Vision Kamado $250 @ Sam's Club

[Wickedcajun]

Thanks for the heads up... The three stores anywhere near me are still listing at $499... And all are out of stock... Dammit

 

[Smoking Westy]

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Will this be your first ceramic cooker? If so, you're in for a real treat! :thumb:

Yessir. Been cooking on Weber kettles mostly until a couple years ago when I picked up my WSM.

I'm all ears if you have some tips an tricks.

 

[Twisted T's Q]

wow just ordered a pbc, calling the sams club nearest to me tomorrow if there reduced I am getting one

 

[jsperk]

wow just ordered a pbc, calling the sams club nearest to me tomorrow if there reduced I am getting one

Sweet, maybe you will have two new toys to play with.

 

[Moose]

Yessir. Been cooking on Weber kettles mostly until a couple years ago when I picked up my WSM.

I'm all ears if you have some tips an tricks.

After two rib cooks on the Vision Kamado, I sold my WSM. Ribs were light years ahead of the WSM.

Here's some important starting points to get you up to speed:

The Vision does not come with the volcanic stone that Vision makes for indirect cooks, which is similar to the BGE platesetter. You have to order this separately from Vision. I also hear the Vision stone is prone to cracking so, I purchased the vision classic spider from the ceramic grill store:

http://shop.ceramicgrillstore.com/vision-spider-1/

If you plan on doing indirect cooks on your new Vision, this is a must have along with a 13 inch stone that can withstand high heat. I had one made of scrap unfinished granite, but this will also do just fine:

http://www.californiapizzastones.com/pizza/stones/single-pizza-baking-stone.php?stoneNum=rd13a

It's a tad less expensive than the 13 inch ceramic stone from the ceramic grill store, but either would work great.

Also, you may already know this, but you only want to use hardwood lump charcoal in your kamado - briquets just won't get hot enough. The Weber firestarters are great for lighting your charcoal.

Last but not least, an ash tool is invaluable:

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Hope this helps. and enjoy your new Vision Kamado!

 

[Chris89Stang]

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Hope this helps. and enjoy your new Vision Kamado!

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Another option. Cheaper and 2-day free shipping if you have Prime. :thumb:

 

[Smoking Westy]

Thanks for all the info :thumb: I'm looking forward to learning to cook on a new style of cooker.

 

[aawa]

I am going to have to check our Sam's club for this.

 

[16Adams]

I am going to have to check our Sam's club for this.

Hope they do!! I enjoy your Weber cooks and look forward to your Kamado Cooking.

 

[Moose]

Thanks for all the info :thumb: I'm looking forward to learning to cook on a new style of cooker.

Your life is about to change in a big way. :thumb:

Keep us posted, and feel free to PM me if you need anything.

 

[16Adams]

Amarillo Sam's 499.00, but gas was 3.09. Not a total loss of
trip )

 

[alecksjaycubs]

Is there a 'seasoning' process for a kamado? Do I burn it in hot or cool? What about cooking in the winter... Will taking a cold grill and firing it up crack the ceramic?

 

[aawa]

Sam's club by my work the kamado is at $499. I'm going to check back after the weekend.

 

[Yellowhair42]

Is there a 'seasoning' process for a kamado? Do I burn it in hot or cool? What about cooking in the winter... Will taking a cold grill and firing it up crack the ceramic?

NO seasoning required. Just a preliminary burn to get rid of any manufacturing funk. Last winter I cooked in -20 weather with no problems at all.

 

[Moose]

Is there a 'seasoning' process for a kamado? Do I burn it in hot or cool? What about cooking in the winter... Will taking a cold grill and firing it up crack the ceramic?

No need to season - it's ready to go, although if you want to do a test run before you cook on it to learn temp control, that could be really helpful.

The only thing about cooking in cold weather is it will take the ceramic longer to heat up is all. You can also leverage warmer months to your advantage by putting the cooker out in the sun. A few weeks ago I had it in the sun all day and the temp registered 150 degrees! This means you'll burn less charcoal to get the cooker up to temp as the ceramic is an
excellent conductor of heat.

 

[HarrynVegas]

My club lists it at $499 and sold out.

 

[Moose]

Vision Kamado Owner's Manual

Here's a link to the owner's manual:

http://www.visiongrills.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Kamado_Manual_B_series_Web.pdf

 

[alecksjaycubs]

Thanks. And without stirring the hornets nest, I know Kingsford Blue isn't the right choice but does a cooker like this NEED lump or can I use something like Kingsford Competition? Just trying to avoid stocking another fuel I guess...

 

[Moose]

Thanks. And without stirring the hornets nest, I know Kingsford Blue isn't the right choice but does a cooker like this NEED lump or can I use something like Kingsford Competition? Just trying to avoid stocking another fuel I guess...

You probably could get by with Kingsford Competition or 100% hardwood briquets for shorter cooks, although I have to say, the taste profile of food cooked on lump, not to mention the aroma of lump charcoal is second to none. It's worth the extra hassle for me by a long shot.

 

[silverfinger]

No deals in my area right now. I will keep on checking.