Smokingdadbbq Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Here is how to make a DIY Pumpkin Kamado. This is my test pumpkin Kamado ahead of Halloween this weekend where the game plan is to do something like pumpkin seeds as a treat for guests 1) Split the pumpkin into 1/3 dome, 2/3 base to allow space for charcoal, air gaps, cooking grids etc. and hollow out the pumpkin 2) I didn't find a shape that would accept the charcoal basket so I used the OEM KJ Jr charcoal plate propped up on two crushed pop cans to keep the hot coals off the flesh of the pumpkin. The minimax fire grate is about the same size 3) cut out draft door cubes. I did three, two I put back with toothpicks so that I could adjust how much air was available since we don't have a sliding door option 4) For the dome, you can do the same as the base and leave the stem as a handle to open the dome which makes it easier, or you can trace the daisy wheel and cut it out. The daisy looked more like a Kamado style grill so I chose that option 5) install a temp gauge and cooking grid after adding some small pieces of charcoal onto the grate below. Light it up and let it come to temp. Everything you need to know is above, but for more detail on the build and how it cooked enclosed is the supporting video i released today on YouTube - https://youtu.be/txQ4yQOrvg4 Boater, GrillnBrew and PHEAD 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adm Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Wow! Just, wow! You are insane and that is awesome. Smokingdadbbq 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokingdadbbq Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, adm said: Wow! Just, wow! You are insane and that is awesome. haha thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmallBBQr Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 That is absolutely the stupidest thing I have ever seen in a kamado community forum... ...I can't WAIT to get home and try it! Smokingdadbbq 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokingdadbbq Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 31 minutes ago, SmallBBQr said: That is absolutely the stupidest thing I have ever seen in a kamado community forum... ...I can't WAIT to get home and try it! hahaha thanks? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperovdeflame Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 That's quite unique, however before I would buy one I would want to check the warranty on the pumpkin case and dome I am sure your guests will intrigued and amazed, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokingdadbbq Posted October 27, 2021 Author Share Posted October 27, 2021 2 hours ago, keeperovdeflame said: That's quite unique, however before I would buy one I would want to check the warranty on the pumpkin case and dome I am sure your guests will intrigued and amazed, as well. hahaha warranty expires in about a week lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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