The kamado ceramic barbecue is one of the best known of all types of barbecues. Everyone knows someone with a “ egg bbq” in the garden in a trendy color. And rightly so, because the kamado bbq is a very versatile barbecue. There is a way for every dish, so that it can be made with the help of the kamado. Read on and learn all about this type of barbecues.
What is a kamado bbq?
A kamado barbecue is a ceramic barbecue in the shape of an egg. This shape has been specifically chosen for the most optimal air circulation, so that the heat in the barbecue is well distributed. This makes it easier to achieve the temperature and the cooking of the dish to achieve an optimal result.
The advantages of a ceramic barbecue:
- Heat dispersion: the temperature in the barbecue can be checked very precisely due to the ceramic walls and various air slides.
- Versatility: Due to the various accessories available and the temperature control, various cooking techniques can be used with a kamado. Think of slowly stewing at a low temperature, but also cooking on a spit or baking a pizza.
- Durable material: ceramic, when used properly, is a very durable material. Ceramics are known as a waterproof, fire resistant and durable material. These features make the material durable and well suited for barbecues.
Use the kamado bbq for every dish: all cooking techniques in one barbecue
The cooking techniques we like to highlight are:
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Grilling
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Stew
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Baking
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Cook
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Smoking
Grilling on the kamado grill
Grilling on a kamado equals grilling on any other barbecue. Preferably keep the lid of the kamado open so that a lot of oxygen can reach the charcoal and the temperature can rise well. In addition, grilling is often quite short and you regularly turn the ingredients to get the perfect garing and the crispy crust.
Stew on the kamado bbq
Stew is a cooking technique in which the ingredients are in a large layer of liquid (bouillon, cooking liquid, etc.) and cook by the heat of the liquid. This technique is easy to perform on the kamado by keeping the lid closed longer and keeping the temperature stable. This makes the meat cook slowly, but it becomes tender like a sucker or lamb shoulder. This is also called slow cooking. There are no high temperatures involved, but the constant temperature makes the dish a success.
Cast iron pans such as a Dutch oven or campfire pot are perfect for this. These pans maintain the temperature well and gradually emit it for an equal and slow garing.
Baking on the ceramic bbq
Baking on a barbecue is very similar to grilling. Grilling is often done on a so-called grill grate, where baking is often done on a grill plate or baking tray. Baking has the advantage that moisture and flavors remain even better in the ingredients and therefore remain juicy and tender. Use a baking tray in the kamado, let it get hot and fry meat or other ingredients briefly on the baking tray for a tasty dish.
Cook on the kamado bbq
Cooking is a cooking technique similar to stewing, however much less moisture is used here. Where ingredients are cooked more slowly when stewing in a lot of moisture, you use less moisture with yarn and the moisture and ingredients are often used in their entirety as a sauce.
Use Kamado bbq as a smoke oven
Finally, cold or hot smoking is also a cooking technique that can be done with the kamado bbq. Due to the constant temperature and the dense lid, smoking is easy to achieve in a ceramic kamado. More information about smoking cooking technique can be found in our blog. For example, a popular dish from the kamado bbq is cold smoked salmon. Delicious on a bagel with wasabimayonnaise and lamb's lettuce. Good to know when smoking: this process often takes a long time. So take this into account and preferably start (pre) preparing a day in advance.
Recipe inspiration for your kamado bbq
As mentioned above, the ceramic kamado bbq is a very versatile barbecue. Various cooking techniques can be performed with just one barbecue, making the range of dishes almost endless. Have you already got hungry? Here you will find 3 popular dishes that you can prepare on the kamado grill.
Shrimp skewers (direct grilling)
Ingredients:
- 500 g large shrimps, shelled and de-intestated
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp bell pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method of preparation:
- Preheat the Kamado grill to high direct heat (about 200-230 ° C).
- Mix the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, bell pepper, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate the shrimp in the oil mixture for 15-20 minutes.
- Thread the shrimp on skewers and grill them for 2-3 minutes per side until they are pink and sturdy.
- Serve with extra lemon juice.
Steak (Reverse Sear)
Ingredients:
- 2 steaks (ribeye, prime rib or your favorite cut)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 twigs of rosemary
Steps:
- Preheat the Kamado grill to low indirect heat (about 110-120 ° C).
- Season the steaks generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the steaks on the grid and smoke them to an internal temperature of approximately 48 ° C.
- Remove the steaks from the grill and increase the heat to high direct heat (approximately 230 ° C).
- Lightly oil the steaks with olive oil and quickly grill for 1-2 minutes per side for a nice crust. Serve with rosemary.
Smoking: Smoked Chicken Chest
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked bell pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wood chips (apple or hickory wood)
Steps:
- Preheat the Kamado grill to low indirect heat (about 110-120 ° C). Soak the wood chips in water for 30 minutes and add them to the coals.
- Mix olive oil, smoked bell pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Rub the chicken breasts with the spice mixture.
- Place the chicken breasts on the grid, away from direct heat, and smoke for 1.5-2 hours to an internal temperature of 74 ° C.
- Let the chicken breasts rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
The best kamado barbecues and the best accessories
Have you become enthusiastic about the kamado barbecues? Do not hesitate and take a look at our webshop for various kamado models. Even for the smaller garden or balcony there is a small kamado or go for a kamado XL for the complete experience.
Expand the garden into a complete kamado outdoor kitchen using an OFYR kamado table. Place the kamado in the table and get started right away on the worktop. Plenty of space to prepare culinary delights with the kamado grill.
Grill grate, pizza stone and more kamado accessories
In addition to a fine workbench, there are also many accessories that are also a nice addition to your kamado. Crazy about baking pizza? Place a pizza stone in the kamado, let it warm up for a while and bake crispy pizzas in minutes.
Make even more optimal use of your kamado with The Bastard raised grill. This creates more space between the heat source and the meat, making the garing slower and more even. You create more space in the kamado and you can use a barbecue grid and this half-moon grid at the same time.
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