10 Things Your Kamado Joe Needs Before BBQ Season Starts!

Found a moldy mess when you opened your Kamado Joe this spring? You're not alone — and mold is just one of 10 things you need to check before your first cook of the season. Skip any of these and you're firing up a grill that isn't ready. MASTER YOUR GRILL: *Get my new cookbook* "The Texas Backyard Kitchen - Complete Meals from Fire to Table: https://kamadojoemasterclass.com/the-texas-backyard-kitchen/ *Get my Kamado Joe Owner's Handbook* (100+ pages of setup, maintenance, and pro techniques): https://kamadojoemasterclass.com/the-kamado-joe-owners-handbook/ In this video I'm walking you through a complete Kamado Joe spring startup checklist — covering wheels, gaskets, mold treatment, rusted grates, a sticky Kontrol Tower, and I'm saving the thermometer for last... because that one is going to surprise you. Do this once before your first cook and your Kamado Joe will run cleaner, seal tighter, and cook more accurately all season long. Watch my video about Why You Need a FireBoard Temperature Control Device here: https://youtu.be/L5ybR3GnTbQ PAID AFFILIATE LINKS Knives Zwilling Pro 8" Chef's Knife: https://amzn.to/4halBSK Zwilling Pro 4" Paring Knife: https://amzn.to/3VYVZhO Zwilling Pro 5.5" Boning Knife: https://amzn.to/4q5GzGb Dalstrong 12" Slicing Knife: https://amzn.to/42AdnNx Dalstrong 8" Butcher's Knife: https://amzn.to/3IY0ztN BBQ Tools & Supplies FireBoard 2 Drive: https://fireboardlabs.sjv.io/mOLV9q FireBoard Pro: https://fireboardlabs.sjv.io/kOyX4d FireBoard 2: https://fireboardlabs.sjv.io/OekJrN Kamado Joe Cover: https://amzn.to/46S8IrE Kamado Joe Karbon Steel Griddle: https://amzn.to/4nUe3pm SMOKEWARE Chimney Cap for Kamado Joe: https://amzn.to/42hy5BR Kamado Joe Classic: amzn.to/3MXpaNT Kamado Joe Cast-Iron Grates: amzn.to/4ehLJIP Kamado Joe Griddle Plate: amzn.to/3AYbL5e High-Heat Gloves (ULINE S-25687): https://www.uline.com/Product/ProductDetailRootItem?modelnumber=S-25687 Leather Welding Gloves: https://amzn.to/4rMWlG7 Pellet Smoke Tube (Set): https://amzn.to/4aAvR3J Kick Ash Basket: https://amzn.to/4qdnNwI Kick Ash Can: https://amzn.to/4rGjIkshttps://amzn.to/4rGjIks Karbon Steel Griddle: https://amzn.to/4nUe3pm Watch my video How to Trim a Beef Brisket here: https://youtu.be/L2Q9AcBKOoE Watch my video Smoke Beef Brisket and Burnt Ends here: https://youtu.be/Jj2Dmtp_yoE Read my post on How Long to Cook a 15 Pound Brisket for Best Results here: https://kamadojoemasterclass.com/how-long-to-cook-a-15-pound-brisket-for-best-results/ Read my post on How to Know When a Brisket is Done here: https://kamadojoemasterclass/how-to-know-when-a-brisket-is-done. Read my post on Using a Water Pan in Your Smoker for the Best Results here: https://kamadojoemasterclass.com/using-a-water-pan-in-your-smoker-to-get-the-best-barbecue/ Recipes at https://kamadojoemasterclass.com.com If you like the video let me know, and please subscribe. Thanks for watching. BUSINESS INQUIRIES: dscott@kamadojoemasterclass.com FTC Disclaimer: This video does NOT contain any paid promotion, sponsorship or endorsement. All opinions are my own. I do use affiliate links. As a customer, you do not pay any more or less because of an affiliated link. A small percentage of the sale will go to the person who generated the link. Thank you for supporting my channel. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 - Moldy Kamado Joe? You're Not Alone 0:38 - Step 1: Oil the Pivot Points 0:54 - Step 2: Check the Wheel Locks 1:04 - Step 3: Tighten Everything Down 1:25 - Step 4: Inspect & Replace the Gasket 2:03 - Step 5: Treating Mold the Right Way 2:40 - Step 6: Restore Rusted Cooking Grates 3:01 - Step 7: Clean & Lubricate the Kontrol Tower 3:40 - Step 8: Adjust the Lid Latch 4:02 - Step 9: Tune the Airlift Hinge 4:36 - Step 10: Calibrate Your Dome Thermometer ⚠️ 🔗 Videos mentioned: 👉 How to Replace Your Kamado Joe Gasket — https://youtu.be/rZ527x_Gnz4 👉 Chimney Cap Upgrade: Smokeware vs. Kontrol Tower — https://youtu.be/ys8GKBGEAqM 🔔 Subscribe for more Kamado Joe maintenance, setup, and BBQ tutorials — new videos every week. #KamadoJoeMasterclass #KamadoJoe #CeramicGrill #KamadoGrill #BBQTips #GrillingTips #BBQ #Grilling #KamadoJoeTips #GrillMaintenance #SpringBBQ #CeramicGrill #BBQChecklist #KamadoJoeCleaning #GrillingSeason #texasbbq If you found a moldy mess when you opened your Kamado Joe this spring, you're not alone. This video provides a spring startup checklist for Kamado Joe grills, addressing common issues like mold and demonstrating how to clean mold. Learn how to prevent mold growth and how to get your grill ready for the season.