Hey Tim, I love your videos. This one is a favorite of mine. I have an Akorn cart grill (got extremely luck on the price at the Home Depot). Your videos are inspiring. Now I want to try this modification on my grill as well as your recipes.

Tim, thank you for sharing. My wife and son bought me a huge, multi-level smoker. I talked to my wife and she thought I wanted a Komada grill instead. She was right. So, I am picking it up today. I watched this video and I am motivated to get your set up. I have access to a machine shop/welding shop. Thank you for sharing.

Wow! I just learned a lot of good ideas here. Thx for sharing

I want one now! Great video on so many levels. This definitely looks like a bbq blast!

Wow getting mine today and definitely making these for mine. Thank you for showing that.

Pretty neat deflector you came up with and the flat top grate as well. Looks like it all works great.

@timsbudgetbbq6711

6 жыл бұрын

Louis at R shack BBQ Thank you sir. I worked at it until I got something usable. I think there is room for improvement, but I’d just like to get people thinking. Thanks for watching.

Great mod. I might have to do that for my Akorn. The setup is basically the same.

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!👏👏👏👏 I need that for my Kamander!

@timsbudgetbbq6711

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you. I'll be here all week. Lol, really it was easy. Not much in accessories for these grills, so I made some up lol. Im just glad I have talented friends willing to help a fellow out. Thanks for watching, I'm glad you liked it.

@savitrrakatamatah7256

6 жыл бұрын

Scott Roberts fold a pizza pan in half.

I just found your channel and love it. I just bought my father in law this same setup and I’m going to give it to him on Father’s Day. I’ll send him the link to your channel. 👍🏻👍🏻if I didn’t already have a grill and a smoker I’d be all over this thing

@timsbudgetbbq6711

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. I started this channels in part because there is so little information about these grills. I think it is an awesome cooker and your father in law will love it. If the new grill does not come with one, be sure to contact the company and get them to send you the steel intake pipe. They will ship one to you free of charge. Mine even showed up on a Saturday via FedEx. As far as you already having a grill and a smoker, Ive got a gas grill, an Old Country off set barrel smoker, and this Kamander lol. I dont think there is too many lol. Grill on!

@tacoma_jon

6 жыл бұрын

Tim's Budget BBQ I’ll definitely take a look at the intake. Thank you. As far as another grill I’m not sure I can explain that one to the wife. A grill, a smoker and a propane grill are all already sitting out there. Lol

@juliankirby9880

4 жыл бұрын

jon shearer the solution is simple, but the kamado, sell the other grill on Craigslist

That is some cool mods bro.

@timsbudgetbbq6711

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very inexpensive as well. Very functional. Thanks for the comment!

That's a good idea. I should make a plate like that for my akorn for burgers

Cool mod ! I can see it would come in handy for indirect :)

@timsbudgetbbq6711

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I used it today to cook a cowboy cut rib eye slowly, then for a reverse sear. Glad you like it!

I just got one and I am loving it! Nice mods!

@timsbudgetbbq6711

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I do enjoy cooking on mine for sure. Ive got some other ideas for mods but I need to visit the fab shop again to check pricing. Thanks for the sub!

@hinds90

6 жыл бұрын

What size is the cooking grates?

@timsbudgetbbq6711

6 жыл бұрын

20"

@hinds90

6 жыл бұрын

Tim's Budget BBQ have you done a brisket on it yet

@hinds90

6 жыл бұрын

Tim's Budget BBQ lol nevermind I see that was your last video

Good stuff thanks for sharing , I'm wondering if you have the dimensions of the plate and the divider that you made for the bottom I would really like to give that to a local metal shop and see if I can have it made from my grill. That would be awesome..

Great video, any other Mods you did to the Kamander ? I got one just this week as a gift

Was the sheet metal galvunized or ungalvanized and what size sheet did you buy thanks a lot man im doing this my akorn i found one some one was tossing out best grill/ smoker i ever had

What was the top pan made of? Looks like you seasoned it as if case iron

I subcribed to you brother keep grill and smoken

Where did you get the grill grate?

How well insulated is it can you feel the heat on the outside of the barbecue

Hi. What is the thickness of the foil? Thanks

I am trying to find parts for my Komander. Where can I get it?

Just bought my grill and broke it in. My God that grill gets hot!

@timsbudgetbbq6711

6 жыл бұрын

It does get hot lol. Thats the reason Char-Broil offered up the steel replacement pipe for the intake. The original plastic pipes were melting. Hope you enjoy the grill!

@nataliehutchins6291

4 жыл бұрын

@@timsbudgetbbq6711 how much lump coal do u use for a one or two hour cooking session? We just burnt our up on day ONE! 😆😳

Fold a pizza pan in half works just as well, at least it did for me.

Hai fatto lo slower solo per avere da doppia cottura (indiretta e Plancha/diretta) o anche per altri motivi?

What's the size of the grate on this char broil kamado? Trying to see what size brisket would fit

@timsbudgetbbq6711

6 жыл бұрын

20". Had to go meassure to be sure lol.

@paulgrimm7842

6 жыл бұрын

Hinds15 A medium size will easily fit

How is holding up a couple years later?

what about cooking the steaks at @225 and then when ready for a reverse sear, taking them off for a minute opening up the vents and getting the grill blazing hot. pop them back on for a minute get a nice crust and good to go?

@juliankirby9880

4 жыл бұрын

Craig C because of how long that can take on my akorn, I get a small pile of charcoal lit on the side of kettle grill halfway through the warm up on he steaks on the akorn, then sear them on the kettle.

Isn't using the water pan an indirect cook?

@timsbudgetbbq6711

6 жыл бұрын

It is in a way. What I want to accomplish here is slow cooking thick cut of meat, then moving it over to the coals for a nice sear. You can do that with the pan, but you have to remove the grill, take out the pan, and put it all back together. This way I just move the meat to the heat. Thanks for the question.

@ONICHOFORAS

5 жыл бұрын

@@timsbudgetbbq6711 I am thinking maybe similar result could be reached with the separated stones, of D shape? I don't have a friend who wields and thinking how to get around this mod.

I like what you are doing here! The Kamander doesn't come with some kind of heat deflector plate? You should check out the blog Nibblemethis - he has one of these and does some really cool cooks on it.....I wish I had one LOL

@ghostrider729

5 жыл бұрын

Sure it does!!! Mine did

Is the bottom half round 1/8 in. steel? Also how wide is the flat piece? Thanks

@timsbudgetbbq6711

6 жыл бұрын

The bottom piece is 24 or 22 gauge that I bought at Lowes. It is something "that'll do in a pinch" be cause I had an idea that I was not sure would work. The vertical piece is 1/8' though, from an old lawn mower deck lol. I do not know the width of the other part off hand, it is the width of 1/3 the diameter of the lower grate. That is what I based all my measurements off of. I think the only thing I would do different is place some gussets from the vertical to the horizontal for more support. It does work quite well though.

@Sam-qi4hm

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I just purchase the Kamander and trying practice cooks. The brisket came out pretty good

@Barneyrubble241

5 жыл бұрын

were you able to keep the temp low on the brisket? I'm very interested in this grill, but I've seen a lot of reviews of people having trouble maintaining low temps like 250. I think they probably got it too hot before trying to control the heat, which is supposed to be the best part of having a kamado type grill, but I have no experience with them either.

@timsbudgetbbq6711

5 жыл бұрын

You must absolutely start small. Just like with any other kamado style grill. I place charcoal briquettes in the bottom and nestle a tumble weed fire starter in there and light it. After its lit, I place a few more on top, put the grill back together, close the lid, and open the dampers all the way. When the temp gets within 100 degrees of your target, choke them off. Briquettes, to me, hold temp longer and steadier than lump. (That may just be me lol.) My briskets go for hours with less than a twenty degree swing, far better than I was getting on my offset. The temp holds even better with water in the pan. I watch the temp on my Maverick. When it starts to climb a little, I know its time to add more water. Its a fine grill for the money.

@Barneyrubble241

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim. Yeah, it really looks like a deal for somebody who can't afford an Egg or Kamado Joe. Jeez those things are expensive. I just found it on line for $199 with shipping was only $242. I've seen other people post finding it for like $150. I think I'll spend the difference on a good meat thermometer. Can you recommend a good one?? Have you found the on board thermometer on the Kamander to be relatively accurate. I know that's generally a weak point on most grills.

Really dig the music on this one

Have you or do you know of anyone that has used a temperature control fan for longer cooks on the Kamander? The PartyQ from BBQGuru is what I am thinking about using. Their site doesn't have any feedback from buyers and the best I can tell their solution is use an adaptor that is cut into the shell, not happening.

@timsbudgetbbq6711

6 жыл бұрын

Lance, I have not used it heard of using a controller. I have an idea for one, but I need practice on CAD and a 3D printer lol. My idea would also need a fan and a controller. There is no way I’d cut into the grill though. I think given the way those Gurus work, you could mask off three of the four holes on the intake side and make it work. I just don’t have the money to spend on that kind of stuff lol. It’s a need it/want it kind of thing lol. Good luck finding a solution though boss!

@LanceMcCormick89

6 жыл бұрын

Try this site. store.heatermeter.com/ Use a Raspberry Pi for the brains.

Takes half the coals of a Weber to slow cook

@timsbudgetbbq6711

6 жыл бұрын

I have not ever owned a kettle, but they are two different animals. Kettle is single walled and would likely take more to do the same job. In the kamander, I just keep reusing the same charcoal lol. I really like this fire grate mod. Makes indirect cooking really easy when I want to cook those really thick steaks slow and easy, then go in for that sear.

Very nice! do you have the dimensions? Greetings from Costa Rica!

Hahaha there's a difference between food grade irons and non food grade. Plus you left the protective flim on, not meant for cooking on.

That’s “Cooking with Ry’s “ theme song!

@mopesrus7266

3 жыл бұрын

The repetitive music is annoying. I do like the mods made to the grill.

By the time you finished the burgers looked not just over cooked but, they looked dry and unappetizing. The ingenuity of the mods are great, no doubt but, the meat looked very unappetizing. In addition, the bell peppers did not look cooked enough. They still look stiff. No apparent wilting at all. In fact, the video did not show any seasoning of the meat or veggies. No salt. No pepper. Nothing.

@timsbudgetbbq6711

5 жыл бұрын

I can appreciate your input. I was, and still on a diet. At the time this video was made I had already lost close to 100 pounds. I used a home made, low sodium taco seasoning in the meat. The meat itself was a 90/10 blend, so they may have been too dry for some. The peppers and onions were to my liking. I often say in these videos "This is how I do things" not "This is how it has to be done." Repeat it or not, its up to you. I like to have fun with my grilling and I take ideas from other sources and bend them to my grill. Thanks for the comment.

the deflector plate that comes with the grill is all you need. you wasted your time :)