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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Maine
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I got a good deal on the Char griller akorn kamado a few years back at Lowes (~$100). Last year I won a big green egg. I don't think you can go wrong with any of these kamado style bbqs. My akorn is still doing awesome and I havent even opened the box of my big green egg. I doubt there is any significant performance difference. One will just probably last forever and the other 5-10 years based on weather/care. The other well built kamados probably last a long time too.
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Billings, Montana
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Yeah I know I had a big rant thread at one point about Traeger smokers. I bought one of those before I bought the Yoder and what a pile of crap that thing was. I guess at one point Traeger was all USA made and they were a very good product. Now a lot, if not all of the parts are manufactured over in China. I went through four heating rods and a complete computer hopper assembly in 5 weeks. I ended up loading the POS up into the back of my super duty, dumping it back over at Costco and getting my money back. I have had zero issues with the Yoder and it's 10 times the smoker.
The way I look at it is I spent a lot of money up front, but it's a lifetime smoker. I enjoy smoking so it was a now brainer for me.
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Yeah likewise, it's absolutely justifiable.
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No doubt could be a win/win depending on transport charges.
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Finally bought one yesterday. Cooked some burgers on it. Initially pulled them off too soon but once I cooked them a little longer, they were money. Any tips from any CP eggheads?
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I'm glad to help in any way I can. What is the next item you are going to cook?
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A couple of my favorites to cook in no particular order: pork tenderloin, tri tip, and pizza. Did you get a plate setter?
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Still the best grill out there. Just grilled/baked some salmon. My son and friend (who don't really like fish) said it was the best they ever ate.
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I keep the temp around 375 for pork chops. Car wash Mike has a very detailed rib cook. I also like the playing with smoke and fire blogspot.
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