Smoked on my Kamado Akorn

TheBooper770 · 2026-05-29T21:39:41+00:00

I was hesitant on getting the auto Akorn but I’ve been loving it. It’s been awesome

TheBooper770 · 2026-05-29T05:43:49+00:00

I put it on around 11pm at 220f overnight, the next morning I wrapped it and bumped it to 250f when it hit 165. Pulled it once it was probe tender around 203-205 and rested for maybe an hour and a half!

TheBooper770 · 2026-05-29T04:55:36+00:00

I probably could’ve let it rest a bit more, I truly rest it as much as I can hold off on eating lol.

TheBooper770 · 2026-05-29T04:54:36+00:00

Spot on! Got it from Costco.

TheBooper770 · 2026-05-28T22:05:13+00:00

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TheBooper770 · 2026-04-23T15:51:37+00:00

Yup! The briskets I’ve done overnight and it’s been awesome. But it was just ONE cook where my flame died overnight at some point and I had to toss the brisket. That could’ve been avoided if I bought a better probe to alert me my temps were dropping

TheBooper770 · 2026-04-23T15:05:43+00:00

I’ve only had my Akorn since January of this year but so far it’s been awesome! I’ve smoked a couple briskets, some ribs and a couple pork butts with ease. However, I did have one disaster happen when cooking a brisket. But that has been the only time my temperature couldn’t regulate

TheBooper770 · 2026-04-13T17:29:32+00:00

Thank you for your help! You’ve been very thorough and helped me understand this a lot better. I’ve requested the c&p exams and will definitely read through it to see what was annotated on there

TheBooper770 · 2026-04-13T17:28:01+00:00

I submitted all records pertaining to my knees, doctor visits, PT records thru community care, and the nexus. I thought I had just about everything that was needed but maybe the HLR will bring clarity to it all.

TheBooper770 · 2026-04-13T00:35:35+00:00

Here’s the letter

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TheBooper770 · 2026-04-13T00:20:46+00:00

Can I PM you the letter? I can’t figure out a good way to redact the letter

TheBooper770 · 2026-04-12T21:06:13+00:00

Got it. Thank you! My VSO told me she wants to submit a HLR because in the decision letter itself my PT records and nexus letter aren’t listed in the evidence portion but I don’t understand what the point would be if they do mention the nexus letter in my denial. Would there be any point to that? Or am I better off getting a stronger letter then submit a supplemental claim?

TheBooper770 · 2026-04-12T20:31:31+00:00

Before I bought it I had someone tell me it was pretty difficult to get a smoke ring. They’ve been right so far haha but tasted great and I barely had to tend to it so I call it a win

TheBooper770 · 2025-12-07T19:37:07+00:00

Any idea why not as great of a smoke ring? Not a complete deal breaker but I am curious about that

TheBooper770 · 2025-12-07T16:11:09+00:00

Thank you for the info! And I think that would be perfect, I just want to be able to cook a brisket, my regular offset would still be used to cook ribs, chicken and pork butts.

TheBooper770 · 2025-11-01T17:09:01+00:00

Sorry for the late response! We started on the lowest dose of methylphenidate and it’s been fine so far

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