How to use a kamado grill as a smoker in the UAE

How to Use Your Kamado Grill as a Smoker

Kamado grills aren’t just for grilling—they’re also incredibly effective smokers. In fact, many grill enthusiasts in the UAE choose Kamado precisely because of its ability to hold low, steady temperatures for long smoking sessions.

Whether you’re smoking brisket, ribs or fish, here’s how to get started.

Why Kamado grills make excellent smokers

Kamado grills are made of thick ceramic walls that retain heat and moisture exceptionally well. Combined with a tight-sealing dome and adjustable air vents, this makes them perfect for low-and-slow cooking—essential for smoking meat.

Step-by-step: setting up your Kamado for smoking

1. Use lump charcoal as your heat source. Place it in the firebox, light a small portion, and let it catch slowly.
2. Add wood chunks or chips (e.g. hickory, apple, mesquite) directly onto the charcoal for smoke flavour.
3. Insert the heat deflector to create an indirect cooking zone. This prevents direct heat from reaching the meat.
4. Place a drip tray with water above the deflector to help stabilize temperature and add moisture.
5. Adjust top and bottom vents to maintain a temperature of 110–130°C (225–265°F).
6. Place your meat on the grate, close the lid and monitor temperature using a grill thermometer.

Smoking can take several hours, depending on the cut and size of meat. Avoid opening the lid too often—this causes temperature fluctuations and lets the smoke escape.

Best Kamado accessories for smoking

• Heat deflector – essential for indirect heat
• Wireless thermometer – to monitor temperatures remotely
• Smoking wood chunks – available in a variety of flavours

All these accessories are stocked in our UAE warehouse for fast delivery.

Which Kamado models are best for smoking?

Every Kamado Bono grill is capable of smoking, but if you’re serious about low-and-slow, consider:

• Kamado Bono Grande – more space for larger cuts like brisket
• Kamado Bono Limited – our flagship smoker-friendly model

Final thoughts

Turning your Kamado grill into a smoker unlocks an entirely new dimension of flavour. With a bit of preparation and the right accessories, you can enjoy authentic, wood-smoked meats from the comfort of your UAE backyard.