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THE FUNDAMENTALS
SURFACES
A GUIDE TO SURFACES
1 Standard Stainless Steel Grate
This highly versatile cooking grate comes standard with the Kamado Joe
for a reason: it’s durable, easy to clean and well-suited for cooking a wide
variety of foods. Stainless steel heats up very quickly and distributes heat
very evenly. Many people use this as their all-purpose cooking surface.
2 Cast Iron
Nearly indestructible, cast iron is one of the oldest cooking materials in
the world. Designed to withstand high temperatures, cast iron absorbs,
retains and conducts heat extremely well—making it the perfect surface for
high-heat searing. Use the cast iron grate or griddle anytime you’re looking
for a good sear, color and caramelization.
3 Laser-Cut Stainless Steel
Designed for even heat distribution and made double thick for durability, this
smooth stainless steel surface protects fragile proteins, like fish, from falling
apart while cooking. Its laser-cut design is also ideal for roasting vegetables,
since its small slits allow heat to pass through without risking your veggies
dropping through a grate into the flame.
4 Soapstone
Thanks to its supremely even heat distribution, this thick, bacteria-and-
stain-resistant slab is ideal for keeping meat and fish moist as they cook in
their own juices. Its slab-style construction absorbs and radiates indirect
heat, preventing flare-ups along the way.
5 Ceramic Pizza Stone
Ideal for baking and browning, the ceramic stone offers superior heat
retention and distribution. The ceramic draws moisture out of dough to
create that perfect, slightly crunchy crust on pizzas and breads.
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