The basic composition of a Kamado Grill Oven

Kamado grill is a kind of traditional charcoal grill, which is popular amomg the world, because of its versatility. Up to now, we can see all kinds of kamado brands available in family backyard,outdoor garden, bbq store, grill experience center as well as large scale market, such as BIG GREEN EGG, KAMADO JOE, EGG KAMADO and PRIMO CERAMIC GRILLS. These grills use a combination of high temperature ceramics, terracotta, and crushed lava rock to create a grill that can withstand temperatures in excess of 750F without cracking from extreme heat or temperature fluctuations. Although their shape is a little different, but they have same grill’s parts.

What parts are included in kamado grills. This is often asked by consumers with first time to know this kind of grill. So let’s take a look at the various components that comprise the modern day Kamado:

1.Top Vent: It is often made of black powder coating steel or stainless. This vent allows you  to fine tune the cooking temperature within the Kamado using a daisywheel type device. 

2.Stainless steel grate: The surface used to hold food while it cooks. While Most Kamados come with stainless steel grates, there are a plethora of options out there for customizing the cooking surface to accommodate just about anything you’d ever want to cook. You can add extender racks, swing racks, cast iron grates, griddles, and more. It’s easy to get carried away with grate customization, but I recommend using the grate that came with your Kamado for at least as long as it takes you to get a feel for cooking well on it consistently.

3.Dome: It is know as lid. You will find that the bottom of the dome is typically lined in a  felt material that helps to create a near air-tight seal when closed which greatly aides in heat retention and prevents unnecessary moisture from escaping the cooker.

4.Thermometer: Used to tell the current temperature in the dome. While the dome temperature is good to know, more important is the cooking surface temperature which can be off from the dome thermometer by more than 50 degrees.

5.Hinge:The hinge is what connects the Kamado dome to the base and is oftentimes the most overlooked part of the Kamado. The hinge is the only thing standing between the Kamado dome and the ground beneath it, so it’s absolutely vital that it be tightened regularly to ensure you don’t come outside to find a shattered dome one day.

6.Fire Grate: The fire grate is the slotted piece that you set your charcoal and wood on. It sits on the bottom of the fire box. The slots or holes in the fire grate allow small pieces of wood, charcoal, and ash to fall through to be disposed of later.

7.Fire Box:The fire box is where you pour your charcoal and place your wood. The bottom of the fire box contains the fire grate. The fire box typically has a few holes drilled into the sides of it to allow for air flow which provides the oxygen needed to maintain a fire.

8.Bottom Vent: The bottom vent is your primary air source and where the Kamado will draw the oxygen required to maintain a fire. When grilling, I typically keep the bottom vent open 100% to increase the air intake which leads to hotter temperatures.