Customer Reviews for KAMADO JOE - Classic Joe grill pizza ring and baking stone - Black
Customer Rating
3
Works well
on May 26, 2020
Posted by: jones057
from Des Moines, IA
Gender:Male
Purchased the DoJOE about a month ago. As with other attachments it works as advertised and is relatively easy to use once up to heat. What I like about this product is that it efficiently turns the grill into a wood fire pizza oven without having to purchase an outdoor oven and the apparatus is easy to assemble and store once it cools. On my first pass, I was able to cook four pizzas and they came out perfectly with very little effort and the results were very consistent. Something that cannot be said for cooking pizzas by continuously having to open the dome.
A couple of shortcomings however. First, while I found the instructions easy to follow, it took a very long time to get the grill up to heat following them step by step. I found that I needed to remove the top vent altogether to get to 450-500 and then again once the DoJOE was added as well. I had also just completed a deep clean of the grill to remove any debris that might impede airflow. Second, you simply can't snuff out the fire once you are done cooking so you need to be aware of how much fuel you need to efficiently heat your dome without wasting charcoal. It would be nice to see some design feature or add-on to close the front of the oven once cooking is complete.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from kamadojoe.comBy Customer Support, November 19, 2020
Thank you for your feedback. We would recommend checking the seal and firebox so there is not any gaps. Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance.
Made 3 wonderful 14” pizza’s. Recommend you maintain temps above 450F otherwise the cheese doesn’t melt evenly. Also, airflow is very important for the higher temps, don’t use what’s in the bottom of the bag, stick with the bigger pieces. Using my Classic 3 with the DoJoe, when you lower the top lid it doesn’t seal completely, there is a small gap along the back on both sides. I’m not sure how much it impacts cooking. Overall it’s pretty awesome...
I would have to agree with some of the other reviewers, this is well made,but it is pricey for what you are getting. I know you have to recover cost from developing product , seems you would sell more volume at a lower price point.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from kamadojoe.comBy Customer Support, February 4, 2021
Thank you for sharing your feedback. This will be taken under advisement.
Excellent but when the cook is over you can’t turn the grill off. It would be nice if it came with some sort of metal cover for the pizza slot. As it is all you can do is close the lower vent and the grill will continue to burn all your charcoal out until it’s gone. Other than that you have to be very careful of your temp as you have a grill capable of over 850 but much higher than that closer to the coals so you could melt this thing since it’s made of aluminum. But with the right dough recipe it’s hard to beat.