quality

@dantea1474 Жыл бұрын

Team manual, here. The process is the fun. Having said that...autopilot can be very useful. Many is the time we've got simple little cooks (short ribs, chicken and what not) that I'm feeling, "Ugh, I don't have the energy today to do the process." and we end up crock-pot, baking or grilling. I love my Classic 2, but spending two hours to make hamburgers doesn't really do it for me so I really see a market for this machine. I think the long haul will be the determining factor; how long does the auto-fire work, does the hardware hold up, is the software upgradeable, how easy is it to go manual and will it work as well. I mean if after everything electric breaks and all you're left with is a manual Classic 2, you're not really losing anything.

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

That would be frustrating though as it’s supposed to be there

@akgobears Жыл бұрын

I will most definitely keep my manual....

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

me too

@jordang2743 Жыл бұрын

Where did you buy the SCP Tallow in Canada and the Goldees rub? I can’t find both of them anywhere!! Thanks!

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

I use crossborderpickups.ca which gives me a us address to ship to and they bring it over. You can then either pick it up or have them ship it to your house

@CdA_Native Жыл бұрын

S.D., have you ever mentioned who built/builds your cabinet/tables that hold the Joe's (sans legs)? Would love to buy one, or at least get the plans! Thanks!

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

they are nature kast cabinets

@martybli 7 күн бұрын

I bet the leaks were because you had the top vent (brakes) on too much causing higher pressure inside. Doing that will make the fan have to work harder as well which is no good for components. My comments come from the physics of what’s going on not though experience so I’m not saying you are doing it wrong. Enjoying your videos, keep up the good work.

@user-rz9wn4mx9j Жыл бұрын

How well does it regulate your temp? I gotta say i don’t think the double indirect setup is doing you any favors for a brisket cook though.

@sergeolchowec905 5 ай бұрын

Iffy about this one. The temp control is a great idea. Loosing the 4 inches of height is a horrible idea. With the extra height you can use the joe as a barrel cooker or a tandoori where u can hang meat . Classic 3 is where I'm at.

@rickrice8102 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video James! Always enjoy the great content you provide for us! Personally, I don't really see the value in this KJ grill. Too much automation is just more to break down. The manual warns not to expose to rain or moisture. It also warns about using it inside a garage or even an outdoor structure like a gazebo. A grill belongs outside. What do you do if you're in the middle of a 12 hour brisket smoke and it starts to rain? I don't care for the automatic charcoal igniter. It means the grill requires more electricity to heat up the igniter coil. I don't have access to an outdoor outlet on my patio so when I use the rotisserie or I use the iKamand controller (which I can disconnect when I'm not using it so it is not subject to the weather). I have a portable power station that is sufficient to power either of those for several hours. What happens with this grill when the igniter coil dies or the Fan dies? How would you get warranty service? Will a KJ tech come out and fix it or do I need to disassemble the electronics and replace parts myself? I'll stick with the Grill Gun to ignite my charcoal. I don't like the fact that KJ based this grill off of the smaller Series II and not the Series III. I love my Slow Roller and wouldn't want to be without it. KJ missed the mark with their Pellet Grill, I feel like they did it again with this automated Grill. I love my KJ Classic III and wouldn't trade it for any other grill, but KJ does not need to try and be all things to all people. I hope the company is not headed in the wrong direction. Thanks again for your video!

@rickrice8102 Жыл бұрын

FAKE!!! I'VE REPORTED YOU.

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

report scam accounts using my photo (account name is not smokingdadbbq) ... i have done the same and blocked

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks, agree on the issues extra components has vs. manual mode

@FontanaTX Жыл бұрын

Question: how does the onboard computer react to a full / high heat burn? I've had digital readouts melt/ go full black from being too close/ too long

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

not sure, i seared that steak at 700 no problem and its warrantied for use in range up to 700 so my guess is fine.

@PatronFPV 2 ай бұрын

Curious what your total cooktime was here?

@XonURhed1970 Жыл бұрын

Lets see a retrofit kit for the classic!

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Lots of fan options already

@lukaswartmann78 Жыл бұрын

Hi James. Love your channel. I am between the Traeger Ironwood XL and the Konnected Joe. I guess you used both. What would you recommend?

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

the Ironwood has more space so if you're looking for a rib machine its hard to argue with the space. Here is my normal KJ vs the traeger - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fZt9e7d2lq3blKc.html i think the joe offers more versatility despite the smaller footprint. searing a steak, rotisserie, pizza... its a better grill. the traeger for space is the better smoker (even though i think pellets struggle to match the flavour)

@andybegbie8553 Жыл бұрын

All the classic joe accessories fit the new one so can use the slow roller & double indirect method

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Yes all classic fit. But don’t think I can do sloroller double indirect as there is no charcoal basket for the deflectors to sit in

@andybegbie8553 Жыл бұрын

@Smoking Dad BBQ cheers, not sure exactly wot u mean but I dnt have one yet, lol. Been waiting for this to come out so will be getting one when they arrive in Britain 👍

@andybegbie8553 Жыл бұрын

I will be really interested in any future cooks u do on this grill as I want one

@karlkrasnowsky3895 Жыл бұрын

Yep, I'm with you James, keep it manual.

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

100%

@bcfran3g844 Жыл бұрын

When I get my Konnected Joe, I would use the slow roller with double indirect

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Not sure it can. In series 1/2 I set the stones on the basket and the sloroller above. This has no basket

@bcfran3g844 Жыл бұрын

Can the stones be set on the ridges in the inner wall, or does that where the base of the slow roller goes?

@lucallain100 3 ай бұрын

Best place to buy a connected Joe in Canada as far as service?..Thanks so much :)

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 ай бұрын

barbecues galore or dicksons bbq ... chadwhicks and hacks is an option too

@ThatGuy-zu7ze 8 ай бұрын

I love how you have ripped on "wifi" and wires... but use a Bluetooth thermometer. ;) but I will say I appreciate your channel.

@SmokingDadBBQ 8 ай бұрын

lol i do use a meat probe but thats about where i draw the line for tech on things. ive replace pellet grill augers, control boards, heating elements etc. so i am a little skeptical of the extra electronics and moving parts in grills over the long haul ... but recognize thats my bias

@andrewboulden3725 Жыл бұрын

Figured I’d share, iv recently been just leaving my grid over my hot coals while the fire gets going and my joe heats up, burns all the crap off it and I got a clean grid ready to go.

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Right on

@eoinstakelum2590 Жыл бұрын

Do smokeware deliver to ireland??

@admranger Жыл бұрын

Very interesting! I'm not in the market for a new Kamado but enjoyed the review nevertheless. I tried your double indirect on my KJ3 and completely emptied the charcoal basket on a 9 hour brisket cook using iKammand. Brisket was good, so all is ok but if it had been a little bigger I'd have been in trouble! I also found that the KJ thermometer (calibrated w/boiling water compensated for 3000 feet altitude) read much lower than the Meater probe and wired iKammand probe. I cannot figure out why. The foil boat made a world of difference on the bark compared to wrapping with parchment paper! Before I'd always had a big Costco pan of water sitting on the top of the slo-roller but this time with the double indirect there was no place for water so I did a water spray at 2 hours and about every hour afterwards. I know you prefer to make your own rub, but if you're trying rubs out, have you tried McCormick's Montreal Steak rub? It does a nice job on brisket and tri tip too! I really appreciate you sharing all that you've learned as it is helping me to try new things (your sear sauce for steaks was a hit!). Thanks!

@soumynonareverse7807 Жыл бұрын

So I know you once did a stresstest to see what the ceramic can take. As the KJ in general can take high temps, could you try to do a double indirect Picanha for example on a fully wood fired Konnected Joe?

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

I did a wood only brisket here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l7Vhn7x4prvVdqc.html

@soumynonareverse7807 Жыл бұрын

@@SmokingDadBBQ haha, thanks, but I want to know how the konnected joe works with wood only as it's fan driven and therefore gets enough oxygen so it wont produce dirty smoke.

@davidconners Жыл бұрын

I notice when I use a water pan (with water) in my Kamado the bark isn't as prominent, I usually go without a water pan.

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

That’s why I put something between the water and the food as otherwise that happens too

@jlpowell8432 Жыл бұрын

I speak in humbleness here. I still watch James but I gave up on my Kamado Joe. Higher temp cooks like chicken and steak sear was top notch. But low n slow it never turned out and smelled like chemicals. I went through prob 10 bad briskets. Best were hot n fast but even then the heat on the bottom was too much. I personally feel you need real good air movement like an offset. Nothing compares to live fire CLEAN smoke but that another discussion. I can make a great brisket on a cheap weber kettle in direct. I also ONLY GO 190-194 tops, I base on bark/fat render. Tallow wrap at rest, only wrap at rest. Found a Ninja toaster oven goes down to 145 on reheat feature and I rest overnight minimum period. Back to the kamado I just think the fire is too choked for healthy operation. Barely open exit damper, never, that should always be wide open IMO.

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

I think we’ve improved it but the offset is still top of the pile for best smoke and I can’t see that changing

@ryanw7395 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I think that when talking about the Goldees rub being a little saltier than normal it's important to think about their rest method. They pour tallow over the finished product and wrap in foil so they specifically designed it to be saltier for when the tallow weakens it. Love the channel keep up the good work!

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Great point!

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

I didn’t show but I did pour the boat tallow over the brisket

@donr62 Жыл бұрын

I’d be curious to see how a Smobot performs in comparison to the connected Joe

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

One may or may not have arrived today 😂

@ManCaveMeals Жыл бұрын

The forced airflow from the fan causes the appearance of leaking.. I see that with the fireboard. The fan on this system must be quite powerful. I don't think you have a problem...

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks John. It did go away after the temp settled in