Kamado Tandoor oven? I attempted making NAAN bread in a Kamado & THIS happened

[@neffk]

Such a interesting video. I'm going to try this method soon. If you want to light a fire lower in the grill, I recommend putting down a firebrick or two. In a buffering capacity.

[@haiderkazmi2953]

I have been doing this for a while as well, if you put water on the side that sticks to Joe, you get much better adhesion and heat transfer from surface, you also get a bit of good char on back kind of like on a wood burning pizza oven.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

great tip, thanks for sharing

[@BehindTheFoodTV]

So cool, James! I would have never thought of this! Now to come up with a keto naan recipe..........

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

You should!

[@YayaOrchid]

Another Great way to use our Kamado. Thanks James.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

You bet!

[@smdftb8495]

I have an XL BGE, and I'm thinking of just putting the naan directly on the divider plate.

[@gora876]

I have a Blaze Kamado and was thinking about making naan on it. I knew someone beat me to it and here you were…. But I am happy to see your enthusiasm and success. I would urge you to add some baking soda when preparing the dough, that’s how they get those signature volcano looking bubbles and lastly brush some “ghee”= clarified butter right after you take them down from the kamado and before serving. I appreciate you for uploading this video. 👏👏👏

[@paulthomas3782]

Interesting concept James looks like you really enjoyed the Naan bread cheers

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

It was very good

[@sparkythomas6354]

Very fun James. You are a brave man for closing that dome with the naan hanging there! Especially without a cooking grate to serve as a "net".

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

living on the edge lol

[@sandyharkness6891]

James is THE best! I watch all of these vids, and I've made a dozen of his recipes. David from NY

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Cheers David

[@AntsBBQCookout]

James, a man of culture 👍 I wanted to comment a joke, but I have Naan. Hey gottem

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

hahahaha love it

[@thomasgates7852]

Love the genuine excitement moment when you opened the lid to see them still sticking and puffed up

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

I thought for sure they’d be gone. apparently if you spray them they stick better

[@TheRssr1979]

Wow 🤩. Each time ilI watch your videos, I see a new way to use the KJ that I didn’t think was possible

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

it’s so versatile

[@russellnaj85]

I've been using my ash catcher as a chimney starter to light my charcoal in the kamado.... It works really fast....just stuff a small crumbled paper and light it inside the ash catcher. No more $ spent on fire starters or propane torches. Should be safe, right SD?

[@tomb4540]

Genius! I’m going to try this. As much fun as the grill gun looks, I don’t have space to store one safely, and using a chimney is a bit of a pain.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

i've done this when my dome is frozen shut so no worries. i try to avoid too hot of a fire in the metal so that it doesn't warp but i have not had an issues with a fire starter and or wood chips as the temp never is higher than what it gets naturally when doing something hot like pizza

[@MayanPatel1]

I've seen some DIY tandoori oven builds on KZbin made with terracotta pots. I wonder if you could just cut the base off one and stick it in the Kamado to use and stick the naan to the inside?

[@alf3553]

Nice cook. Did you film this yesterday (Dec.11) was pretty windy here too, listed as 65 k wind gusts here but I’m sure a few of those were more than 65. Yes I had my Joe Jr going during that, any day is a good day to Grill 🥶🇨🇦 although -40 does make it interesting. I remember before having my Kamado grills being out BBQing & having the wind blow out the propane BBQ. Soon after I got my first BGE we had a really good windy day 80k wind gusts, so I fired up the egg & it really didn’t make any difference in performance…no issues grilling when windy. I’ve made naan style bread a few times using pizza dough & just placing them straight on the grill, works great.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

it might have been, it was nuts that day

[@matthewrs7]

When I heard about cooking naan on the dome, I thought it would be a gimmick. However, it seemed a lot easier and more practical than I first thought. it looks like a ton of fun! and that chicken on the skewer looked like such a fantastic method to cook. The wind has been brutal. I woke up with the cover blown off the joe again.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Totally agree! it worked great and was fun

[@MB-pl3oi]

Thank you James for doing this video. It looks so good! While looking at the video i though of trying this on the do joe.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

that would be fun too

[@DooneyAddict615]

Had an epiphany last night that I could use my BGE as a tandoor oven. Wake up this morning to see if KZbin University had a tutorial and boom 💥 There you go trying it with success. Needless to say whatever I cook for dinner tonight, homemade Naan is on the menu.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Hope you enjoy

[@jplee3]

Nice! I noticed you cooked the naan on a Big Joe. Have you also tried on the Classic? I'm just wondering about spacing and also if there might be issues with the naan falling off more easily on the Classic for whatever reason...

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

I have done this on the classic before and it works the same. Just fit 2 instead of 3 at a time

[@sherririnker7808]

Could anyone please answer this question: If you use the charcoal basket, can you remove the fire grate (that metal piece with the holes on the bottom)? My son says that removing that will give us better air circulation when we want a REALLY hot Joe - like for wood fire pizza. I’m afraid to remove it… Thoughts?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

yes remove it if you get the basket

[@davelindey8023]

Well done James. You've given me something else to try. Thanks

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

it was fun. will do again

[@chaddoyle6911]

Awesome! Thanks James for doing Naan. I had no idea the way to cook was to smack it to the lid.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

thanks Chad, so good. Apparently if you spray it with water and stick it on it sticks even better

[@JGill0124]

Aww man this looks amazing! I bet you can get similar if not better results on the JR due to the proximity of the dome to the coals. Great video James!!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

what a good idea. didn’t think of that

[@jonmedina259]

@@SmokingDadBBQ please do a video with Joe Jr or Jr vs regular Joe as a tandoori oven.

[@hardeepgalsinh7419]

Great video. I managed to turn my Kamado Joe Jr into a makeshift tandoor - got the dome nice and hot, removed the daisy wheel, and managed to hook 2 hanging skewers at a time through the hole in the top. Results were amazing. Also if you don’t have a new or recently cleaned dome, the naan came out very nice putting the pizza stone over direct heat and using that as the ceramic surface

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Nice work! i just did the same with my soapstone. worked great

[@MacheteJake]

Too funny I just watched this video and was like wonder what it would be like in my 2x soap stones

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Haha,I love the subject matter James! This is a great video.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

thanks

[@robertdewalt8711]

James, Thank you sharing this. This gives my an idea of using top of underside of of dome of pizza oven for Naan bread.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

great idea

[@bernardsbbq]

I actually dropped my jaw when you opened the lid and the naan was still there!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

lol mine too

[@bjorne46]

Looks like great fun. Here's an idea; would the naan bread cook on the soapstone? Or does it really need exposure to direct heat?

[@01spec]

I was thinking the same!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

i have done this on cast iron inside so i think the soapstone would be perfect

[@Sciprus]

More great ideas on this video! Not sure if I missed part a previous video, but what was the outcome of the November Kettle Joe giveaway?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

on my community page, brian daffern won

[@tims6865]

Another tasty idea James. Thank you for sharing.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

thanks

[@jazzwyld1]

Very curious - what would be the difference between cooking on the dome for the bread, and cooking the bread on the soapstone?

[@davecanale2133]

I wonder the same…

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

I know it would be easier lol

[@jazzwyld1]

@@SmokingDadBBQ lol. That reminds me of a Jurassic Park quote, “Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.” Honestly, thanks for trying something new, always great to see the flexibility of the cooker

[@bobbyburns56]

Love the video. May have to try this.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

You should!

[@stevepoetzl986]

Would the doe-joe pizza oven work for nan as well? I have know idea but wondering.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

yes, same with cast iron pan

[@patrickmullane1046]

OK, that was much cooler than I thought it would be. I had seen the other naan video you referenced and it didn't inspire me to try it, though it was interesting. Is there an easy way to spot-clean the back of the dome if I get a hankering for naan, but don't have time for a lengthy high-heat cleaning cycle? I'm guessing there is not.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

it took care of it self in a few cooks without me doing anything

[@KevinAClassA]

Thank you very much for sharing this... WOW ! The equipment is not cheap, I am a Photographer. I get little sand bags for weight from Adorama or use some Ziplock backs and but some weight in them. Again, thank you. Stay safe

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

thanks Kevin, great idea on the sand bags.

[@CarlosAlvaradoPhotography]

Love your channel! And what a great video!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Thank you so much!

[@jeannienutter3015]

Just like a magic show. I did not expect to see that bread still on the lid when you opened it up. Still, not sure I want to try it. Can you just cook it on the soapstone? Trying to get soapstone for my Jr. but they have been out of stock everywhere. Someone told me just to cook on the heat defusier but I'm not sure that's wise. Thoughts?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

haha magic indeed, and yes you can

[@du6245]

Hey Smoking Dad, Will you do a video on things to cook when the Joe is cooling down. I just did pizza and am watching my Joe sitting at 300c thinking something should be in there. Thanks!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

love that, will do

[@bhutjolokia6990]

That's awesome!! I love naan!!👍😁

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

The best!

[@Keith80027]

THat was different, I never thought about cooking on lid! Nice job.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

thanks

[@Thegypsy8244]

We love the naan bread great video. Great work. Have to try that out.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Hope you enjoy

[@12daasdf]

I’ve wanted to try it as a tandoor too! Great video!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

so good

[@emmgeevideo]

Couldn’t you use a pizza stone?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

absolutely

[@brad4527]

hi James, I know you have a good video on lump charcoal, but witch lump dose your family like again? I do like B&B lump(the regular) . Thinking of doing a rump roast on the kmj and Sunday. Thanks Jame! Cheers Brad. Ps, Have a Great Boxing Day with your Family👪 😀😃

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

thanks brad. i personally like lighting KJ and JD, but the family overwhelmingly likes the taste of Fogo. they describe it like a grandma with way too much perfume who is oblivious to the smell and gets used to it, but for everyone else its overpowering

[@hanleymathew2596]

Hey James, great video. I'm east Indian and love naan. It seems we're neighbors, my son is in the same class as your daughter. small world!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

hey neighbour

[@brad4527]

James this is a wonderful Idea! I could use the baby Kamado for the bread and chicken on the kbj . I think my wifi will love this. Cheers James. Brad.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

awesome. cheers Brad

[@dominicvalkos1899]

Fantastic idea!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

so fun

[@rll1971]

I’ve been wanting to try naan on the KJ. Is there any reason why cooking it on a pizza stone or the heat deflector plates not work?

[@umakegoodcookies]

Nope, works great, super fast, like he said, 30s and done.

[@jamesorr1200]

I think he was just wanting to try it more traditionally. But yeah, I was thinking deflector or baking steel.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

100% will work, this was just for fun

[@K1300Rch]

Two unrelated questions: How (much) does the outside temperatur impact the vent settings? I'm from Switzerland und know some winter temperatures... Is there a pro/con on fillng a drip pan with water vor some extra humidity? Are there cooks where this could help? Because of you I got a Classic III 😁 Edit: Never mind about the weather, found your video on that topic...

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

haha you beat me to it, yes very little difference surprisingly enough

[@lisa-mariegomez7056]

I need to try this, yum!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Hope you like it!

[@doctorping5326]

Something new to try, nice video.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Yes, thanks

[@AffyKoupps]

Love that you tried this, looks awesome, and tzatziki is top tier condiment

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

It really is!

[@ralphmetten2344]

Great video👍 loved that you mantioned pitt master x... go Dutchies😁. Why didn't you put the grill grades on if you where afraid they would fall off?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Great idea,, didn’t think of that

[@poorman2515]

Hi James I’m going to purchase a Kamado Joe big Joe three package I’m trying to find a reputable dealer so far I found Atlantic Grill in Georgia and Barbecue guys in Louisiana can you recommend anything Atlantic Grill is giving a Joe Tisserie with the barbecue purchase

[@johnrobb5336]

I just bought my big joe with the free joetissarie through Atlanta grill company. Quick delivery, no hastle. Very pleased.

[@poorman2515]

Thankyou John

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

i would add all things bbq to the list you have

[@andrewwoodall2214]

Another great video James. Keep the bloopers in for future videos, keeps it real. When you cooked the remaining naan did you wipe down the inside after each cook or did the heat give a clean surface for the next round?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

thanks, lol the wind was nuts. i didn’t wipe it. just kept going. someone commented that spraying the dough helps it stick better too

[@fiftyf1]

Thanks for a great video. I think i may try that in my OONI Koda 16. The stone is at least horizontal, which may help. Thanks James!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

awesome

[@rodman1914]

Love it, I'll be adding to my to do list

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

enjoy

[@Boatsidebbq]

Have you ever watched your videos with subtittles on? Soaking Dead BBQ had me laughing so hard I had to pause the video twice!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

haha I’m afraid to try

[@stevepoetzl986]

Could you use the soap stone for the Nan?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

absolutely

[@papah7398]

I always press the "SHOW MORE" just to check out any hidden gems you may have listed. The chicken marinate you listed is one I'm definitely going to try in the very near future! Thanks for the vid James. Stay warm and take care.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

thanks papa h

[@punitnaker]

I wonder if a hanging skewer/meat hook method works well for the chicken. That’s usually the direction skewers sit in a tandoor. Can’t wait to try this!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

good idea

[@stevefisher6531]

Awesome video sir!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

thanks

[@leonardbolton4364]

Great idea! Just another reason to own a ceramic cooker. The skewer itself is awesome.A poorman's Joetisserie. Keep up the good work please.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Thanks! Will do!

[@porterhousebbq8493]

Love your stuff. You said on one of your last videos you lost 50lbs on a bbq diet? I’d like to sign up for that! Was it just keto? Super curious. I have a bge but I love your cooks and info. Keep it up.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

yes, keto and exercise. i have a keto playlist for some recipe ideas .... egg is a great grill too

[@emmgeevideo]

News flash…. Did you see that Guga and Bradley are going to have a face-off? I think you need to throw down the gauntlet and challenge Bradley to a Chud Box vs. Big Joe cook-off. May the best brisket win! (and both of you can do the rest period with sous vide.)

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

i haven't seen that yet, good for him for challenging Guga to the SV rest i missed the response that it will happen.

[@j777]

I tried both the dome and the soapstone with my friend from India. We all preferred on the soapstone because it cooked faster, leaving the bread more moist. That said, maybe my grill wasn't hot enough to do it in the dome, those turned out too crispy for what naan should be.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

100% easier to use the soapstone, i was just having fun and being amused that it worked

[@j777]

@@SmokingDadBBQ yup, we also had fun trying different methods! Thanks for sharing the recipe you picked, it was perfect

[@DavidAbraham504]

Excellent. I’m sure it will work as well with corean style pork belly.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

oh man. yum

[@ErikEbrahemian]

What if you try the joe doe?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

that’s a good idea

[@foodonfire3662]

Since you want the dome to be the hot zone, why not raise the charcoal basket so it is "floating" above the firebox?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

i worked well. didn’t think of raising the charcoal

[@bremnet1812]

With wind storm we had last night, good thing the Joe's have some serious weight to them. Not being familiar with making that delicious dinner, I was wondering if something like a pizza stone may work for the Naam bread?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

absolutely it would

[@MadHouseBBQnyc]

how did I never think to use that as a skewer, I have a ton of rods just like that I bought once from a camping store to roast marshmallows!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

so fun

[@stevepool8034]

Oh wow, James, that chicken look awesome! And the homemade naan,😋. Now that’s something you can’t do on s Weber, haha.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

haha cheers

[@tomroeder7348]

Very cool!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

thanks Tom

[@agpmjm]

Thank God- the familiar plaid is back ;) Craving Naans for dinner now... Why not just cook the naan on the stone?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

haha see I said it wouldn’t be long. this seemed more fun like a tandoor oven

[@michaelyork5617]

Great video as usual. I remember from earlier videos you were doing Keto (I've made the Keto pizza you featured in one of them). Is the Naan bread Keto friendly? I'm guessing not, but I thought I'd ask.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

this sadly is not

[@aaronleegrimm]

Awesome Video James! I've been noodling with the idea of the Kamado as a tandoor. I'm waiting on my meat swords now. My thought is removing the top vent and placing the skewers down through to the fire bowl with a banked fire. Great stuff, thanks for the video!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Right on!

[@dsmawfield]

This is what I do and it works very well. A good tip is to plug the bottom with a piece of potato which helps to prevent the chicken from sliding off.

[@brianmurphy165]

You're reading my mind! I was just thinking about doing this (and asking someone better try). Get out of my head!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

hahaha trying

[@jimmydeicide2202]

been doing this for years in my vision grill. what i do is completely remove the dome vent, i don't know if your able on a joe but with long skewers you can rest the tips on the fire box on an angle just like a tandoor, this way you are not burning your gasket with the skewer. works awesome.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

good idea. the high heat mesh gasket didn’t show any signs of damage but like that idea too

[@danfroment9513]

Enjoy all your videos!! My kamado joe skills are way better from them. Totally unrelated question for you. I was going to cook a brisket next Friday. Now looks like a low of -25 c. Never tried cooking at that temperature. Could it be done? Thanks from Alberta!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

yes, i cook year round and no worries at that temp

[@danfroment9513]

@@SmokingDadBBQ Great thanks!

[@rmagala]

I've been wondering for a long time if I could make naan on my Kamado Joe

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

so good

[@richmann5746]

James great job with the skewer $Rich Mann$

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

thabks

[@psatwal4050]

Why not cook naan bread in the doe joe?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

would work well

[@chickenwings9117]

Kamados...is there ANYTHING they (or you!!??) can't do? Thanks James!

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

if i find it, i will let you know lol

[@Hyr1an]

Awesome

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

thanks

[@andrewjohns6823]

will give this a go :)

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

100%

[@bigdaddyg1]

Ok after the next clean up I'll be making naans

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

boom

[@pesser]

naan bread = bread bread just say naan lol

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

hahaha true, didn't think of that of that of that of that 😊

[@praetorxyn]

What was that wind speed? lmao

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

9/10 lol … nuts

[@craigflatley7370]

👍

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

cheers

[@GTJosh64]

Bro, curl your finger tips and let your farthest finger joints push up against that cleaver so your finger tips are sheltered from the blade.

[@briandaffern5108]

How about using a pizza stone to cook the naan. A pizza stone is always nice and clean where as the dome, not so much.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

this would make a lot sense. less fun. more practical

[@bbaker82]

Seriously, what can’t you do on these grills?

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

I’ll let you know know if I find it lol