Blaze Kamado Grills
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Blaze Kamado Grills at Plesser's Appliances
Blaze kamado grills, available at Plesser's Appliances, bring ceramic charcoal cooking to an outdoor kitchen — the format that handles low-and-slow smoking and high-heat searing in the same vessel. Offered in built-in and freestanding configurations for installation alongside Blaze gas equipment.
One Cooker, Two Extremes
A kamado's thick ceramic walls hold heat and moisture, letting it run a brisket at low temperature for twelve hours or sear a steak at extreme heat — a range no gas grill matches. That versatility is why serious outdoor cooks add one alongside a gas grill rather than instead of it.
Charcoal and Smoke
Charcoal produces flavor that gas does not, and a kamado's sealed environment lets wood chunks smolder for real smoke rather than burning off in minutes. The trade-off is time: lighting and stabilizing temperature takes longer than turning a knob. This is a weekend cooker, not a weeknight one.
Temperature Control by Airflow
Kamado temperature is managed by top and bottom vents controlling airflow to the fire, which is a skill rather than a setting. Once dialed in, a kamado holds temperature for hours with minimal attention. Expect a learning curve, and budget for a good thermometer.
Built-In and Freestanding Options
Built-in kamados install into a masonry or cabinetry surround as part of the outdoor kitchen elevation; freestanding versions sit in a cart or stand. Ceramic kamados are heavy — a built-in installation needs structure sized for the weight, and a cart needs solid casters and a level surface. Confirm weight and required support before construction.
Clearance, Weight, and Installation Planning
Kamados operate at high temperatures and require clearance to combustibles on all sides, plus structural support for substantial weight in a built-in application. Ceramic is durable but not impact-proof — plan the placement accordingly. Talk to the team at Plesser's Appliances about size, weight, clearances, and cutout dimensions before the island is built.
