How To Use Your Kamado Joe | Beginner Kamado Grill Tips | Easily Learn To Use Your Kamado Joe

[@Kortalian-mx7il]

Great tips thank you

[@justgrillin]

Appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching and hope this helps. - Sam

[@Nethanel773]

Thanks for putting this up.

[@carlosvenegas8981]

How long do you let the FIRST burn go on to prep the grill? and what temp should i allow it to get to?

[@justgrillin]

I would let it go 30 minutes to an hour. I prefer an hour but know people are anxious to use the grill. 350F degrees is all you need. - Sam

[@sealisland1]

Can I use just real wood instead of lump? Thanks!

[@yangmtorres]

I live in Canada where winter temperatures can be brutal, is that something damaging for the grill or it doesnt matter ?

[@justgrillin]

@@yangmtorres no. Pretty common to find these grills in Canada. - Sam

[@Myxa1337]

Just got my kamado and actually used it with some good weber briketts. Why do u not recommending using the briketts?

[@justgrillin]

@@Myxa1337 you will have more control with the heat when you use lump charcoal. Briquettes have a lot of ash and that can clog up your airflow making it hard to keep your temperature. Lump charcoal will give you a better smoke flavor. A good quality lump will also burn longer without the need to refuel as fast as you would with briquettes. - Sam

[@kennethwilliams6271]

What can you use/how to clean the outside of the grill?

[@justgrillin]

Just soap and water. You shouldn’t need to use anything harsh on the outside. The dirtiest item probably is the Kontrol Tower. You can pull that off and put it inside the grill while it runs at 350 degrees. That will liquify everything and make it easy to wipe up. - Sam

[@mugs393]

What is the care for weather conditions?

[@justgrillin]

@@mugs393 not sure what type of weather you deal with. You can put a cover on it when not using it. If you live in a place with hail, hurricanes or tornados, consider storing it somewhere where the storm can’t blow it over or pelt it until the storm is over. That’s really it. It’s an outdoor grill. It can handle most elements. - Sam

[@KrazyKajun602]

I have been having mine located in the same area for about 6yrs a Kamado 18" Classic, Today I tried to roll it to a different location. All the plastic cover wheels just crumbled. It is located under a patio out of direct sunlight. Very disappointed on this. When you pay that kind of money you would think you can put decent wheels on it.

[@tazionuvolari3593]

Why can't you use briquettes?

[@justgrillin]

@tazionuvolari3593 you will have more control with the heat when you use lump charcoal. Briquettes have a lot of ash and that can clog up your airflow making it hard to keep your temperature. A good quality lump will also burn longer without the need to refuel as fast as you would with briquettes. Briquettes are also a man-made fuel so they use other ingredients. Lump charcoal should just be one ingredient which makes the smoke natural and superior in flavor too. - Sam

[@tazionuvolari3593]

@@justgrillin But, it's a suggestion, not an absolute requirement?

[@justgrillin]

@@tazionuvolari3593 correct. But if you polled kamado owners, 99% are going to tell you to use lump charcoal. These grills weren’t designed with briquettes as fuel in mind. Briquettes do better in grills like Weber kettles. If you’re using Kingsford briquettes I would 100% recommend you give a good lump charcoal a try. - Sam

[@drewfuerstenberger4675]

Who nearly lost there shhh with his collar all screwed up. It literally made this impossible to watch and was an OCD nightmare.

[@justgrillin]

@@drewfuerstenberger4675 take it up with Under Armour. I don’t make the clothes 🤷‍♂️ - Sam