Coals flame below a half-moon soapstone installed in a Divide & Conquer rack
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Allan Kiezel

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Transforming Backyard Grilling into a Passion

My Kamado Joe Journey

I've always had a love for grilling, but when life took some pretty brutal turns, BBQ became my therapy. It quickly went from a hobby to something I became extremely passionate about. With five kids as my judges, I try to create amazing meals for entire families to enjoy. As an ambassador to some amazing BBQ brands, you can find me cooking and sharing all the amazing things I've learned since his first smoking session. And if you happen to be up at 5:00 a.m., reach out as I'm sure to be prepping something delicious!

Favorite Activity:
Photography/Videography
Fun Fact:
I have 5 children
Favorite Recipe:
Smoked Beef Plate Ribs
Hometown:
Wading River, NY

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Classic Joe Series III

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Featured Recipe

Smoked Beef Rib Plates

Smoked beef short ribs stand out as a top pick in BBQ. The delightful blend of flavorful, crispy bark and tender, beefy interior is irresistible.

Try Allan's Recipe
Two cooked ribs placed perpendicular to each other, with one resting on top the other showing the juicy meat and smoke ring

Kamado Joe Q&A with Allan Kiezel

What inspired you to start barbecuing? How long have you been doing it? Tell us how you got started!
I grilled and smoked quite often, but when I couldn't do much due to an injury, I spent a lot of time perfecting my craft and trying different grills/smokers and recipes.
What advice would you give to someone new to grilling? Do you have any advice for a new content creator in the BBQ space?
Your first cooks are going to suck and no grill is going to fix that. Keep learning and practicing on your grill or smoker of choice. A Kamado Joe will give you much more versatility though to continue trying different methods.
What is your favorite grilling technique that you've learned and why?
If we're talking thick-cut steak, it's reverse searing all the way!
What is your favorite recipe?
Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Allan Kiezel’s Favorite Recipes