I’ve been a HUGE Grilla Grills fan for a few years now, and hence a big “Kong” fan. I personally like the 24” size, whether I’m cooking for 2, but especially for when I’m entertaining a crowd of 22! And now with the All Terrain Cart, it’s a no brainer for me!
I've been using a Kamado ceramic grill for well over 10 years, and yes.... you can definitely get a smoke ring with a Kamado grill. I recently purchased the Kamado Joe Classic III and really wish you could have included that grill in the mix. After only a few cooks on the Kamado Joe, I believe it is a much better grill than the BGE or other similar grills. I love your channel and your reviews!
Yes, you can achieve amazing smoke rings with these cookers, lower temps and wood chucks are needed. I guess my subjective preference would be for BGEs since I have 3 of them. I have the XL, Med. and Mini Max. With this trio I can prepare large quantities of excellent foods. I have been using BGE for about 15 years and can say that the customer support from BGE is exceptional, I also love all the accessories that are available for the BGEs. What I recommend to new Kamado grill users is to be patient and learn as much as you can about your cooker, they are all excellent units that have their own unique qualities. With a Kamado grill it is a voyage of learning not a destination event. These are all amazing cookers so which ever ones you choose will be amazing for you and your family!!!
I am with you. My first Kamado was the Vision Grills Pro S. I have had it for 10 Years. It is finally starting to fail (Ash drawer is rusted shut. Yes, I cover it. It is covered right now.). And long behold, in this video there are three of the grills that I was considering. The New Age, The Everdure 4k, and the Blaze. I am an IT guy, so I was leaning towards the Everdure. The problem is, until this video, there are so little videos or reviews for any Kamado other than an Kamado Joe or Green Egg. Anyway, The limited reviews that I've seen on Reddit and such point to bill quality problems regarding the Everdure. Also, people were complaining about the temperature control. This video explained the problem with the temp control. The damn thing is so efficient with charcoal you just don't lean a lot to run it so people are putting too much charcoal in it and it's blowing past temp. I chose the Blaze because it is gorgeous and will last forever here in the Tropical weather of Florida. No more mold burnoffs, like ceramic. But I wanted to see if it can hold temp. This video answered that question, I am can't wait to get my Blaze.
Another great video. Why this man does not have 250K subs is beyond me. I guess honesty, integrity, experience, conciseness is not enough…FOR NOW. Just a matter of time. As to the grills: I have had BIG GREEN EGGS, and PRIMOS and now have a Webber Summit. Of the ceramic, the PRIMO was the best because of the oval shape, the number of accessories and the overall build quality. If my landscaper had not knocked it over, I would still have it. But the Summit is terrific, and BTW it was THIS channel that convinced me to get it and how to set it up and fix some small adjustments. That is why this is the best channel.
I had a Large Green Egg for over 15 years and am still very happy. I might look at Primo because it is oval and most meat is longer than wide, but I have not checked out build quality and don't know if I would buy it. I did buy the kickash charcoal basket and ash pan which makes ash cleanup a snap Never had a problem in having a smoke ring, not sure why you didn't have a smoke ring on any of the grills.
I purchased my Primo grill in 2012 and it’s still going strong . When purchasing a grill, keep in mind no one complains about having too much room. What I love most about my Primo is using the divider plate where you could make your firebox a small as you won’t are as large as you need.
I have the Akorn kamado and really like it. It was nice to get me used to kamado style cooking, but after a few years, was thinking of upgrading. Have been looking at the KJ and the Primo. Appreciate the comparison, gave a few more options to look at.
I'd love to cover the Komodo Kamado grill at some point. I almost bought a used one here on Marketplace here locally, since they seem like such a beast of a kamado. Maybe some day.
I have a KK 42” it’s worth every penny. I’ve had mine around 4 years. Nothing is even close to it. Fantastic video anyways. This is great information for 99.9% of the market
@@tigersaint124 Me, lol, I have an Ultimate 23 and a Big Bad 32, been doing Kamado style grilling over 25 years and both easily produce the best food I've "ever" cranked out...😁
I had a Classic Big Joe I for a couple of years, but I'm looking forward to working with the Classic iii. I haven't had the opportunity to work with a Weber Summit kamado yet, so I'm intrigued to learn how it stands up to the ceramic models. Haven't had a S&S on site yet either, so even though we covered 7 kamados in this video, there's still plenty to work with, lol!
My egg is 13 years old and still is in great condition and looks about the same as the day I got it. I live in Florida and use my egg about 2 to 3 times a week all year long. My egg is in my lanai and/or in the bird cage which now does have a canopy on it so the egg does not endure the rigors of outdoor weather. I have many accessories for my egg and belong to a grillers club here too. Everyth;ing I cook on egg is great from burgers to turkeys, chicken, pork loins, and tomorrow I will do ribs.
I used to be an egghead, but made the switch to the kamado joe c3. Honestly if you look at all the faults with the other kamados they have about addressed them all. I personally have the c3 and the konnected joe. You should also try out the connected digital control with great kamado flavor. I think it's becoming my favorite grill.
Of those vs the KJ, the Blaze. But the KK 32 / 42 is hands down the best Kamado, and arguably the best pit period as far as being a jack of all trades pit goes. I think the SnS Kamado is an excellent option too, as it fits every Weber kettle accessory and is cheaper than a lot of the other ones. The Slow N Sear is a fantastic way to cook on a kamado.
I gave away my kamado. Switched to a Weber 26 with a hunsaker diverter and a spider venom. Temp control and finished product is the best I’ve ever had. Plus the 26” grill is nice when I want to remove the fancy stuff and just do some direct grilling for a large group.
While the Weber Summit Kamado is not a ceramic kamado, it does a great job of matching their performance while weighing a whole lot less. I hope it gets reviewed along with the KJ C3.
I’d like to know if those thick racks fit the other round grills. In other words if you had the green egg, would those thick racks fit it to get the best of both worlds.
Thanks for doing this. I have struggled to find ANY reviews on several of the models you featured here. I have 2 critiques from my own selfish POV. 1. You executed on the purpose of your video well. But, I wanted more individual attention to each one of these Kamados, mostly because they are lacking. If it ain't the Green Egg or Kamado Joe, there isn't a lot of review content or content in general. I have attempted to research the New Age, the 4K, and Blaze Kamado and outside of the manufacturer video, there isn't a lot out there. Had I seen this, I may have investigated the 4K more deeply, as it is my style, but I decided on the Blaze. 2. As to the Blaze, the critique was on the stand, which Blaze has 2 addition Blaze Kamado "spider" karts that would put it at the same height as the others. As of the time of this comment, I haven't received my Blaze yet, but your video has reinforced my choice. Thanks to you and your lovely wife for the information.
Very informative video! I have a BGE large and I can get great smoke rings with. Smoked a small brisket yesterday. I got the 5 piece expander that gives many options. I would love to see the Kamado Joe against whichever you think is best. Even thought I am a BGE guy I think the KJ will be one you will want in your kitchen. Thanks for the video!
Spider grills just came out with the huntsman kettle kamado and it has easy access door on the front to be able to add charcoal and wood during cooks. I don’t know why this other companies have not thought of it. I have a weber summit kamado and it’s a beast. Only wish weber had a rotisserie kit for it, I’m actually using Kamado Joes jotisserie, not the perfect fit bit it fits. Anyway good reviews👍
Thanks so much for the Super Thanks! Uno (the real barbecue lab) loves living in a barbecue household. I'll have to see if I can get him to slow down long enough to be on camera on the next one.
Great video comparing these kamados, I sold my large BGE a few years ago and went with the Big Joe II. I would be interested in seeing how the Slo roller on the KJ 3 compares to any of the others or is it a gimmick.
Didn't have Weber Kamado. Why? I live in Central Coast California, don't particularly need a Kamado. My Weber Smoker does a fine job & much more cost effective. When I need or want to my Weber Kettle does a fine job. I'm not a huge Weber fan but works fine for what they do.
I am not sure if I missed this. I love the idea, durability, and quality of the Blaze, but is aluminum a good material for a grill cooking low and slow. Can you put equal amounts of coal in these Kamados, set them to 275, and compare how long the coals last in each.
Saphire Komodo vs the kamado Joe would be awesome. How easy or hard is it to set the temperature? Is the I konnect like offered by kamado joe a great feature or great marketing? Love the video
I'm not sure I've seen it but did you light the 4K with a blowtorch aswell? As I live in Europe, I can't get hold of all of these pits. Could you do a head to head of a BGE, Primo, 4K and a Monolith Le Chef and show us how easy it is to switch temps and hold it there for hours without adjustments. I've been to multiple BBQ joints and they all recommend BGE because of the quality of the ceramic as it retains heat better than other ceramic brands but it also cools down very easily for cooks (like desserts) that don't need steak inferno mode. Love to see a follow up or deeper dive on this video. Could you give us a defenetive guide as to what cooker to buy if ergonomics is not an issue? I just want rigid quality, best cook, low fuel consumption, best heat retention and easy to go down in temp after steak inferno mode.
The Blaze and the Primo or the Kong should be the keepers. But definitely the Blaze. Primo if you want to test a bigger one, or the kong if you want to focus on value.
It's very important to clean out the ash -- every cook is best. This is to allow proper airflow, especially for low and slow. The grills that have the pathetic dust tool method vs. an ash basket are important differentiators. The easier it is to clean, the more likely it is that you'll do it.
I have the Primo which i owned for about 10 years now. It grills and smokes but I find the smoker part has a few problems. Kamado grills retain their heat very well. They also keep the moisture in leaving a more juicy product. The problem they have is getting the temperature down. Once they above a certain temp, getting it down is a problem. Mine likes to cook at about 300 which is great for chicken, but if you want that smoking temp 200 to 250 it just doesnt want to do that. Too small a temp and it will stall on you and once you get to 300 you cant get it down to 250. This is why I have a pellet grill for low smokes and a gravity fed smoker for a more smoky taste.
My experience with the chuck roast test was that if I only lit a small corner of the charcoal and let the grill decide how much additional charcoal to light, I could keep it at 250. I had to choke down the air intake when I got to 200 degrees, and then a bit more at 225, but that's how I was able to keep it around 250. I'll have to play with it some more and see if I get different results, but that is what happened on my watch this time around.
I'm really curious about the Blaze. I had a BGE for a little over five years and had to replace the fire bowl twice due to it busting apart. Those things cost me like $600 a pop to replace. After having a pellet smoker for the last four years, I'd really like to get back to a kamado-style. After watching your videos, I've narrowed it down to the Blaze, Kamado Joe Classic III, or the Grilla Grills Kong. Did you experience any differences between the Blaze & the ceramic grills in terms of their ability to hold & distribute heat? Does the Blaze get hot to the touch on the outside when cooking? That was always one of the things I like about my BGE when my kids were young. If they touched the side while I was cooking, I didn't have to worry about them getting burned.
It's incredibly difficult to measure the temperature on the side of the Blaze since it's reflective aluminum. Laser thermometers give false readings, and I'm not sure how to get an accurate measurement on that one. I didn't have any issue with the Blaze holding heat. If anything it held heat as well or better than the ceramics.
The charcoal usage of the primo was badly commented. You can use a 50/50 setup with the oval primo kamado so you will have the same economy on charcoal as with a BGE I guess. Test that please.
I have a Pit Boss Kamado Grill from Costco, but I didn’t see it featured here. Do you not recommend them? Wondering if there are downsides to my grill that I need to be aware of. Thanks!
I covered the Pit Boss Kamado in this video roundup last year, so I didn’t include it in this year’s video. You can catch it here: ua-cam.com/video/MkQsRWQjdcQ/v-deo.htmlsi=neEQtQ0YyQ6bjsyy
I have got smoke rings before. To get a smoke ring it is important to cook between 200-225F. When you you need to put 3-4 4in wood chunks in i 18in kamado style grills and for 24 in kamado grills 6-7 4in wood chunks. Needless to say that will not work for the Everdure 4k. I am talking from 16 years of Kamado experience. I wood add wood to your families taste. The 4 most important accessories to me is heat deflectors, kick ash basket, kick ash can, and pizza stone. Some other accessories I like is is the grid extenders and rotisseries.
We followed up with an individual video on the Kamado Joe last week running the same tests since it arrived after this was published. Here's the link if you want to check it out: ua-cam.com/video/gvMoQ_lSVyA/v-deo.htmlsi=oGSuXuXXdmF2u_U5
Great video David but I wouldn’t put two of those Kamados in your outdoor kitchen until you check out the Kamado Joe. I would love to get your take on the SloRoller. Smoking Dad BBQ uses a technique called the double indirect method that he says is close to offset flavor. KJ has many innovative features.
I'm looking forward to running the same tests on the KJ when it gets here. I have the 3 meats from Porter Road frozen and ready for when it gets here, so I'm going to put it to the test for sure.
I would hope so, since they’re 2-3x the price. If you have the money, I’ve heard that owners like them, but haven’t tried one myself so can’t really speak to them.
Primo for the win! I’ve had my Primo XL Oval for 15 years & its still going strong!
I’ve been a HUGE Grilla Grills fan for a few years now, and hence a big “Kong” fan. I personally like the 24” size, whether I’m cooking for 2, but especially for when I’m entertaining a crowd of 22! And now with the All Terrain Cart, it’s a no brainer for me!
Absolutely GREAT VIDEO! One add that should have been considered or talked about is the warranty for each Kamado!
Primo and the Big Green Egg are my two Best go to brands. Absolutely love them. I would like to see the Weber Summit Kamado in action
I've been using a Kamado ceramic grill for well over 10 years, and yes.... you can definitely get a smoke ring with a Kamado grill. I recently purchased the Kamado Joe Classic III and really wish you could have included that grill in the mix. After only a few cooks on the Kamado Joe, I believe it is a much better grill than the BGE or other similar grills. I love your channel and your reviews!
Yes, you can achieve amazing smoke rings with these cookers, lower temps and wood chucks are needed. I guess my subjective preference would be for BGEs since I have 3 of them. I have the XL, Med. and Mini Max. With this trio I can prepare large quantities of excellent foods. I have been using BGE for about 15 years and can say that the customer support from BGE is exceptional, I also love all the accessories that are available for the BGEs. What I recommend to new Kamado grill users is to be patient and learn as much as you can about your cooker, they are all excellent units that have their own unique qualities. With a Kamado grill it is a voyage of learning not a destination event. These are all amazing cookers so which ever ones you choose will be amazing for you and your family!!!
I think you should keep the Blaze and the Everdure.
And to your question of whether it's possible to have a smoke ring in a Kamado grill: absolutely
I am with you. My first Kamado was the Vision Grills Pro S. I have had it for 10 Years. It is finally starting to fail (Ash drawer is rusted shut. Yes, I cover it. It is covered right now.). And long behold, in this video there are three of the grills that I was considering. The New Age, The Everdure 4k, and the Blaze. I am an IT guy, so I was leaning towards the Everdure. The problem is, until this video, there are so little videos or reviews for any Kamado other than an Kamado Joe or Green Egg. Anyway, The limited reviews that I've seen on Reddit and such point to bill quality problems regarding the Everdure. Also, people were complaining about the temperature control. This video explained the problem with the temp control. The damn thing is so efficient with charcoal you just don't lean a lot to run it so people are putting too much charcoal in it and it's blowing past temp. I chose the Blaze because it is gorgeous and will last forever here in the Tropical weather of Florida. No more mold burnoffs, like ceramic. But I wanted to see if it can hold temp. This video answered that question, I am can't wait to get my Blaze.
@1:12 David, you missed a perfect dad pun opportunity! “And the Primo XL Kamado to OVALout our testing!” 😂
Oh man, how did we miss that opportunity!?
Another great video. Why this man does not have 250K subs is beyond me. I guess honesty, integrity, experience, conciseness is not enough…FOR NOW. Just a matter of time. As to the grills: I have had BIG GREEN EGGS, and PRIMOS and now have a Webber Summit. Of the ceramic, the PRIMO was the best because of the oval shape, the number of accessories and the overall build quality. If my landscaper had not knocked it over, I would still have it. But the Summit is terrific, and BTW it was THIS channel that convinced me to get it and how to set it up and fix some small adjustments. That is why this is the best channel.
why wasn't the Summit in the comparison?
I had a Large Green Egg for over 15 years and am still very happy. I might look at Primo because it is oval and most meat is longer than wide, but I have not checked out build quality and don't know if I would buy it. I did buy the kickash charcoal basket and ash pan which makes ash cleanup a snap Never had a problem in having a smoke ring, not sure why you didn't have a smoke ring on any of the grills.
I purchased my Primo grill in 2012 and it’s still going strong . When purchasing a grill, keep in mind no one complains about having too much room. What I love most about my Primo is using the divider plate where you could make your firebox a small as you won’t are as large as you need.
I have the Akorn kamado and really like it. It was nice to get me used to kamado style cooking, but after a few years, was thinking of upgrading. Have been looking at the KJ and the Primo. Appreciate the comparison, gave a few more options to look at.
Akorn is a great value. I have a large BGE, Akorn Jr and Akorn Auto Kamado. It is not that easy to decide which one is best
Great video but I wish you would have included the KomodoKamado grill!!
I'd love to cover the Komodo Kamado grill at some point. I almost bought a used one here on Marketplace here locally, since they seem like such a beast of a kamado. Maybe some day.
Who can afford that thing?
I have a KK 42” it’s worth every penny. I’ve had mine around 4 years. Nothing is even close to it.
Fantastic video anyways. This is great information for 99.9% of the market
Do they even have review units? If the Blaze is a McLaren, the Komodo is like a Bugatti.
@@tigersaint124 Me, lol, I have an Ultimate 23 and a Big Bad 32, been doing Kamado style grilling over 25 years and both easily produce the best food I've "ever" cranked out...😁
Great comparison video, David! Excellent work!
I own 3 kamado grills Kamado Joe classic. Weber summit kamado and the S&S kamado. Love the classic kamado Joe
I had a Classic Big Joe I for a couple of years, but I'm looking forward to working with the Classic iii. I haven't had the opportunity to work with a Weber Summit kamado yet, so I'm intrigued to learn how it stands up to the ceramic models. Haven't had a S&S on site yet either, so even though we covered 7 kamados in this video, there's still plenty to work with, lol!
It was great to have our Kamado Grill included in this showdown.
Glad you could review a primo!! Look forward to future reviews of it!!
My egg is 13 years old and still is in great condition and looks about the same as the day I got it. I live in Florida and use my egg about 2 to 3 times a week all year long. My egg is in my lanai and/or in the bird cage which now does have a canopy on it so the egg does not endure the rigors of outdoor weather. I have many accessories for my egg and belong to a grillers club here too. Everyth;ing I cook on egg is great from burgers to turkeys, chicken, pork loins, and tomorrow I will do ribs.
Blaze and Primo
Which 2? Primo XL and the Blaze
Fantastic content!! I've been looking for a few years, and your research will help me decide. Thank you!
I used to be an egghead, but made the switch to the kamado joe c3. Honestly if you look at all the faults with the other kamados they have about addressed them all. I personally have the c3 and the konnected joe. You should also try out the connected digital control with great kamado flavor. I think it's becoming my favorite grill.
great video! keep 'em coming. love all the content. i'm a BGE owner and love it but i love seeing the other models out there.
I should like to see a ceramic cooker vs metal showdown. Blaze aluminium, weber summit, and another you can get vs your top rated ceramic
Of those vs the KJ, the Blaze. But the KK 32 / 42 is hands down the best Kamado, and arguably the best pit period as far as being a jack of all trades pit goes.
I think the SnS Kamado is an excellent option too, as it fits every Weber kettle accessory and is cheaper than a lot of the other ones. The Slow N Sear is a fantastic way to cook on a kamado.
I gave away my kamado. Switched to a Weber 26 with a hunsaker diverter and a spider venom. Temp control and finished product is the best I’ve ever had. Plus the 26” grill is nice when I want to remove the fancy stuff and just do some direct grilling for a large group.
That's quite the kettle setup!
I have a Weber 26" as well but never got the spider venom to work well for me. Ash catcher was very small too.
While the Weber Summit Kamado is not a ceramic kamado, it does a great job of matching their performance while weighing a whole lot less. I hope it gets reviewed along with the KJ C3.
I’d like to know if those thick racks fit the other round grills. In other words if you had the green egg, would those thick racks fit it to get the best of both worlds.
KJ 3 against the Primo!! Love all the content. 🍻
That’s what I was thinking!
Thanks for doing this. I have struggled to find ANY reviews on several of the models you featured here. I have 2 critiques from my own selfish POV. 1. You executed on the purpose of your video well. But, I wanted more individual attention to each one of these Kamados, mostly because they are lacking. If it ain't the Green Egg or Kamado Joe, there isn't a lot of review content or content in general. I have attempted to research the New Age, the 4K, and Blaze Kamado and outside of the manufacturer video, there isn't a lot out there. Had I seen this, I may have investigated the 4K more deeply, as it is my style, but I decided on the Blaze. 2. As to the Blaze, the critique was on the stand, which Blaze has 2 addition Blaze Kamado "spider" karts that would put it at the same height as the others. As of the time of this comment, I haven't received my Blaze yet, but your video has reinforced my choice. Thanks to you and your lovely wife for the information.
David love the channel. Thanks for the very informative videos 👍🏽
Very informative video! I have a BGE large and I can get great smoke rings with. Smoked a small brisket yesterday. I got the 5 piece expander that gives many options. I would love to see the Kamado Joe against whichever you think is best. Even thought I am a BGE guy I think the KJ will be one you will want in your kitchen. Thanks for the video!
Spider grills just came out with the huntsman kettle kamado and it has easy access door on the front to be able to add charcoal and wood during cooks. I don’t know why this other companies have not thought of it. I have a weber summit kamado and it’s a beast. Only wish weber had a rotisserie kit for it, I’m actually using Kamado Joes jotisserie, not the perfect fit bit it fits. Anyway good reviews👍
I absolutely love your dog in the background of these videos on top of the information these videos yield. Great work as always
Thanks so much for the Super Thanks! Uno (the real barbecue lab) loves living in a barbecue household. I'll have to see if I can get him to slow down long enough to be on camera on the next one.
@@TheBarbecueLab , don't do anything out of the usual. Y'all do great Bbq work with the wonderful Lab in the background
Yes please give us a part 2
Great video comparing these kamados, I sold my large BGE a few years ago and went with the Big Joe II. I would be interested in seeing how the Slo roller on the KJ 3 compares to any of the others or is it a gimmick.
hmmm, saffire, blaze, big joe smokers to test out. I already have a couple of Primo's in my kitchen.
Didn't have Weber Kamado. Why? I live in Central Coast California, don't particularly need a Kamado. My Weber Smoker does a fine job & much more cost effective. When I need or want to my Weber Kettle does a fine job. I'm not a huge Weber fan but works fine for what they do.
I am not sure if I missed this.
I love the idea, durability, and quality of the Blaze, but is aluminum a good material for a grill cooking low and slow. Can you put equal amounts of coal in these Kamados, set them to 275,
and compare how long the coals last in each.
I would put two of the Saffire grills. I love the stainless and also the color. Two the same is a good balance... You can't have two different ones.
Kamado Joe is the king .. it’s the better big green egg with far better accessories
Have you considered to do a comparison that’s included the Broil King keg 5000 or do you not consider that a kamado grill / smoker ?
Saphire Komodo vs the kamado Joe would be awesome. How easy or hard is it to set the temperature? Is the I konnect like offered by kamado joe a great feature or great marketing? Love the video
I'm not sure I've seen it but did you light the 4K with a blowtorch aswell?
As I live in Europe, I can't get hold of all of these pits. Could you do a head to head of a BGE, Primo, 4K and a Monolith Le Chef and show us how easy it is to switch temps and hold it there for hours without adjustments.
I've been to multiple BBQ joints and they all recommend BGE because of the quality of the ceramic as it retains heat better than other ceramic brands but it also cools down very easily for cooks (like desserts) that don't need steak inferno mode.
Love to see a follow up or deeper dive on this video.
Could you give us a defenetive guide as to what cooker to buy if ergonomics is not an issue? I just want rigid quality, best cook, low fuel consumption, best heat retention and easy to go down in temp after steak inferno mode.
The Blaze and the Primo or the Kong should be the keepers. But definitely the Blaze. Primo if you want to test a bigger one, or the kong if you want to focus on value.
I would put the Primo and Kong in my outdooor kitchen. Enjoy
It's very important to clean out the ash -- every cook is best. This is to allow proper airflow, especially for low and slow. The grills that have the pathetic dust tool method vs. an ash basket are important differentiators. The easier it is to clean, the more likely it is that you'll do it.
Good point!
The kong is my pick I love mine
Super thanks
Would like more about the Everdure please
I have the Primo which i owned for about 10 years now. It grills and smokes but I find the smoker part has a few problems. Kamado grills retain their heat very well. They also keep the moisture in leaving a more juicy product. The problem they have is getting the temperature down. Once they above a certain temp, getting it down is a problem. Mine likes to cook at about 300 which is great for chicken, but if you want that smoking temp 200 to 250 it just doesnt want to do that. Too small a temp and it will stall on you and once you get to 300 you cant get it down to 250. This is why I have a pellet grill for low smokes and a gravity fed smoker for a more smoky taste.
My experience with the chuck roast test was that if I only lit a small corner of the charcoal and let the grill decide how much additional charcoal to light, I could keep it at 250. I had to choke down the air intake when I got to 200 degrees, and then a bit more at 225, but that's how I was able to keep it around 250. I'll have to play with it some more and see if I get different results, but that is what happened on my watch this time around.
Anyway we can add the Weber summit komado to the mix 😅?
I'm really curious about the Blaze. I had a BGE for a little over five years and had to replace the fire bowl twice due to it busting apart. Those things cost me like $600 a pop to replace. After having a pellet smoker for the last four years, I'd really like to get back to a kamado-style. After watching your videos, I've narrowed it down to the Blaze, Kamado Joe Classic III, or the Grilla Grills Kong. Did you experience any differences between the Blaze & the ceramic grills in terms of their ability to hold & distribute heat? Does the Blaze get hot to the touch on the outside when cooking? That was always one of the things I like about my BGE when my kids were young. If they touched the side while I was cooking, I didn't have to worry about them getting burned.
It's incredibly difficult to measure the temperature on the side of the Blaze since it's reflective aluminum. Laser thermometers give false readings, and I'm not sure how to get an accurate measurement on that one. I didn't have any issue with the Blaze holding heat. If anything it held heat as well or better than the ceramics.
The charcoal usage of the primo was badly commented. You can use a 50/50 setup with the oval primo kamado so you will have the same economy on charcoal as with a BGE I guess. Test that please.
What do you know about the char-griller acorn kamado ceramic grill I’m wondering how it would stack up
It's a great starter
You will learn alot
I have a Pit Boss Kamado Grill from Costco, but I didn’t see it featured here. Do you not recommend them? Wondering if there are downsides to my grill that I need to be aware of. Thanks!
I covered the Pit Boss Kamado in this video roundup last year, so I didn’t include it in this year’s video. You can catch it here: ua-cam.com/video/MkQsRWQjdcQ/v-deo.htmlsi=neEQtQ0YyQ6bjsyy
I have got smoke rings before. To get a smoke ring it is important to cook between 200-225F. When you you need to put 3-4 4in wood chunks in i 18in kamado style grills and for 24 in kamado grills 6-7 4in wood chunks. Needless to say that will not work for the Everdure 4k. I am talking from 16 years of Kamado experience. I wood add wood to your families taste. The 4 most important accessories to me is heat deflectors, kick ash basket, kick ash can, and pizza stone. Some other accessories I like is is the grid extenders and rotisseries.
I would like you to use the primo and saffire
Never knew there were so many kamados
Right? And we couldn’t even cover all of them.
Kamado Joe VS BIG GREEN EGG
I would like to see how Saffire Platinum kamato stacks up against the Joe.
Blaze and Primo for your kitchen
What happened to the Weber Kamado ? That would be a great comparison and probably best bang for your buck.
I tried to get a Weber Summit in this head to head, but it didn't work out. Maybe next time.
Love watching kamado videos. I have the blaze and bge medium. Both great at smoking and grilling. Agree on deflector plates should be included.
Add celery seed to your rub for a smoke ring.
Love the channel, but no Slow 'N Sear Kamado?
I haven’t met or worked with anyone at Slow N Sear yet, so I don’t have one around to test. Maybe someday, but to date I haven’t seen one in person.
Wish the Weber Summit Kamado had been in the mix too
Wiah you would have included the Kamado Joe and the Vision grills
We followed up with an individual video on the Kamado Joe last week running the same tests since it arrived after this was published. Here's the link if you want to check it out: ua-cam.com/video/gvMoQ_lSVyA/v-deo.htmlsi=oGSuXuXXdmF2u_U5
I think you should keep the blaze and grilla
KJ vs. BGE would be a good comparison!
If you got place for two, maybe pick one ceramic and one metal.
Maybe u can add the Weber Kamado too 😊
Saw the old country g2 back there 👀
Haha yep!
Run the komodo against the char-griller komodo style, kind of numbed that one wasn't in the video
Yeah, even with 7 kamados in this roundup, we couldn't cover them all. We had to leave out more than we left in since there's so many out there.
KJ would win hands down! 😊
In your next video, you're welcome to consider our Goldens' Cast Iron kamado from our 142 year old company.
Ash and ember kamado with kamado joe
Kamado Joe doesn't just clear every other Kamado cooker they're not even in the same league. It's vastly superior.
Blaze and primo
I'm right with you there.
No big joe?
Id vote long term keeping in your patio the primo xl and the Kamado big Joe 3. By far the best in the group.
Primo only
Kong and primo
Kamado Joe should have been in the mix.
I can save you $900. Buy a Weber kettle and learn how to use it. Cheers!
A weber doesn't get you the same results and uses a lot more charcoal. Begone peasant!
Great video David but I wouldn’t put two of those Kamados in your outdoor kitchen until you check out the Kamado Joe. I would love to get your take on the SloRoller. Smoking Dad BBQ uses a technique called the double indirect method that he says is close to offset flavor. KJ has many innovative features.
I'm looking forward to running the same tests on the KJ when it gets here. I have the 3 meats from Porter Road frozen and ready for when it gets here, so I'm going to put it to the test for sure.
@@TheBarbecueLab Looking forward to it. Thank you.
Komodo Kamado puts the Kamado Joe to shame along with every other Kamado. The Komodo Kamado also won best grill by News Week.
I would hope so, since they’re 2-3x the price. If you have the money, I’ve heard that owners like them, but haven’t tried one myself so can’t really speak to them.
@@TheBarbecueLab the Komodo’s can be passed down to your family because it will last forever.
Your kitchen needs a Primo XL & a Primo Jr
Kamado Joe and Primo
No Webber Summit Kamado? Huge miss…
Kamado joe is the best
Primo, Primo all day
PRIMO!!!!
Kong vs KJ
I could use more information pt 2 please.
Thanks for letting us know! Have a great weekend.
Primo
Primo and Primo
The everdure 4k is overpriced junk. If you want a Kamodo with auto ignite buy the Konnected Joe, it’s cheaper and does a whole lot more to boot!
The auto kamado is missing
No Kamado Joe? Lmao
Also Weber makes a kamado!
We tried to get our hands on the Summit, but couldn't source one for our tests. Maybe we can get it next time.
Nice to see the Blaze, it doesn’t get enough love. Expensive yes but most times in life you get what you pay for
The Blaze grill did interest me most after this video