Is Your Kamado Dome Covered in Black Soot? Try This!

Is your Kamado Joe dome looking black, flakey, and covered in soot? Don't panic — that's completely normal, and in this video I'll show you exactly how to turn it back into clean white ceramic using nothing but high heat and a little patience. 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/ This is the proper way to deep clean your Kamado Joe dome — no chemicals, no scrubbing, just the way the grill was designed to handle it. What you'll need: 🔥 A full load of charcoal 🖌️ A soft brush ⏱️ About 2–3 hours (mostly hands-off) 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 - Is Your Dome Black & Sooty? 0:22 - Prep: Cool the Grill & Brush the Dome 0:33 - Remove Heat Deflectors 0:41 - Load Charcoal & Light the Fire 0:50 - Close the Lid & Open the Control Tower Vent 1:01 - Hour Two: Adjust the Vents 1:12 - Cool Down: Close Vents to a Quarter Inch 1:36 - Kamado Joe Owner's Handbook 📖 Want to go deeper? Check out my Kamado Joe Owner's Handbook — everything you need to get the most out of your ceramic grill. 🔔 Subscribe for more Kamado Joe maintenance, setup, and cooking tips — and watch my Kamado Joe 101 playlist to start from the beginning. #KamadoJoeMasterclass #KamadoJoe #KamadoGrill #bbq #grilling #bbqtips #KamadoJoeCleaning #CeramicGrillCleaning #BBQMaintenance #KamadoJoeTips #GrillCleaning #TexasBBQ #KamadoJoeMasterclass If your Kamado Joe dome is looking black and flaky, it's time for a deep clean. This video demonstrates how to clean the inside of your ceramic kamado grill by brushing away soot and debris. Proper cleaning ensures your bbq performs its best, maintaining a pristine dome home for all your cooks.