Blaze Cast Aluminum Kamado Charcoal Grill Review | BBQGuys.com
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- Introducing the Blaze Cast Aluminum Kamado Grill! This is the first Aluminum Kamado Grill on the market, delivering excellent heat retention as well as durability! Watch along as we look at all the features that make this grill an industry game changer.
Blaze Kamado Available here: www.bbqguys.co...
Full Description:
- Blaze Kamado offers a best in class Lifetime warranty inside and out
- First ever solid cast aluminum construction offers superior durability and outstanding temperature control
- Unique tongue and groove design provides an exceptional seal with no heat loss
- Cast molded exhaust cap allows for precise heat control without the risk of slipping out of position
- Heavy-duty 304 stainless steel hinge with lid assist for easy opening
Introducing a tough kamado grill designed to provide a lifetime of performance and memories. Made from one inch thick solid cast aluminum, the Blaze Kamado offers superior durability and outstanding temperature control. The non-porous grill body allows you to use any type of charcoal or wood, as well as any material for lighting the charcoal without worry of damaging or absorbing into the grill body. The heavy-duty 12mm hexagon, 304 stainless steel cooking grate retains heat and helps you achieve an excellent sear. The 20-inch diameter cooking grate is hinged on both sides so you can easily add wood or charcoal without completely removing the cooking surface. A mid-level 18-inch cooking grate is also included which allows you to cook closer to the fire, add a drip pan or a heat deflector for indirect cooking. The lid hinge is made from 304 grade stainless steel and features a convenient lift assist for easy opening and closing. The Blaze Kamado grill also boasts an innovative lid seal that is superior to ceramic kamado-style grills. Instead of using a felt gasket, the cast aluminum Blaze Kamado utilizes a tongue and groove seal. This design eliminates the need to replace a damaged gasket and also provides an exceptional seal that prevents heat from escaping. The top exhaust vent is made from molded cast aluminum for precise heat control without the risk slipping out of position. The bottom of the firebox holds a removable stainless steel ash pan with handles for easy cleanup. A large temperature gauge with markings for smoking, roasting and searing temperatures is mounted in the lid, allowing you to easily monitor cooking temperatures. The grill also includes cast aluminum feet so you can safely stabilize it in your outdoor kitchen island.
Filmed/Produced by: Paris Frederick
I've owned my Blaze Komado for over a year now and I LOVE it! No problems and no quality issues with this EXCELLENT product!
I cannot think of anything that is a negative factor in this smoker/grill, it's GREAT!
Glad you like it! Love mine too!
I almost had a heart attack when that ceramic kamado hit the floor 😂😂😂😂
I have two different Kamado grills from two different manufactures and this one beats them both hands down! Wow, that thing is super slick looking and well thought out! I love the fact that it doesn't have a gasket but a permanent tongue & groove set up instead. Just changed the gasket last weekend on my KJ for the second time in 4 years, and it's a bit of a pain for sure! Looks like this Blaze kamado cooks every bit as good as it looks! Thanks Tony!
Thanks, Rus! The gasket can be a pain to have to replace for sure, this grill is even more impressive in person when you can feel that lid close, love that sound! Cheers brother!
Rus, Cajun living in Virginia here (and a huge fan of your channel), I have a Blaze Kamado and I love it! I purchased it from BBQGuys.com and have zero complaints. They were even nice enough to offer me a military discount (former USMC here). The only thing I would like is another one, but in 25 inches to compete with the Big Joe and Big Green XL. If I lived closer, I would let you borrow mine to let you give a review!
Thanks for the video. I have been smoking on the Blaze kamado I bought from you in October of 2017. So far I have gone through about 200 lbs of charcoal. I am very pleased with the kamado. Grilling, smoking, roasting and baking all have turned out great results. I bought a chimney cap to be able to use it in the rain.... works pretty well ( just need to remember to remove before opening!) Easy to clean just crank up the heat to about 600 and close down after the smoke is clear.
Easy to stabilize temp and have smoked when ambient temperature was below zero and 93 degrees Fahrenheit.
Excellent to hear, Gene! We always love hearing stories of customers loving their grill choice :)
BBQGUYS were knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with. Thanks Gene
Aw, thanks Gene!
I'm waiting for the titanium version that will cost 10k
Just imagine how hot this thing gets on the outside
It gets hot, but so does a gas grill lid or something like a Weber Kettle lid. Nothing extra to worry about here. Make sure to always reference the manual for install instructions. As with something like a built in gas grill, insulated jackets are recommended in certain configurations.
Now that's a wicked cooker.
Changing the kamado game.
Yeah man, it is a game changer!
Thanks bbqguys. I purchase blaze kamado from you and i am very happy. It's a unique product. I like everything made out of cast aluminum. I can lift this kamado myself and place it anywhere i want. Can't do that to my kamado joe. I wish there was a portable version of this for camping.
This could be a game changer. Great review, Tony.
Thanks for stopping by!
I'm big on products that are built with durability in mind. Nothing worse than paying big $$$ for a product only to have it breakdown so soon or for a small reason. I have been waiting on something like this and I am finally convinced to now go and purchase a Kamado style grill. I have watched, read and heard of the horror stories of people loosing their precious Kamado style grill bc they or someone near them accidentally "bumped" it and watched as $800.00 or more went crashing to the ground. Granted a proper mounting would have saved them, but we all know not everyone does that. Thanks BBQguys I'm getting one soon!!!
I am glad you have decided on a great grill! Many years of delicious food in your future!
Looks great but at this price point - No slide out ash pan??? Come’on man.
Yeah, when I get a Kamado this will be it. There is a cast iron one on the market that seems quite nice. However, it weighs about 300 lbs more than this cast aluminum one weighs. They are about the same size. This aluminum may tarnish but it won’t rust.
Either way I think cast metal or steel is a better choice than fragile ceramic IMHO.
What a fantastic Kamado! Great review!
Thanks, Ben!
Beautiful craftsmanship, although i have to ask, wtf were they thinking with that cart.
Outside of being brittle, doesn't ceramic have better properties for cooking?
What a machine!
That thing looks awesome Tony. Maybe one day lol
Yeah man, I love it!
You have some great pointers and greatly appreciate it Tony. What is interesting with me is that I was about to buy a $4200 gas grill. There really was not much to say about this grill other than it had a lot of nice bells and whistles. In the end, I just was not satisfied with the purchase and bailed out. I then started to compare actual cooking areas between the $4000 expensive grill and one about $1,200. This was where I started to think ... Hey ... why not buy TWO grills for $3,500???? When you think about value and the differences between charcoal, Kamado and gas grills, there are pros and cons with both. To bring both in together, I decided to buy an allluminum steel kamado $1800 and a $1200 LP gas grill. Between these two, I got more cooking area than spending a ton of money on a nice brand $4200 grill that offers me less cooking space and the combination of a smoker, slow cooker, high cooker, fast cooking workflow.
It is so much easier to split responsibilities between two grills than pile up everything in one.
The cooking space and the opposites of a Gas Grill and Kamado are evident. Why did I not think of this sooner? Well, when you are making a big investment, it is always good to document your information and critically think out if buying TWO is possible. I did not think that way intially but boy oh boy, I am sure happy I did. Paying for a Pre-Fab BBQ Island is another topic too and I need to build up my project to UA-cam for everyone.
Thank you for sharing.
Glad you landed on the perfect match for you! Yes, I love pairing Kamados with a Gas grill. Kamados are such a great charcoal grill/ smoker/ pizza oven combo, the flavor is hard to compare to. Gas is always great for nights of the week you want a quick meal - a match made in heaven!
So you have stainless on aluminum with heat and moisture. How is galvanic corrosion not dooming this product to oblivion?
I have to admit, this looks like a really nice Kamado style grill. I really like all of the features, including the rotisserie. Being cast aluminum it's got to be much lighter than my Grill Dome. Great demo Chef! BTW I saw this video as a pre-roll ad for several videos I've watched tonight.
Isn't it a beauty? Yeah, it's about 160 lbs. which makes it possible to move with a buddy to a tailgate, which I like. Thanks for stopping by, Tom!
It's awesome Tom, I love mine. I've cooked everything from pizza, gumbo (cajun here), to brisket
I see electrolysis setting up between the SS fasteners and Aluminum in this grill's future.
That thing is a work of art
We think so too!
If I had the money this would be mine
hey Tony,
please do a comparison video of kamado joe vs blaze. pros and cons.
We have a good bit of videos in the Q already, but that is a good idea. They are both great kamados that are capable of performing well at searing, baking, grilling, smoking temps. I have cooked a lot on both & can tell you that you will be pleased with either choice.
-Blaze has the durability factor if you want to be able to throw it in a truck & go tailgate.
- Kamado Joe has two great size options if you are looking for something bigger
- They both have rotisserie options, so you are all set with either choice when it comes to that
I hope that helps, let me know if you have any questions!
Im Calling the man NOW... I need this ! ! !
Hahah! Yes you do!
1:28 nooooooooooo
Wow! That's a well built unit.
Yes indeed!
That's what she said
looked at the pricing. WOW. I thought the Green Egg was over the top.
I didn't know Blaze made a Kamado grill. Looks very well made. How does it compare to a pellet grill? I've heard pellet style is awesome for smoking foods.
Pellets and Kamados are both pretty easy ways to get good results smoking. I personally prefer Kamados because of the added flavor of the charcoal. Pellet grills will produce more of a subtle smokey flavor, in my opinion. I also like the fact that with a Kamado, you don't need a power source.
I have the Pit Boss 24". It does the job well, but not well built like the Blaze. Wish I have enough money to buy this one.
Thanks for watching!
I am going to start saving my pennys today lol that looks great and like you said it would last a lifetime
Yeah man, a great investment for sure! The best investments can cook delicious food :)
Makes total sense... looks like an urn.... and urns hold ash.
It's a look!
Why use a material that is an excellent conductor? Even Akorns are dual layered steel with insulation.
I'm really interested in this but after reading about aluminum I'm wondering if it can melt if you run it with vents wide open...particular with some sort of heat defector in place like with a pizza cook. Have you guys attempted this? It seems like a strange question to ask, but all my other questions were already answered which was "have you attempted to drop it off a loading dock?" and "Have you blown it up with Tannerite?" lol.
Serious question though.
Yes, we have an extreme heat test you can check out here: ua-cam.com/video/c8Vt3mv2ONM/v-deo.htmlm41s I have personally fired up the kamado as hot as you can get it, let it roll until it was out of fuel with no issues. Here is the pizza cook test: ua-cam.com/video/7GDrzfUo_k0/v-deo.html Hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions, cheers!
Thanks, man! very helpful.
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Aluminum melts at 1200*. What are you cooking at 1200*? Your ceramic would shatter at that temp.
Hey bud, I own one of these Kamados and I have cooked pizza and seared steaks with zero problems. The exhaust vent only allows a certain amount of air out so it's operating nowhere near melting temps. I have the heat deflector and use it for low and slow and as a pizza 'stone'. Yes, this kamado is more $, but I like the durability. I love your channel by the way!
Review of slow n sear kamado?
I'm curious as to why you stopped carrying this Blaze kamado. It's not showing up in you website anymore....
It will be back soon!
I would love to buy one of these but they’re so pricey do you know when they’ll be on sale?
Monitor our sales page here: www.bbqguys.com/promotions
Looks bad ass buuut! The inside should be enamel coated or ceramic because heating the aluminum and cooking food not good for your health.Also the pit needs to be bigger more cooking surface after all that you got a homerun.
I am not convinced that would be a concern. The food does not touch the aluminum.
Hey Tony, just ordered the Blaze Kamado! Can't wait to get it. Is it as insulated as a ceramic kamado not having a charcoal fire box and fire ring? Meaning the Blaze Kamado is 1 inch thick or so around the whole cooker with no fire box or fire ring. Thanks
Excellent! You will love it! As far as heat retention goes, we are working on a FAQ video right now where we load it to the middle grate with 10lbs. of charcoal, let it burn for 27 hours at around 230 degrees. After 27 hours, we still had 2lbs. of charcoal! I was very pleased with these results, It retains the heat incredibly well.
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So, how do you like your blaze? Be honest. I am torn between blaze 20 and big kamado joe. Would you recommend it over kamado joe?
Vladimir Goncharenko I just got my Blaze Kamado today. I too was torn between the Big Joe and Blaze. I chose Blaze for a few reasons. One is superficial but kind of important and that is the look. It looks like a solidly built tank. I prefer that look since it matches my other Blaze products. I didn't like the idea of worrying about cracks, replacing gaskets and broken fireboxes. I haven't cooked on it yet but when I do, I'll post some videos.
with Aluminum having a low melting point, how do you do hot cooks like pizza or high heat sears on steaks? While this may hold up better in a fall test, I don't see how this can have long term sustainability with concerns of warping or melting when doing high heat cooks.
Check this out: ua-cam.com/video/1cjdBAFwX1k/v-deo.html
I love it and I'm about to order one but Im hesitating just because I can't believe that aluminum retains heat more than ceramic, can you confirm this? Also can you raise this model to 500f for pizza?
It can withstand 900•F. So yes, you can definitely make pizza in it. Get a round thick ceramic or metal plate to rest the pizza on it.
Hi Tony, will be making any cooking comparison vids with the Blaze Kamado?
We have several videos on how it cooks, check these out: ua-cam.com/video/n76cigYAkbE/v-deo.html
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Not comparing it directly with another grill, but we are working on a FAQ video right now where we address how well it retains heat. We loaded it with 10 lbs. of charcoal, it burned for 27.75 hours and still had 2 lbs. left at that point.
Hey, as always great videos! I have a few folks over at Kamado Guru that wonder how hot the kamado will get on the outside, and if it retains heat, why should they consider buying one over traditional kamado's can you please address that?!
Hey, glad you like the video! Yes, the exterior will get hot to the touch, as will a ceramic Kamado, or stainless gas grill. The feet on the kamado help to reduce the heat that contacts the island if you choose to build in. Just like a gas grill, avoid building in directly to combustibles. If your island is combustible, make sure to build into a stainless steel sleeve like the one in the video.
As far as heat retention goes, we are working on a FAQ video right now, where we filled it to the middle grate with 10Lbs. of natural lump charcoal, let it burn at around 230 degrees for 27 hours without opening the lid, or refueling. After 27 hours we were left with 2 lbs. of charcoal. The average ambient temperature outside was 50 degrees, so we were very pleased with the heat retention results! Another great example of Aluminium's heat retention is Portable Kitchen grills, which have been much loved over the years because of the great performance & durability of cast aluminium.
Why consider buying one over traditional ceramic? Not having to worry about the ceramic cracking is a big one, we have talked to many Yacht owners that have to repaint often, move the kamado off the boat, move it back on the boat and risk cracking the grill. Some guys were on their 3rd ceramic kamado. The Blaze Kamado grill is 161 lbs. ,which makes it possible to move with the help of a friend to a tailgate if you wish. Some people prefer the look of cast aluminium, it matches very well with stainless steel island components. It really just comes down to personal preference, I love cooking on ceramic kamados as well.
Thank you for your response.
Where is it made ?
Nice but way out of my price range at $2,000 or more depending on shipping.
Good idea tho.
Shipping is free, but yes we have other kamados in other price ranges! www.bbqguys.com/category_path_11447.html?source=kamadocontent
nathan rubio think about it this way....the Weber Summit is also $2000 and isn’t built nearly as durable as this thing! This Kamado is a “lifetime” product that you can pass down to your kids!
Ohh God,.... I've come.
Hi Tony, when smoking do you light the coals and set top and lower vents to 250 and let it warm up slowly or do you keep the vents open and start dialing them back as it gets closer to target temp. Thanks
After I light the coals, I like to leave the vents open wide for a couple minutes to give it a bit of a head start, then I dial it back. Like you are thinking, you don't want to get fooled by the slower temp climb initially because the kamado is absorbing the preheat, then overshoot it when it begins to climb more rapidly.
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Now make it in stainless steel and a bit bigger
How hot does the body of this grill get? I'd imagine since it's aluminum this thing will burn the crap out of you if you touch anything other than the handle.
It certainly gets hot, but so does a gas grill lid. Also, in the charcoal style think about how hot the lid to a Weber kettle gets.
Hi Tony I'm getting my Blaze Kamado on Monday. What brand of Lump charcoal was used in this video? Thanks.
Awesome! It was this: www.bbqguys.com/item_name_Mali-s-Gourmet-Natural-Hardwood-Lump-Charcoal-20-Lbs_item_2897928.html
I'm torn between the Blaze Kamado and the Kamado Big Joe. I like the idea of 24" on the Big Joe vs 20" with the Blaze. Have you found the Blaze to be big enough to smoke large brisket? I know there is a video of Chef Tony smoking a brisket but it's hard to tell how crowded the Blaze is.
Hey Justin, Grill master Randy here. The brisket Tony made on the Blaze had enough room for the brisket itself. But the Big Joe is indeed bigger. However, I like how the Blaze is indestructible. I even have a Blaze at home. Have you looked at the Primo XL yet? I just smoked a 17 lb. brisket on that and had tons of room. You can see my video here:
ua-cam.com/video/RqzR0pHTgcw/v-deo.html
Let me know what you think.
BBQGuys.com Thank you for the reply! I'll check out your video. Tough choice between so many amazing grills.
Sure thing! Best of luck.
BBQGuys.com The Blaze Kamado was delivered today! Pumped!
sICK GrILL, TONY!
Thanks!
What is the diameter of the middle grate, please?
20 Inch Diameter
How does this compare to the Caliber all Stainless kamado you guys also sell?
They are both durable & well insulated. The caliber is two stainless walls with insulation between them, and the Blaze is solid cast aluminum wall to wall. They both have optional rotisseries, which is a great feature to have on a kamado. I like that Blaze comes with a middle rack that you can use to support a heat deflector for indirect cooking & the cooking grids are super thick.
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wowwy! hey so can you not rake the ashes out of the bottom like other komados? it looked like there was a significant lip where you couldn't just rake the ashes out? thanks for the review! oh hey, does the outside of the blaze get as hot as other komados since it's aluminum?
There is a slight lip, but you can certainly rake out the ashes if you choose to do so. I raked out the ashes during the prototype phase, before Blaze finalized the ash pan. The outside of the kamado certainly gets hot, as with other kamados, it rests on feet that reduce the temperature coming into contact with the surface it sits on. If you have an island built out of combustible materials, you will need to build in on a stainless sleeve. I hope this helps!
Avoid all that extra work and use a shop vac and vacuum it out without moving anything. Thats how I've been doing my ceramics for years now. I do like the idea of no inner bowl to crack and have to replace or the pain in the a** seals to replace. I have an 18" now and sometimes wish it was 24." is there one 24" across? Kabobs on a flexible rope wire have to be placed in a circle pattern in order to fit in these type cookers. I dislike that but, everything else is great cooked on these type cookers.
If I am to smoke a brisket and it starts raining. Would that be an issue?
If it is storming hard, I would recommend moving it under a patio umbrella or some type of covering. Airflow determines your temperature, so you also don't want unpredictable strong winds if you plan to leave it unattended overnight.
What would you guys recommend between the broil king keg or the blaze kamado?
The Blaze Kamado is our top rated kamado grill! See more here: bit.ly/33K4vp5
Shut up and take my money!
how is Aluminum going to retain heat? Aluminum is used for heat sinks to get rid of excess heat not retain it.
It is very efficient with heat. Did an overnight brisket smoke without having to add charcoal. Certainly some heat radiates out, just like with ceramic Kamados. ua-cam.com/video/yRJaZYJSfgY/v-deo.html
Question: Could you load the charcoal on the lower grate and then light a firestarter in the bottom pan to get the fire going? You wouldn't need a chimney starter this way.
Yes, you can do that if you wish!
If you use something that is sour like lemons perhaps there is a problem
1800 bucks? Picking up a green egg
Eggs will cost almost as much after you're forced to buy the not included accessories, and it's not as durable. Blaze lid design is better too. Blaze will last a life time. A ceramic will not. I hated my Classic Joe, but if I bought another it would be a Blaze.
Carlos G Aeneas Even better, the Char-Broil Kamander...
Nuts 1400 usd too high in price. Char broil for me, or my uds
How much now ?
$1,799.99 currently : www.bbqguys.com/blaze-outdoor-products/20-inch-cast-aluminum-kamado-grill-blz-20-kamado
Only one problem is too small :(
Its beyond my budget
Blaze Kamado grills are made in China.
This is an advertisement, not a review.
It needs another 6" of diameter. 20" is too small for entertaining.
We have larger kamados as well. Check out the Primo Oval XL, you can also put a rack on this one to add even more space: www.bbqguys.com/primo/ceramic-charcoal-smoker-grill-oval-xl Kamado Joe Big Joe is another good option as far as large kamados. Add an extender rack like this if you want: www.bbqguys.com/kamado-joe/stainless-steel-grill-expander-for-big-joe-24-inch-grills
The review as really just a product overview and frankly, I was disappointed. I was hoping for an actual review after use with comparisons to traditional ceramic Kamados available on the market.
We have lots of videos cooking on ceramic kamados on this channel, here are the blaze cooking videos for comparison: ua-cam.com/video/N6N831C5q8M/v-deo.html
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We want to avoid picking on a specific brand of ceramic kamado for comparison, and focus on the performance of the Blaze Kamado. I can tell you from having years cooking on ceramic, now cooking on Blaze that you can do everything you can do on ceramic just as well, without the worry of the kamado cracking. The measurements, and airflow of other ceramic kamados on the market do not match exactly, so a head to head test would not be a fair experiment.
As far as heat retention, check this video out: ua-cam.com/video/1cjdBAFwX1k/v-deo.html
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You know that is probably the worst idea ever! Aluminum around food is bad period!
scarmenl do you use tin foil?
No.
Keep in mind, the Aluminum here is used in the body of the grill, all direct food contact with cooking grates is commercial quality 304 stainless steel. We offer plenty of other kamado grill options if you would rather ceramic, www.bbqguys.com/category_path_11447.html
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Understood. Good luck with your product. I won't be buying one.
What's wrong with Aluminum and food? I use GrillGrates which are aluminum!