Had a bit of time with smoker and they’re great for doing just that. With the WiFire features on the traeger, you can set a temperature and leave it to do its thing. If you want to do any other kind of cooking however they’re not designed for it.
Kamado cooking however is the most dynamic outdoor cooking in my opinion. They hold temperature for a long time, can keep really cool or really hot and are very efficient on fuel. Once you get used to them they’re also relatively easy to set and forget, I can feel quite confident that my kamado can do an 8 hour cook maintaining pretty stable temps with almost no (and sometimes no) adjustment.
If I was picking just one outdoor grill I’d pick a kamado without a doubt then I’d add more specific cookers to it when I have the space/cash/patience.
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If you are looking for Kamado tips try here Smoking dad bbq
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL...gn-1jAyyB7Xo_o
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Anyone doing the Xmas day cook on their kamado? I'm so late this year I haven't even thought what to do. Possibly prime Rob roast beef.
Rotisserie turkey on the kamado for me :-)
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I wish, sister wants her daughter to have Christmas at home - will be cooking a 5 rib of beef I have not used for 3 years.
Would love to be doing it at mine, egg for the main roast & see what happens. I have a spare 5 rib for Easter but cannot decide between the egg or sous vide and sear.
Should Boris screw it all up last minute, we have a lovely sirloin roast and an amazing spatchcock chicken to cook for the 2 of us.
Alongside 1kg of homemade sausagemeat rissoles, 2 dozen pigs in blankets plus all the other trimmings.
Fired up at 7am, temp set to 135, indirect cooking a 2.5kg Turkey crown with bacon lattice.
Meat on at 8am, going for 3-3.5hrs cooking, internal temp should be around 70 then resting in loose foil for the drive over to my daughters. Hopefully a final internal temp around 74 after 30 minutes rest.
Hope you all have a good one.
Bit of a heads up, the Aldi Kamado goes on sale again tomorrow’s (13th) morning at 8am.
This is a full size Kamado (116 x 66 x 111.5cm), rather than the mini one they're sold previously. Ł399.99 Gardenline Kamado Ceramic Egg BBQ - ALDI UK
These were almost impossible to get last year, good to see they’re back early
Indeed it the full size version. I’ve had one since before CV came along and it’s great.
Kamado Joe owners, any views on whether the classic III is worth the extra over the classic II? Thinking of chopping my Wild Goose for a KJ, whilst there A). looks to be availability, and B). some decent bundle offers around.
Waiting for my Aldi delivery. It’s not a Kamado Joe or a BGE but it’s all I can afford so it will do. I may need help when it gets there but this thread is already very good.
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
I don’t think the III is worth the extra money over the II, I certainly have never regretted getting a II, buy a joetisserie with the money you save!
The Aldi egg is great, unbeatable for the money, you’ll really enjoy using it, I had one for a couple of years, and loved it.
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
JoeTisserie the most, always excellent results. Had great Sunday roast chicken using the rotisserie today. DoJoe occasionally, again decent results, and kids love getting involved, but always feels a bit of a faff to set up etc. Otherwise have all the griddles, grates, which fit perfectly. I'm looking at a soapstone next, hadn't heard much about it but searching around it seems you get a better sear.
The other thing that I found improved cooking on the WG is replacing the ash grate with an ash basket. Better air flow, and easier to clear the ash out.
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I used my minimax for the first time for a 5hr cook rather than just shorter ones.
Having dropped a 1.7kg lamb shoulder and iron skillet (that pretty much filled the diameter of the plate setter), I was amazed how long it took the egg temperature to bounce back up.
I am guessing my XL in its size holds significantly more thermal load & can deal with the addition of a hunk of ambient meat & metal more so.
I know it is obvious, but was generally amazed and dinner was thus delayed somewhat.
Greedy 2 people with leftovers the night after!
It fitted, so didn’t even think about the heat issues. The XL loaded with 12kg of meat didn’t have anywhere near as much of a heat suck.
I know know and can plan, but loved cooking on the tiny one for a change as the XL always feels big when just the 2 of us, hence the addition!
I was not criticising the quantities. In fact I approve
And yes, having those 2 makes sense. Not sure I could cook 12kg in one go (certainly not in the Aldi) but it must have been quite a feat (and feast).
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
Going to bite the bullet for this summer.
Anybody looked at/own one of these?
(Price seems reasonable?)
https://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/p...e-egg-barbecue
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
Very lazy entertaining until the final frantic 20 mins to get chips cooked and pork pulled.
Superb.
The rack of ribs is probably going to be my first attempt in an egg. The test will be stern, my 16 yo will take no prisoner if it's not to her expectations
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
If I was in the market now I'd be getting one of these I think https://kamadokings.co.uk/media-red/
I've heard nothing but good reports of thier customer service and product.
I have one of these though https://www.bbqworld.co.uk/masterbui...arcoal-bbq.asp This is a Kamado Joe in all but name, same parent company, same wararnty, same quality....some of the labeling even says Kamado Joe when you unpack it!! It doesn't come with the KJ Divide and Conquer system but that can be bought seperately and added to as you like. I love mine and it will probably outlive me! This is a pretty great price too, I saw it flagged on a FB group yesterday.
Joe
Once you start, you cannot stop the process. My parents don’t eat ribs anywhere else now as prefer mine. Parents in law the same.
They all like to take racks away too, so when family visit it’s usually pork overnight and then ribs on at 2pm.
I used to mess about with foil, spritzing etc but now just remove the membrane, rub with yellow mustard and rub before throwing on.
Costco ribs about Ł22 for 4 are a decent size weight. 5hrs later sauce and serve. Don’t even open the lid these days with either these or pork shoulder.
Aldi egg ordered this evening off the back, or should that be baby back, of this thread.
Really interested to see what and how this ceramic egg thing works.
First cook for a while
What cooking setup is that?
Looks like it could be very useful.
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You should wrap the kleftiko or it risks drying out. Otherwise great idea and I might try that this Monday.
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
My lot must have very pointed teeth as they might well leave a white bone before you even get a chance to serve the spuds but I think I know the feeling.
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.