Is your Kamado Joe Gasket FRIED? (Do This First!)

Is your gasket crispy like bacon or leaking smoke? Replacing a Kamado Joe gasket is easy, but 90% of people mess it up in the PREP phase. If you don't scrape that ceramic rim 100% clean and wipe it with Acetone, the new glue simply won't stick. 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/ 💡 THE "MISSING FELT" MYSTERY: Think you bought the wrong gasket because the new one looks thinner? You didn't! In this video, I explain why the factory gasket looks different and how to install the replacement correctly (without stretching it!). 👇 GET THE REPLACEMENT KIT AND SUPPLIES (affiliate links) *Gasket Kit*: https://www.kamadojoe.com/products/wire-mesh-gasket-kit-for-series-ii-and-ii-grills *High-Heat Silicone Adhesive:* https://amzn.to/4aKsfMx *2,700° Fireplace and Stove Repair Sealant:* https://amzn.to/4azQrm9 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. 0:00 Is Your Gasket Fried? (Intro) 0:10 Signs You Need a Replacement 0:52 Removing the Old Gasket 01:25 The Most Important Step: Cleaning & Acetone 01:41 How to Fix Chipped Ceramic 02:25 Installing the New Gasket Correctly 03:40 The "Curing" Instructions 03:50 Final Thoughts 🔥 MASTER THE GRILL: Subscribe for more BBQ maintenance tips! #KamadoJoeMasterclass #KamadoJoe #KamadoGrill #bbq #grilling #bbqtips #GasketReplacement #GrillRepair #KamadoJoeClassic #BBQMaintenance If your Kamado Joe gasket is lifting, this video shows you how to effectively repair it. Learn how to clean the rim, apply high-temperature silicone, and properly fix the gasket. These grilling tips will help you maintain your ceramic smoker.