Got it at Bunnings almost a year ago for $399 as an impulse purchase and am fully satisfied. Have tossed out the old gas and use this about 3 times a week. Invest in a chimney to start the coals. Very forgiving for a novice and much of it is trial and error but I have had very few failures. Fro. 45 min Cedar plank salmon to 7hr 5kg pork shoulders the little acorn has really been outstanding. I always keep a water bath and follow tips from the bbq forums and pages but it’s fun to try things like pizza and chips.
I’d like to graduate to a ceram...Read more

I originally come from a country that only wood or wood charcoal and grill is used. And, yes, we eat cows.......
Had a Weber for 19 years but needed something bigger and that will not shut the fire off.
I knew that Kamado existed and the original on was ceramic. Yes, I had all the money to buy them cash, but having the money and burning it for the sake of it, is not my style. Maybe that is why I have some money?
One day stepping into Bunnings I see the Akorn model made in USA but using multi wall metal technology for 499 dollars.
Had it no...Read more

Wow this thing is good.

All my life I’ve been a charcoal rotisserie spit kind of guy and recently I thought I’d add smoking meat to my box of bbq tricks. I did the research and discovered that the kamado cooker is extremely versatile. Now, they can cost upwards of $2000...yikes! Though the reviews and the videos all pointed to the same thing: great tasting, juicy, tender meat. But I came across the Akorn at Bunnings priced MUCH cheaper at just $499.

So my research turned towards it and I was surprised that all the reviews gave it a big t...Read more