GrillChef Mini Kamado, Black

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The ovular grills may also be porcelain-coated metal (often steel), which is lighter and often less expensive; but may not retain heat as effectively. But kamado grills also often have a ceramic body as opposed to the cast iron or porcelain-coated steel often used for conventional grills.

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But if you want a small kamado with many of the same features as the brand's larger grills, this one won’t disappoint. This gazebo is tear-resistant, made from durable, water-repellent plastic, and is quick to assemble and dismantle thanks to the toolless plug-in system with marked connections. This Kamado Joe Kettle Joe (it’s a mouthful) has a 22-inch grate, which is 4-inches larger than that of the Classic model. The grill has 148-square-inches of grill space on its stainless steel grates, a felt gasket to trap heat, and a cast-iron vent to control the temperature.The grill’s construction is solid despite its lower weight, with the same triple-wall steel construction, porcelain-coated interior, and powder-coated steel finish as the larger model. A section of the cast-iron grate is removable for replenishing charcoal while grilling, plus there’s a chrome swing-out grate attachment that adds a raised cooking surface. 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. It has cast-iron grates that give you 155-square-inches of cooking space (versus the full-size Akorn's 314-square-inches), with a 14-inch grate.

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Kamado grills are available in a wide variety of configurations and sizes, including ones that offer multi-level racks for more cooking space. The design also includes, top and bottom air dampers for temperature control, plus a hinged lid, side handles, and ash-dump pan that’s easy to empty. The only drawback is that the cooking surface and 13-inch grill grate are a bit smaller than those in comparable models. The Big Green Egg’s temperature gauge maxes out at 750 degrees Fahrenheit (perfect for quick-firing pizzas) and the ceramic body is effective at maintaining low temperatures (think brisket, slowly smoking overnight). There’s a lot to like about this ceramic kamado grill, with its attractive design and excellent lineup of features.The ceramic inserts help retain heat, with achievable temperatures of 110 to 370°C, while the stainless steel grill gives you a chance to achieve a lovely char to your meals. JB: Cooking pizza on a kamado is a great way to get a little bit of char that will remind you of a Neapolitan-style pizza.

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Split grill grates let you brown sausages over the charcoal (via direct heat) or cook them through on the raised grate (via indirect heat). Slide-out ash drawers at the bottom are preferable; otherwise, you need to remove the grates and scoop out the ash. Oval-shaped kamado grills are great for two-zone cooking where you’re grilling steaks over direct heat while letting smoke gently infuse chicken breasts on grates that are further away from the charcoal.The grill’s ceramic body has 662-square-inches of space, with a 24-inch grate, dual-tier stainless steel cooking grates, and a spring-loaded hinge top, plus laminated bamboo fold-down side shelves. This accessory helps prevent water from getting inside, which can freeze and potentially lead to cracks in the ceramic. The grill has double-walled steel construction, with removable ash and drip pans, a fold-down side shelf, and a bottom shelf for storage. There’s a cast-iron vent on top, two fold-down wood shelves on each side, a flexible LED grill light, and the powder-coated stand has two heavy-duty locking castors, plus the grill comes with a vinyl protective cover.