Expert Grill Kamado Grill Tutorial

I found 2 videos on this grill and decided there needed to be another one. It goes over some basic mods but mainly how I have found that you get the best start up of this cooker.

[badaxelbrewski]

Huge fan of this grill. Purchased one recently since I was wanting an Akorn Kamado, but Walmart had these in stock cheaper. On the latches, I loosened the screws and there's some wiggle room to actually adjust and tighten those up a smidge. I highly recommend getting some grill gasket (bought at Lowes) and adding to the bottom have of ash pan and lid opening to help prevent air leakage. Second, I also purchased at Lowes a 17inch Weber ash grate, and it fits perfectly in the grooves in the fire pan. Great for holding water pan/deflector or reverse searing steaks closer to the coals. Would like to install a more accurate thermometer, as the stock one is terrible.

[LauraKiriluk]

You rock! After spending $130 trying to figure this out I was able to return the grates that didn’t fit and found one from an old bullet smoker I was going toss. Have a pizza stone that fits perfectly. You’re a genius and thank you!

[Mrlg]

FYI- the 17in Char Griller Akorn heat diffuser stone also fits on the stamped "lip"/ridge.

[aarontaylor]

I have this grill. Do you know what the model number is? I need to order parts

[JeremiahHill-jwik]

Great vid, can you give the diameter or circumference of that grill grate you use to go low?

[nathanhooser]

Sweet Jesus. You start the grill an hour before?

[bighollywood]

What kind of pie pan for the heat deflector?

[LauraKiriluk]

You rock! After spending $130 trying to figure this out I was able to return the grates that didn’t fit and found one from an old bullet smoker I was going toss. Have a pizza stone that fits perfectly. You’re a genius and thank you!

[LauraKiriluk]

You rock! After spending $130 trying to figure this out I was able to return the grates that didn’t fit and found one from an old bullet smoker I was going toss. Have a pizza stone that fits perfectly. You’re a genius and thank you!