</a JR Holmes Oil Company </a Shark Guard Southeast Woods and Whitetail Mayer Insurance Services LLC
Aldeer Classifieds
Turkey loads/decoy
by Rem870s2. 03/28/24 04:41 PM
Wtb Browning 300 Mag
by desertdog. 03/28/24 03:36 PM
WTB
by Okalona. 03/28/24 07:44 AM
Iso ruger american ranch
by AustinC. 03/27/24 08:20 PM
Ruger M77 6mm heavy barrel with Nikon Monarch
by bradbathome. 03/27/24 04:42 PM
Serious Deer Talk
The Hollywood Buck.
by Frankie. 03/28/24 04:46 PM
For the Don’t Shoot Does Crowd
by SEWoodsWhitetail. 03/28/24 10:45 AM
High Fencing
by RareBreed. 03/26/24 10:45 PM
Who's got the best deer hunting in AL
by TensawRiver. 03/26/24 01:26 PM
What makes you happy?
by Fishduck. 03/26/24 10:25 AM
March
S M T W T F S
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
Land, Leases, Hunting Clubs
West Jefferson County hunting club
by Jmfire722. 03/18/24 08:36 AM
Western Ky farm
by todd w. 03/15/24 01:23 PM
Information on bibb county hunting club
by quickshot. 03/10/24 01:46 PM
Hunting Club
by Hibby. 03/08/24 04:34 PM
Mississippi club
by Gobl4me. 03/07/24 09:55 PM
Who's Online Now
114 registered members (BrentsFX4, AustinC, BradB, Crawfish, HappyHunter, Mbrock, JohnG, 3Gs, Whitetaillane, cullbuck, Peach, timberman56, .308, HOWTON21, Gunner211, Paxamus, Andalusia, Safetyman, Livintohunt19, donia, woodduck, Narrow Gap, sawdust, sj22, ALMODUX, Tigger85, MC21, Gunpowder, Solothurn, Young20, Auburn_03, JustHunt, CrappieMan, Beer Belly, Buck-bomb, Beadlescomb, !shiloh!, 10 POINT, Forrestgump1, Ant67, Kang, gundoc, Boathand, bodock, CNC, canvasback, Bjoff27, jhardy, Ryano, Kdog, Coosa1, CCC, Ben2, 380jeff, hootn, Mack1, foghorn, Woody1, MarksOutdoors, Paint Rock 00, sportrep, Jbf, hallb, trlrdrdave, brett.smith, IMISSALDEER, COOTER, stuball, jaredhunts, jaderhold, Bruno, millstoneman, Bull64, CarbonClimber1, OutdoorsAL, low wall, chevydude2015, kodiak06, Chiller, eclipse829, bamaeyedoc, Zzzfog, dquick1, Gulfcoast, BC_Reb, jwalker77, bug54, deadeye48, btfl, misfire, Rem870s2, BamaFan64, blade, PikeRoadHunter, mzzy, mcninja, Buckwheat, BCLC, goodman_hunter, akbejeepin, 14 invisible), 550 guests, and 0 spiders.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Any of Yall run a Char Griller Acorn ? #3387806
04/09/21 09:25 AM
04/09/21 09:25 AM
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 9,419
B
BPI Offline OP
14 point
BPI  Offline OP
14 point
B
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 9,419
Okay, bought a new fridge and it had a dent in it, got a 330 credit from Lowes and got an Acorn. Been wanting to go Komodo for awhile and get rid of my pellet grill / bbg grill / Smoker, and go all in on one system and have a griddle on the side. Wanted to start cheap and if I like it work my way up to a BGE or a Komodo Joe.

Got it assembled and it is a fine little grill. What about break in ? Not much of an instruction reader but I know a lot of em recommend getting it around 250 or so for the paint to cure. Gonna season the grates, etc. But am I missing anything ?

Also, is there any advice on how much coal to use, what brand, chips, etc. Going to smoke my first boston butt and ribs on it this weekend and any advice is welcome.

Re: Any of Yall run a Char Griller Acorn ? [Re: BPI] #3387822
04/09/21 09:49 AM
04/09/21 09:49 AM
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 3,850
Dothan/Hartford,Al
87dixieboy Offline
10 point
87dixieboy  Offline
10 point
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 3,850
Dothan/Hartford,Al
any brand lump coal is good. what I have found is you get what you pay for. The BGE lump coal and the kamado big block are two of the better, longer lasting ones I have used. Just don't get the grill to extreme temps quickly on your first cook and you should be able to avoid any cracking.


Only accurate rifles are interesting.
Re: Any of Yall run a Char Griller Acorn ? [Re: BPI] #3387841
04/09/21 10:37 AM
04/09/21 10:37 AM
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 2,174
Dale County, AL
DGAMBLER Offline
8 point
DGAMBLER  Offline
8 point
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 2,174
Dale County, AL
is this ceramic or steel?


To GOD be All the glory!!!
Re: Any of Yall run a Char Griller Acorn ? [Re: BPI] #3387866
04/09/21 11:20 AM
04/09/21 11:20 AM
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 13,839
Mobile, AL
S
SouthBamaSlayer Offline
Gary's Fluffer
SouthBamaSlayer  Offline
Gary's Fluffer
S
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 13,839
Mobile, AL
I have used one for 4 years now. For seasoning I would spray with Pam on all inner surfaces and cook at 350 for a few hours. Any lump will work. I would HIGHLY recommend “smoking” without meat as a test run to get used to temp control. It’ll get out of hand quick. For a long smoke, I normally get a handful of charcoal going in the chimney, then dump it out and add about a chimney and a half or two on top and let it get to temp. Remember, you’ll have leftover charcoal when to close the dampers to shut it off. You don’t have to get it exact, and too much is better than not enough.

Re: Any of Yall run a Char Griller Acorn ? [Re: DGAMBLER] #3387894
04/09/21 12:16 PM
04/09/21 12:16 PM
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 9,419
B
BPI Offline OP
14 point
BPI  Offline OP
14 point
B
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 9,419

Originally Posted by DGAMBLER
is this ceramic or steel?

Steel exterior. But thick and probably insulated inside. Thick walls.

Re: Any of Yall run a Char Griller Acorn ? [Re: BPI] #3388022
04/09/21 05:02 PM
04/09/21 05:02 PM
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 15,172
Ourtown, AL
BCLC Online IMG_0051.GIF
Old Mossy Horns
BCLC  Online IMG_0051.GIF
Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 15,172
Ourtown, AL
It’s a great grill, especially for the money. If you use liquid marinades with high salt content, wipe the inside down fairly often or it will rust the bottom out. (<—— ask me how I know 🥸)


We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870

Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22
Re: Any of Yall run a Char Griller Acorn ? [Re: BPI] #3389537
04/12/21 07:53 AM
04/12/21 07:53 AM
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 9,419
B
BPI Offline OP
14 point
BPI  Offline OP
14 point
B
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 9,419
First cook

Nuked the ribs beyond eating. Too much coal, vents need to be just nearly shut to avoid high temps.

I'm gettin there

Re: Any of Yall run a Char Griller Acorn ? [Re: BPI] #3389577
04/12/21 09:02 AM
04/12/21 09:02 AM
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 13,839
Mobile, AL
S
SouthBamaSlayer Offline
Gary's Fluffer
SouthBamaSlayer  Offline
Gary's Fluffer
S
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 13,839
Mobile, AL
Originally Posted by BPI
First cook

Nuked the ribs beyond eating. Too much coal, vents need to be just nearly shut to avoid high temps.

I'm gettin there

Lol see my recommendation above on doing a test cook to get the temps right.

Re: Any of Yall run a Char Griller Acorn ? [Re: SouthBamaSlayer] #3389611
04/12/21 10:19 AM
04/12/21 10:19 AM
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 9,419
B
BPI Offline OP
14 point
BPI  Offline OP
14 point
B
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 9,419
Originally Posted by SouthBamaSlayer
Originally Posted by BPI
First cook

Nuked the ribs beyond eating. Too much coal, vents need to be just nearly shut to avoid high temps.

I'm gettin there

Lol see my recommendation above on doing a test cook to get the temps right.


I did run it empty the day before and thought I had the flow right but wow did I miss it on the second go around. But when I threw in the ribs my game plan went south bigly. Walked in for 30 minutes and boom it was at 350 in no time.

Re: Any of Yall run a Char Griller Acorn ? [Re: BPI] #3391540
04/15/21 09:51 AM
04/15/21 09:51 AM
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,981
Thibodaux, La / Marengo County
B
bates2rw Offline
8 point
bates2rw  Offline
8 point
B
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,981
Thibodaux, La / Marengo County
We had an Acorn at our camp and I run a primo at home. I always found that the Acorn temps can ramp up really really fast and it was harder to cool off than any ceramic I have used.
I learned to make sure and start slow with the temps.


Aldeer.com Copyright 2001-2023 Aldeer LLP.
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.6.1.1
(Release build 20180111)
Page Time: 0.089s Queries: 14 (0.029s) Memory: 3.1639 MB (Peak: 3.4087 MB) Zlib disabled. Server Time: 2024-03-28 23:47:30 UTC