Anyone familiar with Bayou Kamado

[Jerod Broussard]

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/385418400759284/?ref=category_feed

[58limited]

It is the Bayou Classic Cypress Grill. I've had one for 10 years, it has served me well, I'd buy that one if it was closer. Be sure to inspect it thoroughly looking for hairline cracks in the body - this was a problem with some of them (mine has one but it hasn't hurt anything). When I bought my SnS Kamado I refurbished the Cypress Grill: replaced the cradle because it was rusted badly and about to collapse, had the shelves and lid mounting rings powder coated, and replaced the gasket. Large BGE accessories fit it.

I rarely use my SnSK as a kamado since the Cypress Grill is there ready for use.

https://amazingribs.com/grill-smoker-egg-or-kamado-style-combination-grill-smoker/bayou-classic-ceramic-cypress-grill-review/

Here is a picture of it before I refurbished it - that cradle was ready to collapse, I was surprised it still supported the weight (approx. 215 lbs).


New Cradle



My biggest Dutch oven fits, lid closes.

[Jerod Broussard]

Thanks. If I have to drive that way to pick up something else I'll have a look-see.

[58limited]

Jerod Broussard At that price you would have an excellent cooker, even if there is a hairline crack as long as it is structurally sound. I think mine cracked because I let the fire get away from me twice in the past - see the "Have you pegged out your BGE?" thread.