DIY Pellet Joe… can we run a Kamado Joe on wood pellets instead of charcoal? Smoking Dad BBQ

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3 жыл бұрын

Eagerly waiting to see a Kamado Joe pellet Joe in the wild and want to find out if your Kamado Joe can run on pellets instead of charcoal? In anticipation of the pellet joe hitting stores everywhere I decided to see if I could hold low and slow temps using the iKamand as my powered fan unit in addition to testing the searing potential of wood pellets vs. charcoal for hot and fast grilling.
Some things went as expected… and some things were a true surprise. Find out if you should consider fuelling you kamado joe with wood pellets in todays video.
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@atlasproductmanufacturingg5177 3 жыл бұрын

Hey James. Great video! Love watching your channel. This one on the PJ is pretty creative. We do all the design and engineering for KJ over the past 10 years and have developed and manufactured the Pellet Joe for Kamado Joe. It's an awesome grill and we're excited it's finally getting out in the world. Look forward to seeing you review it at some point down the road.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and commenting.... glad you didn't laugh to hard at my pellet fail 😂 clearly the auger and burn pot are necessary lol

@milehighed52801 3 жыл бұрын

@Atlas Product Manufacturing Group See if you can get this man a Pellet Joe for review. I’m sure someone there can get KJ’s attention, so they can take it from there to make it happen.

@CptnRon302 3 жыл бұрын

I’d love if you did something on cold smoking!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

i have two methods... one pipe a hose from a Jr running a fire into a cold kamado and the other is the normal smoke tube. Will be fun

@wailaapho 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos James! I learnt a lot from it and it's super fun to watch, keep up the good work!!! Very much looking forward to a cold smoke video.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! looking forward to the cold smoke

@pneill90 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely want to see some cold smoking! I have never heard of it and am interested! Great videos as always!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

here is the cold smoke video - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bZekmLSI3rm6pKc.html

@kerimalpkarahan5211 3 жыл бұрын

I had no clue how you were going to pull it off but your idea seems great!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

haha there was a moment after attempt two where i became less confident that we'd be able to pull a rabbit out of the hat lol

@kappatvating 3 жыл бұрын

Totally got my grill gun but I only ordered the sou vide one (before discovery your channel and now wanting a KJ). Love the gun it’s so much fun.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

it is a giggle. thanks Steven

@grimballframpton7301 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I would like to see cold smoking

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

heck yes.

@michaelcoates7191 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! I'm definitely interested in seeing cold smoke methods, also would like to see more about the grill gun and other ignition devices.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

you're in luck on both fronts... planning the lighter head to head November 5th and working on the cold smoking for Nov 10

@extramurous 3 жыл бұрын

@@SmokingDadBBQ - can't wait. I'm always wondering what that propane torch is that you use to light stuff.

@BrewReview 2 жыл бұрын

@@extramurous Bernzomatic TS8000T with MAP gas cylinder would be a good starting place assuming you don't need a lava tube for your grill, lol. This model particularly isn't suceptable to inversion which is a nice touch. Cheap, effective and will light lump directly in about a minute flat.

@ManCaveMeals 3 жыл бұрын

Fun test! I tried this same sort of test with wood chips in a weber kettle back in the day when I got my very first temp controller.. lol

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

haha nice. did it work any better?

@ManCaveMeals 3 жыл бұрын

@@SmokingDadBBQ nope.. lol

@milehighed52801 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting experiment. TFS, James!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@beers-jackofbbq 3 жыл бұрын

Nice interesting attempts! Looking forward to seeing the pellet Joe in action!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

You and me both!

@ItsRyanTurley 3 жыл бұрын

Nice James. Avid pellet smoker here and was curious about the outcome here. I had my doubts for obvious reasons (not enough airflow, too many pellets in chamber, dirty smoke) but you almost pulled it off! V impressive. I really want a Kamodo Joe for my next smoker!!!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching.... a glimmer of hope but not entirely a success lol

@kgwild1798 3 жыл бұрын

Cold smoke! Oh yeah 😄

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

can’t wait

@michaelswitzer3194 3 жыл бұрын

Yes please some videos on cold smoking!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

I was hoping someone would ask for that lol

@jazzwyld1 3 жыл бұрын

Thinking of adding a Kamodo Joe to my pellet smoker for more options. Interested in seeing your cold smoking method.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

here is one method i use... will show the second in the future - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bZekmLSI3rm6pKc.html

@davemonaghan2965 3 жыл бұрын

Hi James ..let me add my vote to see a cold smoke video. We learn so much from you ..Thanks for all you do!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for voting... looking forward to this video

@TorqueTestingFinancials 3 жыл бұрын

Love the videos. It be great if you could do a video on the tools you use (I.e. tongs, Turner, etc.). Like the specific brands you’ve used and what you look for in quality tools.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea. Will do

@chefjoebbq85 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting and fun!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

It was! pleasantly surprised after the first two fails lol

@wing_nut6273 Жыл бұрын

I just got my first KJ so I have no idea what works. With that in mind, my questions may seem but... What would be the result of combining pellets with the lump charcoal. Would that help create the combination of heat with the smoky flavor? Could the lump coals help burn the pellets?

@MSMS-py6gl Жыл бұрын

Have you tried adding pellets to the ash tray for smoking?

@damienw5952 3 жыл бұрын

G'day i notice you kept your stock bottom vent cover in behind the ikamand cover. What advantage does this give you? My ikamand cover came with a black cap to block the hole when I want to just go manual.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

not a huge benefit. I don’t have to remove the tabs when I want to switch and no risk of melting any plastic was the idea. plus it also seemed like some air could be drawn in through the seems and I thought this approach might help keep the settings I am used too more consistent

@meatthecookk.2227 3 жыл бұрын

Dude your a mad bbq scientist for real and applaud the effort. I was wondering how you could get it hot enough, seemed to have lots of smoke due to pellets. Definitely interested in seeing the real thing in the future.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks Matt. Thanks for watching!

@SmokyPasturesBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

I think it just comes down to the fact the Kamado is designed for low temp combustion, and perfect for charcoal. I think you saw our vid where we ran it as a wood fired pizza oven, I burnt down hard wood splits into coals for nearly 45 minutes to form a coal bed before closing it up. With pellets, you can't build a coal bed that will burn for any significant period of time :( Love your videos as always James, keep putting up the awesome content :)

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, and you did blow my mind with the wood pizza lol. Love it... that worked much better than this one did lol

@edwardsavagejr 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see videos from you on cold smoking!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

I was hoping you would say that! Will add it to the list

@matthewrs7 3 жыл бұрын

What an interesting experiment. Looks like the Kamado Joe pellet BBQ might be a worth while investment. As for cold smoking, I would LOVE to see a hot smoke vs cold smoked bacon video. Because I'm a little lost which way to go.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

when its winter, i like to cold smoke the pork belly when its raw as the temp in the Joe is the same as the refrigerator, wrap it in saran wrap after 4 hours and refrigerate overnight before hot smoking it until the internal temp is 150-160f and repeating the wrap over night to cool and prepare for the slicer.

@matthewrs7 3 жыл бұрын

@@SmokingDadBBQ sounds like a solid method. Thank you!

@garykazanjian824 3 жыл бұрын

Cold smoking would be a great video. Also, when using your KJ do you go by the dome thermometer or a probe on the grate? I find a 25 degree difference between the 2 with the dome being hotter.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

might be time to calibrate your dome, often the grids are hotter by ~10-20f than what the dome will read. I don't always use probes so I like to keep my dome calibrated so i can use it. doesn't really matter so long as you stick to one for learning what vent settings can drive what outcomes

@Viewtoagrill 3 жыл бұрын

Fun experiment James. I am not sure if I would actually cook with that amount of smoke... but great effort.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

haha I agree thanks Johnny. hope you’re doing well

@thegalleryBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

A very interesting experiment. That Kamado Pellet looks interesting.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much... turns out pellets are better suited for pellet grills vs. a giant smouldering pile of smoke lol

@davidokinsky114 3 жыл бұрын

Loving your videos on the Kamado Joe, you and maybe a few other people on KZfaq convinced me to get a Big Joe III. Should be here next month. I see you are using the iKamand, is it worth it and have you done a video on it?

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

I am doing a beef rib video for Tuesday using the iKamand. In the meantime, here is my unboxing and setup for the Kamado Joe channel - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Zr5zY6ahp7KbhKs.html

@davidokinsky114 3 жыл бұрын

@@SmokingDadBBQ Thanks

@matthewgander8652 3 жыл бұрын

Cold smoking fish would be fantastic. From brine to finish would be great!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

love it

@BartlowsBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

What a fun experiment!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

thanks so much Scott. Are you a fan of cold smoking on your joe?

@BartlowsBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Smoking Dad BBQ Yeah, I like cold smoking cheese using the pellet tube.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Bartlow's BBQ same here ... also use the Joe jr from time to time

@BartlowsBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Smoking Dad BBQ Nice, do you pellet tube on joe junior? If so, where do you place?

@kevvids 3 жыл бұрын

Cool experiment, I didn't know Kamado Joe were doing a pellet grill. I'd love to see some cold smoking vids. Cheers

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

will make it happen

@breakingthemold664 3 жыл бұрын

I think the issue with pellet grills isn’t so much they cannot retain heat, but that the auger restricts the amount of pellets in the combustion chamber. Also, the combustion chamber is much much smaller on pellet grills. This experiment demonstrates this. With essentially a hopper full of pellets burning, 900 degrees was reached. With a small combustion chamber, it limits the amount of burning wood. It’s similar to a partial chimney vs full chimney of charcoal. Full chimney will be able to reach higher BTU. Great videos!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

well said, thanks for watching

@Jord_45 3 жыл бұрын

How do you like that grill gun for lighting charcoal? I was looking at getting one, but they are pricey. Do you usually use the fire starters? That Torch you have with the yellow bottle is the exact one i'm currently using.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

I am going to do a video on it.... in short the gun is a hoot (hands down the most fun) but it burns through a bottle very fast, is a pain to store, and stops working if you point down too much and you need to take it apart and start over. I like fire starters and my map torch for every day use, and i like having the gun as a toy and blasting the heat quickly

@Dadnatron 3 жыл бұрын

Try this with a fenestrated smoking tube, lighting one end. This might allow more air around the burning end while providing a steady source of pellets to burn.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking something like that would have worked better

@franksmith137 3 жыл бұрын

What would you have if you dump pellets a cup or 2 over top of hot bed of charcoal in the Joe

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

great question. instant fire if hot, or smoke bomb if low and slow

@cm2687 3 жыл бұрын

Lol this was hilarious, thanks for the video. I'm kinda shocked they have sent you one to demo/review yet

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

haha thanks for watching. That would be cool, nothing in my mailbox just yet (fingers crossed 🤞)

@JeroendeZeeuw 3 жыл бұрын

Yes please do a cold smoking ☺

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

i was hoping people would ask for that

@brad4527 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting video Pal ! I'm going to stick with the lump. for me it's to much work . I've cold smoked cheese last year on the stick burner, it was ok, but I figured out that I should've used charcoal just to get a base for wood instead of using charcoal with wood chunks. So if anyone is thinking about it that's what I would do differently. I too would love to see how you would do it on the Big Joe .

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

thanks. looking forward to showing this

@jeffandmarylutz8761 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it James! Have you ever done a Montreal smoked meat video?

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. This is the closest i have but it needs a part 2 - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qtdpmNx2vr2shH0.html

@Grover124 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry... I have a question about replacement i Kamand probes: Have you sourced replacement probes? I want all 4 and backups but KJ is perpetually sold out! I’ve exhausted my search and I was hoping you might use your contacts to let me know of a reputable replacement. Thanks!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

i unfortunately don't have visibility into the KJ supply chain (I am not an employee or reseller for them, just a fan who likes helping others enjoy their BBQ and shorten the learning curve). If its anything like the grills themselves I understand supply is catching up on most things this month so I hope that helps

@cliffart7398 22 күн бұрын

i realize this is an old video but since the IKamand is no longer supported, what have you found that works the same way?

@SmokingDadBBQ 19 күн бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lc1pds-V1qqRhYU.htmlsi=rbQ6N5X7TeeApSw8

@michaelserke 3 жыл бұрын

Kamado Joe should have sent one over to you already... Your videos are a great promo for them! It must be stuck in customs somewhere.....

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

I wish! maybe someday lol

@Grover124 3 жыл бұрын

Hi James, I saw John Setzler’s walk-thru of the KJ pellet grill. I’m not interested in using pellets in my Classic 3, but, since you’re using iKamand, I have a question

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

sure shoot...

@brandonaskew9170 3 жыл бұрын

I need that cold smoking video.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

I was hoping you would say that! Will add it to the list

@kurtholzmuller2828 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a video on cold smoking cheeses. I am a big fan of smoked cheese.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Love it, will make it happen

@brunorijsemus2485 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, please can you show a video about cold smoking. Maybe smoked salt!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Will make it happen... I also cold smoke water to make smoked ice cubes for drinks as it adds a lot of options

@johnhudson3220 3 жыл бұрын

Hey smokin dad. Just wondering where you get your diamond crystal kosher salt. I’m also in Canada near Niagara Falls

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

i often see it in small speciality grocery stores as it is often much less money than on Amazon even though thats where i got my last two boxes - amzn.to/3bCgVRU

@ShopperPlug 3 жыл бұрын

you could try using a snake box with pellets or a tube mesh filled with pellets.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

good idea

@sthomsen5921 2 жыл бұрын

Have you considered replacing wood chunks with a smoking tube placed from the center to the edge of the charcoal basket under a normal charcoal fire (i.e. ash falling into the tube)? 😊😊

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 жыл бұрын

i find the tube smoke chokes out the fire... i get better results with a wood chunk under the coals, and then add some pellets or chips into the pull out ash tray as time goes on for supplemental smoke. here is the video on that - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNeke9V3z729YYk.html

@sthomsen5921 2 жыл бұрын

@@SmokingDadBBQ Thanks - I'm new to the Joe and I'm really enjoying your channel.

@russg35 3 жыл бұрын

Hi i love your channel, i know this a bit of a cheek. but i have a monolith kamado and i would like to use a ikamand with it, then bottom door looks identical but i can not find the dimensions of the kamado joe bottom vent, could you measure the height between the rails for me? many thanks

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

classic looks 4.5 by 2.5. big 5x3

@russg35 3 жыл бұрын

@@SmokingDadBBQ many thanks

@soumynonareverse7807 3 жыл бұрын

not sure if that's possible, but could you do a low and slow cook with a rocket stove inside of a big BBQ like a UDS. I'd like to have that same effect of a pellet grill (gradually adding fuel to keep the fire going) but with big chunks of charcoal or wood logs.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Cool idea, I need to research how to replicate that as I need a way of feeding less pellets with gravity

@soumynonareverse7807 3 жыл бұрын

yes you could use that for pellets aswell, just decrease the hole size of the fuel intake I imagen. Only I am searching for a way to add a hopper to this idea. I mean when using big chucks of charcoal or wood. Didn't find a way to that yet.

@zaratron 3 жыл бұрын

Would be curious to reverse sear smoking a 3 inch steak on KJ charcoal vs doing the same on KJ pellet and have testers trying them and give feedback. I'd think the charcoal still has better taste but the pellet is a little lower maintenance. Do you agree? Also other question: how do you clean the deflectors, the sloroller, and the grates? Would you do a video on how to properly maintain them?

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

My money is on charcoal for the steak... even though i was pleasantly surprised by the BTU potential pellets had at the end of this test

@scottchildress8981 3 жыл бұрын

Yes please do a cold smoking ( Bacon ) episode. Thank you

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Oh love it

@kerimalpkarahan5211 3 жыл бұрын

Are you going to buy the pellet joe. I’ll love to see a review!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

can't wait to review it

@ronaldadamski4161 3 жыл бұрын

Speaking about cold smoke, please let us in on your method. Thanks !

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

I was hoping you would say that! Will add it to the list

@ronaldadamski4161 3 жыл бұрын

@@SmokingDadBBQ AWESOME !!

@alanprice3304 3 жыл бұрын

Yes please James, very interested in a cold smoking video.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

will make it happen

@robertdewalt8711 3 жыл бұрын

Based on Traeger I own, feeding pellets into small pot works best. That is why Kamado Joe Pellet grill will feed pellets into small pot. Interesting trial.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

thanks so much, yes exactly why all the real setups work the same way vs. this

@aquaman30k 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see your cold smoking video as well.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

will make it happen

@josephkent3238 3 жыл бұрын

What type of gasket is that on your grill?

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

the stock wire mesh gasket from the series 2 and 3

@insanecomicdude 3 жыл бұрын

you seem like a person who can answer this question for a guy with an out-of-warranty BGE: Would the Kamado Joe Classic firebox fit in a large BGE? I'm going to need to replace my BGE firebox soon and since it is used and out of warranty, I thought the KJ multi-piece firebox might be a more reliable and cheaper replacement option. Do you still have access to a LBGE? And if so can you measure?

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

great question. the firebox ceramic has a lifetime warranty so I would push your dealer and escalate to bge if they say no first. doing some reading the kJ does fit but it changes up where the grids fit vs the felt line requiring a new racking system like the PS woo from cgs is what I saw several people say on the big green egg forum. I hope you get your free replacement as that is the easiest. I had a few replaced over the years ... and while it was pulling teeth they eventually did

@insanecomicdude 3 жыл бұрын

@@SmokingDadBBQ thanks for the reply! Sadly I bought my BGE used so the warranty doesn't transfer. But it sounds like I could give the KJ a try.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

LiveOVErdrive if you can contact the original owner that might be possible. So long as it stays together you can use it cracked

@ehTRUONG 3 жыл бұрын

Cold smoking... with the kj? 👍

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

I was hoping you would say that! Will add it to the list

@loganlee6174 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, you have some smoke leakage from your grill, is that normal and has that been always like that?

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

never happens under normal use... with the fan blowing and the top vent almost closed it was like a smoke bomb wanting to explode lol

@tenjan75 3 жыл бұрын

Cold smoking? Yes please!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

I was hoping you’d ask. will get to work

@tenjan75 3 жыл бұрын

Smoking Dad BBQ Cool, looking forward to it. Only have a mini Kamado with a 10.5 inch grill, but I have been dipping my toe into low and slow on it... and a larger Kamado Joe is on the cards (probably a Classic).

@siddhartha82 3 жыл бұрын

What about mixing charcoal and pellet? Try and put lit charcoal in the centre and pellets in the exterior (like in a minion method)!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea, love it

@richardcagle5475 3 жыл бұрын

been kinda curious about cold smoked cheese in particular

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

I was hoping you would say that! Will add it to the list

@RumandCook 3 жыл бұрын

Haha that was very funny/interesting. I'm sure you probably went right in to have a shower and wash off the smoke :) I think you could pull it off still, but you would have to start with a cup or two of pellets and then be a human auger to keep adding them and control the temp that way. The KJ would hold the heat well, so you probably wouldn't have to add them too often. The Yoders go up to 600F, but most of the others cap at 500F. I'll be curious to see how the KJ Pellet grill does, it's pretty expensive for it's size.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

i am pretty sure i still smell like smoke lol

@RumandCook 3 жыл бұрын

@@SmokingDadBBQ My wife might have made me sleep in the other room for a week hah

@idozak8650 3 жыл бұрын

Your the last guy I would expect to do something technical like that 🤣🤣🤣

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

lol

@thomasschafer7268 3 жыл бұрын

Pellets are for heating Systems. Remember of the residues by fire the pellets.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

these were bbq pellets for a pellet smoker which the new pellet Joe can use

@stevenimmer9456 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, just curious if you’ve tried this with charcoal pellets since they are already taken down to just carbon? My guess is that you could run a lower temperature without having to worry about dirty smoke. My apologies if this is already been asked/answered. I didn’t want to read all 170+ comments to try to find the answer.

@SmokingDadBBQ 2 жыл бұрын

no i havent

@bradyb9929 3 жыл бұрын

I think the Kamado Joe is great but I can’t get behind the Pellet Joe. It’s so crazy expensive compared to other grills. You can get a made in America Yoder for the same price that is 2-3 times the size. Great video though.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

for me I’d buy a classic 2 with an iKamand and save nearly half or do what you said if I wanted a proper pellet ... but I’m not the target audience for this

@brunorijsemus2485 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Not all have to be successful. It must be a learning experience. Or a good recipe or or good technique. Or an learning experiance. This was the the last.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

That's right! fun too 😂

@camidanlazar9891 3 жыл бұрын

Snake method maybe?

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

just bought a bag of briquettes to make it happen

@camidanlazar9891 3 жыл бұрын

@@SmokingDadBBQ I was thinking of snake method with wood pellets

@janbryon1048 3 жыл бұрын

Like your red croc shoes ... perfect combo with the red KJ grills 🤣. BTW I love your approach with in each video a clear and structured explanation. I am a fan ! Keep up the good work 👊🏻🤟🏻

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! The crocs definitely help lol

@61wolfma 3 жыл бұрын

good - prevents me from trying something like this ... or perhaps just to get rid of mosquitos? Pellets are lying way to tight, there is no airflow, nothing can burn, even with forced air. In your last try it looks like you had a fire on the sides or even below the basket? Again, the tightly packet pellets are just smoldering (at best). Way too much smoke for my taste, and miles away from a nice clean burn. thanks for rescuing from an experiment like this ... and recommend a way to kill mosquitos and keep the neighbors inside!

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

it was a hot mess lol. Yes the fails were clearly way to many pellets and once we got a fire we had a few small ones in different locations throughout the grill. and no mosquitoes in site still lol

@MrRatFinkster 3 жыл бұрын

The poor combustion really highlighted the smoke dispersion abilities of the sloroller. I think the thing that I question is what's the point of a pellet kamado? Isn't the point of a Kamado to be able to run at 225F for 18hrs or at 900F, but the pellet Kamado seems to be able to smoke, but maxes at 600F... so does that make it the worst of both worlds in that you can't get nuclear hot, and it doesn't have the room of a traditional offset pellet grill?

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

i personally think it appeals to the gas griller who sees pellet grills and kamados... traditional pellets struggle with searing, pizza etc. but are easy to use. A kamado can do it all, but the learning curve is off-putting for some or scary. I think while its not me as the target audience, it speaks to that person that wants more from their bbq, but doesn't want to sign up to a multi year learning curve is my guess

@praetorxyn 3 жыл бұрын

What a crazy experiment. I don't see the point of a Pellet Joe - the only advantage of a pellet grill is "set it and forget it," and a Kamado with a thermostatic controller is close enough to that while being much better at things like grilling, searing, etc.

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to try it ... but wonder why not do a classic 2 with an iKamand? $1200 + 249 i think vs. 2k for the pellet joe. gives you the same set it and forget it function, plus hotter temp potential / more versatility .... but i recognize i am not the target audience for this

@praetorxyn 3 жыл бұрын

Smoking Dad BBQ Yeah. The other advantage of Pellet grills is that they tend to have space for like 4 or 5 briskets, etc. An 18" Kamado isn't going to fare so well there. For $2000, I'd just spend the extra $600 or so and get a Yoder YS640 with competition cart if I wanted a Pellet grill.

@agpmjm 3 жыл бұрын

Cold smoking eh ? Hmmmmm

@SmokingDadBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

ya. salt, spices, bourbon, cheese... lots of good options

@jonathanrath Жыл бұрын

Use a metal kitchen colander used for straining as your pellet basket. I have one from the dollar store with many small straining holes and use it to hold my charcoal or pellets. Much better than a basket with wide spaced bars.

@SmokingDadBBQ Жыл бұрын

good tip