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The Guarantee
Register Your Warranty
Register your warranty with a unique serial number at registration.thebastard.com.
Newsletter Subscription
Subscribe to the newsletter for weekly recipes and event updates.
What's In The Box?
Bastard Parts List
Lists all the components included in The Bastard package.
Understanding Your Bastard Components
Key Components Overview
Details essential parts like the Precision Top, Ceramic Dome, and Steel Grid.
Cooking and Airflow Systems
Includes steel grid, charcoal basket, and fire box for cooking.
Sealing and Cleaning Aids
Features infinity gasket and ash lifter for functionality.
Preparing The Bastard For Use
Initial Setup Steps Overview
Outlines the initial steps for setting up and using The Bastard.
Assembling The Base
Step 1: Detailed Base Assembly
Provides detailed instructions and diagrams for assembling the base.
Important Assembly Notes
Key tips like not overtightening screws and aligning wheels.
Placing The Bastard in the Base
Step 2: Positioning the Grill
Guide on lifting and placing The Bastard onto the assembled base.
Alignment and Weight Considerations
Notes on aligning air inlet and handling the grill's weight.
Assembling Internal Components
Step 3: Component Placement Order
Order of placing Fire Box, Fire Ring, Ash Lifter, etc.
Final Assembly and First Use
Attaching bamboo boards and preparing for first use.
Starting Low & Slow Sessions
Initial Setup and Lighting
Steps for checking, braking wheels, aligning air inlet, and filling charcoal.
Recommended Fire Starters
Use natural material firelighters, avoid chemicals.
Lighting Temperatures Guide
Guidance on focal points and corresponding temperatures for sessions.
Mastering The Fire: Initial Heating
First Three Uses Protocol
Heat gently to 225-250°C for the first three uses.
Temperature Control Methods
Adjust air inlet and precision top for desired temperature.
Safety Tips and Precautions
Safe Usage Environment
Never use indoors, ensure ventilation, keep away from combustibles.
Safe Handling and Fuel
Do not remove gasket, supervise when lit, use proper fuels.
Precision Top Heat Warning
Be aware the cast iron top gets very hot, use gloves.
Caution When Opening The Dome
Preventing Flame Jets
Open dome slightly to allow gradual oxygen supply.
Understanding "Burping" Technique
Balances oxygen ratio for safe dome opening.
Temperature Control Guide
Precision Top and Damper Settings
Visual guide for adjusting temperature using top and bottom vents.
Air Inlet and Ash Influence
Explains how bottom slide opening and ash affect air intake.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Daily Cleaning Procedures
Removing ash, cleaning ceramic, and precision top.
Routine Maintenance Checks
Inspecting bolts, moving parts, felt, and thermometer.
Getting Ready for Winter
Winter Preparation Steps
Cleaning, lubricating, removing charcoal, and moisture absorption.
Mould Prevention Tips
Tips on preventing mould during winter storage.
Endless Possibilities
Exploring Bastard Versatility
Highlights the wide range of cooking options available with The Bastard.
Bastard Plate Setter Accessories
Grill Elevator Functionality
Adds space and allows cooking at different temperature levels simultaneously.
Halfmoon Grid and Wok Use
Enhances searing, creates indirect zones, and supports wok cooking.
Kamado Recipes: Planking Salmon
Salmon Ingredients List
Lists ingredients including salmon, sesame oil, honey, and lemon.
Salmon Preparation Method
Step-by-step guide to prepare and cook salmon on a cedar plank.
Kamado Recipes: Moink Balls
Moink Balls Ingredients
Lists ingredients for ground beef, bacon, and seasoning mix.
Moink Balls Preparation Method
Instructions for mixing, forming, wrapping, and cooking Moink Balls.
Must-Have Bastard Accessories
Enhancing Your Grilling Experience
Recommends essential gear for the best grilling experience.