Kamado Monolith Icon 2.0

Kamado Monolith Icon 2.0.

The MONOLITH grill is design. It combines aesthetics with functionality in an accomplished fashion. An object of art, pleasing to both the eye and the palate.

The MONOLITH grill is an all round talent. It brings Italian gastronomic culture and the Argentinean way of live directly in to your home. 365 days of holidays every year.

The MONOLITH grill is tradition. For over 3000 years ceramic grills have been used to cook, grill and smoke. In the 70s the ceramic grill evolved out of the, for centuries known, Mushikamado and began to blaze its trail of success.

The MONOLITH grill is made of extremely heat-resistant ceramics and high-grade stainless steel. It has two practical side tables made of bamboo. The stand, like most of the metallic parts, is made of high-grade stainless steel. Due to the very good insulation of the heavy ceramics and the ingenious regulation of the air supply you can control the temperature in the MONOLITH, unlike any other type of grill. The consumption of charcoal is around 25 - 50% compared to a customary grill.

The outside temperature of the MONOLITH is much lower than a steel grill - there is minimal danger of burn injuries.

The required temperatures are reached very quickly through the chimney effect.

Low air circulation prevents the meat from drying out.

Very wide temperature range.

Due to the extremely temperature resistant ceramics and the use of high-quality stainless steel the MONOLITH is very low-maintenance and can even be used in winter.

The Kamado Monolith Icon 2.0:

Designed for a different use than the other 3 Kamado models from Monolith, it stands out as a portable grill.

In addition, the Kamado Icon has the possibility to remove the lid. This feature makes it a barbecue that is placed in the centre of the table so that everyone has the opportunity to share the barbecue in friendship.

It is a Kamado smaller than the Junior model by 10 cm in height. It differs from the Junior model also by the removable steel frame/structure on which it can be placed.

Like the Junior model, it has a 33 cm cooking grate and all direct, indirect cooking and smoking functions so that it can be used for grilling, roasting, smoking and baking.

Its dimensions are ideal for use either on a worktop, in the kitchen under a hood or you can take it, thanks to its weight of 35 kg, wherever you want and use it for example for camping. In addition to being ideal for use at home, the Kamado Monolith Icon is perfect for Professional Catering as, thanks to its small size, it can easily be included in any professional kitchen.

It is possible to extend the functionality of the Monolith Icon thanks to a wide range of accessories such as the frytop griddle, which makes it ideal for cooking hamburgers, for example, and with the addition of the central crown it becomes a practical wok.

Finally, the Icon model is already configured to accommodate the BBQ Guru PartyQ digital temperature control on the side.

MONOLITH grill means freedom. This ceramic grill delivers on all it promises – grilling, smoking, baking, cooking, barbecuing or roasting. Enjoy all the options it offers, impress your guests and spoil your taste buds. Your garden will become a realm of endless choices.

Grilling Methods:

1. DIRECT GRILLING: Grilling is the go-to technique for quick, delicious and cosistent results. Using high-quality charcoal will ensure a steady flame and unmatched flavor in everything you grill, from burguers to corn on the cob. With this method the grill rack is placed on the fire ring over the hot coals. The food must be turned in order to be grilled from both sides.

2. INDIRECT GRILLING: The deflector stone is placed on the fire ring over the hot coals, protecting the food from the direct heat. The grill rack is raised with the distance piece. Indirect heat is probably the most common way of cooking on a Kamado. With this method, the heat is diffused around the plate and evenly heats the food.

3. BAKING: More than a grill, the Kamado Monolith can become a charcoal-fired oven with just one simple configuration. Its ceramic walls retain heat and its circular shape promotes superior air circulation, creating ideal conditions for baking. You can bake anything you’d cook in an indoor oven, from wood-fired pizzas to rustic berry cobblers to fresh, crusty bread.

4. SMOKING: Different options exist for smoking food: smoking with wood, wood chips or wood flour. After heating the grill up, close the air regulator, minimising the intake of air. By adding different kinds of seasoning or spices destined for smoked food, you can change the flavour of your meal as you wish. It is used for traditional barbecue meats that require long, slow cooking at low heat, such as ribs, brisket, whole turkey, and pulled pork.

Barbecue, low temperature cooking, baking, smoking ...

Which ever way you prepare your dishes, the MONOLITH grill will always enable you to achieve perfect results. No matter whether you need very high temperatures to grill the perfect steak or smoke a large amount of meat for hours on low temperatures.

The MONOLITH used as a stone oven is perfectly suitable for baking pizza or bread. The temperature range is between 70 °C and 400 °C. Due to its unique efficiency the grill needs very little energy to generate and maintain the desired temperatures. Using 3 kg of charcoal, the MONOLITH can work in the low temperature range for up to 24 hours. Hence very little oxygen is required; air movement is extremely low in the grill, preventing the meat from drying out. The meat remains moist. If you just want to quickly grill 2 steaks, this is not a problem.

Due to the chimney effect, the charcoal heats up extremely fast. With the high temperatures you can grill the steaks, closing the openings afterwards to regulate the air. The grill and fire area are very well sealed; the charcoal embers die down within a short time and can be used for another time.

This Kamado includes:

- Stainless steel frame with bamboo handles.

- Direct cooking accessories.

- Stainless steel cooking grate.

- Ash catcher and grill removal accessory.

- Wood chip feeding system for smoking without opening the Kamado.

- Thermometer included in the lid.

- New Pro Series 2.0 valve.

Main features:

- Made of extremely heat resistant ceramic and high quality stainless steel.

- Ideal for 2 or 4 persons and also as a kamado barbecue support for various preparations.

- All Kamado Monoliths are equipped with a stainless steel and fibreglass joint with high quality metal bands.

- In addition, all models now have new cast iron exhaust (draught) valves, with an innovative sliding system that provides greater stability for regulating the air flow.

- Stainless steel outer frame with feet.

- Metal structure with easy-access basket and integrated cleaning system for collecting ash and other residues generated during cooking. *Make sure when inserting the metal frame with ceramic segments that the ash extraction opening is correctly aligned with the air inlet. This information can be found in the manual supplied with the Kamado.

- Ash scoop included.

- 4 circular ceramic heat deflector segments. *In the very unlikely event of a breakage, Monolith differentiates itself with this system as only the affected segment needs to be replaced.

- 1 perforated cast iron grate on which the charcoal is placed.

- Very economical coal consumption. A practical example: with an outside temperature of only 4°C, the Kamado Monolith Icon was operated with a 900 g charcoal charge for 15 hours at a continuous furnace temperature of approximately 115°C. We are very confident that with the use of slightly more charcoal (1kg. without overflowing the limit) and higher outside temperatures, the 20 hours operating time specified by the manufacturer can be considered absolutely realistic!

- 1 stainless steel grill with stainless steel grill lifter included.

- Stable stainless steel and bamboo handles.

- To ensure that all Monoliths are compatible with the Guru version, all our Kamado now have an adapter for the Guru blower (*accessory). The intelligent system consists of a fan which is placed at the outlet of the pre-installed adapter in the Pro Series 2.0, a temperature sensor placed in the grill grate which monitors the temperature of the cooking space and a digital control unit (BBQ Guru) which regulates the temperature control. If the temperature of the cooking space drops, the fan blows air (oxygen) into the combustion chamber and causes the cabron to generate higher temperatures. Once the target temperature has been reached, the fan only blows air in batches so that it maintains the target temperature previously set in the BBQ Guru smart device.

- The device is available in different versions. If no BBQ Guru is connected, the nozzle of the BBQ Guru blower is simply closed with the supplied silicone plug and regulated manually. The manual control works very well even without electronic assistance, as long as the ambient temperature (e.g. overnight) does not change significantly. This means that once the draft has been set, the temperature remains constant for many hours.

- The lid can be removed thanks to the hinge and the ICON can be used as a table barbecue or fitted with a steel griddle (*accessory) for cooking on top. It can be used as a grill, griddle or teppanyaki grill at different temperatures.

- In the case of using a griddle with the lid open, the temperature is very high in the areas directly above the heat source, and a little lower on the outer parts where the griddle protrudes. This allows you to sear or grill the meat in the middle and then move it to the outer parts to finish cooking and keep it warm.

- For fans of meat, fish, vegetables and pizza, the Monolith ICON leaves nothing to be desired. The best thing is that hungry guests don't have to wait long, as the grill heats up very quickly, and also allows you to keep temperatures low with the lid closed, the popular "Slow cooking" (100 degrees) for up to 20 hours so that you can enjoy a pleasant lunch or dinner with all the juice and flavour without any rush, taking your dining experience to a whole new level.

- Easily transported and placed on any surface.

- Main cooking surface: 33 cm. diameter.

- Height: 50 x Width: 53 x Depth: 52 cm.

- Cooking diameter: Ø 33 cm.

- Weight: 35 Kg.

- Manufacturer: Monolith