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Just got a Kamado grill: what are some things I need to know before using it?

Posted on 1/1/14 at 4:29 pm
Posted by hendersonshands
Univ. of Louisiana Ragin Cajuns
Member since Oct 2007
160203 posts
Posted on 1/1/14 at 4:29 pm
I read that you need to cure the cooking chamber, but do I really need to leave it going for 24 hours?


What kind of charcoal/wood chips do y'all recommend?
Posted by CBLSU316
Far Right of Left
Member since Jun 2008
11417 posts
Posted on 1/1/14 at 4:36 pm to
Charcoal has the be lump.........wood/chips depend on what you're cooking and what flavor you prefer.

I don't recall cutting my cooking chamber..........I put some coal and it and played with temp control for a few hours the first day I got it......that's all.
Posted by hendersonshands
Univ. of Louisiana Ragin Cajuns
Member since Oct 2007
160203 posts
Posted on 1/1/14 at 5:08 pm to
quote:

I don't recall cutting my cooking chamber..........I put some coal and it and played with temp control for a few hours the first day I got it......that's all.




What'd you cook on it first?
Posted by dltigers
Somewhere,La
Member since Dec 2007
71 posts
Posted on 1/1/14 at 7:37 pm to
Don't get it over 300 degrees 1st time u use it could ruin the rubber seal.
Posted by CBLSU316
Far Right of Left
Member since Jun 2008
11417 posts
Posted on 1/1/14 at 7:40 pm to
Boston butt.........very forgiving for a first time user.
Posted by Janky
Team Primo
Member since Jun 2011
35957 posts
Posted on 1/1/14 at 7:42 pm to
NEVER EVER, EVER, EVER,EVER USE LIGHTER FLUID!
Posted by WildcatMike
Lexington, KY
Member since Dec 2005
43603 posts
Posted on 1/1/14 at 8:50 pm to
Lump…Royal Oak is just as good as expensive brand.

As Janky said…..NEVER USE LIGHTER FLUID.

Buy chunk wood…not chips (I usually find all my wood at Krogers…Apple, Hickory, Peach, Cherry).\\What kind of Kamado do you have? I would recommend going on Kamado Guru to get some ideas…great site.
Posted by WildcatMike
Lexington, KY
Member since Dec 2005
43603 posts
Posted on 1/1/14 at 8:51 pm to
I would practice with hamburgers and steaks with my 1st cook…get use to control vents with temps.
Posted by hendersonshands
Univ. of Louisiana Ragin Cajuns
Member since Oct 2007
160203 posts
Posted on 1/1/14 at 9:41 pm to
Not sure of the brand, my girlfriend got it for me. Haven't really received it yet. I was planning on cooking something this weekend. I was thinking about trying something that I could cook on low temp for a while, like maybe some ribs. Boston butt sounds good, too.
Posted by WildcatMike
Lexington, KY
Member since Dec 2005
43603 posts
Posted on 1/2/14 at 4:34 pm to
Ribs..,.225 do 3-2-1 method.

I dry rub and inject them with apple juice. I don't like the bark…so I do not base them.

Check out Kamado Guru website for tips.

I have an Akorn and Kamado Joe…also, I suggest getting a deflector plate for smoking (in-direct heat).
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