To China and Back

[stevenv55125]

Started reading/studying this site when I was living in Shanghai for 5 years and craving BBQ. Bought and shipped an ceramaic cooker over just to make Meathead's pastrami. I have been hooked ever since. Back in the USA and grilling away!

[Max Good]

I'm surprised you had to import a ceramic when many of the popular models sold in the USA are made in China. Indeed, the Chinese are known for manufacturing all types of ceramic products.

[Lost in China]

Just because it's manufactured here, doesn't mean you can buy it here. In fact, usually the factory is explicitly forbidden from selling into the Chinese market. There is little demand for ceramic cookers as Chinese BBQ style calls for fast grilling of meat sticks and vegetables.

[Max Good]

AHA! That's interesting.

[stevenv55125]

I'm surprised you had to import a ceramic when many of the popular models sold in the USA are made in China. Indeed, the Chinese are known for manufacturing all types of ceramic products.

Agree - but the quality of the ceramic was not the same as made in US or elsewhere.

[Max Good]

What ceramic kamados are you referring to? Primo is the only kamado I can think of made i the USA. The Chinese have been making high quality ceramics forever. For example, Kamado Joe is made in China.

[Lost in China]

Just because they make decorative ceramics doesn't mean they can make ceramic cookers. Kamado Joe isn't made in China due to their history, but rather because it's cheaper to make there.

[Max Good]

The Chinese manufacture all manner of ceramic items from industrial parts to kamados. They manaufacture to clients specs and will make cheap or high quality as ordered. Kamado Joe products are excellent. Other than Primo, what US kamado manufacturers are you referring to?

[Jerod Broussard]

Mmmmmmmmm pastrami. I have almost 8 pounds in the cure right now.

[CeramicChef]

stevenv55125 - welcome to The Pit and welcome to The Obsession!

[fuzzydaddy]

Welcome aboard stevenv55125. Glad you're here!

[Danjohnston949]

stevenv55125, Welcome Home! Welcome to The Pit! Eat Well and Prosper! From Fargo ND, Dan

[LA Pork Butt]

Welcome to the Pit! My ceramic is a BGE.

[Huskee]

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[stevenv55125]

I don't disagree, Max Good, but those brands were not available to me in the China market. The one's that were, were of cheap quality and finishes and thus I brought a Primo over to ensure the quality that I wanted. Having lived there, I know too well, "You get what you pay for, except in China, where you get less" moto that the expats have.

[Max Good]

Well all's well that ends well. Primo is mighty good.