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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. 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. The bottom position should
be used if you want to place a drip pan
between the Heat Deflector and the
cooking grate. You will not damage the
ceramic plate if you allow the drippings
to fall onto it. For Heat Deflector
cleaning instructions, see page 16.
2. Place the cooking grate on top of the Heat Deflector, and close
the dome.
3. Make sure the bottom draft door is fully open. Open the top
vent fully and monitor the temperature until it reaches your
desired temperature.
4. Close the top vent half way, wait 1-2 minutes and check the
temperature.
5. Adjusting the top vent by either closing it more (lower
temperature) or opening it more (higher temperature) by a ¼”
can change the temperature as much as 25°F.
6. Monitor the temperature during cooking and if you notice that
the temperature has moved outside your desired range, adjust
the top vent in very small increments.
TIP
See all the available cooking configurations starting on page 10.
Roasting “Bottom” configuration.
