The classic and essential barbecued camembert kamado !
The kamado is ideal for grilling a camembert as it combines controlled heat, smoky flavour, and perfect texture, making this dish even more indulgent and original.
Equipment
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Kamado QUATRO
- Split & Mix
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Butcher paper or aluminium foil
Ingredients
- 1 camembert or 1 Mont d'Or or any other hard cheese (with its wooden box)
- Honey
- Thyme & rosemary
- Walnuts
- Green salad
The steps
Etape 1 : allumez le kamado
Heat your kamado by placing charcoal in the bottom and lighting it. Once a layer of embers has formed and the temperature is 180°, you know your kamado barbecue is ready to use. Set up the Split & Mix with the heat deflectors to cook "indirectly".
Step 2 : prepare the camembert
Sortez le camembert du plastique et de sa boite. Incisez le camembert en réalisant une croix au centre du camembert. Mettez un peu de miel et déposer des branches de thym et romarin frais. Remettez le camembert dans sa boite et emballez le dans du papier de boucher.
Etape 3 : cuisez le camembert
Positionnez pendant 20 minutes en le retournant de temps en temps à l’aide de la pince barbecue. Pour un vacherin mont d’or ou tout autre fromage à croûte cuisez 35 minutes. Une fois le temps écoulé, sortez le camembert du kamado, positionnez le dans un plat sans le papier et la boite en bois.
Step 4 : serve the camembert
With bread, salad, or potatoes, enjoy!
Why grill camembert on the kamado barbecue?
Grilling a camembert on the kamado offers a unique and tasty culinary experience for several reasons :
1 - Slow and controlled cooking : thanks to its ceramic structure, the kamado allows for even and controlled cooking. It retains heat perfectly, which is ideal for grilling foods like camembert. This slow cooking allows the cheese to melt gently without burning, while giving it a creamy texture inside.
2 - Smoky flavour : one of the great advantages of the kamado is the ability to add a touch of smoke to your dishes, using wood chips or pieces of natural charcoal. The camembert, grilled under these conditions, slightly absorbs the smoky aromas, enhancing its flavour by adding a delicious woody note.
3 - Crispy crust : by placing the camembert directly on the kamado grill or in a suitable container, the heat creates a golden and crispy crust while keeping the heart of the cheese melting. This contrast of texture is particularly appreciated.
4 - Ease of seasoning : When grilling a camembert, it is easy to add herbs, olive oil, garlic, or even nuts directly on top. The kamado allows these ingredients to caramelise slightly, thus intensifying the flavours.