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COOKING CONFIGURATION: ROASTING
ROASTING (Figure 1)
This configuration works well for roasting
chicken (with or without a Chicken Stand), turkey
or other foods with indirect heat. Use this set up
if you do not use a drip pan.
It’s also a better set up than Figure 2 for adding
wood chips.
Accessories:
Heat Deflector (HD) and Elevator
(EV)
ROASTING (Figure 2)
This configuration works just as well as Figure 1,
but it allows you to use a drip pan between the
Heat Deflector and cooking grate.
Accessories:
Heat Deflector (HD) and Elevator
(EV)
MI-KAMADO 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.
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 inch 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.
Elevator
Elevator
Heat Deflector
Heat Deflector
