OTT Chilli: The Autumn/Winter Trend Made for the SmokePot
Smoke above. Chilli below. Discover why OTT chilli belongs on your autumn and winter menu, and how to set up the SmokePot for the cook.
Read the storyHow to Set Up for Indirect Cooking
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Learn how to set up your Kama Gear Kamado for indirect cooking the right way. This method works for the V2 Mini, Original and MAX.
In this video, we show you how to place your charcoal and where to position your heat deflectors.
What indirect cooking changes
Heat deflectors sit between the charcoal and the food, shielding the cooking area from direct heat. This is the setup used for cooks such as roasting, baking and low-and-slow cooking. The video above shows the charcoal and deflector arrangement for the KAMA GEAR models.
Build the setup before the cook
Use the components and positions specified for your grill model. Support the cooking grid above the deflectors, check clearance for the food or cookware and follow the recipe’s target temperature. Exact vent positions and cooking times vary with the grill, fuel and food.
For a practical example, see the SmokePot setup for over-the-top chilli. The pot rests on the cooking grid with an air gap above the deflectors. For more ideas, explore our kamado recipes and lumpwood charcoal.
