Nice video!! I also love mine! Looks like you've put a bit too much briquettes in it in the beginning. The inside of the lid is offset (thickker) and lays on top of some briquettes so it doesn't close fully. After a while this solves itself due to the burning of the briquettes. This is also the reason the lid closes properly after the cook.
Looks like the charcoal briquette lid warped juuuuuuuuuuust a tiny little bit. I wonder if, when it cooled, it cooled a little too quickly after having heated and expanded (just a millimeter). Yeah, I think the Kingsford charcoal burns and rages., then dies quickly (cooling off quickly) as it flames out. Leaving the lid fully hot and slightly.expanded. Or, when the firebox cooled down, it cooled down faster than the cast iron lid. Which is likely most true as cast iron will hold a lot of thermal energy compared to the charcoal box side walls. They get warm...but not super searing hot like the lid.
Neat concept, but I can't imagine opting for this when the Auto Kamado is in the same price bracket. The Masterbuilt products are just so poorly made. Heck, there's a Pit Boss griddle / pellet grill combo unit I just saw at Walmart on clearance for $500 that's twice the size of this and so much better built.
Thanks for Watching Arthur! Lots of questions, not really sure what direction to go. You are researching every different type of grill / smoker except for gas. I can’t make the decision for you though. All the choices you mentioned will serve you well if used correctly
I bought a 545 on May 6 and received it May 14 for the holiday weekend It came in defective, so I contacted masterbuild customer service, and it took a week for a response, they said they would send a Fan and then will send me a tracking # today is 6/1/2024 and still waiting. Take that into consideration when purchasing a masterbuild product. everything has to be done by e-mail no phone option. Customer service is no good.
Fantastic cook!! 😋😋
Thanks Eric!
Thx Tom 👍
Thanks for Watching!
Looks great!
Thanks for Watching Dave!
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I always enjoy your content. Ribs look awesome.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the Rib demo! Going to look for the Blues Hog Sauce at Woodmans or the piggly wig:)
Thanks for Watching! Enjoy
I have the portable masterbuilt for camping, but I think I need this one instead! Great review
Nice video!! I also love mine! Looks like you've put a bit too much briquettes in it in the beginning. The inside of the lid is offset (thickker) and lays on top of some briquettes so it doesn't close fully. After a while this solves itself due to the burning of the briquettes. This is also the reason the lid closes properly after the cook.
Thanks for Watching! Appreciate the advice
Beautiful looking ribs Tom!!
Thanks for Watching!
Very nice Tom. 😋
Thanks Ted!
Looks like the charcoal briquette lid warped juuuuuuuuuuust a tiny little bit. I wonder if, when it cooled, it cooled a little too quickly after having heated and expanded (just a millimeter).
Yeah, I think the Kingsford charcoal burns and rages., then dies quickly (cooling off quickly) as it flames out. Leaving the lid fully hot and slightly.expanded. Or, when the firebox cooled down, it cooled down faster than the cast iron lid. Which is likely most true as cast iron will hold a lot of thermal energy compared to the charcoal box side walls. They get warm...but not super searing hot like the lid.
Thanks for watching and commenting Tyler! Agreed
Neat concept, but I can't imagine opting for this when the Auto Kamado is in the same price bracket. The Masterbuilt products are just so poorly made. Heck, there's a Pit Boss griddle / pellet grill combo unit I just saw at Walmart on clearance for $500 that's twice the size of this and so much better built.
I was wondering after you steak cook if the ser plate you’ll benefit from seasoning?
Thanks for Watching Jeff! I have been seasoning the cast iron lid with every cook
Can you do a comparison between the Auto Komodo and Masterbuilt?
Thanks for watching! No real comparison,, ones a Kamado the others a grill
Thanks for Watching Arthur! Lots of questions, not really sure what direction to go. You are researching every different type of grill / smoker except for gas. I can’t make the decision for you though. All the choices you mentioned will serve you well if used correctly
I bought a 545 on May 6 and received it May 14 for the holiday weekend It came in defective, so I contacted masterbuild customer service, and it took a week for a response, they said they would send a Fan and then will send me a tracking # today is 6/1/2024 and still waiting. Take that into consideration when purchasing a masterbuild product. everything has to be done by e-mail no phone option. Customer service is no good.
Super job Tom! Looked amazing! Cheers 🍻🔥🍻
Thank you! Thanks for watching and supporting!
Those ribs look really nice. That's a nice grill!