I have a mini Kamado that I bought 2 years ago. I know that loads on here have also got it from Aldi/Lidl.
I am a noob when it comes to BBQ. I just put some charcoal in, and toss some burgers, sausages or wings and let them cook. They come out okay, but nothing 'amazing'
I'm now looking to take this a bit more seriously. I love eating whole chickens (we have a halogen oven, and it comes out great) and I want to start doing this 'low and slow' stuff.
I've been told that it's essential to have a heat deflector.
Can someone recommend me one? There is one on ebay for £15, but it's made from mild steel (so will rust) but does this matter?
I know it's cheaper to make one, but I don't like using my angle grinder (well I bought one ages ago from deal here, but it remains unopned)","comment":[{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/50105276","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Van1973"},"datePublished":"2023-05-03T14:54:31.000Z","text":"I have a mini kamado. I just use a tin foil pie dish or equivalent, folded up to the shape I want and lay it on top of the coals - lasts a few roasts before I have to chuck it away and replace."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/50103324","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"dipsylalapo"},"datePublished":"2023-05-03T10:01:45.000Z","text":"Just having a look at the mini kamado, I don't know if there's space for a deflector.
With the larger Kamado, the deflector sits between the charcoal bowl and the grills used for food. Kind of like the picture below
"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/50109183","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Dundawala"},"datePublished":"2023-05-04T06:59:09.000Z","text":"You could use a porcelain floor tile as a heat deflector. Won’t be round but a square one will work. Pop into somewhere like TOPS tiles. They sell single tiles . You may be able to find one which is damaged/chipped. "}],"commentCount":3,"interactionStatistic":1,"articleSection":"Ask"}