My FOOLPROOF tips & tricks for low & slow Kamado Joe cooking. How to keep temperatures controlled!

If you've struggled with inconsistent results controlling temperatures or are new to Kamado cooking I’ve got you covered in this video. I share my best tips and tricks I’ve developed from the past decade of cooking low & slow 12-24 hour cooks on ceramic grills.

Probes, fans, robots? Don’t need them. I will walk through my foolproof method for building your fire and configuring your grill at each step of the process in order to get consistent results .. EVERY time!

In this video I will cover:
- Kamado Joe controls, how to orient yourself with operating the vents (first 5min)
- How to build your fire and orient your coals for best results
- How much charcoal do you need
- Where to light your fire for the most control
- How to dial in your air vents and stabilize your grill

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[mikeh]

Man the method to get it up to stable temp has changed my life. I had given up on the kamado after constantly fluctuating temps, this is great!!

[GrumpyWebGuy]

Since becoming disabled, I've been searching for almost a year for a grill/smoker system that I can use. I tried pellets and charcoal digital units with "meh" results and horrible dependability... I have now watched several of your great videos and think I'm sold on the Kamado. Thanks for the hard work you put into your channel, I'm looking forward to trying a Kamado Joe for myself. Cheers!

[clintrich]

I told you this last week but I really mean it, you have taught me so much about the science of cooking versus the art of cooking. The Kamado style cooking is truly a science. Thank you so much. Oooot

[jersey]

You saved my life and saved me money!!! I swore I needed more charcoal for longer cooks….Now you showed me the way, I’m even more confident on doing a long cook again. I played with the dampers just to see if the heat will come up and go down and by golly it does just that!!! Thank you!!!

[shadetreephilosopher]

This is a great technique for hitting your target temperature. I've used it my last 3 cooks on my kamado joe and it has just been awesome. Great channel for kamado cooking. Please keep up the good work and I look forward to more awesome videos in the future.

[kappatvating]

Fantastic video. Love how you walked through the set up. I can’t wait to get out of the desert from this Deployment and buy my kamado (summer of 21 will be awesome)

[cardsncollectiblez]

This advice has been grate! (Hehe). I’ve made 3 slow cooks using this advice. 👏

[chaddoyle]

I used your tips in this video to complete my first cook which is #5 on your list. pork butt. Started at 5:00am and cooked all day. I’m amazed at the stability of the cook. My whole family loved it! Thank you 🙏🏼

[steelers]

My Big Joe 3 is on the way. This will be both my first Kamado style grill and my first smoker. I am super excited and have watched most of your videos and have watched this one multiple times already.

You have helped me feel very prepared and confident.

Thank you!

[joffmanu]

I was nervous using a komado Joe for the 1st ever today but this made it real easy. Thanks heaps!

[HarmonHeat]

I think you covered every topic possible to get someone started with these awesome grills! Awesome vid buddy

[TDentonKing]

This very helpful - thank you! I am now only on my second cook, but I cannot get my Kamado Joe below 240 for a long cook. I have been trying to get keep it at 225. I have kept the bottom opening at 1.5 fingers open and the top is right at the first notch. Last time when I tried to go below the 1st notch the fire went out. Any pointers to get it at 225? thanks!

[ebysea]

Thank you so much for this video! You really take the intimidation out of doing a low and slow smoke. Keep up the great content!

[richnmib]

I tried your technique today. Rock solid 250 degrees! Thank you!

[ComparisonCooking]

Think this is the first cleaning video that made me want to buy a grill!

[Dwarvey]

Your videos have been a great resource for someone who is thinking about getting a KamadoJoe! Keep up the great work.

[GregsBassShed]

What a great video - about to try smoking my first pork shoulder and this is perfect to give me some tips for setting up and regulating temperature. Greg, UK

[marcmaillet]

1st off i wanna say merry Christmas and happy new year. I absolutely love your videos, your one of the best. We have just purchase the classic 3, we have to go get it still but its been bought and I was wondering if you knew a site or somewhere were i can find how to set my vents perfectly to find just the right temps? I know its going to be a learning curve because all i cooked with all my life was with propane so definitely a learning curve for me but i am beyond excited to learn how to cook with charcoal. Anyway again merry Christmas and happy new year and i hope you and your family had amazing holidays

[GMAN]

Love all of your videos! If you haven't already you should write a book on kamado cooking. Thanks again!

[TheSmokinElk]

Nice informative video mate. Interesting way of bringing up to temp with the heat deflectors like that, never tried that way but looks like it works well 👍