I Tried America’s Test Kitchen Paella on a Weber Kamado… Worth It?

Can you make a legit paella on a kamado grill? I tested a popular recipe from America's Test Kitchen on the Weber Summit Kamado to find out. In this video, I walk through the full cook, explain why I like this recipe, and show the key modifications I made to better match my taste. Then I put it to the test—comparing it to an authentic paella I’ve had before. 🛠️ Gear used: Buy The Garcima SS Paella Pan: https://amzn.to/3OYFnqr Buy The Garcima Carbon Steel Pan here: https://amzn.to/41TYZit Buy The Matfer Paella Pan Here: https://amzn.to/3OIpvs6 Buy The Spanish Paella Rice Here: https://amzn.to/4tujr5w Buy The Clam Juice Here: https://amzn.to/41U2ZQ1 Buy The Saffron Here: https://amzn.to/4tG3p8E 👉 In this video: -Cooking paella on a kamado grill -Breaking down the America’s Test Kitchen recipe -My personal tweaks & why they matter -Texture, flavor, and socarrat results -Taste test vs authentic paella If you’ve ever wondered whether a kamado can deliver real paella results—or how close popular recipes get—this is the honest breakdown. Other Videos: Starting your Charcoal Grill: https://youtu.be/cGS-MTj_2B4 Why is my grill not getting hot Enough? https://youtu.be/7PGVvqYgwqQ Beginner's Guide To A Frying Pan: https://youtu.be/vvlVKt-YjtA Weber Summit Kamado Review: https://youtu.be/nFPBztc7Dg8 📌 Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Background 01:31 - Making the Broth 04:58 - Grilling the Chicken 05:18 - Building the Paella 06:42 - Why I Differed from the Recipe 08:07 - Taste Test- Was It Any Good? 💬 Drop your questions in the comments – I love to respond to them! 👍 Like this video if it helped, and subscribe for more BBQ, Grilling, and Cooking content weekly! 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @tomwadek 🌐 Check out my website: www.moonlightsandcastle.com/tomskitchen 🛒 WHAT I USE: Check Out My Amazon Store For Products I Use in My Videos! https://www.amazon.com/shop/tomwade //Join Patreons for more perks and community fun: https://patreon.com/tomwadek //Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_O5QYdUD8RiVvtjjbU3_g/join //Buy My Merch! https://www.spreadshirt.com/shop/user/tom+wade+merch/?srEdit=pa#?affiliateId=11625 //Discounts: Try Amazon Prime for 30 days: https://amzn.to/387Yn0f Gift Amazon Prime: https://amzn.to/38ei32M 🔉 Like my sound? Try them out with this link! Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/q7946b/ AUDIIO: www.audiio.com/tomwade As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.