The Fundamentals Of Smoke - Kamado Joe Joe Jr. Owner's Manual

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The Fundamentals of Smoke

SM O KE
Smoke is the taste that can't be mimicked or faked. It
transforms even the most lowly of meats, adds complexity,
makes a meal worth remembering. Because the Kamado Joe
is charcoal-fueled, everything you cook in it will come away
subtly changed by smoke, no matter which technique you use.
Smoke is the flavor we're all chasing.
A LITTLE WOOD GOES A LONG WAY
The secret to successful smoking in your kamado is
remembering that less is more. There's no need to load up your
fi rebox with smoking wood; it only takes a few chunks to impart
fl avor. You don't need to see smoke coming from the grill to be
confi dent that smoke is infusing your food. Too much smoking
wood may give your food a bitter, acrid taste.
LEAVE LIQUIDS OUT
The innovative shape and air-circulating design of the kamado
creates a moist cooking environment that will produce tender,
fl avorful meats. There's no need to add a pan of water or liquid
during the smoking process as the Kamado Joe does not
require extra humidity for temperature control.