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Start the charcoal grill

Kamado BBQ cooking is a kind of popular cooking method at present.What you may need to know during used kamado grill for BBQ cooking?

Step 1: Measuring Charcoal

Set bottom vent wide open and open lid. Measure out the amount of charcoal needed. For grilling foods: fill the fire bowl with enough charcoal to just cover the air holes. For smoking foods at low temperatures for longer periods of time (1.5 hours+): you will need to add a little more charcoal, up to approximately 2” (50 mm) above the same air holes. Once measured mound charcoal over perforated stainless steel electric starter pocket. Use lump charcoal for best results.

Step 2 : Starting Charcoal

Open the electric starter flipper door and insert starter as far as possible then plug in. Wait until edges of charcoal turn white and flames are licking the mound of charcoal. On average, it takes 10 -15 minutes to start the charcoal. When coals are started, remove electric starter and close electric starter flipper door. WARNING: Flipper door and ash drawer will become hot during operation, do not open until grill is cooled down.

Step 3: Setting Temperature

When charcoal is ready level it out for even heat distribution. Close the lid. Set the top and bottom vents to the desired setting by referring to the Setting Temperature section in following photo that tells what number calibrations to use to attain the cooking temperature you want. Give your Kamado 5-15 minutes to settle into the cooking temperature you want before you put food on the grill.

NOTE: If smoking, do not bring your temperature up above 200ºF/93ºC.

A)Spread hot charcoal evenly over grate.

B)Set top and bottom vents for cooking.

C)Let temperature stabilize.

Step 4 : Get Cooking

Use a wire grill brush to clean the cooking grate. That’s it – you are ready for the cooking experience of your life. PREVENT FIRE FLASHBACK:

TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE FELT, MAKE SURE

TO AVOID FLARE-UPS BY “BURPING YOUR GRILL”.

If the lid is lifted too quickly, oxygen will rush inside the grill causing a flare-up. To prevent a flare up, lift the lid 1”/25mm and count to three before fully opening the grill. This method is called“Burping your Grill.”

It is better to practice it yourself, you will continue to gain rich barbecue experience in practice. When the festival comes, it’s time for you to show off chef’s barbecue skills.

It is better to practice it yourself, you will continue to gain rich barbecue experience in practice. When the festival comes, it’s time for you to show off chef’s barbecue skills.

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