The Kiawe Cook Matrix

Pick what you’re cooking, the cut, then your fire — it tailors the fuel, the setup, the temps, and the time. And know the difference: true smoking means the smoke IS the cook — hours, low heat, transformation. Smoke-kissed means grilling with island flavor added. Every card tells you which one you’re doing.

Step 1 — What Are You Cooking?

Step 2 — Which Cut or Prep?

Step 3 — What Are You Cooking On?

Plank and Imu light up only when the cut suits them — a 14-hour brisket would burn through a plank, and the pit gods don't sear steaks.