My dad brought a kamado pot home from Japan in 1969 and I cooked on it for more than 30 years until movers dropped it and I miss it dearly. The rediculous pricing has kept me away but with this review I think I have a new lease on life. It really looks like a good unit with some great features. Thanks for puttin' in the work.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Can't go wrong with it. It has served me well and is one of my favorite cookers. Thanks for watching!

This is a fantastic freakin review. I agree with everything you said. Great job, man.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@garygryder5309

3 жыл бұрын

BBQ superstar comment! Love baby back maniac

Great review. I looked at this grill at Lowe's today, and thought I would watch some reviews first. You sold me ! Going tomorrow to get one.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

You will love it!

thank you for the review i ordered one yesterday after seeing at the store now i really cant wait!

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

You will absolutely love it. Thanks for watching!!!

Had mine for over 20 years and still use it almost every weekend. holds heat very well and has cooked more meat than some restaurants. One of the best cooking investments we've bought in 39 years of marriage. Hard to regulate below 200 degrees. Only warning is that if both upper and lower vents are open you better keep your eye on it when searing. Once you pass about 450 degrees, it can take off like a rocket to over 700 degrees. I actually cracked the cast iron grate. But she will flat cook, can smoke with the best out there and fitting a stone, gets hot enough to do pizza, no problem. Walmart currently has em, on seanal clearance for under $250 here in Georgia

@littlepigbarbeque9756

Жыл бұрын

Dude I’ve accidentally left mine unattended for too long when trying to get the coals going. Both vents wide open…the grate was glowing red and the thermometer was PEGGED. It can get dangerously hot if not careful. Lesson learned. It smokes like a dream though!

Excellent video, I watched a couple reviews and yours has convinced me to buy one of these.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

You'll love it man. Its a great cooker.

I recommend anybody with this grill to absolutely get the cover if you haven't, if you store it out side caught in the rain water will come in through the top vent and collect down in the bottom of the ash bowl.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Youre absolutely right about a cover. It will rust if you don't keep it away from the elements.

@rodneyrainey2021

2 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what happened to mines it rusted out and fell off so had to get rid of it

Thank you for the review! I am getting the AKORN and this has just made me so excited for it to get here!

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

You'd love it!

@KennasKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

@@littlepigbarbeque9756 got the pizza stone heat deflector too!

Great review brother! I really appreciate the tip about the heat deflector

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

No problem! Thanks for watching.

We have been using it's for about 4 yrs. Love it

Great review, I was looking for a review on the Akorn, going to buy one now, great job, cheers 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@littlepigbarbeque9756

2 жыл бұрын

You’ll love it! Thanks for the support!

This is a good review. I bought this last spring and achieved great results with just about everything I cooked on it (nothing better to do last summer but cook).I spatchcocked a turkey on Thanksgiving and it was incredible. One issue I found is heat regulation due to the construction vs a ceramic type Kamado. I personally do not wander too far when smoking, and I also use a bluetooth temperature monitoring. When I purchased mine it was on sale at Walmart in Canada for $300 cdn.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't done a turkey on mine, but it does chicken perfectly. Im glad you're enjoying yours!

Very informative ! Thank you Sir!

Great review of the product. I’ve had an Akorn for 2 years and have loved the versatility. Great starter for kamado style cooking. Would love to see videos of you cooking on it.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

I have some video ideas for the Akorn that I plan on doing soon. It may not last forever as many have mentioned, but it also doesn't cost 1000+ bucks! Thanks again for watching!

Badass review thank you for being chill lol and not selling me on it. Honest review

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you watching!

Basically answered my questions and helped me decide lol. Had a Pit Boss pellet grill but had multiple issues with it. Definitely gonna go with this. My concern was the reviews about rusting but I feel like those complaints are from people not taking care of or maintaining it like they should. Great review, thanks.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

No problem! Yeah, as long as you keep it cleaned and covered you won't have issues. The grate can rust, but it's easy to clean and season. Good luck!

@hawkeyeted

2 жыл бұрын

I've had one for two years, and as you said, if you do the maintenance on it, you'll be fine.

This video was great, I am seriously thinking about buying one of these. I have the CharGriller, the big one with the side smoker box I bought from Home Depot, and I love it so much that I now want to get one of these grills/smokers. Great job on pointing out all this grill has to offer

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Get one. I promise you won't be sorry you did.

Great review - I've had mine for a few months and have done lots of great cooks with it! Just subscribed!

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate it! Glad you love the cooker. It really is a great value.

Excellent review! Im buying one today Thank you!

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Check out my affiliate links in the video description. If you order from one of the links, Amazon gives me a small cut (very small) to help support my channel. But wherever you get it, you're gonna love it! I appreciate you watching!

Great review. Glad you mentioned that it works well with regular briquettes. One thing to add is how efficient the Akorn is, I can get an hour at 500-550 on 2.5lbs of briquettes or 1.5 lbs of lump. The same cook on a Weber 22 Kettle uses 5-6lbs. As a result of using less fuel, less air moves through the cooker and food is much more moist. Most of the time that is a good thing but honestly things like chicken thighs come out better (more crisp) on the Webber kettle. I got to use a Kamado Joe Jr for a little while and was amazed that it used as much or more fuel for the same cook as the (much bigger) Akorn did, and it took a lot longer to heatup (30 minutes vs 15-18).

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

I literally agree with everything you said. It is one of the most efficient cookers I have ever used.

I picked up an Akorn Jr as my first Kamado style grill and it changed my life! I love the cast iron grate as it gets some sweet grill marks when i'm searing my steaks. I ended up buying a Charbroil Kamander for my larger grill and its very nice but you don't get the cast iron grate and no easy way to clean out the ash. Thanks for the review!

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! The cast iron can be a pain at times, but you can't beat its sear!

I just bought a used one, this gave me a break down of everything I needed to know, including a better look at the gasket and it’s metal supports that I’ll need to replace along with a bit of repainting. Thanks SO much!! And I would love to see you cooking on it if you haven’t already, since it’s been a year since you filmed this

@littlepigbarbeque9756

2 жыл бұрын

I have one rib video I uploaded a few weeks back on it. Thank you so much for watching. I'll be doing more videos with this cooker this year!

Just snagged one about an hour ago! Glad I got it!! Thanks for the review!!

@littlepigbarbeque9756

2 жыл бұрын

Happy cooking!!!

Getting one tomorrow. Great review. Subscribed.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Just got this ordered. Thanks for the review.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome! You're gonna love it!

Have been looking at these for a while now $550 of our dollars down here in Australia, will probably buy one after watching your review Thanks so much.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

You'll love it. Thanks for watching!

Great review, answered some questions I had about it, thanks

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I could help! It really is a great cooker for the price.

@paulbachman5594

3 жыл бұрын

In fact , just ordered one tonight, thanks again for the review

Just subscribed. Your review on Char Griller sold me on it. (If I’m gonna spend 1k, damn it!... it’s gonna be a sweet Browning deer rifle.). Can’t wait to get my Char Griller! Thanks fir the information

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

You can't go wrong with a new gun!

Thank for the video! Based on your recommendation, I bought a Akorn in June 2021. I highly recommend it, it is a great grill, and you can learn how to set it up as a slow cooker/smoker.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that!

Great video. I wish most others were as thorough as you.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that Bill. I have no idea what I'm doing as far as making a video, but I do try to be informative.

Thanks for the honest, no BS review, mate. I’m a long time BBQer (which is what we call “Grilling” here in Australia), but never done low and slow or smoking. But keen to get into it, but can’t yet justify a big $ outlay. From your review I’ve just bought the Akorn and also subbed to ur channel. Respect from Oz 🇦🇺

@snuscaboose1942

2 жыл бұрын

Aussie as well. Went to the Beer BBQ and Blues festival in Charlotte NC. Mind blown at the BBQ, out of this world good, whole pigs, huge mobile smokers, great competitive community. Was awesome talking to the BBQ competitors on the night before the judging and then watching the judging the next day, then eating the results. Traditional Aussie BBQ is not in this league... Brought an Adli offset smoker, cheap, learnt a lot, local hardwood is great for smoking and made some great food, beef cheeks.... but it leaked a lot and can only modify it so much without a welder. Just got an Akorn.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate ya watching. You can't beat some good BBQ! It's definitely an art. You'll love the Akorn.

@JodanKenshi47

2 жыл бұрын

@@snuscaboose1942 man, Blues and beer are my other two loves! Jealous. One day I’ll hopefully get to that festival. Cheers!

Yep I want one now thanks for the review

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

I think you need one!

I had one, but gave it away after a a few years. I had an earlier version with a table and it did not have the slide out ash catcher, it also had a clip on the hood instead of a latch like the newer ones. I am a bit impatient sometimes and I would overshoot my temp range by mucking with the vents (good luck trying to get the temperature back down if you overshoot it). I bought the Weber 26" and I am very happy with it. If I overshoot the temps I can get control of it a lot quicker. I burn more lump in the Weber (not as efficient), but I absolutely love the extra real estate. Keep reviewing, you are doing a great job.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

I love this cooker, but it will never replace my Webers.

Just got my Akorn yesterday after my sisters rave review about hers. Came across your video while trying to get some tips, I liked your video so I subscribed. Gonna break it in tomorrow with a small 4.5 lb pork butt. Had an electric smoker but I just didn't like how little smoke it produced. Great thing about being retired is being able to take the time and get used to my Akorn!

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Be patient with the fire and bring it to temp SLOWLY. It can get away from you fast if you're not careful. But once you have it dialed in, it's smooth sailing from there. Appreciate you subscribing!

This is a great review of a great grill! They got it right when they designed the Akorn. Affordable and very versatile. There is a charcoal elevation grate for this grill also but make sure you remove the bowl before using it. Those slots for the heat deflector to sit on can get in the way of adjusting your grate. I replaced the cast iron grate for a stainless trap door style. I just don't like the maintenance of the cast iron. Plus the trap door gives you the ability to access the fire even with the deflector in place. I also put some foil around the latch clips to increase the tension to give it a complete air tight seal. I highly recommend the tip top temp regulator also it truly makes this grill a "light and forget" cooker. When someone asks what grill they should buy, the Akorn tops the list.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree and that's coming from a Weber guy! What stainless steel grate did you go with?

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

You da man. Thanks!

Great video and yes these are great cookers. I have two of these on my patio and a Jr that I carry in my 5th wheel. I will say that you must clean out the removable bottom of ash and condensation after every cook if you want it to last. If you don't the ash WILL cause rust. Other than that it's a fantastic cooker. I use a BBQ Guru with mine and do long low and slow pork butts and briskets. Just keep it clean and covered and out of the rain and it will last a long while.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate ya watching! Its definitely a beast. I love cooking on it.

Congrats on 700+ subscribers, Great review mate, bought one today!!! Any suggestions on rotisserie setups? I hear the rotisserieJoe may fit

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I never thought I would get this many subs to be honest. Hoping to get back to videos soon. As for the rotisserie, I have no experience with one on this cooker so I wouldn't know for certain which one fits and which one doesn't.

Had one for years and picking up a new one today! Great grill.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

2 жыл бұрын

For the price they’re amazing!

My boyfriend cooks on grills pretty much daily. We saw this at lowes & we can't wait to try it out!!

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

He will love it! Cooks like a much more expensive smoker/grill.

Great review. I just bought mine and i also bought a cast iron wok to sit inside the hole in the grate.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

You will love it! Thanks for watching.

I love mine! I've cooked and smoked all kinds of stuff on it. That heavy cast iron bowl right up there with ceramic and you cannot beat it for the price. If you keep your eyes peeled they go on sale pretty regularly.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Ever try pizza on one? Glad to hear you love yours!

Proper review boss👍 simple, straightforward. The manufacturer should make you brand ambassador. Mi need fi si yuh do a cook on it soon!

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I wouldn't mind doing reviews for them. I think that would be awesome!

Just got mine. Thanks for tips.

I just did my season burn tonight as I got one for my birthday, can't wait to start actually using it :)

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

@JodanKenshi47

3 жыл бұрын

What do you think is the best way to season your Akorn?

@gatekeeper88

3 жыл бұрын

@@JodanKenshi47 Hey mate - sorry I didn't reply bro - bloody google, youtube and adblocking fk em!. Mate I honestly did what everyone else did honestly which I learnt from this channel and others. I washed my grill/s in soapy water, towel-dried them then fired up a good lot of cheap briquettes to burn her in (Got that shit mad hot - topped out the dome temp gauge, I have production kitchen experience so I can't advise). short answer mate, give it a wash and a rinse and then burn it, baste/treat it like a cast iron grill. Honestly, that's all I did, you can salt season the grill grates themselves later if you chose - I'm only offering my experience to literal out of box. Tag everyone you follow in your cook's cos you're goin' rock :)

Love to see some cooks on this. Also, did i spy a PK in the back as well? Love to see some cook on that as well. Love your channel

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

I plan on starting back posting really soon. Thanks for the support!

Just got one, thank you!

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome! Enjoy it and don't forget to subscribe subscribe!

I'm looking into getting one of these, thanks for this review!!! New sub here!!!

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! You should get one!

Also on Amazon, you can purchase a steel grate with a charcoal loading hinge like the Weber grates. It has one socket to add your warming grate.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to have to check these out. Thanks for the info!

I have been using one of these for about 4 years, and it is used hard, at least 5 times a week as soon as the weather allows, between grilling and smoking. And I don't see myself buying any other grill. I have thought about buying a backup but after 4 years of use it is still in great condition. I do keep it covered and I keep the fire box and coal catch clean. I would recommend this to anyone wanting a Kamado style grill on a budget or not on a budget. If you smoke, the ceramic heat deflector is worth its weight in gold.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a Weber guy myself, but I cook on my Akorn ALL of the time. I'll always have one.

I have this smoker. listen this BBQ rocks and you can also wok with it. Pull the center grate and bring the temp up to between 600° to 700° AND YOUR WOKING . Another plus is this BBQ is so well insulated that in winter in Alaska it is easy to keep the temp you want. Plus the gasket seal works well and dose not stick together like felt can. This a great BBQ!

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

You are 100% right about being insulated. I use this cooker almost exclusively in the winter because it holds heat so well. Thanks for watching all the way from Alaska!

Picked one up at lowes today. Will season it tomorrow.

Bought one a couple of months this ago and love it

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that!

I saw one the other day and they've gone up to $379 atleast at this particular store. I love mine.

Great review. I bought one of these Akorn's based on your very balanced view. I love the way it cooks. Do you find the Weber Summit easier to maintain temperature vs the Akorn or are they very similar ? Also I love the Pk Grill in the background along with all the Weber's. Keep up the great independent and succinct reviews. A job very well done. I have subscribed also.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome! The Weber is easier to maintain a lower temp, but it is MUCH more expensive. In saying that, its not far off either. Some may disagree, but I think they cook identical. Trust me, you won't regret getting the Akorn and that's coming from a Weber guy! Thanks for watching!

Thanks for sharing very informative

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

This was a great video man! I had an extra large Green Egg that cost me an arm and a leg. It ended up cracking internally from stem to stern after about 5 years.of consistent use. Crazy thing is I never even cooked anything exotic on it! Just basic grilling. Thought about a wood pellet but am not convinced. I think I'll grab one of these after watching your video!! Thank you!!

@littlepigbarbeque9756

2 жыл бұрын

You won’t be sorry about it! Just make sure to keep it clean and keep it covered or out of the elements so it doesn’t rust! Mine is garage kept and still looks brand new.

@handsofstone1887

2 жыл бұрын

@@littlepigbarbeque9756 bought it, assembled it and it works great!

Have one and love it

New subbie from Jamaica, propa review boss!

New Akorn owner here. I watched loads of videos on it before I finally bought it and I have yet to be disappointed. The only difficulty with the Akorn is learning to control the temps but it's not that hard if you check out online advice and take your time. Great video BTW. I'm subscriber #818. ;)

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

The thing runs like a champ once you get it figured out! Glad you're enjoying it. Thanks for subscribing!

I was going to buy a $800 Kamado but then I saw this grill picked it up! I’m glad it’s pretty good!? I still need to test it myself!

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Just as good my man. Save that extra cash and buy yourself a good thermometer or other accessories. I'd put my Akorn up against my Kamado Joe any day.

I love my Akorn! Mine is exactly like yours. My only gripe is that the thermometer in the lid reads low-almost 50°. But I have an electronic grill/meat temp reader so I use that and ignore the lid thermometer. Besides that, it's an amazing cooker for $300!

Very straightforward. 👍

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

I hope it was. I wanted it to be an honest review. I hope you enjoyed it!

nice job, just ordered mine. Would love to see you cook a variety of low/slow and sears. When you have time of course. thanks

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Check out my new video uploaded this week. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mYyY0peNoNTLdpc.html

There's a chargriller adjustable fire grate you can purchase on their site to raise and lower your coals. I believe Lowes now carries it. Never have to take it out of the grill...just leave it there

On Amazon, there's a "Half Moon Searing Tray" for divide and conquer options. Haven't bought it yet. A lil pricey.

I also do new grill reviews for several manufacturers. This particular one I am buying. Good review video man. These are supposed to be triple wall thi unless they are different from the blue units. Any information on that would be fantastic.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

I could be wrong, but I think you are correct. These are triple wall steel grills and I believe there is a layer of insulation between the steel as well. I know it holds the heat and is VERY efficient. I also have a Kamado Joe and a Weber Summit kamado. The Akorn is every bit as efficient as either of those, and that's coming from a Weber guy.

Thank you for the review. I am considering the Akorn and also potentially a Kamodo Joe Classic 2. Have you heard what kind of lifespan people are getting out of the Akorn? If it is kept in the Garage, could it last 10+ years or is that stretching it? Great job on your review!

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate ya watching! I have read where folks struggle with rust issues but I can only speak on my experience. I clean the ash out after every use and it always gets stored in my garage. My akorn is about two years old and literally looks brand new. There is absolutely zero rust anywhere, so my experience has been very positive. I could see it lasting 10 years if I continue to maintain it and keep it out of the elements.

This Akorn is great, I've had mine about 5 years. The most important thing is to keep it BONE DRY, mine is rust rotting apart in 50 different places.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Agree about keeping it dry. Definately keep it out of the elements.

I'am Your Newest Subscriber I Bought That Same Grill Used For 50.00 I Have Ruined Alot Of Meat With Mine It Is Hard To Keep The Heat Down Mine Likes To Stay At 400 Degrees

Great review! Just bought one, yet to inbox. First cook gonna be chicken quarters, something cheap for learning curve.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

If you need any pointers, don't be afraid to shoot me a message! Check out my new rib video I did on the Akorn. Super easy. Enjoy the new cooker!!!

@mikelynchrockfordmusic4823

3 жыл бұрын

Thx much, subscribed to your channel and will view all!

Just what the doctor ordered. I've been using 120 year old Kenmore natural gas grill.... I hooked an old electric bullet smoker over the side burner , and that's been like cooking set up for her for the last few years. It's giving up the ghost coma and I've been looking It's giving up the ghost coma and I've been looking at kamados. I don't wanna drop a fortune on it, So this grill has been on my mind.... You answered all my questions. Well almost all of them. I'm curious as the weather the greats are Solid cast iron or Or if they are cast Coated. This makes a big difference when you're trying to clean up. Anyway thanks, for a great review.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

2 жыл бұрын

They are solid cast iron. They’re awesome but can be a chore to keep seasoned. Especially if you cook hot pretty often.

Thanks for the awesome review! What is the name of the accessory that you bought separately?

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

If your talking about the heat deflector, the link is below. This is a MUST have accessory for this cooker. It will turn it into a smoking machine! www.amazon.com/dp/B009E8NATC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_k2BWFb1MGF0CT

I love my Char-griller (even if I still find it a bit fiddly and haven't quite worked out the finer points of an 8 hour cook lol)

@littlepigbarbeque9756

Жыл бұрын

It’s great for the money! There are obviously better and easier cookers out there but learning a cooker is half the fun.

That’s a super nice, inexpensive Kamado!! How many inches is the cooking surface? 18 inches? 20 inches? Great video too, bro! Smoke on!

@littlepigbarbeque9756

Жыл бұрын

Cooking surface is about 19.5 inches. It’s a great size!

Awesome review. I've had my eye on this grill and was wondering if it can use briquettes ( I buy a surplus each fall when they go on clearance), Glad to hear it's a good unit for that type of charcoal. I'm going to pull the trigger and get one soon. Thanks for all the info, from all the way up in Nova Scotia, Canada!

@littlepigbarbeque9756

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! You’ll love it. I used plain old Kingsford original yesterday for a burger and brat cook and it turned out great! You’ll really like it’s versatility.

@mattoneill1924

2 жыл бұрын

@@littlepigbarbeque9756 Is there a particular place to buy accessories for this grill?

@littlepigbarbeque9756

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t use any accessories on my Akorn. They have them available, but I would check Amazon. Depending on how you like to cook I know you can get stainless steel grates for it if you don’t want to mess with the cast iron. I highly recommend the heat deflector as well.

@mattoneill1924

2 жыл бұрын

@@littlepigbarbeque9756 the heat deflector is pretty much all I’m looking to get. Oh, and a cover, of course. Thanks for the help man. I’m off to subscribe. 👌

i'm on my 2nd acorn. first one bottom rusted out. Gave it to a buddy and he's still using it. I have a large green egg and an xl green egg. The akorn is just a good as the expensive green egg as long as you trash the temp gauge. Temp gauge on Akorn is junk. Replace it with green egg gauge and good to go. Also have the flame boss temp fan to control cooks. Its a neccesity for any smoker unless you want to baby sit the smoker all night.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

2 жыл бұрын

I agree! It’s obviously not going to last as long as an egg (assuming you don’t crack the egg). But it’s MUCH cheaper!

I just bought this one. I had 2 Weber master touch before that but quality has decreased significantly the lid’s inner coat peeled off so I decided to give this a try

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

It's a good cooker. Bad luck on the Weber. Just so you know they have a 10 year warranty on the coating. They'll send you a free one if you contact them!

Not sure if you are still posting, but would love to see how this compares to a ceramic like your Kamado Joe.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

It's been a long while since I've posted a video, but I do plan on starting back soon. I might just have to do a comparison video! Thanks for watching.

They got these on clearance at my local hardware store for $80. I might have to pay them a visit tomorrow...

@littlepigbarbeque9756

2 жыл бұрын

Dude that’s a steal. You’ll regret it later if you don’t get one at that price!

Just ordered one from amazon!

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck with it! I'm still loving mine!

4:10, I've gotten my Akorn JR so hot that thermoworks IR gun that reads up to 1022f said error, 700f is just the start for these things if you are stupid and walk away with the vents wide open.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

2 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%. I’ve left mine open and my cast iron grates were glowing red.

New sub here from Australia brother

@littlepigbarbeque9756

2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! Thanks!!!

YOU DA MAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Well I appreciate that!

good review

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Sorry for changing the subject for just a moment bud (your review is excellent btw and mine is coming next wed. 😊) I was wondering what you have on your garage floor? Is that a coating because it looks nice. I was wondering about the thermostat cause some have said it isn't very accurate but you didn't mention it in this review. Have you found it to be accurate? Thanks man. Just subscribed too 👍👍

@littlepigbarbeque9756

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly my garage floor doesn’t have a coating or anything. Just concrete. Maybe the lighting made it look good or something! The thermometer on mine is ok. I have checked it and it is usually off about 30 degrees. Once you learn the pit though it doesn’t really matter. If I know I want to cook at 250, I’ll let the thermometer reach 270-280 and I know I’m good.

Are there any cook 'temperature controllers like bbq guru that have attachments for this?

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Actually, I do believe you can get a temperature controller for this. I'm not 100% sure what the brand was, but I remember seeing one in a video once.

What does the weber summit do better besides the size difference? Ps your videos are great you should make more

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, cooking capacity would be the number one thing. Aside from that, I would consider the Summit to be more versatile. You can raise and lower the charcoal grate which allows you to really get that steak closer to the coals when searing. You can grill with the charcoal grate further away, which is good for baking perhaps? Throw in the heat deflector and its just like a Kamado. Also, the heat deflector in the summit has hinges. This allows you to easily add coals or wood chunks when doing low and slow. If money wasn't a factor, I would definitely go with the Summit. If we are talking about saving some dollars and you want something "almost" as good as the Summit then the Akorn is the ONLY way to go. Its a really great cooker. Thanks for watching by the way! I do have plans for putting out more videos this year.

With all the grills you have, you should do a grill tour

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

I've considered it! I have a problem lol. But I love to cook and use every one of them. I guess everyone has their own thing they love to collect...

Nice, I wish they made this in a 22 or 24 inch diameter size....I see they now have a ceramic version that is either 20 or 22 inches I wonder why they don't make this design in a larger size though.....nice review!

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out! I love this cooker. A larger size would be a nice option.

@SNeal5966

3 жыл бұрын

@@littlepigbarbeque9756 What is the grate diamter, 18"? I can't seem to find that info anywhere for some reason...

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Grate measures 19.5 inches but i believe its listed at 20.

I just got one for Christmas. I’m trying to figure out how to dial in the temp to around 275° Should I use the bottom vent or top vent more?

@littlepigbarbeque9756

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I always dial the bottom vent down to about a quarter of an inch and leave it there. You should never have to adjust it. Then I use the top vent to control the temp. Try opening the top about half way. You may have to dial the top back a bit. It really depends on how many coals you have going. Start with around 12 to 15 coals on a bed of unlit coals using the two zone method.

I just bought this a few days ago,I'm a newby to smoking meat and my dad is there a certain amount of lump coal to wood, I got some tri tip in marinade vacuumed sealed for three days wanna smoke it for ten hours and want my first time smoking to be awesome just curios how much lump to wood

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

10 hours for a tri tip is pretty long! You might want to check it every hour so you don't over cook it! As for the wood, I always use 2-3 fist size chunks of wood if I'm using briquettes or lump coals. I have a rib cook on the akorn dropping today that explains how I set the cooker up. Check it out!

I would like to find a used 26 weber

If it was even close to being a similar price in the UK, I'd be buying one. Sadly this larger version borders on the equivalent of $745, while the Jr is roughly priced similar to yours at $290. Just not sure I can justify £550+ though.

I bought one 2½ years ago and I love it. I use it minimum of 2x week. I wasn't sure if I'd like using a Kamado, and I didn't want to spend a lot of money to find out I didn't enjoy it. This is definitely the gateway drug for Kamados. Your review is great, but I'm even more enthusiastic about the Akorn.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Its the first "Kamado" that I owned. Its why I ended up with the Kamado Joe and the Summit. I still cook on it frequently because I love it so much.

Would like to see you smoke something or just grill. Thinking of buying it and this video just may have been the final push.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Hoping to start videos back soon.

I don't know, maybe in different countries they pack different sets, but mine came with the heat deflector.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Very possible. This one came from Lowes and it did not. Had to order it separately.

Great video. Is that a 22” grate?. Would love to see some cooks on it. Keep up the great work.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Bill. The grate is actually a 19.5" grate. Most 20" grates will fit well it. Im thinking about ditching the cast iron and getting a nice stainless steel grate. The cast iron can become a job trying to keep it seasoned.

@groovomata

3 жыл бұрын

I just spray a little cooking oil on it every time I use it and the grate stays well seasoned. It’s a great bbq.

@melvincoke3986

3 жыл бұрын

I fry Plantains, potato, or chicken I save the cooled oil in a jar, and using a rag I season the grill. Any oil that drips on the charcoal will burn off. I love the cast-iron grates.

@dkidl2000

3 жыл бұрын

@@littlepigbarbeque9756 Hi, thanks for your review, I'm thinking about getting one of these this next spring. They sell a stainless steel grate on Amazon for this grill/smoker: www.amazon.com/QuliMetal-Cooking-Louisiana-Char-Griller-Charcoal/dp/B07QNKZWZX/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=akorn+grill+grate&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTk05SE5NU1VJN0Q1JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDA3NTc2MjZQU1VZN0pBSkFRVyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODk5MzcwMjdDTFkwQ1EzSzRDNiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

Thanks

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Please subscribe if you haven't already! I appreciate the support!

I love mine, only complaint is that I don’t get the visual pink smoke ring around my meat. Anyone else have this issue?

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

That is something that you may have to deal with on any Kamado. I think its due to the lack of air flow compared to something like an offset smoker. In order to maintain a kamado, the vents are almost closed which really limits the air movement. I love the way a smoke ring looks, but it adds nothing to the flavor in my opinion. Glad to hear others loving this cooker!

Bought on today. Made chicken wings tonight and they were great.

@littlepigbarbeque9756

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! You're going to love it.