I really love and appreciate the honesty and the realness of this video. This is real life and I enjoy the fact it has been filmed. And released. Keep up the good and hard work!

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

lots of videos coming!

I consider myself to be somewhat of a grilling enthusiast especially when it’s sunny outside. When I got my first grill I was excited and had a bunch of friends over for a BBQ only to realize that I had no idea what I was doing. I was pretty embarrassed so I decided to really learn it, watched loads of videos and did tons of trial and error. The most important thing about grilling is temps (duh) get an instant read thermometer and keep and eye on your cooks. Food will be juicy and delicious every time. Next, get a charcoal chimney and fill it with any charcoal. Put some paper or wax cubes in and light it. Now go to your garage and drink 2-3 beers, when you’re done with that pour the lit coal in and enjoy! The only way to make good BBQ is to make a lot of bad BBQ! Finally, Kamado is neat but the Weber is so versatile I don’t see a reason to spend 2x but different strokes for different folks. Cheers!

@MarkSmith-js2pu

Жыл бұрын

Hey buddy, you drink the cold ones as fast as I do!

On real cold days leave the lid slightly of kilter, so there's a ~1/8-1/4 gap, that will allow a lot more oxygen in there and you'll be pinning the lid thermometer in no time, one of the best tricks I've learned for my Weber!

Love the honesty and the test. BIG respect for you.

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Always get your pit up to temp before adding the meat, no exceptions. With a kettle, lid off build the fire then add the lid and wait to temp of your liking. Completely different than a Kamado style of start up. And the most important thing in grilling/ BBQing it doesn't matter the brand or style of cooker! As long as your out doing it and learning the pit your using you will always make great food!

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips

@halfcab81

9 ай бұрын

Okay but stop saying “pit”

@MichaelTucker-be9tk

7 ай бұрын

I’m just

As many have said, the primary problem here is not waiting long enough for the charcoal to fully light. If you had, you would have found that both grills would have been much hotter than you experienced. I have used a Weber kettle for 20 years; I just moved to the kettle joe a few months ago. I think the real problem with this video, however, is you didn’t do the right tests to highlight the differences. The ceramic lining in the kettle joe allows for stable temps for much longer times and the venting system is much more precise allowing much greater temperature control vs. the Weber kettle. For as hot as possible grilling directly over hot coals, you won’t see much difference. If the fire is started properly, they both do a good job of getting hot and searing meat. But if you want to cook something slowly over long periods of time, the kettle joe is better, hands down. I would recommend redoing the video but also just comparing temperatures over several hours and do something slow like a brisket or a turkey. That will highlight the differences. Not sure the kettle joe is worth the price premium if your goal is simply hot fire to grill burgers…if you want versatility to do much more than that, then the kettle joe really works well at a fraction of the cost of a full kamado grill.

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

good feedback

Love this video for the quality of production, humour, information and just down right positivity of the guy ❤

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I got the Kettle Joe today, been a Weber guy for the last 20 yrs. Christened it with some Sirlions about 1.5 inch thick. I used a chimney starter like always. Grill was up to sear temp in 30mins. Used the devide and conquer system with low grill for sear, 3 mins each side then on the higher rack for 3 mins. Rested for 5 mins & got to say they were as good as any ive done on a Weber. One thing i will say is, the devide and conquer system is a great advantage over the Weber grate.

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@Unkn0wnGuy

Жыл бұрын

Hey Mark. I'm literally about to purchase one of these two kettles. Knowing what you know now, which one would you buy?

Love the video!! We've all had these struggles, it's nice to see there are humans out there other than myself🤣

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

yeah it was bad

Thanks - Its been a long time since I used charcoal and have had the same problem with the Kettle Joe. It was nice to see the struggle and am learning a lot from the comments.

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

ha thanks

Great video. Love the honesty👍🏻

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

When I did steaks with a kettle, I used a full chimney of charcoal and filled the two baskets with it. This creates a sear zone that should work regardless of the outside temperature, only the time time it takes to sear may vary slightly. After the sear I pushed the baskets aside, probed the steaks and brought them up to temp with indirect heat. If you know your grill and the right temp to pull, this should work every time. Otherwise the slow roller may be functionaly great but I think it looks ugly. If kettle, I would go with the Weber for sure. This video may not be a slam dunk but overall I like your videos. Regards from Germany 🤙

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@kevinwolffart

2 жыл бұрын

Indirect at 250 til 135. At 95 start a full chimney of lump and let it go til ashed completely. Seems like a waste but you will be able to sear in a blizzard this way

Great video. I live in a very cold part of Australia and had all sorts of problems with Kettle design. After many frustrating cooks I went to the Kamado design. I only use Kettles now in our summer. I felt your frustration and enjoy your honest and unbiased reviews.

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@MarkSmith-js2pu

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t know there were cold parts in Australia. I’m a dumb American. I’ll research all that. Time to go!

@RowanTasmanian

Жыл бұрын

@@MarkSmith-js2pu G'day Mark, I live in the Ballarat Region in Victoria.Australia. It gets cold, but different to the cold in the States. Many people from Canada and the States (when they come here) really notice the cold as it's a WET cold and not a dry cold with snow. We also have strong winds most of the time, so our wind chill factor is usually below Zero so much of the time. most of Australia gets hot in the summer, but we also get cold due to elevation and our closeness to the South Pole. Thanks mate.

@MarkSmith-js2pu

Жыл бұрын

@@RowanTasmanian , thanks for the education mate. I learned a lot since I read your earlier note, and thanks for taking time to write. Cheers!

Try lump, it burns hotter. This also misses the advantage of a ceramic firebox as the Kettle Joe can go to 700f vs the enamel on the kettle to 500f. No issues searing at -30c where I have one at my cottage

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

James would know! We don't quite get your weather down here! Thanks for the tip!

@cl4852

Жыл бұрын

I did ribs the other day on mine at -30c too. The biggest issue I had was my wireless thermometer needed charging but was too cold to take a charge. Other than that it held 250 like a champ. As for the steaks a chimney works wonders.

@Nclght

4 ай бұрын

Weber kettles get far hotter than 550f without causing damage. I've run multiple kettles way over 700f using wood, and one I turned into a pizza over and with the aid of a blower reached temps close to 1000f on a consistent basis, although I did melt a handle 😂

For basic steak grilling, I keep the grill open (maximum oxygen) during the sear. Once I like what I see, set it to the cool zone and only then close the lid to get it up to preferred internal temp.

Our KJ’s with the top vent wide open IS our charcoal chimney. As demonstrated, there’s simply no chimney effect with a kettle grill, so the lit charcoal needs all the air it can get, grill uncovered, at least until the starters burn out. I also find that briquettes take longer to light than lump. Anyhow, loved the honest showroom floor comparison! There’s no way I’d spend $500 on a kettle grill with only half the warranty as a Weber, for good reason as demonstrated with the drill bit! If my daughter in Denver ever gets in a house I’ll try to remember to send her your way.

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! The KJ's are cool. Well have more kettle videos coming soon !

@davidrussell631

2 жыл бұрын

@@embersliving if I was to make a request, it would be for more Kamado Joe cooks without the SloRoller, and I’m not talking about KJ accessory infomercials I see on so many channels. I sort of binged yesterday and it looks like I’m gonna have to start watching Big Green Egg KZread’s to learn how to cook on my new KJ Classic 1 😂.

A full chimney with vents wide open would get to the nice searing temps. That said, my kettle and SmokeFire sit under covers until the weather warms up in Chicago. Bought a cheap Akorn kamado style cooker for the winter months which has out performed my expectations; holds temps like a champ and the food is excellent. Might upgrade to a ceramic kamado as I am having so much fun cooking on this style cooker.

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

i enjoyed the video, thanks for making it. with all the feedback from both sides of the camps would you reconsider another taste test on video? thanks again for the content.

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback

You guys do awesome reviews. I’ve bought products based on your review.

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Enrique! Glad to help.

On the kettle joe I usually open the lower and upper vent more, and I have added filt seal for the lid. The I can get it up to 300 Celsius in -10 celcius weather.

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Sweet

I have a Kettle Joe and always have issues getting the unit above 450 degrees and I live in Florida, I’ve tried everything and it sucks as a hot and fast cooker. What is a great hot grill? I’m looking at the Pk grills since I have a slow roller and a pellet grill I just need a fast grill and searing station.

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

good to know

Chimney stack to start the coals. Wait until they are fully lit. You can get a seat in cold temps but you will just go through more fuel.

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip

The heat may have been struggling on the Master Touch due to bottom vent, the cleaning system leaver was over to far right , was it fully open? The result looked good? Regards from Scotland

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

One thing i would like to know it the burn time with the same amount of charcoal in each, because of the way the ceramic charcoal basket shape it you cant do the snake method or stack charcoal like the weber, and if you are really wanting it for slow and low cooking is it as easy to do as the weber because of basket shape

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

im not sure

Weber! Been using the one I bought in 1994 and is my go to grill! Keep it clean.

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! They are awesome units for sure !!

I've always struggled keeping kettle searing temp when it's below 15°

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Agree

These are some nice grills 🔥

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

I have the Weber master touch and I can say that you just need a Weber chimney starter and good lump charcoal and you will have the best searing experience ever. I use mine since 3 months now and I can testify that Weber rocks plus I’m learning how slow cook and even tho it doesn’t touch a Kamado joe it still does low and slow great.

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

Always let the charcoal ash over and get really hot before starting your cook😊

@embersliving

Ай бұрын

thanks!

Try using the Kamado Joe charcoal basket because it will give an air gap through the bottom and allow for better airflow to help the charcoal burn hotter and quicker. I have seen this used by the Smoking Dad BBq guy on a joe jr. Hopefully it will fit the Kettle.

@embersliving

2 ай бұрын

Very nice! Thanks for watching.

Hi, start the charcoal off in a chimney first then they really kick butt no matter how cold the weather.

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

We will try that thanks!

If I’m able to buy this two with the same price, which one should I choose?

@embersliving

2 ай бұрын

I would go Kamado

In Australia prices may be different but here you can find a Kamado Classic 1 for cheaper than a Kettle Joe. Kettle Joe retails for $AU1299, from the same store for the same price you can get the Classic 1 for the same price with the D&C, and from another store you can get it even cheaper without the D&C for $AU899

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

cool

Kind of a Michael Scott vibe to this review but I love it lol thanks for all the info!

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

haha thanks

more charcoal and lighter fluid. leave the lid off for more oxygen till you get a good hot bed of coals. Your channel is why I bought my Weber Genesis 2 SE, and I love it. It's just freezing a** cold in Ohio right now. But I've cooked on it a bunch already since Christmas. Ready for Spring time! Thanks!

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

I use a hair dryer with an extension cord to blow air into the coals. It gets to 1000F to accelerate the chemical reaction of the coals by pushing more o2. Also not sure why people use lighter fluid, I save the oil I don’t dump down the drain and use it to ignite the chimney starter. I don’t use briquettes due to chemicals. Then i compost the wood ash (lump charcoal can be composted)

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

Nie blow dryer move!! Thats smart keep the chemicals out. Thanks for the comment!

KJ Kettle is great. Lots of little things make it worth it such as the height and shelves and build.

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Cool!

20 degrees is f%$#@ing cold... Gonna check your website out. You guys carry or can order the different color and sized Webers? I don't want Amazon involved in any way. lol...Was gonna get a few more full size grills, and another Smokey Joe for traveling. Wanted a Copper or Blue Smokey Joe, or something.

@embersliving

9 ай бұрын

It depends what we have in stock! None of our orders are done through amazon and we deliver all over the USA mainland. Please visit our website and speak to a salesman they will help you with everything! Thank you so much ! (303) 800-5659

You do have to learn how to start them up but once you know it becomes easy and they’re super awesome to use even in the super cold

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

We got lots of different info on placement of the charcoal to start it up. Next winter we'll give it another go!

I’ve leaned the more beer I drink while quing it up the better it turns out. You just neede a couple cold ones.

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

haha next time for sure

I just bought a kettle joe today at Lowe’s! Good news, I bought it for 50 bucks on markdown!

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

nice yeah we practically gave ours away as well

Should have used Lump wood to get heat hotter for steaks, get those temps past 400 easy. Also use chimney starter lol

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Can you use the Weber grates with the kamado joe slow roller?

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

yeah they fit

@jojojaykay

2 жыл бұрын

@@embersliving Thanks baby

Try using charcoal chimney start off with very hot coals

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips

Honestly.... If they tossed the indirect section of the Kamado out, And dropped the price $100 and just made it an accessory it would be a killer deal. I have had mine for over a year... And the indirect section literally sits in the garage unused.

I Like 👍 The Orange One, Too Me, IT Looks More Tender. But, If, I Was Too Purchase, For That Wheel Slow Cook, And Also, Can Switch, Those Grills Around, I Would Probably Purchase Both Of Them Together. Not Right YET, But, When, OR If I Was Ready Too Purchase, I Would Probably Order Both Of Them Together Then. Great Presentation 👏 👌. Do'nt Downgrade Yourself Sooh Much. Miss CoCo

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Dude, don't blame the weather 🤣

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

The wind!! Lots of people have given some good advice though.

It looks like you have the lid dampers shut. You have to let the fire breathe if you want higher temps.

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

we had them open

FYI kettle joe has not been out in the market for over a year, yet. I do own a kettle joe that cost me $100. so I might be biased here lol. What I do to get it hot fast during cold temps is I use the Grill blazer Grill Gun to start my charcoal. Fire starters is cavemen thinking.

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Cool

@JJ-hh5sf

2 жыл бұрын

@@embersliving Heck yeah. Better than your caveman method

It's not the cold...the coal should have been fully lit before putting it in the grill, ideally with a chimney. That said, it can also be done without a chimney but you need to mound the coals and then use an oiled newspaper/paper towel or a firestarter tumbleweed/cube to aid in quick ignition. After it is fully lit, you can spread the coals out and add more fresh coals on top to raise the temp even more ...this last one is only if you really need it IMO Also, when lighting it in the firebox, keep the lids open till fully lit and then close to bring it the chamber up to temp - by keeping it closed thru out the lighting process you are actually slowing down the process. Lastly in windy or cold situations you can crack the lib a bit on both to aid in the fire burning hotter. These tricks all work to make for a better and easier cook on a kettle no matter the temp outside

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Ok

@triaxe-mmb

2 жыл бұрын

@@embersliving still a great video by the way. I learned all of the above by making the same mistakes...end of the day you all made it work...great content as always. If you guys were in my neck of the woods I would shop there - 😆 I also thought of another reason it didn't work - yes its cold, yes it's windy, but it's also a mile up from sea level...that last one probably had a bigger impact and so the coals probably needed an assist to get lit ...also more coals to make up for the lower burn rate die to the air oxygen levels maybe

this is one reason why i love gas grill. i dont want the hassle but i want to high temps that pellet cant get to without spending $4000

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

True

Every and I mean Every cook doesn’t go perfectly. I find that to be perfectly true. Each one is different. That’s why it’s fun.

Keep it up

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

ok

Those steaks must’ve tasted like fuel and that’s it. Cold temperature cooks in a kettle: Use lump. Use a fire chimney so your lump charcoal is completely ignited. Bring kettle up to temperature. Enjoy!

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

We still ate it 🤣Thanks for the tips!

Are you using briquettes or lump charcoal or the ceramic kamado ? Lump burns hotter than briquettes.

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

on this cook it was briquettes

From a cooks perspective the meat is burnt, eating burnt meat is not something you wanna do if you dont want cancer. I think i prefer my sous vide and sear on the cast iron instead. Not sold on getting a charcoal smoker.

@embersliving

9 ай бұрын

I dont think burning your food gives you cancer. Smokers are supposed to be low and slow

You Have Too Take The TIME With, Seems Like, Cuz, You Have 2 Known Great Grills, Sooh, Yeah, The Football Game Has Too BE ON. THAT FIRE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT COOKER, I Believe. Nice Grills. I Do Really, Say A SHOUT OUT. Very, Very Very Nice. Miss CoCo

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

the football game has to be on 🤣

Lol would really help knowing how to use the products you are selling/reviewing.

@embersliving

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

So while you are at it, is there any other products that you wouldnt recommend?

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Napoleon grills made a kettle grill. We'll have a video on that eventually.

Super vidéo 👍

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@patoches

2 жыл бұрын

@@embersliving le keetle Joe m'intéresse beaucoup

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

@@patoches C'est un très bon gril ! Voici une autre vidéo. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYiMxLiMp6TQo7g.html Merci d'avoir regardé.

@patoches

2 жыл бұрын

@@embersliving merci beaucoup je vais aller voir ça 👍👏

Don’t close the lids when starting your fire. Also for steaks unless you are indirect you should keep the lids off. If you are smoking close the lid. Not sure why someone doing a comparison video doesn’t know this

11:40 lighter fluid smoked sausages 🤦‍♀️

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

haha

Chimney starter, build upp temperature, after that no problems för kettle Weber. There is no grill with so good versitality like kettle and price point.

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

nice!

Use a chimney starter

Thulis comparison should have been weber performer vs joe kettle, then apples to apples

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Nice that would be a cool video

You guys need a chimney 😂

@embersliving

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I use lighter fluid in my weber and usually get my coals screaming hot at about 20 minutes.

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

Some people dont like to do that. I dont care, but idk some ppl do some crazy methods.

definitely need to let the charcoal get up to temp first I just think you were in a little bit of a hurry

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

for sure was

Too bad to see the kettle joe doesn’t pass the scratch test, anyway I really wanna get one of those.

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

I know!

Try using lump bnb charcoal burns hotter and better

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

ok

the fact that the kettle joe scratched so easily is such a turnoff. For the price premium, i expect the kettle joe to be better than weber in all aspects. Right now, it doesn't even seem to hold temperature better than a weber.

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Agree

At least now we know

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

cool

Appreciate what you're trying to do but your grill starting process needs some real help ha. Don't close the lid until the fire lighter goes out and you have a couple ashed over coals. Or get a chimney

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

I love my webber grill...

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

nice!

26in Weber all day long. Let your charcoal get actually going before you put the steaks out and you’ll be fine.

@embersliving

8 ай бұрын

So true!

I would say leave the lid off let the fire breathe

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

yeah we messed up

This dude is the biggest Weber kettle hater lol you can tell he never had too grill from a truck rim

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

haha both Weber and Joe took some finesse..We just got our hands on the Napoleon Kettle keep an eye for that video!

@rubenmtz2152

2 жыл бұрын

@@embersliving Go check out Lyfe Tyme bbq pits out of Ulvade Tx. My smoker and my Weber is all I need.

Picked a kettle joe up for 150 today

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

score! Great deal

@youropiniondoesnotmatter

Жыл бұрын

Niceee!! Where at if I may ask, Clark?

Why lids on when first firing up!!!!????? So weird

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

yeah not the best cook

YOU NEED ANOTHER CAMERA MAN ❗️ FOCUSING ON THE SUBJECT BAT HAND 🤚🏼

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

ha ok

Maybe wood charcoal would burn hotter?

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

true

The only downside about weber is they don’t use stainless steel grates

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

true

You cant go wrong with wrber mate

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

true

High heat

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Ok

Operator Headspace

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

ok

My first steak on the Genesis 2.

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Weber summit or kamado vs kettle joe would be interesting to watch. I own the kettle joe and use it as an all around grill and love it. In Sweden where it is cold it is nice to have the ceramic insert.

@Yang1

2 жыл бұрын

Does the ceramic insert hold temperature at all? The heat would still rise and escape from the top metal lid wouldn't it?

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

The summit would be the clear winner in my opinion, it’s more insulated and has a built in Burner

NEW CAMERA 🎥 MAN PLEASE 🥺

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

why

This video sponsored by pxg!?

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

no

@Jayt750

Жыл бұрын

Golf plus BBQ= new subscriber!

Trying to sell those Kamado Joes, I see.....

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

Just trying to show you all the difference! We do prefer Kamado however! Thanks for watching.

Здравствуйте 🌹ЗАХОДИТЕ К НАМ ТОЖЕ У НАС ВКУСНЫЙ БЛЮДА 👍..

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

there's no such thing as locking in juices. come on.

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

ha

Im in the weber team

@embersliving

9 ай бұрын

Team Weber

@silverback4434

9 ай бұрын

I love my master touch

I’m sorry but if you clearly have no idea 🤦🏻

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

so sorry

Weber is king

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

nice

Kettle Joe is a laugh. Total rip off. You can buy a Weber Smokey mountain and a Weber kettle for the same price. The ash management on the KJ is awful as well. I predict they won’t be making these much longer.

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

true

I don’t like the build quality of that Kamado.

@embersliving

11 ай бұрын

Oh dang why?

Anyone want a kettle comparison from someone who doesn't know how to use one? Lol

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

haha

@michaelfiandt9329

Жыл бұрын

Hey man, I loved seeing it. I'm a newbie and have had the same problem so it was nice to see. Also, I am learning a lot from the comments so to answer question, yes.

I wouldn't buy a bicycle lighter from u

@embersliving

2 жыл бұрын

What’s a bicycle lighter

Made in China

@embersliving

Жыл бұрын

haha