NF Importing brings you the original, and authentic Kamado Joe Charcoal Grill, designed and developed on the shores of the United States of America.
Since 2008, Kamado Joe, has been a leading and rapidly growing designer, marketer, and international distributor of premium Kamado style ceramic grills, charcoal, and accessories. With Kamado Joe being a long existing, established, and iconic brand, we believe it will leave a permanent mark on the South African braai culture. Not to diminish the finely tuned ‘bush and fire skills’ of the highly skilled and traditional, South African braaiier, who wields his braai tongs with a well-practised flurry, but we believe that with the innovative grill technology and the features that Kamado Joe offers, we have no doubt that National Braai Day will never be the same again!
Bobby Brennan founded Kamado Joe in 2008 with a focus on innovating the Kamado style cooker. As the CEO, he led the company through its sale to Masterbuilt in 2018. The spirit of innovation that Bobby Brennan made synonymous with the brand is still alive at Kamado Joe, as they recently released the first phone controlled kamado grill. Bobby Brennan continues to have an impact, as an operating partner.
Kamado Joe is an international brand. It’s sold in the United State of America, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and now finally in South Africa. NF Importing holds the exclusive rights to Kamado Joe South Africa, and we are the exclusive importers and distributors of Kamado Joe South Africa. We have a nationwide dealership network, and we also sell directly to the public. We offer nationwide delivery to all our valued customers.
The Kamado Grill history………
The Kamado Grill was invented in China, spread to Korea, and eventually made its way to Japan. It is now found in the US as a Kamado-style cooker, or BBQ grill. The original Southern Japanese Mushikamado was used for steaming rice on ceremonial occasions. After the Second World War, the Americans discovered the Japanese “Mushikamado”. Kamado is the Japanese word for “stove” or “cooking range”, and it literally means ‘a place for the cauldron’, or in South African terms, the “potjie”. In modern times, Kamado is a general term for any type of ceramic grill.
The ceramic housing of the Kamado Joe has excellent heat retention properties, which means that maximum temperatures of up to 400 °C can be reached. In addition, the air supply, and the temperature in a Kamado Joe can be accurately regulated, so that the Kamado Grill functions like a wood oven for food preparation. One of the claims for its ceramic construction is it does not affect the food’s flavour (no metallic taste). For fuel, using large chunks of charcoal is best. Charcoal leaves very little ash, and it can be produced in an Eco-friendly, and sustainable manner.
Owning a Kamado Joe Grill is sure to instigate a braai and grill battle amongst even the oldest friends, and this braai battle can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 6 hours or more for the very competitive. Create something unexpected. Get inspired for your next meal. There are so many Kamado Joe Recipes available online, with a skill level required ranging from super, easy beginner recipes; to intermediate, advanced and Master skills. Learn how to Smoke, Grill, Sear, Roast and Bake like a Kamado Joe professional. With your Kamado, you can bake pizza on a pizza stone; and bake bread, cakes, and pies within it. Easily prepare wok dishes, delicious Paellas, and quiches. Your kamado can also be used for roasting and baking anything that is made in a traditional oven. The recipes are unlimited, with everything from Beef to Pork, Poultry and Seafood. Cook a 5-course meal with Appetizers, Dessert, and sides.
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Order online, or from one of our Kamado Joe experienced dealers and you will be enjoying your innovative grill adventure in no time!