What are Kamado barbecues and smokers?

The Kamado grill has adapted ancient Japanese cooking customs with modern technology, making the Kamado completely unique among today’s standards of barbecuing. These clay grills are domed in shape and the thick walls are made entirely of a ceramic shell. This style of cooking is incomparable to any other barbecue on the market and really is in a league of its own.

The Kamado grill has caught the attention of grilling enthusiasts all over the world over the years. Here at ISE Forest and Garden we stock a wide range of Patton Kamados. The Patton Kamado 16” Grill BBQ is a favourite and best seller here at ISE Forest and Garden due to its compact size and incredible cooking abilities. Some of the Patton Kamados we stock even come equipped with a cooking surface, fitted chassis and wheels which provide the ultimate mobility for the on the go barbecue.

The ceramic shell can endure massive amounts of heat. The Patton Kamado can reach an impressive 400 degrees Celsius. Ceramic Kamados hugely benefit from their clay structure as this material is known to absorb the intense heat, retain it, and reflect this heat back into the cooking process, creating unmatched insulation.

Excellent ventilation and airflow allow the hot air to circulate the dome and surrounds the meat to cook evenly and quickly. The airflow can also be regulated to provide the perfect cook for you. As a result, the Kamado can be used not only as a grill but also as a smoker and and outdoor convection oven. The Kamado can do it all!

How does the Kamado work?

The most important thing about using a Kamado is that THE LID MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. If you take anything from this blog post this is the most important piece of information to known when using a Kamado. When closed, the lid of the Kamado completes and seals the dome shape which allows for a current of hot air to circulate evenly around the meat being cooked.

When lighting the Kamado open the air vents fully so the oxygen can burn the charcoal intensely and reach the desired temperature. Afterwards regulating the temperature is simple. A Top Tip from our experts is to never use any form of lighter fluid when starting up a Kamado. The uncoated ceramic frame will absorb the fluid which will then circulate throughout the cooker and transfer onto your meat.

Powerful insulation properties mean the Kamado has a lower charcoal consumption than standard barbecues. It does not need to be topped up with fuel throughout the cooking process. Once lit, the Kamado will stay lit and work independently.

Another Top Tip from our experts is that we highly recommend using lump charcoal as opposed to any sort of charcoal briquettes. You will not regret this decision as the lump charcoal will allow the grill to reach those high temperatures and maintain that level of heat. Charcoal briquettes tend to give off a smell which you do not want as you cook. Overall, the lump charcoal is simply better suited to this unique type of grill.

Cooking with a Kamado

The thick ceramic walls slowly build up heat which is then steadily retained for long periods of time. You can low and slow big cuts of meat without having to interfere with the cooking process. The medium to large sized Kamados can also roast a chicken with use of the Chicken sitter accessory. Click here to view our range of accessories.

Kamados are often referred to as a modern-day smokehouse due to the undeniable flavours this cooker can achieve. Many customers say it is as though the ceramic walls absorb the flavours of every cook and once relit, those flavours are then transferred to the next cooking process, making every meal better and better. The Kamado is also known for its low moisture loss meaning your meat will be juicy and cooked to perfection every time however long the cooking process may be.

The Kamado as a multipurpose cooking machine

The Kamado is without a doubt, a multi-purpose cooking machine. You can carry out low and slow cooking, grill, smoke, roast, steam, stir fry, bake pizzas, the possibilities seem endless.

A word from the ISE Team

Here at ISE Forest and Garden we care about the safety of each and every one of our customers. We ask our customers to always be aware of the safety features of your Kamado Barbecue before use. As always, the team here at ISE Forest and Garden are here to help.

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