Grill Bill

Using your kamado

In this category you learn step by step how to get the most out of your kamado. From lighting it to temperature control and cleaning: every practical how-to is gathered here in one place. Before you start, it is worth working through Kamado Basics first. After that you can build on it effortlessly. Ready for the next step?

Journal № 26

Stories
from the smoke.

Long reads about kamado techniques, recipes from Bill, interviews with chefs and the occasional exploration into the why — not the what — of low-and-slow.

Kamado maintenance
FeaturedKamado Gebruik22 April 2026

Kamado maintenance

Maintaining a kamado is not a one-off spring service but three rhythms: after every session, every quarter and once a year. Including squeezing the gasket back into shape rather than replacing it, and firing up safely after a long standstill.

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Beyond the controls

Know how your kamado works? Dive into the techniques behind low & slow, smoking and reverse sear — or read up on the basics of ceramic cooking first.