Must watch KJ videos: Dome alignment issue? Video is OUT - ua-cam.com/video/qWM6mFkfnmI/v-deo.html KJ 101 (start here) - ua-cam.com/video/x3nvkwmwuFw/v-deo.html Top 10 KJ beginner mistakes - ua-cam.com/video/gdcaOjQt_I0/v-deo.html Top 5 KJ maintenance tips - ua-cam.com/video/gphUQFW6uIo/v-deo.html Don’t buy these accessories - ua-cam.com/video/ORcbo6fTHmk/v-deo.html Smoke wood secret - ua-cam.com/video/2qtHrFjWY1U/v-deo.html First 5 cooks for a new owner - ua-cam.com/video/JA84ZvYL47Y/v-deo.html
I can't thank you enough for the extremely useful content you provide. I purchased my first kamado joe classic 3 this year and am LOVING it! I've had some great cooks on it so far and have used several of the techniques you've shown in your videos to get amazing results. So far my favorite has been a pork butt I did with your double indirect method.
How you break everything down into an easy to follow process really sets your channel apart as a go to source for Kamado cooking. Thanks for all the great detail!
James, great video. Yes, I’d really like to see a future video on adjustments for over bite, etc. On a related topic, how often should the hinge pressure need adjustment? My dome wasn’t staying fully open so About 6 weeks ago I adjusted the spring and it was perfect until last week. Yesterday the dome wouldn’t stay open at all so I tightened the hinge spring again. Could it be related to the arrival of cold weather? Thanks.
Semi related. Got to always check your tires when the seasons change for this reason. My girl freind when i Met her didn’t know this. Had one tire at five psi. Gotta be careful out there.
This is cold weather coming in, spring and fall tends to come with dome adjustments so its a good idea to check the bands while you are adjusting your air lift hinge
I LOVE your videos man. You go into such detail of the fundamentals and don’t brush over the small stuff. Your teaching style is so great and I appreciate all of your tips and tricks! Also, I have the overbite on my big joe - so I’ll be on the look out for your next videos!
I am new to a kamado. It's interesting that you can clean it this way without having to hold a brush or something like that. Your videos are educational for a beginner. thank you for this. greetings from the Netherlands.
Great tips, I enjoy your maintenance and care videos, most others don’t venture into these important topics. I would love to see the overbite correction video. My Big Joe 3 came with a slight overbite and can be a little tough to latch, I’ve only had it for a few weeks and I’m hesitant to start adjusting things. Keep up the great work.
I've had that problem too and somehow fixed it by adding washers on the bottom handle. I find it gets worst when I do a high heat cook like pizza but gets back in place over time.
@@jpg.387 Same here, I also installed the washers, but when doing high heat cooks, the overbite gets bigger and washers don't help. It doesn't effect the cook, but I want to solve the overbite issue and don't know how. I checked all the screws and they seem tightened ok. Really looking forward to video on dome alignment, your content is really great James.
James, same as the other guys! I would like to see that video on adjusting overbite. Someday, if you ever have to replace your gasket, I think we would love to see that, too!
Good to know. I am surprised how my Joe Jr.changes color when Temps get so high. I've been learning so much from your videos since getting my first kamado just a couple months ago. Thank you.
This is great, thank you! My Big Joe is 9 years old, and still going strong, but I admit everything's a bit too smoky. My annual "burn off the winter moisture" got it ALMOST clean this year, and I've been wracking my brain to figure out why I can't quite get it over the threshold. I'm definitely going to be trying this.
I really appreciate your channel. I’ve have, and had, many different smokers over the years and was thrilled to discover your channel when I bought my Kamado last June.
I am a Virgin to this style of cooking ... so have been watching all your videos. Bought one of the tiniest Kamado ceramic grills made ... So gonna give it a go this month... I am gonna use the spatchcock method ... (I have been cutting up my chickens like this for years) but didn't know it had a name, ... I am old school, been cooking for more than 40yrs. I am older than the internet, l.o.l. ... I have learned a lot through your videos, Thank you for teaching this Ol dog new tricks.
Thanks from Holland for yet another fine video. Lots of video's on the net about using kamado's, but your the only one with lots of information explaining why u do what u do. Very interesting and one of the reasons why i choose for a kamado joe. Thnx from Holland, and keep up the truly informatic video's 👍
Timing is perfect. I did this yesterday and you confirmed what needed to be done. I did not remove the Temperature probe & reaching 700F shut the lower vent completely and top vent (Smokware) slightly cracked open (1/2"). Internal was grey white.... I will use your method next year for a whiter white. Used a banister brush and vacuum for the internal. Great video James. You also convinced me on the Su-V-Gun ... ordered!
Amazing video as always, just deep cleaned my Joe Jr for the first time in 100+ BBQs and it no longer gives off a faint whiff of Armenian sausage. Thanks James, keep up the great work!
Have always known how to clean grill grates etc. but always wondered how one would clean the ceramics. Thought of steam cleaning. This video clears that up. Thank you.
Some of the best grilling content out there! Accidentally cleaned my Kamado Joe a few months ago. When I opened it up it looked like it was brand new. Was super stoked and this is a great video to give instruction on how to clean it (intentionally)!
I've been cleaning mine with newspaper but this looks to be a winner. I'm definitely trying this in preparation for the holidays. Thank you so much James.
Thanks Sean. i get asked about this all the time, but my recommendation is don't bother. the risks are damage to your gasket, temp gauge, shifting the dome and or stressing your ceramics beyond whats necessary. Understand if you want to do it for cooking something like Naan, storage or you have a nasty off putting smell then its worth the potential risks IMO
Did 2 burns and the black gunk is still staying on there... Its been 2 years since I knew this is even possible, but I guess its too late for my KJCII. Hopefully you all will get the result that you are hoping for. Thanks for an informative video James.
Hi James, I was hoping for instructions or video on how to clean the cast iron half moons and the optional cast iron, not SS, grills The deep cleaning worked like a charm-thank you
I haven’t had to do this on my Joe Jr yet, but when I’ve done it on my egg it needs bands tightened/alignment set, and a new gasket every 2nd or 3rd time. I’m definitely going to go with a Joe style gasket next time, they seem so much more durable.
the egg gasket and bands would go out on pizza for me all the time, they are more susceptible to developing overbite / under bite with high heat than the Joe design is.
After watching this video, I truly need to do a deep cleaning on my dome. Also on a future video, I would like to see how to make adjustments to realign the dome. Thanks for another great video.
I like the process you used, reminded me of Wayback when I used to work in a restaurant this is how we used to clean our grills we would cover the Greats with aluminum foil and turn up the heat then after a while we would scrub them down for a quick and easy cleanup
Thank you for your many videos. I have now had my KJ2 for six months and use it often. I have been struggling to reach and hold high temps, my deflector plates look horrid and the entire inside is sooty black. I watched several of your videos on cleaning. This weekend I will remove all the ceramics to clean out the ash, then do a deep clean on the plates and then a deep clean on the dome. I wish I had seen this video earlier. I live in North Dakota and was looking for heating options for my outdoor kitchen. I wasn't looking for four season comfort, just a bit of help in the Spring and Fall. I settled on electric radiant heaters that look similar to yours, but not without hours and hours of research and all sorts of anguish.
That is a big difference! I'll be looking forward to the dome adjustment video! I think my Classic has a little bit of an over bite and I have just been living with it so can't wait for that one!
James, thanks for these videos! I just recently ordered a KJ Classic 3. This is my first ceramic grill and I appreciate the information. I have been binge watching your videos while waiting for my KJ to be delivered.
Thanks John, i get asked about this all the time, but my recommendation is don't bother. the risks are damage to your gasket, temp gauge, shifting the dome and or stressing your ceramics beyond whats necessary. Understand if you want to do it for cooking something like Naan, storage or you have a nasty off putting smell then its worth the potential risks IMO
Thanks for your videos James. Thanks to you and a few others who have shared tips/tricks and recipes on UA-cam, I have gone from a decent backyard griller to “king of the lanes”! My wife was unhappy with me purchasing the Kamado Joe but has since changed her tune. Perfect timing on this video as I have been wanting to clean my classic for a while now and hadn’t gotten around to it. Keep up the great work!
Thats awesome, congrats. i get asked about this all the time, but my recommendation is don't bother. the risks are damage to your gasket, temp gauge, shifting the dome and or stressing your ceramics beyond whats necessary. Understand if you want to do it for cooking something like Naan, storage or you have a nasty off putting smell then its worth the potential risks IMO
@@SmokingDadBBQ perhaps I will just clean my deflection plates. Is there a “safe” way to just clean the vent cap? I have the old daisy wheel style. I was considering just using a degreaser to clean it up. Would love to hear your thoughts. I will see if you made a vid on that specifically. Thanks again for all you do!
Thanks for this video James. I'm looking forward to trying this technique. I'm new to Kamado cooking, and I absolutely LOVE IT! Your videos have been the most I have found. Thank you.
Thanks so much for this, James. I had 4 years of build up on the lid and it worked like a charm. Like you, I had to do 11/2 run to get it white. But now it's like brand spanking new! 👍🙏🙏
WOW!!! Amazing how clean it got! I did the deep clean on the half-moon plates and a pizza stone and was amazed how clean it got! Thanks for all the tips!
Great Info!! I've been trying to clean my Vision B dome but no luck getting past grey. I'll try changing the lump and going longer per your results. Keep the tips and tricks coming I love em.
Thanks Fred. i get asked about this all the time, but my recommendation is don't bother. the risks are damage to your gasket, temp gauge, shifting the dome and or stressing your ceramics beyond whats necessary. Understand if you want to do it for cooking something like Naan, storage or you have a nasty off putting smell then its worth the potential risks IMO
I'll give this a try! And yes PLEASE do an alignment video, there is no good ones on UA-cam. My lid kept popping open also. I found the little slot for the Allen wrench fitting to adjust the width or height of the lid latch which seems to either increase or decrease tension.. That was my issue! lid stays shut now thank god😅
My secret to not letting any mould grow is bbq all year. Works for me. I love the video though and need a good deep clean but keep bbq ing..Thanks dude. Love the hard work at the expense of good fun :))))) keep the vids coming
Not sure if I dare to start a deep clean, would hate for my Kamado to crack or get damaged. But once in a while a good clean can be useful. Thanks 4 the step by step video. And if I muster up the courage and end up with all new looking ceramics I’ll have you 2 thank👍🏼
i get asked about this all the time, but my recommendation is don't bother. the risks are damage to your gasket, temp gauge, shifting the dome and or stressing your ceramics beyond whats necessary. Understand if you want to do it for cooking something like Naan, storage or you have a nasty off putting smell then its worth the potential risks IMO
Must watch KJ videos:
Dome alignment issue? Video is OUT - ua-cam.com/video/qWM6mFkfnmI/v-deo.html
KJ 101 (start here) - ua-cam.com/video/x3nvkwmwuFw/v-deo.html
Top 10 KJ beginner mistakes - ua-cam.com/video/gdcaOjQt_I0/v-deo.html
Top 5 KJ maintenance tips - ua-cam.com/video/gphUQFW6uIo/v-deo.html
Don’t buy these accessories - ua-cam.com/video/ORcbo6fTHmk/v-deo.html
Smoke wood secret - ua-cam.com/video/2qtHrFjWY1U/v-deo.html
First 5 cooks for a new owner - ua-cam.com/video/JA84ZvYL47Y/v-deo.html
I can't thank you enough for the extremely useful content you provide. I purchased my first kamado joe classic 3 this year and am LOVING it! I've had some great cooks on it so far and have used several of the techniques you've shown in your videos to get amazing results. So far my favorite has been a pork butt I did with your double indirect method.
fantastic, congrats
How you break everything down into an easy to follow process really sets your channel apart as a go to source for Kamado cooking. Thanks for all the great detail!
thank-you, cheers
James, great video. Yes, I’d really like to see a future video on adjustments for over bite, etc. On a related topic, how often should the hinge pressure need adjustment? My dome wasn’t staying fully open so About 6 weeks ago I adjusted the spring and it was perfect until last week. Yesterday the dome wouldn’t stay open at all so I tightened the hinge spring again. Could it be related to the arrival of cold weather? Thanks.
Great questions and I have experienced exactly the same things. What are your thoughts James??
Semi related. Got to always check your tires when the seasons change for this reason. My girl freind when i Met her didn’t know this. Had one tire at five psi. Gotta be careful out there.
This is cold weather coming in, spring and fall tends to come with dome adjustments so its a good idea to check the bands while you are adjusting your air lift hinge
I have the same problem with an overbite as well! I can't figure it out. Big joe 3. It was fine originally but developed over the last year
Same issue on my side with overbite. If anyone figures this out, would be happy to hear it!!
I was considering the BGE, but after watching your videos I am sold on Kamado Joe. Thanks for all the great content and knowledge!
thanks Todd. They are both good grills, i just prefer the little details and innovation on the KJ
I LOVE your videos man. You go into such detail of the fundamentals and don’t brush over the small stuff. Your teaching style is so great and I appreciate all of your tips and tricks!
Also, I have the overbite on my big joe - so I’ll be on the look out for your next videos!
too kind, thanks so much
I am new to a kamado. It's interesting that you can clean it this way without having to hold a brush or something like that. Your videos are educational for a beginner. thank you for this. greetings from the Netherlands.
Great tips, I enjoy your maintenance and care videos, most others don’t venture into these important topics. I would love to see the overbite correction video. My Big Joe 3 came with a slight overbite and can be a little tough to latch, I’ve only had it for a few weeks and I’m hesitant to start adjusting things. Keep up the great work.
I've had that problem too and somehow fixed it by adding washers on the bottom handle. I find it gets worst when I do a high heat cook like pizza but gets back in place over time.
will get to work on the dome alignment
@@jpg.387 Same here, I also installed the washers, but when doing high heat cooks, the overbite gets bigger and washers don't help. It doesn't effect the cook, but I want to solve the overbite issue and don't know how. I checked all the screws and they seem tightened ok.
Really looking forward to video on dome alignment, your content is really great James.
James, same as the other guys! I would like to see that video on adjusting overbite.
Someday, if you ever have to replace your gasket, I think we would love to see that, too!
will do the dome. here is the gasket video i did - ua-cam.com/video/83rxIC68Mak/v-deo.html
Did this today after 3 yrs. WOW WOW WOW. I have a brand "new" KJC3 now. Will definitely do this every few years
glad it helped
Why would you storage your kamado 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@nietbepalen dude has like 14 of them
My husband loves your videos but most important, he has learned so much from you!
Wow, thank you!
Hey James, would LOVE to see the OVER bite ADJUSTMENT! love your vids!
will get to work on that
Good to know. I am surprised how my Joe Jr.changes color when Temps get so high. I've been learning so much from your videos since getting my first kamado just a couple months ago. Thank you.
Glad you like them!
I am happy I found your channel. These tip and procedures will help me prolong the life of my Kamado.
thanks Ian
Looking brand new. And yes future video on adjusting the fine would be helpful and appreciated.
will do
This is great, thank you! My Big Joe is 9 years old, and still going strong, but I admit everything's a bit too smoky. My annual "burn off the winter moisture" got it ALMOST clean this year, and I've been wracking my brain to figure out why I can't quite get it over the threshold. I'm definitely going to be trying this.
Your videos are my main go to for cleaning. Please do one about the over bite
will do
I really appreciate your channel. I’ve have, and had, many different smokers over the years and was thrilled to discover your channel when I bought my Kamado last June.
Thanks Kirk and congrats on your Joe
@@SmokingDadBBQ is it worth getting a sloroller for the classic 2? Seems like it wouldn’t leave much space.
I was just about to move my kamado to the garage for the winter. Now that I saw this I'll do it at the end of fall every year . Thank you Smoking Dad.
Cheers Evan, even though the best plan is to keep it going year round if you can swing it
Great video. For those of us who are new to the kamado style of cooking, it provides a lot of useful inormation. Keep it up.
Thanks a lot
I am a Virgin to this style of cooking ... so have been watching all your videos. Bought one of the tiniest Kamado ceramic grills made ... So gonna give it a go this month... I am gonna use the spatchcock method ... (I have been cutting up my chickens like this for years) but didn't know it had a name, ... I am old school, been cooking for more than 40yrs. I am older than the internet, l.o.l. ... I have learned a lot through your videos, Thank you for teaching this Ol dog new tricks.
Thank-you, cheers
This is the best channel by far on kamado joe.. watching your show made me a customer of kamado joe:)
Wow, thanks!
James
You sold me. I just bought the Kamado Joe III
Can't wait.
My pellet grill just couldn't give me heat for grilling.
Now I can smoke & grill 😊
congrats
Thanks from Holland for yet another fine video. Lots of video's on the net about using kamado's, but your the only one with lots of information explaining why u do what u do. Very interesting and one of the reasons why i choose for a kamado joe.
Thnx from Holland, and keep up the truly informatic video's 👍
Awesome, thank you!
Recently found your channel and love it. Bought my first kamado grill last week and love it so far
Welcome aboard!
@@SmokingDadBBQ Thank you 😁 going to try spatchkock chicken next. Hoping for good results. Any suggestions for sides?
@@Neobob88grilled asparagus, goose fat and bacon potatoes, lemon zest grilled kale or even marinated basket of mixed veg goes well
@@SmokingDadBBQ much appropriated 😊🙏
Timing is perfect. I did this yesterday and you confirmed what needed to be done. I did not remove the Temperature probe & reaching 700F shut the lower vent completely and top vent (Smokware) slightly cracked open (1/2"). Internal was grey white.... I will use your method next year for a whiter white. Used a banister brush and vacuum for the internal. Great video James. You also convinced me on the Su-V-Gun ... ordered!
Thanks and cheers! Congrats on the SV gun
Alignment video is a must with you’re knowledge and teaching skills!
will do
i dont even have a kamado and here i am watching you clean one.. goes to show how entertaining these videos are..
hahah thank-you, cheers
Hi James, yes please do the alignment/smoke escape vid. I had this the other week.
will get on it
Amazing video as always, just deep cleaned my Joe Jr for the first time in 100+ BBQs and it no longer gives off a faint whiff of Armenian sausage. Thanks James, keep up the great work!
hahaha thanks, cheers
Great to know it can go back to white! Awesome video!
Thanks for watching!
just got my Kamado Joe. Watching all of 101 to get to know how to use it. Thank you for the great videos
Thank-you, cheers
Have always known how to clean grill grates etc. but always wondered how one would clean the ceramics. Thought of steam cleaning. This video clears that up. Thank you.
Glad to help
Yes, please give us the maintenance video on overbite.
I haven’t had that problem yet, but when I do have a problem I always check your channel…
Will do!
Some of the best grilling content out there! Accidentally cleaned my Kamado Joe a few months ago. When I opened it up it looked like it was brand new. Was super stoked and this is a great video to give instruction on how to clean it (intentionally)!
hahaha run away deep cleaning service, thanks
Always and forever the best. I do not even watch other bbq channels anymore.
thanks so much!
Cleaning your kamado is key! Thanks for the reminder.
You bet!
I've been cleaning mine with newspaper but this looks to be a winner. I'm definitely trying this in preparation for the holidays.
Thank you so much James.
Thank-you, cheers
Thanks. I will be doing this first thing in the spring when I start the Kamado back up
Thanks Sean. i get asked about this all the time, but my recommendation is don't bother. the risks are damage to your gasket, temp gauge, shifting the dome and or stressing your ceramics beyond whats necessary. Understand if you want to do it for cooking something like Naan, storage or you have a nasty off putting smell then its worth the potential risks IMO
Did 2 burns and the black gunk is still staying on there... Its been 2 years since I knew this is even possible, but I guess its too late for my KJCII. Hopefully you all will get the result that you are hoping for. Thanks for an informative video James.
so long as you are not getting an off smell or taste i would leave it black
I did two burns on mine as well and achieved the same results. It is burning clean though so I’m happy with the results and going to leave it as is.
Same. Great video but did not work for me either
Hi James,
I was hoping for instructions or video on how to clean the cast iron half moons and the optional cast iron, not SS, grills
The deep cleaning worked like a charm-thank you
Awesome video on general maintenance of the KJ grills!
Thanks, cheers
Thanks for the tips on the clean burn! turned out great 👍 🔥🔥🔥
No problem 👍
I haven’t had to do this on my Joe Jr yet, but when I’ve done it on my egg it needs bands tightened/alignment set, and a new gasket every 2nd or 3rd time. I’m definitely going to go with a Joe style gasket next time, they seem so much more durable.
the egg gasket and bands would go out on pizza for me all the time, they are more susceptible to developing overbite / under bite with high heat than the Joe design is.
Wow what a difference. I've never thought about making naan on the dome. I'll have to look for an idea sounds super interesting.
thanks, cheers
After watching this video, I truly need to do a deep cleaning on my dome. Also on a future video, I would like to see how to make adjustments to realign the dome. Thanks for another great video.
will do
We always like to see new recipies but cleaning tips are always welcome!!
thank-you, cheers
Thanks for the video, I'll be doing this before I tuck my Joe in for winter.
thanks, not 100% necessary if it doesn't have an mould currently
Thank you James, as a newbie to Kamado grilling your video’s are my ultimate go to!
so happy to help, this is why i do this channel
Great video, hank you for the helpful tip. We need more channels like this in the UK.
thanks Joseph.... happy to have you here while we wait for more in the UK
A dome alignment video sounds great! Please include the Joe Jr.
good idea on including the jr
Thank you all the way from the UK for the amazingly informative videos that have helped me get the most out of my KJ.
thank-you, cheers
I like the process you used, reminded me of Wayback when I used to work in a restaurant this is how we used to clean our grills we would cover the Greats with aluminum foil and turn up the heat then after a while we would scrub them down for a quick and easy cleanup
fire is a great cleaner
Thank you for your many videos. I have now had my KJ2 for six months and use it often. I have been struggling to reach and hold high temps, my deflector plates look horrid and the entire inside is sooty black. I watched several of your videos on cleaning. This weekend I will remove all the ceramics to clean out the ash, then do a deep clean on the plates and then a deep clean on the dome. I wish I had seen this video earlier. I live in North Dakota and was looking for heating options for my outdoor kitchen. I wasn't looking for four season comfort, just a bit of help in the Spring and Fall. I settled on electric radiant heaters that look similar to yours, but not without hours and hours of research and all sorts of anguish.
congrats on the new heaters
That is a big difference! I'll be looking forward to the dome adjustment video! I think my Classic has a little bit of an over bite and I have just been living with it so can't wait for that one!
you got it
Great to know how to clean it ! I have one kamado joe for 3 years ! Definitely need a deep cleaning
cheers
Thanks James, mine has 3 years of build up and I had no idea how to return the dome to its clean white state. Can’t wait to try this !
thats about the same as my classic had
YES! Finally a way to clean the dome. Thank You!!!!!
You're welcome!
Thanks for sharing! I never would have imagined how clean a grill could get after years of use!
it is pretty crazy
Great video, James. Please do a video on dome alignment. I need to fix mine. Thanks!
will work on that
James, thanks for these videos! I just recently ordered a KJ Classic 3. This is my first ceramic grill and I appreciate the information. I have been binge watching your videos while waiting for my KJ to be delivered.
Glad I could help!
James, another great video. I also would like to see a future video on adjusting the top.
You got it!
Fantastic explenation how to do it properly!, keep up the awesome videos! Thouroughly enjoying them
Glad you like them!
Who would have thought making it look as good as the day it shipped would be so easy. in fact, easier than cleaning an oven!
lol true, good point
Another brilliant video ! Especially with the time of year in Scotland
Glad you enjoyed it
I have and continue to learn so much from your videos. Thank you very much.
Thanks Daniel
Thanks for your cleaning lesson. I had never thought to deep clean the dome by itself.
Happy to help
Another great video and rundown. I’ve done the cleaning burns but not for the dome. Now I have another task for next weekend.
cheers
Great video! My Big Joe is in need of a deep clean. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Absolutely doing this as the lid of mine is pure black ! Tks as always !
Thanks John, i get asked about this all the time, but my recommendation is don't bother. the risks are damage to your gasket, temp gauge, shifting the dome and or stressing your ceramics beyond whats necessary. Understand if you want to do it for cooking something like Naan, storage or you have a nasty off putting smell then its worth the potential risks IMO
That’s really interesting how that works. I might have to try that in a few years.
Thanks, definitely not mandatory
Thanks for your videos James. Thanks to you and a few others who have shared tips/tricks and recipes on UA-cam, I have gone from a decent backyard griller to “king of the lanes”! My wife was unhappy with me purchasing the Kamado Joe but has since changed her tune.
Perfect timing on this video as I have been wanting to clean my classic for a while now and hadn’t gotten around to it.
Keep up the great work!
Thats awesome, congrats. i get asked about this all the time, but my recommendation is don't bother. the risks are damage to your gasket, temp gauge, shifting the dome and or stressing your ceramics beyond whats necessary. Understand if you want to do it for cooking something like Naan, storage or you have a nasty off putting smell then its worth the potential risks IMO
@@SmokingDadBBQ perhaps I will just clean my deflection plates. Is there a “safe” way to just clean the vent cap? I have the old daisy wheel style. I was considering just using a degreaser to clean it up. Would love to hear your thoughts. I will see if you made a vid on that specifically. Thanks again for all you do!
@@ficient1 gentle hot water and dish soap. Soft terry cloth
Thanks for this video James. I'm looking forward to trying this technique. I'm new to Kamado cooking, and I absolutely LOVE IT! Your videos have been the most I have found. Thank you.
Thank-you, cheers
Great job on helping master the basics of using the Kamado Joe
thanks Cliff
Looksblike it's deep clean time this weekend. Look forward to the next video about all the alignments
thanks, cheers
Newbie here to the KJ world not bbq world though, I so appreciate you sharing all your knowledge, tips and tricks he surely helps.
Go Redwings !!!!
Awesome! Thank you! go leafs 😊
Thanks so much for this, James. I had 4 years of build up on the lid and it worked like a charm. Like you, I had to do 11/2 run to get it white. But now it's like brand spanking new! 👍🙏🙏
boom. congrats
I probably had 3+ years of build up on my grill. Thanks for the information my grill is much cleaner now.
Thank-you, cheers
WOW!!! Amazing how clean it got! I did the deep clean on the half-moon plates and a pizza stone and was amazed how clean it got! Thanks for all the tips!
Great job!
nice, never thought you could get ceramic back to white again that way
thanks, cheers
James, yes I would like to see a video on dome alignment. Keep up the great information and videos.
will get on that, thanks Mike
Thanks James,
Yes I definitely need to adjust my dome after this year, lots had been smoked
Stat safe
Thank-you, cheers
As usual useful information, seems every time I wonder about something, you come up with answer before question.
hahaha telepathy
I tried this last week, much better. Thanks
thank-you, cheers
This worked like a charm!! My kamado looks brand new🎉
Thanks for sharing all your great knowledge James! I always learn something new about Kamado cooking when I tune in.
thanks so much
Great Info!! I've been trying to clean my Vision B dome but no luck getting past grey. I'll try changing the lump and going longer per your results. Keep the tips and tricks coming I love em.
Thanks Fred. i get asked about this all the time, but my recommendation is don't bother. the risks are damage to your gasket, temp gauge, shifting the dome and or stressing your ceramics beyond whats necessary. Understand if you want to do it for cooking something like Naan, storage or you have a nasty off putting smell then its worth the potential risks IMO
Great video! Your pace and attention to calling out the small details is very helpful. Thank you!
thank-you, cheers
Holy cow. That result is amazing. Super cool tip.
Thank you! Cheers!
Thnx James,
It's a nice tip 👌
For next year to clean my Kamado.
You do a great job whit te tips and tricks 👍
thanks Hermen
Thank you, I need to do this before I store the grill away
Thank-you, cheers
I'll give this a try! And yes PLEASE do an alignment video, there is no good ones on UA-cam. My lid kept popping open also. I found the little slot for the Allen wrench fitting to adjust the width or height of the lid latch which seems to either increase or decrease tension.. That was my issue! lid stays shut now thank god😅
will get to work on that one
Thanks for the tips to getting the dome clean. I have never been able to get my ten year old classic dome clean. I'll give it a try.
cheers
My secret to not letting any mould grow is bbq all year. Works for me. I love the video though and need a good deep clean but keep bbq ing..Thanks dude. Love the hard work at the expense of good fun :))))) keep the vids coming
100% agree
This process really worked and my big joe almost looks brand new on the inside.
thank-you, cheers
Not sure if I dare to start a deep clean, would hate for my Kamado to crack or get damaged. But once in a while a good clean can be useful. Thanks 4 the step by step video. And if I muster up the courage and end up with all new looking ceramics I’ll have you 2 thank👍🏼
i get asked about this all the time, but my recommendation is don't bother. the risks are damage to your gasket, temp gauge, shifting the dome and or stressing your ceramics beyond whats necessary. Understand if you want to do it for cooking something like Naan, storage or you have a nasty off putting smell then its worth the potential risks IMO
Thanks for you videos, this place have everything that I need to know about kamado
thank-you, cheers
A dome alignment video would be a great follow-up to this very informative one. Thanks!
will do Bob
A great tip, you got it together Appreciate all the things you do for the kamado Joe community
thanks