Customer Reviews for KAMADO JOE - JOE JR. Charcoal Grill with stand - Blaze Red
Customer Rating
5
Consistent and adaptable!
on August 1, 2026
Posted by: jburt
from Vermont
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had an offset smoker for 15 years and when it rusted through the firebox, I made the move to the Big Joe. I’m amazed at the consistency of temperature due to the insulation and shape of it. So far I have cooked steaks and chicken hot over coals, reverse seared steaks and burgers using grate and cast iron griddle, double-indirect hot smoked St. Louis ribs, pork shoulder, and brisket. Everything has come out better than my offset. I’m excited to have a do-it-all grill for many years to come.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have used many charcoal grills and Kamado Joe is by far the best because of the feature it has. Easy to get started and easy to clean up!
Great Product. Love my new Kamado. I have owned a Large Big Green Egg for years and decided to go with the Big Joe this time. because of the extras being included making the final cost of the product less than going with the Big green Egg. I really don't care for the firebox on the Big Joe compared to the Big Green Egg. You have to worry about knocking the metal ring off the petals and its a pain to put together but I will get used to it. The deflector plate system does work better than the plate setter on a Big Green Egg since it covers more area and you can use just one for 2 zone cooking compared to the plate setter on the Big Green Egg.
I love this grill. This is the upgrade I been waiting for from the weber kettle. I only have one recommendation instead of two catches to hold the grill grates add 4-6 to secure the grates.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used the Classic Joe I for the first time and it impressed me! Everything about it was great and it’s so enjoyable to use. Every other grill seems like it would be a downgrade.