What kind of smokers does this collection carry?
This collection carries ceramic kamado-style charcoal smokers from ICON Grills, ranging from a compact portable model up to units with 800 square inches of cooking space. The high-temperature ceramic body holds heat and moisture, which is what makes a kamado hold a steady low temperature through a long cook.
How much cooking space do these smokers have?
Cooking space runs from 604 to about 800 square inches across the ICON Grills range. The Elite XR402B and Kamado XR402 both give 604 square inches, the Vision Elite XD702 gives 724.5 square inches, and the 901 Series offers 800 square inches on a cabinet cart. A portable 100 Series covers camping and tailgating.
What is the difference between a kamado smoker and a pellet grill?
A kamado smoker burns lump charcoal inside a thick ceramic body and is controlled by air vents, so it holds heat and moisture with no power supply. A pellet grill feeds hardwood pellets automatically to a set temperature. Compare the automated approach in pellet grills.
What temperature should I hold for low-and-slow smoking?
Hold 225 to 250 degrees for most low-and-slow cooks. Use a dual-probe thermometer with one probe reading pit temperature at grate level and the second in the thickest part of the meat. That single change does more for consistent brisket and ribs than any other upgrade to your setup.
Can you grill on a kamado smoker as well as smoke?
Yes. The ICON Grills kamados run cast iron grates and handle both direct grilling and indirect cooking and smoking, so one unit sears steaks and runs an overnight brisket. The Vision Elite XD702 adds an electric starter, and the 901 Series pairs the smoker with a cabinet cart for storage.
