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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!
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!
Doing this on the Kamado Komodo I “inherited” from my FIL after he moved. It’s been 10 years and this thing has never been cleaned and so far it’s burning off all kinds of fat and gunk. Thanks for the temperature and other guidance!
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
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.
@@jg.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.
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!
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 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.
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)!
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!
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 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 👍
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
Great video with great information as always. I deep clean on a semi regular basis but the lid was always still black until I continued to let it burn with the top vent open this way. It was a little shocking how long it takes to really Deep Clean it back to white and these techniques work well. I didn’t realize I could blow out the thermometer, I will start removing it when I’m getting this hot for this long. Thank you.
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 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.
Thanks for your videos James. Thanks to you and a few others who have shared tips/tricks and recipes on RUclips, 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 Mike. 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 James for the tips!!! I have tried this before but not in correct sequence. I appreciate you taking the time to go through all the steps and I will give it another try!
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
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!
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! 👍🙏🙏
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.
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.
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!
Hi James, I just recently purchased an ceramic grill and have two smokes and 3 or more grills on it. Thanks for the tips on caring for these units, this will help me greatly.
Wow smoking Dad I just loved this video it was very informative. I will be trying this on my Classic 3. I wondered how I would clean the dome, now I know. Thanks again and keep em coming.
Thanks James. My big joe is pretty new, but already its dark inside and I will do this process to it before it gets to bad. I use it almost every night and I'm sure it won't take long for it to get pretty bad. I have a 5 year old Vision that I'm trying to restore and sell and hopefully this will work on it as well. Great video
Thanks James. 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 have a kamado vision grill and have tried the high heat deep clean twice. The bottom is good as new but the dome is still dark. Is there anything else that I can try? Or just continue to repeat the process until is clean? Thank you
I really appreciate your videos! So thorough and easy to follow! Whenever I am going to attempt a new cook or smoke, I always seek out your videos first! I also find it amazining that you take the time to respond to your viewers. :)
Hey James, I’ve learned so much from your videos. I would love to see a dome adjustment video. Recently, I noticed that the dome latch on my KJ doesn’t latch all the way unless I physically push the latch all the way closed. I’m hoping this will only require a minor adjustment to the spring, but I haven’t messed around with it yet because I can still get it closed. Fingers crossed their is enough interest in the dome adjustment video. Keep up the good work! Cheers from So Cal!
Great video James, I’ll be doing my deep clean very soon. Mine is just a tad bit dirtier after a very heavy use this summer…..thanks for the tips to bring the ceramic back to the original color !!
thanks. 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
How often do you recommend doing this deep cleaning? Or do you generally tend to do it after X number of cooks? I haven't even used my classic more than a dozen times (with one long smoke [brisket]) and it's really gunked up and black inside. Would be nice to clean it out but I only want to do this when it's absolutely necessary.
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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
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
Doing this on the Kamado Komodo I “inherited” from my FIL after he moved. It’s been 10 years and this thing has never been cleaned and so far it’s burning off all kinds of fat and gunk. Thanks for the temperature and other guidance!
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
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
@@jg.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.
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
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.
Why would you storage your kamado 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@nietbepalen dude has like 14 of them
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.
I am happy I found your channel. These tip and procedures will help me prolong the life of my Kamado.
thanks Ian
My husband loves your videos but most important, he has learned so much from you!
Wow, 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)!
hahaha run away deep cleaning service, thanks
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 - ruclips.net/video/83rxIC68Mak/видео.html
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 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!
Always and forever the best. I do not even watch other bbq channels anymore.
thanks so much!
This is the best channel by far on kamado joe.. watching your show made me a customer of kamado joe:)
Wow, thanks!
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 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.
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! Your pace and attention to calling out the small details is very helpful. Thank you!
thank-you, 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
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
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
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!
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
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 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
Incredible results! Thanks for the tips and helpful video
thanks Mike
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!
Great video with great information as always. I deep clean on a semi regular basis but the lid was always still black until I continued to let it burn with the top vent open this way. It was a little shocking how long it takes to really Deep Clean it back to white and these techniques work well. I didn’t realize I could blow out the thermometer, I will start removing it when I’m getting this hot for this long. Thank you.
cheers
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
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 😊🙏
I did this last month. Worked GREAT!
Awesome, cheers Rob
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
Thanks for the tips on the clean burn! turned out great 👍 🔥🔥🔥
No problem 👍
I tried this last week, much better. Thanks
thank-you, cheers
Thanks for your videos James. Thanks to you and a few others who have shared tips/tricks and recipes on RUclips, 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
Great job on helping master the basics of using the Kamado Joe
thanks Cliff
Great Video! I've been wondering how to clean the dome. Thank you for sharing
thanks Mike. 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 is there a video for spatchcocking a turkey?
Thanks James for the tips!!! I have tried this before but not in correct sequence. I appreciate you taking the time to go through all the steps and I will give it another try!
thanks Matt
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
We always like to see new recipies but cleaning tips are always welcome!!
thank-you, cheers
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
Cleaning your kamado is key! Thanks for the reminder.
You bet!
Love the practical content you provide in addition to the amazing cooks
Glad you like them!
Great video James! Trying the deep clean today on my Classic III
thank-you, cheers
Always wondered how to clean the dome and you answered my questions. Thanks James.
Glad to help
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
Amazing results. I’m definitely going to do that. Thanks!
Thank you! Great video. I'm new to Kamado Joe. I appreciate the visual step by step. This really helps.
This worked like a charm!! My kamado looks brand new🎉
Thanks for all these videos, just getting started and it is very helpful to access your experience.
Glad you like them!
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
Thanks for sharing! I never would have imagined how clean a grill could get after years of use!
it is pretty crazy
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
Great video, just starting my Kamado journey. And am learning alot
Cheers Michael
Excellent video. Always like to see cleaning methods.
thanks
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!
Hi James, I just recently purchased an ceramic grill and have two smokes and 3 or more grills on it. Thanks for the tips on caring for these units, this will help me greatly.
Glad to help
Wow smoking Dad I just loved this video it was very informative. I will be trying this on my Classic 3. I wondered how I would clean the dome, now I know. Thanks again and keep em coming.
thanks so much
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
A great tip, you got it together Appreciate all the things you do for the kamado Joe community
thanks
Thanks James. My big joe is pretty new, but already its dark inside and I will do this process to it before it gets to bad. I use it almost every night and I'm sure it won't take long for it to get pretty bad. I have a 5 year old Vision that I'm trying to restore and sell and hopefully this will work on it as well. Great video
have fun David
Wow...what a difference! Going so far over the recommended heat however: do you have any fears of micro-fractures?
Thanks James. 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
As usual useful information, seems every time I wonder about something, you come up with answer before question.
hahaha telepathy
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
Thanks for this tip. I have noticed this as a problem. Very helpful
Thank-you, cheers
Thanks for sharing all your great knowledge James! I always learn something new about Kamado cooking when I tune in.
thanks so much
Great to know how to clean it ! I have one kamado joe for 3 years ! Definitely need a deep cleaning
cheers
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
I have a kamado vision grill and have tried the high heat deep clean twice. The bottom is good as new but the dome is still dark. Is there anything else that I can try? Or just continue to repeat the process until is clean? Thank you
YES! Finally a way to clean the dome. Thank You!!!!!
You're welcome!
I really appreciate your videos! So thorough and easy to follow! Whenever I am going to attempt a new cook or smoke, I always seek out your videos first! I also find it amazining that you take the time to respond to your viewers. :)
thank-you, cheers
Yes! Definitely do a video on realigning the dome lid.
ok will do
Thanks for your cleaning lesson. I had never thought to deep clean the dome by itself.
Happy to help
Hi James, yes please do the alignment/smoke escape vid. I had this the other week.
will get on it
Your videos are my main go to for cleaning. Please do one about the over bite
will do
Looking brand new. And yes future video on adjusting the fine would be helpful and appreciated.
will do
Holy cow. That result is amazing. Super cool tip.
Thank you! Cheers!
I was wondering how to get the dome clean as well, great video!
thanks Gary
Hi James sure is amazing how clean they end up, thanks for the information.
thank-you, cheers
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
Great video! My Big Joe is in need of a deep clean. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Hey James, I’ve learned so much from your videos. I would love to see a dome adjustment video. Recently, I noticed that the dome latch on my KJ doesn’t latch all the way unless I physically push the latch all the way closed. I’m hoping this will only require a minor adjustment to the spring, but I haven’t messed around with it yet because I can still get it closed. Fingers crossed their is enough interest in the dome adjustment video. Keep up the good work! Cheers from So Cal!
will get to work on that
Great vid... Thanks for taking the time to put these videos out.
Glad you like them!
going to try this clean technique this week.
Have fun!
Thanks for sharing. How would recommend adjusting the BGE cap for capturing the heat?
Thanks for sharing your process! Good point about preventing mold growth.
Thanks Cameron
Will be doing this on Friday. Great video!
Have fun!
Great video, James. Please do a video on dome alignment. I need to fix mine. Thanks!
will work on that
Great video James, I’ll be doing my deep clean very soon. Mine is just a tad bit dirtier after a very heavy use this summer…..thanks for the tips to bring the ceramic back to the original color !!
thanks. 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, 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
James thanks again for what you do I find all of your videos super helpful!
thanks
How often do you recommend doing this deep cleaning? Or do you generally tend to do it after X number of cooks? I haven't even used my classic more than a dozen times (with one long smoke [brisket]) and it's really gunked up and black inside. Would be nice to clean it out but I only want to do this when it's absolutely necessary.