Grilling Styles
Your AKORN
Auto-Kamado
®
digital controller, charcoal and wood flavor, you can customize your culinary experience as desired.
The following descriptions provide two of the most common ways you can cook with your AKORN
Auto-Kamado charcoal grill and smoker.
Direct Heat
Grill and Sear with Direct Heat at high temperatures
(325°- 700°F).
1. Prepare up to 2-3 lb of lump charcoal in the
center of the fire grate. Refer to the Lighting
Instructions on page C-2 – C-5.
2. Make sure the heat deflector has been
removed. Once the grill is at the desired
temperature, you may begin to cook by placing
food directly onto the cooking grates.
3. Food can cook quickly. Cook each side
3-4 minutes and then bring to desired
internal temperature.
NOTE: Wood chips or chunks may be used
in addition to charcoal to add smoke flavor as
desired. Refer to page C-7 Adding Wood
For Flavor.
Indirect Heat
Smoke and Bake with Indirect Heat at low
temperatures (200°- 450°F).
1. Prepare up to 1-3 lb of lump charcoal in the
center of the fire grate. Refer to the Lighting
Instructions on page C-2 – C-5.
2. Add wood chips, chunks, or pellets as desired
to add smoke flavor. (See page C-7)
3. Place the heat deflector in the fire bowl.
4. Once the grill is at the desired temperature,
begin to cook.
5. Place food on the main cooking grates or the
warming rack above. Food on the cooking
grates will cook faster.
NOTE: Opening the smoking chamber will
extend cooking time.
C-6
can be used to sear, bake, grill, or smoke your food. By using the
™
Fan
Fan
™
Fire Grate
Heat Deflector
Fire Grate