Joining Club Ninja

[sheridany]

By the way, I really like the Ninja app. I wish I had used it the first time.

 

[Neal]

By the way, I really like the Ninja app. I wish I had used it the first time.

Funny you mention that, I'm impressed with it as well.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

I'm late to the party. What is this cleaning nonsense? That is seasoning!

It is aliiiiiiivvvve for tonight's cook. Doing the 20 min burn in as I type this. Curious about a few more accessories. What do you all think?

• Rib rack? this (1) or this (2)?
• Grease pan liners
• Crisper basket?

Has anyone considered a stacker trailer for their Ninja garage?? Jus'askin...

Rib rack, I'm using the one I used with my Green Mountain Pellet.
Pan Liners, I line the pan with foil.
Crisper basket, I use the one that it came with.

Stacker trailer, Amazon is apparently out of stock.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

By the way, I really like the Ninja app. I wish I had used it the first time.

Watch your temperature closely. I use a remote ThermoPro thermometer since I've read several reports the Ninja Thermometer may not be accurate.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

I just watched the CJ cleaning video and he stated the grill plate is dishwasher safe, Ninja says it and the air fryer basket are not dishwasher safe.

 

[sheridany]

Let me ask a clarifying question. Who has the XL grill versus, I presume, a regular-size one? I got the XL, which comes with an air fry basket. Maybe the regular one does not.

 

[Neal]

XL. Just seems different than the other accessory. Mine is mesh vs solid wall.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

XL. Just seems different than the other accessory. Mine is mesh vs solid wall.

Mine has a solid walls but openings in the bottom.

 

[Neal]

 

[Neal]

I think the accessories vary based on where you buy it. I got mine direct from Ninja and it came with the above and two thermometers and cover and a few other things.

 

[DennisT]

I have heard the basket that was for the other series doesn’t work with the 900 ones. Could be bad info though.

I picked up some cleaning brushes to make washing the one that came with it easier.

Picked up this one for ribs.

Ninja XSKRACKXL Woodfire Rib... Amazon.com

 

[Neal]

I had a brief thought this afternoon I may leave my propane Masterbuilt grill home on the next trip as well and be Ninja only, propane free. Hmmm, not sure if I am brave enough, I do like my steaks over open flame. Will have to try steaks and/or burgers on the Ninja at home before I head out in a month.

 

[GlampDaddy]

I had a brief thought this afternoon I may leave my propane Masterbuilt grill home on the next trip as well and be Ninja only, propane free. Hmmm, not sure if I am brave enough, I do like my steaks over open flame. Will have to try steaks and/or burgers on the Ninja at home before I head out in a month.

We've been propane-free for the past year and had plenty of steaks. I smoke them to 120, then reverse sear using the grill setting on high. No complaints.

 

[Neal]

We've been propane-free for the past year and had plenty of steaks. I smoke them to 120, then reverse sear using the grill setting on high. No complaints.

That sounds yummy. I'll have to give that a try.

Any tips on your experience with pellets (wood flavors) paired to meats?

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

I had a brief thought this afternoon I may leave my propane Masterbuilt grill home on the next trip as well and be Ninja only, propane free. Hmmm, not sure if I am brave enough, I do like my steaks over open flame. Will have to try steaks and/or burgers on the Ninja at home before I head out in a month.

I'm considering the same thing. I have cooked thick fillets twice with excellent results. I didn't need to turn them; they always had that reverse-seared look.

 

[GlampDaddy]

I usually use pecan for steaks.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

I'm considering the same thing. I have cooked thick fillets twice with excellent results. I didn't need to turn them; they always had that reverse-seared look.

I cooked mine TO 120 using the grill set at hi temperature. I think next time I'll try the smoke and then sear.

 

[DennisT]

I had a brief thought this afternoon I may leave my propane Masterbuilt grill home on the next trip as well and be Ninja only, propane free. Hmmm, not sure if I am brave enough, I do like my steaks over open flame. Will have to try steaks and/or burgers on the Ninja at home before I head out in a month.

We have a Blackstone that does come in handy for some things. DW just said I don’t need to get it out for our stay at Hilton Head National.

Will be Ninja only and I’m sure quite a few dinners out . Been 14 years but used to bring her mom to the island every year for vacation.

 

[Neal]

A little confused on the OG model numbers but I think the XL Pro Connect is the 900 series? Looking at getting one of these.

Amazon.com

I think the one I got (set) is for the 700 series, still works.

 

[Neal]

Here's the rack set for OG 900, will return the other.

Amazon.com