Ultimate Guide to The Kamado Joe - Resources, Helpful Links, and More

Kamado Joe – One Page to Rule Them All?

Welcome, KJ Fans. The purpose of this page is to create a helpful resource you can use to improve your enjoyment with the Kamado Joe. This page is intended for Kamado Joe owners and wanna be owners of all abilities.

1. Are you a prospective owner considering buying your first kamado grill and trying to decide between a Kamado Joe vs Big Green Egg or other kamado-style grill? This page will help you.

2. Are you already a Kamado Joe owner but trying to up your game? Maybe you need help deciding what accessories to buy? Or perhaps your looking for great kamado recipes to try? Or maybe you’re looking for links to online communities you can join with other like-minded Kamado Joe? We have all that for you and more.

3. Are you a Kamado Joe chef, online retailer, forum moderator? Be sure to contact us so we can help you connect to more fans and build the Kamado Joe community.

Whatever your situation, we’re here to help you so let’s get moving….

Kamado Joe Resources – Table to Contents

Here’s what you’ll find on this page:

Getting Started – Basic Info about “Kamado” style grills
The Big Debate – Kamado Joe vs Big Green Egg
Kamado Joe – Current Models, Reviews, and how to choose which Kamado Joe model is right for you.
Best Accessories for Your Kamado Joe
Kamado Joe Helpful links for Registration, Care, and Customer Service Links
Kamado Joe Forums & Groups
Kamado Joe Recipes: Videos, Pins, and Links

Featured Article Link

Kamado Joe Accessories – 10 Best Accessories for your Kamado in 2021!

Kamado Joe – Getting Started

This section is for people who are considering a kamado grill but haven’t bought it yet. Here is where you will get information to help you decide whether a kamado grill is right for you and why the Kamado Joe is such a great option.

Kamado Grill Basic Information

What is a Kamado?
Kamado Wikipedia Page
What are your Kamado grill options ? (A Discussion of Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe, Vision, Grill Dome, Primo, Komodo, and more).
Lots of blogs have articles about ‘the best’ kamado style cooker. Here are a few of my favorite reads:
Also check out the following video to see some of the benefits of Kamado Style Cooking…

https://youtu.be/AMZiwCqPTIA

The “BIG” Debate – Kamado Joe vs. Big Green Egg

If you’re serious about shopping for a Kamado grill, then sooner or later you’ll be confronted with this question: “which is better – the Kamado Joe or the Big Green Egg?”

Google “Kamado Joe vs. Big Green Egg” and you’ll quickly discover that everyone and their brother has an opinion to share, but the fact of the matter is that BOTH are great options. You really can’t go wrong with a Kamado Joe or a Big Green Egg. Both are well made, have a large following, and have been around long enough to establish a respectable track record of quality and service.

That being said, after I did my research I ended up choosing a Kamado Joe. In this section I’ll share with you my reasons for choosing the Kamado Joe as well as the perspective of others in the hopes that having this info will make you a more informed consumer so you can make the decision that is best for YOUR situation.

Why I Chose the Kamado Joe

Why I chose the Kamado Joe – My Experience so far, Tips, and More

Kamado Joe – What Makes a KJ Different?

There are some key differences that (in my mind) make the Kamado Joe superior to the Big Green Egg:

Divide and Conquer System (greater flexibility in cooking)
Numerous Accessories included (cost savings)
Air-Lift Hinge (safety issue)

In addition, here are a few more links to read as you do your research…

Kamado Joe Website

The History of Kamado Joe

The Divide and Conquer Cooking System – a KJ Innovation

https://youtu.be/TeWuHIUp5jghttps://youtu.be/1NYuNNFtZ3s

Kamado Joe vs. Big Green Egg – What Others are Saying

Kamado Joe vs Big Green Egg – Multiple Perspectives

Kamado Joe vs Big Green Egg (BBQ Guys Reviews)
Kamado Joe vs Big Green Egg (Grill It Right Comparison)
Kamado Joe vs BGE (Fire Craft Reviews)
Kamado Jim’s Discussion

Kamado Joe vs Big Green Egg – Video Discussions

https://youtu.be/WemFcE_O9AYhttps://youtu.be/QSbH7LqlxFwhttps://youtu.be/Q4FvUqN16wU

Kamado Joe – Current Models, Reviews, and How to Choose

You’re in this section because you are now pretty sure you want a Kamado Joe but first you want to see some reviews, check out the latest models, and get a bit more technical info about why the Kamado Joe is right for you.

Kamado Joe – Current Models

Kamado Joe “Classic II”

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Dimensions: 46.5″ W x 48″ H x 28″ D
Cooking Surface: 18” diameter / 256 sq. in.

KJ Classic II Info

Easy to Use – Breakthrough air lift hinge reduces dome weight by 96%.
Exclusive divide & conquer flexible cooking system multilevel, half-rack design doubles cooking space and frees you to cook different foods on different levels and on different cooking surfaces
Patented, all-aluminum, no-rust, rain-proof control Tower top vent Maintains consistent air setting for precise airflow Management.
Heat Range: 225°F – 750°F
All-new, double-thick wire mesh fiberglass gasket offers superior air-tight seal and 10 times the life of normal industry gaskets
New advanced multi-panel firebox six-piece design eliminates breakage.

Kamado Joe “Big Joe II”

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Dimensions: 50” W x 54” H x 31” D
Cooking Surface: 24” diameter / 452 sq. in.

KJ Big Joe Info

Breakthrough Air Lift hinge reduces dome weight by 96%.
Heat Range: 225°F – 750°F
Exclusive Divide & Conquer flexible cooking system multilevel, half-rack design doubles cooking space and frees you to cook different foods on different levels and on different cooking surfaces
Patented, all-aluminum, no-rust, rain-proof Control Tower top vent Maintains consistent air setting for precise airflow management
All-new, double-thick wire mesh fiberglass gasket offers superior air-tight seal and 10 times the life of normal industry gaskets
New advanced multi-panel firebox six-piece design eliminates breakage

Kamado Joe “Joe Junior”

<br /> Dimensions: 16” W x 22” H x 20.75” D
Cooking Surface: 13.5” diameter / 148.5 sq. in.

KJ Joe Junior Info

Premium Portable 13.5″ Ceramic Grill With Sturdy Stand
304 Stainless Steel Cooking Grate
Ceramic Heat Deflector Included.
Heat Range: 225°F – 750°F
Ash Tool and Grate Gripper Included
Best Built Versatile Kamado Grill For Tailgate And Picnic

https://youtu.be/8DbRgLqW2d4

Kamado Joe Reviews

Kamado Joe Classic II Review (That Helpful Dad)
Kamado Joe Big Joe Review (Amazing Ribs Review)
Kamado Joe Joe Junior Review (Amazon Reviews)

Kamado Joe Classic II Review

Kamado Joe Video Reviews

https://youtu.be/m3n70igo0yUhttps://youtu.be/jSYnhQIk-vMhttps://youtu.be/VqVEh7j_p3U

Kamado Joe Classic vs Big Joe vs Joe Junior – How to Choose?

Once you know you want a Kamado Joe, the big question is which model is the best for you? There are some important considerations to keep in mind.

First off, let’s take the Joe Junior off the table – because of it’s small size it’s not likely to be your first KJ. Instead the ‘travel size’ Joe Junior is perfect for KJ owners who want to take their kamado grilling on the road. The Joe Junior is thus an excellent choice for camping, tailgating, and similar on-the-go situations.

That leaves us with the Kamado Joe Classsic II vs Big Joe II as the most popular choices.

If you’re trying to decide between the Kamado Joe Classic vs the Kamado Joe Big Joe here’s what I recommend you keep in mind…

COST – there’s a large difference in price between the models, usually several hundred dollars.
GRILLING SPACE NEEDS – If you’re generally cooking for 4-6 people at a time, the KJ Classic is ideal, but if you often cook for large groups, then you may want the Big Joe.
SIZE – do you have the space in your outdoor kitchen for the model you want?
ACCESSORIES – This one is often overlooked but I think it’s kind of important. The Classic KJ is the most popular model and as a result the Classic KJ has the most accessories for the best cost. This is not to say that you won’t be able to get most/if not all of the main accessories for the Big Joe too, just that they may be harder to find and they will definitely be more expensive. It may be just $5-10 more for lower cost items or it may be $50-100 more for higher end items. Want to learn more about accessories for your KJ? Read “Best Accessories for your Kamado Joe – A Must Have List”

More Resources to help you decide between the Kamado Joe Classic II vs Big Joe II

Kamado Guru Forum Discussion

Spec Chart KJ Classic vs Big Joe

Kamado Joe Website Comparison