A Kamado grill is an excellent option for a backyard BBQ grill because itâs versatile, durable, and creates amazing flavor. A kamado grill can be used to grill directly or indirectly, bake, smoke, roast, braise, and perform a variety of other options all in one. There is nothing you can't do with a kamado grill! Because kamado grilling is so versatile, we've created this guide to help you along the way.
What Makes a Kamado Grill Special?
Flavor
Like all other forms of charcoal and solid fuel cooking, kamado grills are able to provide a level of flavor that other types of grill can't match. As charcoal burns, it releases smoke which is absorbed by the food to take grilling from good to great. Kamados take this to another level with a design that locks the smoke inside and naturally circulates it to create that irresistible smoky flavor.
Versatility
Kamados can do it all. You can achieve traditional grilling using direct heat and placing the food directly above the coals, or you can move the charcoal off to one side so the heat slowly permeates the food for juicy, tender slow cooking goodness.
Efficiency
Because of their ceramic build, kamado grills are some of the most efficient on the market and are excellent at retaining heat. By preventing heat from escaping, they allow you to get more out of your charcoal supply. The thick, heavy construction of a Kamado grill hood means you wonât lose heat when grilling in cold weather. Conversely, you wonât have as much hassle keeping a consistent temperature in a hot environment, either.
Cooking on a Kamado Grill
On a basic level, a kamado grill operates much the same way as a regular charcoal grill. Versatility is the kamado grillâs greatest feature and there are hundreds of recipes available online, including brisket, pizza, ribs, turkey, pulled pork, chicken, and more. If you can throw it on the grill or bake it in the oven, chances are good that you can make it on a kamado grill. To learn more about cooking on a kamado grill, you may want to read How to Cook on a Kamado Grill and How to Use a Kamado Grill.
One Important Note About Cooking on a Kamado: A Kamado grill must only be lit using natural materials. Never use lighter fluids on a Kamado grill. The reason for this is the ceramic material used in the construction of a kamado grill is porous and will soak up the fumesâand flavorâof the lighter fluid. Unless you and your guests enjoy a strong chemical taste on all your burgers and steaks, itâs best to stick with a product like Primo Quick Lights, matches, or a basic torch.
Kamado Grilling Accessories
To allow all these different cooking methods, kamado grills have a large number of accessories available to purchase. Smoking on a kamado can be done by adding accessory heat deflectors whereas if you plan on making a pizza on your grill, you'll want a pizza stone. When buying your Kamado grill, itâs important to consider what you like to cook in order to ensure you also purchase all the accessories you need for a better grilling experience.
Kamado Grill Maintenance
If youâd like your kamado grill to last, itâs important to keep it clean and well-maintained. Fortunately, this is a fairly easy process. In fact, thereâs really no need to clean the interior ceramic of your grill. Although this surface will blacken over time, the grill is designed to handle this natural aging process. You should however clean your grill grates normally, but this process will be the same as it would be for any other grill. We offer a selection of premium grill cleaners on our site. To learn more about kamado grill maintenance, you may want to read How to Use a Kamado Grill.
Learn More About Kamado Grilling
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