How to Smoke on Kamado Grills

Instructions

1. Preheat Your Grill

Light your charcoal grill and bring it to your desired cooking temperature.

2. PEEL - POP - POKE

Peel off the label, pop open the top like a soda, and poke a small 1/4 inch vent hole near the bottom of the can.

3. Place on the Heat

Using heat-resistant gloves or grill tongs, place the can along the outer edge of the hot coals with the top opening facing upward.

4. Let the Smoke Roll

Kamado grills hold heat efficiently, so the can will usually begin smoking quickly.

5. Grill Like Normal

Cook your food as desired while the smoke adds rich wood-fired flavor. Remember - the longer the cook/smoke time, the smokier the flavor.

Pro Tips

For larger grills or heavier smoke flavor, use the Double Barrel technique with two cans spaced apart as much as possible for a wider smoking area.

If the can flames, reduce the air flow on your grill and the can will cool and begin to smoke again.

After the grill and can(s) have completely cooled, the can(s) can be safely disposed of or recycled.

For best results, use a new single can or double barrel cans for each grilling.  However, it may be possible to reuse a can if the cook/smoke time was short.