YAKINIKU Heat deflector | COMPACT
Positioning the Heat Deflector
The Compact Heat Deflector slides, just like the mini version, directly underneath the grate. This creates an indirect cooking zone without needing any additional accessories. Perfect for those who want to grill in a compact setup without sacrificing versatility.
Versatile indirect grilling on a compact kamado
A plate setter or heat deflector opens up a world of cooking possibilities, even on a compact kamado. The Compact Heat Deflector intercepts the direct heat from the coals and distributes it evenly beneath the grate. This gives you a stable oven temperature where your ingredients cook all around rather than scorching from below.
With this heat deflector in place, the compact kamado is no longer just a grill, it becomes a fully capable outdoor cooking station. Whether you want to cook a piece of salmon at low temperature, bake a pizza at high heat, or prepare a pork shoulder low & slow: the Compact Heat Deflector gives you the control you need. The closed ceramic walls retain smoke and heat, delivering a deep BBQ flavour in every dish.
Indirect cooking is the ideal method for dishes that require time and precision. Meat stays juicier, fish holds together, and vegetables caramelise slowly without burning. With the Compact Heat Deflector, you achieve these results even with a smaller setup, without compromising on flavour or technique.
After regular use, the ceramic surface will darken — a normal and unavoidable result of heating. Clean the deflector solely by burning it clean. Soap or abrasives damage the material and leave residues that affect the taste of your food.
Use aGrid Lifter to place and remove the heat deflector and grate easily and safely. Thanks to the grid lifter, you don't need to let the kamado cool down to reposition the deflector, which comes in handy when you want to switch between direct and indirect cooking during a grilling session.
maintenance
Wondering how to maintain and clean a heat shield? Check out our tips and tricks page!
