Everything Kamado Joe User Guide for ClassicJoe and BigJoe KamadoJoe.
SIGNATURE TASTE. UNMATCHED VALUE. Like many of you, I’m passionate about outdoor cooking. Over the years, I’ve cooked on everything from high-end stainless steel gas grills to inexpensive briquette charcoal grills. If those were my only choices I would pick the latter for one simple reason; the taste. There is nothing better than the mouthwatering taste of charcoal grilled food. Fortunately there is a better option– the Kamado Joe. My passion for that signature taste led me to the Kamado style of cooking.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Assembling Your Kamado Joe Grill…………………………… Page 1 Lighting Instructions…………………………………………… Page 3 Controlling the Temperature…………………………………… Page 4 Cooking Temperature Guide…………………………………… Page 5 Using Your Kamado Joe: Baking……………………………… Page 6 Using Your Kamado Joe: Roasting……………………………… Page 7 Using Your Kamado Joe: Grilling……………………………… Page 8 Using Your Kamado Joe: Smoking……………………………… Page 9 Cooking Configurations………………………………………… Page 10 Care & Maintenance…………………………………………… Page 14 Safe Use
ASSEMBLING YOUR CLASSICJOE/BIGJOE GRILL ASSEMBLING YOUR KAMADO JOE GRILL WITH A CART 1. Cut the plastic bands and remove the top and side panels of the shipping box. 2. Remove the top and base of the cart and attach them. Use the four stainless steel screws provided to secure the cart components together. Depress the tabs on the two locking casters (the locking casters indicate the front of the cart). 3. Open the grill and remove the components. 4.
Top Vent Thermometer Grill Dome Bamboo Side Shelves Bamboo Handle INTERNAL COMPONENTS Grill Base Welded Utensil Pins (4 Each Side) Cooking Grate Fire Ring Cast Iron Cart Draft Door Ash Screen (BigJoe) Fire Grate Fire Box Locking Wheels ASSEMBLING YOUR CLASSICJOE “STAND ALONE” GRILL AND INSERTING IT INTO YOUR KAMADO JOE GRILL TABLE 1. Follow steps 1 and 3 on the previous page. 2. Open the dome and attach the thermometer with a 14mm wrench. Do not over tighten. 3.
LIGHTING YOUR KAMADO JOE GRILL Kamado Joe Fire Starter Cubes are one of the quickest ways to start your grill. They are odorless, smokeless and environmentally safe. Each cube burns up to 1300°F for 8-12 minutes to ensure that you’re ready to cook in 15 minutes. CHARCOAL & AIR FLOW 1. Build a mound of charcoal that starts just below the holes in the side of the fire box with the peak of the mound just below the top of the fire ring. 2.
CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE Achieving a consistent temperature as high as 750°F or as low as 225°F is easy on your Kamado Joe Grill. In fact, you can maintain low temperatures for up to 12 hours without adding any 100% Natural Lump Charcoal. CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE 1. Close the dome and fully open the top vent. 2. When you are 25°F from your target temperature, close the top vent down to about 1/4 open. 3. Wait one minute and close or open the top vent to lower or increase the temperature.
COOKING TEMPERATURE GUIDE Grill Temperature Ranges Smoking Baking/Roasting Grilling Searing 225-275°F 275-350°F 350-500°F 500-750°F Internal Temperatures for Food Meat Type Beef, Lamb, Veal Chops, Roasts & Steaks Beef, Lamb, Veal Ground Meat Pork Chops, Roasts & Steaks Pork Ground Meat Rare Medium Rare Medium Medium Well Well 120°F 125°F 135°F 145°F 155°F – – 140°F 150°F 160°F 125°F 130°F 140°F 150°F 155°F – – 140°F 150°F 160°F Pork Ham (Fresh) Use smoking or roasting temp
KAMADO JOE GRILL: BAKING The top vent has two cast iron disks that are attached by a screw. The top disk with the small holes is called a “daisy wheel” and it’s used for low temperature cooking (smoking) when the bottom disk completely covers the opening. For baking, it’s best to use the bottom disk for achieving your desired temperature. STEPS 1. When the 100% Natural Lump Charcoal is fully lit, secure the Heat Deflector legs in the notches of the fire ring and place the ceramic plate in the top position.
KAMADO JOE GRILL: ROASTING The top vent has two cast iron disks that are attached by a screw. The top disk with the small holes is called a “daisy wheel” and it’s used for low temperature cooking (smoking) when the bottom disk completely covers the opening. For roasting, it’s best to use the bottom disk for achieving your desired temperature. STEPS 1.
KAMADO JOE GRILL: GRILLING For grilling, it is easier to achieve your desired temperature by keeping the draft door fully open and only adjusting the top vent. The top vent has two cast iron disks that are attached by a screw. The top disk with the small holes is called a “daisy wheel” and it’s used for low temperature cooking (smoking) when the bottom disk completely covers the opening. For grilling, it’s best to use the bottom disk for achieving your desired temperature. STEPS 1.
KAMADO JOE GRILL: SMOKING For smoking, it’s best to close the bottom draft door down to a 2” opening. Control the air flow with the top vent by fully closing the bottom disk and use the “daisy wheel” (the top disk with the small holes). STEPS 1. When the 100% Natural Lump Charcoal is fully lit, secure the Heat Deflector legs in the notches of the fire ring and place the ceramic plate in the top or bottom position.
COOKING CONFIGURATION: BAKING Figure 1 Figure 2 BAKING (Figure 1) Use this configuration for heating foods that can be cooked in ceramic or metal containers like casseroles and hot appetizers. A pizza cannot be baked directly on the Heat Deflector. The bottom crust will burn. Accessories: Heat Deflector BAKING (Figure 2) The perfect configuration for baking pizza, cookies or bread.
COOKING CONFIGURATION: ROASTING Figure 1 Figure 2 ROASTING (Figure 1) This configuration works well for roasting chicken (with or without a Chicken Stand), turkey or other foods with indirect heat. Use this set up if you do not use a drip pan. It’s also a better set up than Figure 2 for adding wood chips.
COOKING CONFIGURATION: GRILLING Figure 1 Figure 2 GRILLING (Figure 1) This configuration is the standard way of grilling on your Kamado Joe Grill. Great for steaks, hamburgers, chicken breasts or anything you want to cook directly over the 100% Natural Lump Charcoal. Accessories: None GRILLING (Figure 2) If you’re grilling delicate foods like seafood, fish or vegetables you can use the Heat Deflector metal stand to raise the food higher in your Kamado Joe Grill.
COOKING CONFIGURATION: SMOKING Figure 1 Figure 2 SMOKING (Figure 1) This configuration works well for smoking Boston butts, brisket, ribs other foods with indirect heat. Use this set up if you do not use a drip pan. It’s also a better set up than Figure 2 for adding wood chips. Food will tend to cook faster with this set up. Accessories: Heat Deflector SMOKING (Figure 2) This configuration is the standard choice for low-temperature cooking with indirect heat. Use this set up if you use a drip pan.
CARE & MAINTENANCE Your Kamado Joe Grill is made of quality materials, so general care and maintenance is minimal. The best way to protect your Kamado Joe from the elements is with a Grill Cover. REMOVING ASHES Occasionally, you will need to remove the ashes underneath the fire box. Your Kamado Joe includes an ash tool and here are the steps for removing ashes from a grill in a cart and a grill table: STEPS 1.
CARE & MAINTENANCE MOLD If your Kamado Joe Grill is not used for an extended period of time, moisture can be trapped inside the grill and you may see areas of mold or mildew on the cooking grate or internal ceramics. This can easily be eliminated, because Kamado Joe Grills are self-cleaning. Do not use bleach or other cleaning products. It will add an unpleasant taste to food. Self-cleaning your Kamado Joe Grill: 1.
CARE & MAINTENANCE HEAT DEFLECTOR AND PIZZA STONE Care and Cleaning of the Ceramic Plates 1. Allow ceramics to cool completely before cleaning and indoor storage. 2. Wipe off food material with a brush and store inside in a dry place. TIPS • Do not place on tables or surfaces that are not heat-resistant. • Do not use either ceramic plate to cook with on a stove top. • Do not season with olive oil or other cooking oils. • Do not use cleaning chemicals or soap and water. • Do not soak in water.
KAMADO JOE CLASSICJOE AND BIGJOE (WITH CART) ClassicJoe 18” BigJoe 24” ClassicJoe and BigJoe are Available in Two Colors: • Red with Natural Bamboo Side Shelves and Handle • Black with Teak-finished Bamboo Side Shelves and Handle Our grills come fully assembled. Simply place the empty grill in the cart, insert the internal components and attach the top vent and side shelves. Set up time take about 15 minutes. We build every Kamado Joe grill with high quality materials for years of beauty and use.
KAMADO JOE CLASSICJOE “STAND ALONE” Set of 3 Matching Grill Feet in Black or Red Included Kamado Joe “Stand Alone” Grills are designed to be used with Kamado Joe Grill Tables or in an outdoor kitchen. They carry the same materials, quality and dimensions as our standard configuration, with the elimination of the side shelves and cart.
100% NATURAL LUMP CHARCOAL Our 100% Natural Lump Charcoal burns cleaner, hotter and longer than other brands, and adds true charcoal flavor to. Cook as low as 225°F or as high as 750°F. Available in 22 lb/10kg bags. FIRE STARTER CUBES Kamado Joe Fire Starter Cubes are a quick and easy way to light your grill. They are odorless, smokeless, environmentally safe and will light when wet. Each cube burns up to 1300°F for 8-12 minutes.
HEAT DEFLECTOR (CLASSICJOE) Our Heat Deflector allows you to bake, grill or smoke with indirect heat. The metal stand has a two-position setting for the ceramic plate, and it can be used by itself to raise food higher in the grill and reduce charring. See all the different configurations possible starting on page 10. HEAT DEFLECTOR (BIGJOE) The BigJoe Split Heat Deflector allows you to bake, grill and smoke with over 10 different configurations.
RIB RACK Our 304 stainless steel rib rack allows you to cook more ribs by placing the ribs vertically into your grill. You can also place other cuts of meat in the rib rack like chicken pieces or pork chops. GRILL GRIPPER Made of durable 304 stainless steel for years of beauty and use, our grill gripper securely clamps onto any cooking grate. Avoid the mess and potential burn hazard of moving or repositioning your cooking grate.
STAINLESS STEEL GRILL TABLE Our Stainless Steel Grill Table is the ultimate in beauty and weather resistance. Constructed of brushed 304 stainless steel. Comes fully assembled. Features: • Fold-down Side Shelves • Locking Casters for stability • Spacious storage area • Condiment Tray TEAK GRILL TABLE Enjoy the beauty and weather-resistance of a Kamado Joe Teak Grill Table. Designed for plenty of working area on the large table top. Assembly is quick and easy in as little as 15 minutes.
KAMADO JOE LIMITED WARRANTY Models Covered: ClassicJoe, ClassicJoe Stand Alone and BigJoe Limited Lifetime Warranty on Ceramic Parts Kamado Joe warrants that all ceramic parts used in this Kamado Joe grill and smoker are free of defects in material and workmanship for as long as the original purchaser owns the grill.
THE PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED AS SPECIFIED HEREIN TO REPLACEMENT. IN NO CASE SHALL KAMADO JOE BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
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