The history of the Kamado Kamado BBQ Specialist

Kamado Joe Vent Settings. Kamado Joe Classic Joe III 18″ Charcoal Grill Best of Backyard Getting the Kamado Joe to perform optimally requires some finesse and fine-tuning of the vents specifically. You will adjust the top vent much more than the bottom vent when cooking.

Kamado Joe Classic Joe III 18″ Charcoal Grill Best of Backyard
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The top vent lets out heat and smoke that accumulate in the lid Leave the top vent open 1/2″ and the draft door open 2″, but close.

Kamado Joe Classic Joe III 18″ Charcoal Grill Best of Backyard

The top vent regulates smoke and heat escape, while the bottom vent controls air intake The idea is to bring the old-school ways of cooking and ancestral ideas to the new age Close the top vent until it is only 1/4 of the way open

Setting up Kamado Joe for Grilling YouTube. Let the kamado's temperature settle then adjust the airflow accordingly The top vent lets out heat and smoke that accumulate in the lid

Setting up Kamado Joe for Grilling YouTube. You will adjust the top vent much more than the bottom vent when cooking. Top Vent: The top vent on most kamado grills is for fine-tuning the temperature when you get close to your target temperature