Goldens cast iron kamado review (is this grill better than kamado Joe?)
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
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Yeah crazy huh? The title of this video probably had you saying “WHATTTT?!” Trust me, it had the same affect when we found this company. We knew we had to get our hands on one and review it! Luckily for us they sent and awesome cook model to review and try some food on!
We had a few concerns with the cast iron used to make this beast of a grill. First big issue we thought we would find is the fact that this thing could turn into a rust bucket. Cast iron is known to rust with small amounts of water. Now imagine leaving this thing out on the patio with rain and elects hitting it. Yeah scary thought to have a rust infested grill. Another concern we had was the fact that it is cast iron. How are we gonna control the heat? Wouldn’t be hard to regulate temperatures?
Now let us tell you what we love about this grill. Because it is cast iron this thing is heavy and nearly indestructible. As demonstrated in the video we see Zain literally slam this thing almost as hard as he can and the only thing that happened is a loud bang. No damage whatsoever. We were super shocked that nothing happened when such a test was demonstrated. We really loved that aspect of this grill. Another thing we enjoyed seeing is the multiple tier cooking that is available with this grill. For example we can do love and sloe cooks on the highest tier set up and then a straight sear on the lowest tier setting. If you have been watching our videos for a while now, you know we love any grill that offers more than one way of cooking. This Kamado is a thing of wonders and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!
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I just got one a couple weeks ago, it’s awesome.
That’s great to hear
I want to see the head to head comparison of Golden’s Cast iron and Blaze Kamado, please
We dont have the blaze in shop
I own the mini golden’s cast iron cooker. I like it a lot. I’d love to have the big one. The mini is extremely heavy! I think they are great. The Weber kettle lid actually ‘feels’ hotter than the cast iron lid.
Good to know!
Cast iron kamado style cookers aren't new. I have a Cook'N'Kettle that was cast in 1959 and it cooks amazingly.
Dang thats pretty cool
Cook'N'Kettle is still around if you have over three grand to drop on an 18" cooker. Me, not so much.
I found a guy online who’s selling an antique imperial Kamado.
First I’ve heard of cast iron Kamado
Dang.
So what’s ideal for me?
Kamado Joe? Weber Sumit Kamado? Or a solid cast iron?
What’s better?
Ceramic?
Double insulated stainless steel?
Or Solid Cast Iron?
I guess preference honestly. I'd go with the ceramic
Great cooker and video!
Thank you for watching!
Great video, I actually collect sneakers, grills and fragrances :)
Awesome
This is definitely a kamado you should never need to do a warranty claim. My only concern on this kamado is and I know you mentioned there’s a patent on the hinge. At some point in time just with normal use any spring will fail at some point. I wonder how hard it is to replace those springs on it. Because without 2 working springs you will need some of their weights to lift that lid. I’d habe to think that lid alone is 100 lbs. But I will say there are cast iron skillets that are over 100 years old that work as good or even better than any new skillet. Cast iron is the only cooking material that seems to get better with time when using them.
good feedback
A mate and I bought one each a year ago after some extensive research…bloody incredible unit. From 10+ hour slow cooking to searing meat, this thing is beauty. I have since added a swinging grate stacker to double the cooking area and a Smartfire airflow controller. No fear of breaking the Goldens and I have found the cast iron is easy to maintain. A kick-ash basket is next to be added. Simple, effective and reliable.
Oh man!! Amazing feedback! Thanks so much for the comment! We are happy to hear from someone who actually owns and cooks on it! Thanks for watching!
@@embersliving, it wasn't all smooth sailing though as I almost got a hernia lifting it through the garage to the yard with a mate. Heavy and bomb proof. The spring is incredible and looks like it will last for years. I also added a SmokeWare Vented Chimney Cap for those drizzly days. Some BGE and KJ accessories fit if you feel like adding some stainless steel. With regards to rust, nothing inside following the seasoning process. However, the mate's unit arrived with a scratch on the outside and the guys that sell them in Australia bent over backwards to send us items to repair. Matching brake spray paint and life was back to normal. So, I can also vouch for the support side even though we are in another state. Lastly, my guests are impressed with both the unit and the final product when it hits the table. 👍
Which Kick Ash basket did you pick up? They don’t make one specifically for the Goldens’? And what size Smokeware vent top? Mine doesn’t stay in place super well. I currently use a stack of magnets.
@@thezach3100, by the way, my Smokeware vent moves around also. Still works well though!
Thanks …… I’m very interested in comments and review as I am considering buying one. How was your cooking experience?
It was great the Goldens are awesome. If youre in Colorado we have a display model we're selling. We love the Kamado too though
@@embersliving Thank you for the offer …. but I’m in Maryland. Maybe one day I could visit your store …. It looks real nice. I appreciate your reviews!!
Love my Goldens Kamado. Good review.
thank
How do the sizes compare to the Big Green Egg? Another great video
Comparable to a large
I worry about keeping it seasoned, and rust.
Yeah we understand that, towards the end of the video our rep talks about it!
What’s your thoughts on how it compares to the Blaze Kamado which is a solid piece of aluminum? Thanks in advance!
we are waiting for the new model to come out to test it, but I seem to really like this cast iron model a lot
Thanks for the video. I had almost made my mind up on a Kamado Joe Big Joe III, but this got me thinking. Have you compared the cooking to the Kamado Joe yet? If so, which is preferred by you?
I think they cook very similar. I would give the edge to kamado Joe in the sense that they offer more accessories
Would you recommend this or the blaze cast aluminum and why
hmm, I would say its a coin toss
Which non ceramic Kamado do you like better? Blaze or Golden’s, and why?
Goldens the blaze just gets too hot
Leaning towards getting this one, I appreciate the sneaker knowledge
Good choice
Does the cast iron dome radiate heat down as well as a ceramic dome? This is crucial for things like pizza.
yes I would say even more so
Trevor, would this Kamado make it in your top 5?
hmm I think I would for sure have to add it in
The kicks were actually the first thing I spotted. Keep bringing the heat!
Thanks so much!
What's the ash removal process on the Goldens?
not as good as kamado
If they had a rotisserie I would be totally in.
nice
Really neat product! Be great for the cast iron die hards.
Agreed!
I've owned this cooker for about a year now and still love it. The big difference between these and other kamados I've cooked on is that I never have to worry the lid being misaligned or cracking. I wanted something bigger than 18" but didn't want to pay for the 24" options so this 20.5" is perfect for me and the family!
good to know
Nice kicks an grill
Thanks!
Price?
Call the shop for price info!
Those are nearly $3,000.00
No thanks
Nothing is better than a kamado joe
I still have a Kamado joe,
@@embersliving Kamodo Kamado for a luxury item?
I’m a tall guy and how low these grill carts are is a deal breaker for me .
I bought the 22.5 inch, it came covered with oil. I washed off the oil and did the initial burn to season the grates. In the morning I noticed hand prints in the paint. Called costumer service, they were great! Said to send pictures. Didn’t hear back. Sent another message, they pretty much blew me off. There’s catastrophic paint issues and a weld on the handle cane apart, there’s bubbles on the handles it’s really bad. Beware. If I had it to do over again I would get the kamado Joe.
Thanks for sharing
I have the same issue with paintwork- it's just not hard enough, should be properly powder coated.
Other than that I'm happy over last 2 or 3 years with this beast. I don't regret buying it for sure.
Remember ceramic kamados aren't perfect neither and even with surface rust this kamado will last ages.
Didn't it only come in one size🤔🤔🤔