YAKINIKU Heat deflector | MEDIUM
Positioning the Heat Deflector
The Medium Heat Deflector is used in combination with the Grill lift Medium. Place the Grill Lift on the fire ring and position the heat deflector on top of the lift, so the grate sits at the correct height above the heat source. This gives you optimal control for indirect cooking on aMedium Kamado
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.
Indirect grilling on the kamado
A heat deflector, heat shield or plate setter is essential when you want to work with heat zones and different cooking styles. When cooking with indirect heat, place the heat deflector between the grate and the burning coals. The deflector ensures that no direct radiant heat from the coals reaches your ingredients. It also prevents oil or fat from catching fire.
When cooking indirectly, you use your kamado more like an oven than a grill, making use of a highly popular cooking method: low & slow grilling. The BBQ flavour will always be present in your dish since you are cooking in a closed kamado. You can cook indirectly at both high temperatures (for example pizza) and low temperatures (for example pulled pork).
Indirect grilling is the ideal method for small or thin cuts of meat. You can also let larger cuts cook slowly without any risk of burning. By creating different temperature zones, your BBQ functions as an oven. The advantage is that meat and fish grill slowly while retaining their juices — ideal for ingredients that require a little more precision.
The ceramic heat deflector darkens over time, this is completely normal. Do not use cleaning products such as abrasives or washing-up liquid; these soak into the deflector and give your food an unpleasant taste. The best way to clean it is simply to burn it clean.
maintenance
Wondering how to maintain and clean a heat shield? Check out our tips and tricks page!
