Greg_R Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 I've seen some posts about the lower 'sear' grill. How hot can that get vs the main grill area? Is it easy to grill on? It seems kind of awkward to reach down into the grill to flip the meat. Can you sear just as easily on the main grill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzmisl Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Well, I can't speak from experience with this particular cooker but if the dome temp is 700 degrees the grill temp will likely be hotter than that. With my old Kamado I never had an issue with searing at the top. Having said that I've never tried searing at a lower level but would imagine you'd need some long tongs and a good heat resistant glove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeDJ16 Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Just my opinion, but it is not that you cannot sear on the top grill, it just takes a lot less charcoal and time to sear on grill directly above the coals verses 12 -18 inches away. -=Jasen=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoliver Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Jason is correct you can sear on the main grill it just takes longer and uses more fuel. I have had my main grill up to 700 degrees which is plenty hot enough to sear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg_R Posted August 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
