GrillChef Mini Kamado, Black

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When you think of a kamado grill, what immediately comes to mind might be the well-known Big Green Egg—an ovular, insulated grill with dimples like a golf ball. The brand, which launched 50 years ago in the U.S., helped popularize these ceramic grills which have become known for retaining heat. Don’t try to move your kamado while it’s in-use or cooling down. And remember that kamados take a long time to cool down since they’re so well insulated. Bring the ancient art of Kamado cooking to your home with Fresh Grills. This beautifully crafted ceramic dome grill takes charcoal cooking to the next level, bringing a unique smoked quality to meats, fish, vegetables and vegan dishes.

There’s a lot to like about this ceramic kamado grill, with its attractive design and excellent lineup of features. For starters, the front panel has two dials to separately control temperatures for grilling and smoking like you would on a range top. But, the little differences can cause big changes if you don’t know what you’re doing. We’ll give you the rundown in this article: how to use a kamado grill: a simple guide for beginners.This one’s pretty straightforward when it comes to kamados. How much and how long you plan to cook will determine how much charcoal you put in the grill. Just keep in mind that there’s a wide temperature range on kamados. Wide-open vents will allow the inside to climb toward the 700-degree mark. Half-open vents should get your grill around the 300 to 350-degree range. Two-Zone Grilling JB: Cooking pizza on a kamado is a great way to get a little bit of char that will remind you of a Neapolitan-style pizza. The key is to preheat a pizza stone (if you have one) and the grill before cooking your pie at a high temperature.

For each of these methods you’ll want to close both your vents almost all the way. The first few times you try for low temperatures, keep an eye on your thermometer, and make adjustments as necessary. Pretty soon you’ll know the sweet spots on your kamado. Some companies do suggest doing an initial low burn to set the adhesive between the lid gasket and the ceramic. You can still use it as an opportunity to get to know your grill, but you won’t want to jump to high temperatures if the owner’s manual advises against it for the first burn. Lighting Your Kamado At high temperatures, you can cook pizza (you may need to buy a pizza stone), use it as a dutch oven, and bake bread. Each of these methods requires different techniques and sometimes accessories that may or may not come with your grill. For high-temperature cooking you’ll usually want to use lots of charcoal, leave the vents wide open, and wait 60 to 90 minutes for the grill to heat up. How to Use a Kamado Grill: A Simple Guide for Beginners 3 Putting Out The CoalsWe suggest that you start with low temperatures for an hour or so and then gradually increase them by opening the dampers slightly. It’s fun to end the break-in session by opening the dampers completely and seeing how hot it gets inside. You’ll probably be looking at a thermometer reading 700+ degrees! Setting Your Adhesive If you’re used to using starters with chemicals in them, you can easily make the switch to natural fire starters for your kamado grill. They won’t leave a funny taste on your food and they work just as well as the artificial ones. We recommend these Grill Trade Tumbleweeds Starters. Starting Vent Positions