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11 THE FUNDAMENTALS

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The Fundamentals of Surfaces

MASTERING YOUR TOOLS

Think of Kamado Joe cooking surfaces like your kitchen’s pots

and pans. Or like your most essential tools. Different materials

(cast iron, stainless steel, ceramic stone) hold and transfer heat

in unique ways. Finding the right heat transfer—from flame

to surface to food—is the key to achieving a perfect finish, no

matter what you’re cooking.

The beauty of cooking over flame is that it’s not complicated.

You’re well-equipped for success with just our standard

stainless steel grate. But as you explore the kamado tradition

and try new recipes or new techniques, you’ll find that certain

surfaces make certain foods sing. They will earn a place in your

kit—like every good tool does.

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THE FUNDAMENTALS

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A GUIDE TO SURFACES

1 Standard Stainless Steel Grate

This highly versatile cooking grate comes standard with the Kamado Joe

for a reason: it’s durable, easy to clean and well-suited for cooking a wide

variety of foods. Stainless steel heats up very quickly and distributes heat

very evenly. Many people use this as their all-purpose cooking surface.

2 Cast Iron

Nearly indestructible, cast iron is one of the oldest cooking materials in

the world. Designed to withstand high temperatures, cast iron absorbs,

retains and conducts heat extremely well—making it the perfect surface for

high-heat searing. Use the cast iron grate or griddle anytime you’re looking

for a good sear, color and caramelization.

3 Laser-Cut Stainless Steel

Designed for even heat distribution and made double thick for durability, this

smooth stainless steel surface protects fragile proteins, like fish, from falling

apart while cooking. Its laser-cut design is also ideal for roasting vegetables,

since its small slits allow heat to pass through without risking your veggies

dropping through a grate into the flame.

4 Soapstone

Thanks to its supremely even heat distribution, this thick, bacteria-and-

stain-resistant slab is ideal for keeping meat and fish moist as they cook in

their own juices. Its slab-style construction absorbs and radiates indirect

heat, preventing flare-ups along the way.

5 Ceramic Pizza Stone

Ideal for baking and browning, the ceramic stone offers superior heat

retention and distribution. The ceramic draws moisture out of dough to

create that perfect, slightly crunchy crust on pizzas and breads.

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