Nator Posted July 3, 2006 Report Posted July 3, 2006 What to clean when and how? I been traveling alot so have only done 1 cook but it was three boneless shoulders and my grill is dirty. I brushed it but still dirty. Considered putting it in the old gasser to burn off the remains since I am trying to stay low for a few cooks. This was prompted by Dennis 3rd July pics where his cooker was obviously used but his grill looked very clean. Perhaps he grabs a new one off the accessory pile every so often
ThreeDJ16 Posted July 3, 2006 Report Posted July 3, 2006 Burn It! Whenever my grill needs cleaning I just let it burn off and hit it with a SS brush. I see you are wanting to keep the temps low for a while, so just wait a few more cooks then burn it off good. You could also use a propane torch on it or a pressure washer. I never really worry about it too much; I call it flavor enhancers - hehe. -=Jasen=-
Firemonkey Posted July 3, 2006 Report Posted July 3, 2006 I agree Close it down tight when you arent using it, and go with the flow. Eventually, you will roast something or even grill steaks, and then it will burn off. I just brush my grill and wipe it with oil before each cook. Whatever scrapes off is just additional smoke flavor Between cooks, keep it closed tight so it doesnt become a buffet for insects.
ThreeDJ16 Posted July 3, 2006 Report Posted July 3, 2006 Re: I agree Between cooks' date=' keep it closed tight so it doesnt become a buffet for insects.[/quote'] Ah come on, even more flavor enhancers - hehe - or crispies? -=Jasen=-
DennisLinkletter Posted July 3, 2006 Report Posted July 3, 2006 Cleaning tips.. You can't drink the water here but everybody here has a maid or two I have a big plastic laundry tub... After cooks I toss my grills in with a little dishwashing soap After they soak for a day or two.. everything wipes off with a scotchbrite pad..
Rojack Posted July 3, 2006 Report Posted July 3, 2006 When you look at pricing it would appear that the deluxe and supreme have a stainless steel grill and the standard has a porcelain coated grill. Is that right? If so I am curious as to why? I believe most competitors use porcelain coating on all their grills and just wondered why you do not if you do not?
DennisLinkletter Posted July 3, 2006 Report Posted July 3, 2006 Porcelain coated grills... Cast iron or steel wire.. Porcelain coating is a way to get corrosion protection when using cast iron or milled steel. Stainless is too expensive for most manufacturers. Porcelain coated cast iron is old technology and will last a long time if not dropped, chipped or scratched with a wire bristle brush. Cast iron's physical properties i.e. thermal conductivity and specific heat capacity make it excellent for cooking applications. It's also significantly cheaper to produce and machine than SS. To equal this performance, SS grates will have to weigh much more then the CI grates. Porcelain coated steel: Most lower cost ceramics and BBQ's use Porcelain coated steel wire as a way to sell their product at a much lower price.. They will probably chip, rust and then warp and fail.. But they are cheap to replace. I think I'm the only ceramic manufacturer using 3/8" stainless in their grills, they are also found on premium grills like Weber's Summit line.
Rojack Posted July 3, 2006 Report Posted July 3, 2006 Is the refractory material actually considered a ceramic? I was somehow considering it different, more towards a form of cement.
Firemonkey Posted July 3, 2006 Report Posted July 3, 2006 Please clarify... Which components come standard as 3/8" Stainless? I was under the impression that only the meat hanger was 3/8 while everything else was 1/4? Also, I should take this opportunity to mention that my Kamado does indeed have 1/4" stainless grills. I had originally thought that they were larger size. Last night, I measured them...they look larger as a matter of scale since my mexi-K is a #5 (18" grill)
Curly Posted July 3, 2006 Report Posted July 3, 2006 Same here, after a hot cook throw all grills etc on there and open her up. Use a brush to get the chunks off. If it was a living thing...it won't live through 650-1000 degree heat.
DennisLinkletter Posted July 3, 2006 Report Posted July 3, 2006 Re: Please clarify... Is the refractory material actually considered a ceramic? I was somehow considering it different' date=' more towards a form of cement.[/quote'] No when I use the term ceramics I'm using it as the catagory of cookers Which components come standard as 3/8" Stainless? I never said anything about being standard.. only I think I'm the only ceramic/Kamado type cooker manufacturer using 3/8" stainless in their grills.
FauxDs121 Posted July 3, 2006 Report Posted July 3, 2006 cleaning tips Those ribs looked great and the rib rack is very impressive. On another note, I don't see a lower bracket accessory. Is there a ledge on the inner wall to support a lower grill?
tcoliver Posted July 3, 2006 Report Posted July 3, 2006 Yes there is a lower ledge for the lower grill. This will be great for high heat cooks like steaks or to give you more vertical room for things like turkeys. There is also an upper grill for three tiered cooking!!!
FauxDs121 Posted July 4, 2006 Report Posted July 4, 2006 lower grill cleats Tony...thanks for the answer. Yet another example of how much better the mechanical design is on the Komado. That eliminates the need for the Kamado lower bracket accessory and should be factored into the cost comparison that has been running by Porkchop I think. I'm so mesmerized by his avatar I sometimes forget what he posts Maybe he has already factored that in.
Porkchop Posted July 4, 2006 Report Posted July 4, 2006 i considered that the lower grill could also be used as a place to put your pizza stone as a heat buffer when you want to use even more fuel than can fit in the metal "lump saver" dennis includes, hence a "lower bracket" that mexi-K uses. however the lower bracket also does double duty as a cooking surface, so you COULD also consider adding in the new "adjustable grill" mexi-K offers for that purpose for price comparison. i guess that would just be kicking a dead horse tho; everybody gets the basic message. Komodo Kamado is about the same in price when everything is considered, and way better value.
