GrillChef Mini Kamado, Black

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As with all charcoal barbecues, there wasn't too much maintenance to be done with this grill, but the next time it's in use you should rake over the coals so that they fall into the lower part of the Kamado, and you can remove them and start afresh. How does it compare to similar BBQs? 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. Charcoal chimney starters are a great way to get your lump charcoal lit. If you don’t already have one, they’re very cheap and will last almost as long as your kamado will. They’re easy to light with newspaper or a natural fire starter. We recommend this Rapid Chimney Starter. Electric Starter Kamado Bono Minimo ceramic grill is a compact model recommended for smaller groups of people. Perfect for picnics or use in smaller terraces. Best for a small group of people recommended up to 5. So if you are a family that loves cooking it is the perfect model for you!

Once you get within 15 to 20 degrees of your desired temperature you can adjust the vents. Like other charcoal grills, the more airflow you allow in, the higher the temperature will get. And kamados can get really hot. More on that below. Let the Grilling Begin Now that you know all about safety, charcoal, and starters, it’s time to get grilling. Things are a little different with kamados. We’ll briefly talk about the best ways to do the most common types of cooking so you can come away with delicious food the first time around. Direct Heat Grilling Kamado grills range widely in size, so it might be simpler to think of what you need in terms of how many burgers a given grill can hold. A Kamado Joe Junior (148-square-inches) can fit a half-dozen burgers. The Kamado Joe Kettle Joe (363-square-inches) has room for roughly twice as many burgers, and the Kamado Joe Big Joe II (604-square-inches) is able to handle four times as many as the Joe Junior. Think about how often you’re cooking for a crowd when you’re trying to decide which grill to get. Shape A kamado grill is simply an outdoor oven you haven’t met yet. These egg-shaped grills are styled and named after the traditional Japanese method of cooking in a domed clay plot with a lid over a charcoal or wood-fueled fire. They’re ideal for grilling, roasting, and baking ( smoked cheesecake, anyone?). This BBQ is a total bargain and for the price, I'd recommend anyone looking for a smaller Kamado-style BBQ on a budget to invest. It is pretty small, with 4 burgers max at a time, but if you only have a few people to cater to then it'll suffice. The setup time is minimal and the cooking on this BBQ is great, with the vents making it really versatile for all different types of foods.Some kamado owners like to do this two or three times. Open the lid slightly for a few seconds, close it, open it again for a few seconds, and then open it all the way. Your owners manual should say which is best for your particular kamado. No matter what method it says to use, doing it every time can seat burping into your muscle memory which will keep you and your eyebrows safe while grilling. If so, do it immediately so you’ll be covered in the unlikely event something happens to your grill. It’s easy to forget to do this, so we advise that you do it immediately after setup while it’s fresh in your mind. Safety and Burping Your Grill Once you’ve followed the assembly instructions, don’t forget to register your grill. Not all companies require this, but many do. It should say clearly in the warranty section of your owner’s manual whether you’re required to register it. 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. Now that we have the safety stuff covered, let’s talk about the first time you use your kamado. First Use and Breaking-In Your Kamado

We 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 Kamado grills, like the Big Green Egg or Kamado Joe, are made of ceramic and tend to be heavier and more expensive; but a number of porcelain-plated metal options (typically double-walled steel) have been introduced in the past five decades, as they tend to be less expensive and weigh less than the ceramic models.When starting your charcoal, you’ll want to leave both the top and bottom vents open pretty wide until the grill gets near the desired temperature. Closing the vents too soon can stifle airflow, causing your grill to take longer than needed to get to temperature.

Once the preheating was done Ibegan cooking with one of the ultimate BBQ foods, beef burgers. I started off with two patties, thinking that the grill could only hold that many. It became clear soon after that I could fit more on (even if they took a little longer to cook), so I squeezed four onto the space. 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 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 You’ll want to get a smoking stone that you can place over your coals to deflect heat. And don’t forget to put wood chips in with your coals to get that nice smoky flavor. The nice thing about kamados is that, if you do it right, you can cook low and slow for a long time— over 12 hours in some cases— without adding more charcoal. High Temp CookingMost kamado grills need to be pieced together before use. The instructions that come with your grill should be followed exactly. The ceramic versions are very heavy, so you will probably need more than one person to get the shell into the stand.

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 GrillingWelcome to Kamado Kings. We offer the highest quality Kamado BBQ Grills and all the accessories needed to fulfil your cooking passion. We offer 5 different sizes of grilles that fit all the occasions. I left the LANDMANN GrillChef Mini Kamado BBQ to cool down overnight, as even when it was time to go to bed there was still some heat coming off of the grill - one thing I've learnt when it comes to how to clean a BBQ is that you need to have patience. If you are looking for a bigger, higher-end egg-shaped BBQ, then the MiniMax is 'big enough to cook joints of meat and get to grips with this style of cooking for 2-4 people', meaning it might be more of a comfortable fit than this LANDMANN option.