Customer Reviews for Kamado Joe Joe Jr. 13.5 in. Portable Charcoal Grill in Red with Cast Iron Cart, Heat Deflectors and Ash Tool

It’s hard to put into words how good this thing cooks.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] we got this when we were going on a trip. Just small enough to be portable but large enough to smoke a whole pork butt. We use this regularly for smaller cooks or high heat searing applications. Also a great introduction to the Kamada experience

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Was new to the smoking world and wanted a quality product but wasn't ready to spend the big bucks without knowing how much use it would get. The Jr may be smaller but it's still as versatile as it's bigger siblings and I can easily feed our family of 4 using it whether it's grilling, smoking or baking dishes. It's even made the trek with us on a few family camping trips. It's been a great introduction to a whole new world of fun and cooking.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the best grill ever love the flavor from a little smoke and lump charcoal. I’ve had my a year and had to get another for my parents as a gift.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had this grill for a little over a year now. It constantly out performs my brother's big green egg. I could not be happier with the performance, ease of use, or end result!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use my Kamado 3-5 times a week and couldn’t be happier. I’ve added the rotisserie and DōJoe and cook everything on my grill.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had my Joe for over 10 years and it’s still going as strong as day 1. Still looks new. The great thing about the Joe is, you can do anything with it. I have reverse seared steaks and roasts, smoked ribs, brisket, and pork buts. Made home cured bacon. Cold smoked cheese. Cooked pizza, steaks, burgers, hot dogs, etc. It is a one size fits all and does a great job on every cook. I have done a 24 hour smoke on one load of hardwood charcoal. This was an incredible purchase. Thanks KJ!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We've had a Joe Jr. for almost two years now, and it has truly transformed the way we barbecue (and the way we think about outdoor cooking in general.) For its size and price, it's a wonderful gateway to the world of ceramic grill cooking. And for small households (we're seniors), it lets us cook all of our favorites (salmon, paella, and lamb burgers) in more than adequate quantities, using less charcoal and often in half the time of the full-sized grills.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I added the Big Joe to my backyard, cooking area, which currently consisted of the Joe Junior and a Weber Genesis for quick cooks. The Big Joe is by my bar my favorite size for family gatherings. It’s perfect for our Thanksgiving turkey every year any big cooks I’ve done five racks of ribs all at once pizza. If you’re thinking about getting Joe and have the room for the big boy go for it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have two one broke one new love it grill smoke bake all good

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought the Joe Jr a little over a month for small cooks when I’m cooking just a few burgers, a couple steak, a few chicken breast etc. I’ve used it at least once a week since I received it. I’m still getting used to the amount of fuel needed for long and short cooks vs hot & inferno mode. I’m very satisfied with my purchase. I would highly recommend it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had my Classic Joe for about 4 years now, and I absolutely love cooking on it. I have found that I enjoy cooking way more than I had before. The different accessories that are available make for endless possibilities to cook different types of food.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this grill 5 years ago and it’s still going strong even with all the basic attachments. I use this 5 days a week during the spring, summer, and fall. Winter time it performs the exact same except for my body that does not. So I only do about 2 times a week. Brrrrr is the winter time even though this grill is 🔥 🔥 🔥

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m a month into my Kamado cooking adventure. The Joe Jr is great first step and I’m already trying out all the different things it can do.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The first time I lade my eyes on the 18-inch Kamado Joe Classic I knew I had to have it. How could I miss it with its shinny vibrant red and thick ceramic walls. As a senior citizen, I have been grilling for most of my adult life on typical kettles, gas grills, and other outdoor ranges. The Kamado Joe would give me the opportunity to step up my game especially when it comes to slow cooking and smoking. Although the Kamado Joe comes with a heavy duty steel cart, I keep it stationary under the roof of my veranda which allows me to cook under any weather conditions. Even though the top dome is heavy I can open it with just my pinky finger thanks to the well balanced Air Lift hinge. The three tier Divide and Conquer Cooking System is amazing! The versatile half-moon deflector plates make indirect cooking a breeze. The two top and bottom adjustable vents along with the thick ceramic walls help in maintaining the desired target temperature. I have slow smoked brisket for twelve hours at 225º F without opening the dome. And I would still have coal left over that I can add to for another cook! That’s how efficient the Kamado Joe is. I’m not a fan of charcoal, such as Kingsford due to the chemical process to make them, which can add an unwanted flavor to your food. Instead I use hardwood lump charcoal. Depending on what I cooking, I may throw in a chunk of apple wood or hickory. I have other hardwood chunks on hand such as peach, pecan and wild cherry. If I’m doing a quick grill such as burgers I may throw wood shavings of hickory in the drawer of the bottom vent. The burning embers fall into the tray and cause the shavings to smoke. YouTube has several channels devoted to Kamado Joe which is a great source for tips, recipes and techniques. The Kamado Joe has made me a star among my friends and neighbors!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Kamado Joe Jr. is my go to grill for finishing steaks, smoking chickens and ribs when cooking for my wife and I or a small gathering. Super efficient and easy to control temperature.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve had my kamado for several years now and it’s the best!!!I tell people all the time to buy a kamado joe!!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought my Kamado Joe in 2020 and I absolutely love it! Everything I cook on it is so delicious and the versatility is unmatched. I’ll let my pictures speak for themselves. Enjoy!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had this grill for three years. I love to grill in winter time. this grill has not let me down. I can always get my temperature right where I needed to be.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought a big Joe 1 and I couldn’t be happier. Overnight low and slow, hot and fast chicken. Amazing grill

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had this Joe for years and it never disappoints me. You can go low and slow for great Texas Brisket or crank it up for steak. Once you learn to control the air, it is almost set and forget. It will easily go all night on a load of lump charcoal too.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We’ve had our grill going on 1.5 years now and I’ve gotten some of the juiciest, perfectly char crusted grilled steaks and smoked flavored slabs of meat out of this bad boy. Got to get you one!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've owned my Classic Joe for a while now, and I still love it! Grill, smoke, bake, rotisserie, you name it, I can do it! This thing heats up and holds that heat for hours! I even used this thing during a tropical storm with no issues!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm a dad. A couple of years ago my family got me the Classic Joe as a birthday gift. I wasn't really a BBQ guy, though we have always enjoyed going out to a good BBQ restaurant. The Kamado Joe has been the best addition to our family's culinary tool kit ever! I have smoked Thanksgiving turkeys, woodfired pizzas, and so, so many delicious pork butts! We use the KJ year-round, and love it. We have even splurged on $150 beef tenderloins to cook on the KJ - three times - and each time they come out perfectly, better than we have ever had at any restaurant. If you're not sure whether or not a Kamado Joe is worth the investment, trust me - it definitely is!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] i have had my kamodo joe for 4 years now and i always look forward to using it with all my accessories too.everything comes out great tasting every time

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this about two years ago and have used it for everything, burgers, pork shoulder, prime rib roasts to turkeys. Absolutely love the build quality, heat retention and ease of use. Don’t hesitate if you’re looking, you won’t regret it!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have a big Joe one and love it. It does so many things from grilling to smoking to rotesserie to making pizza. Holds temp very well

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought my Big Joe in Saudi Arabia in 2013. I've cooked hundreds of chickens, over 100 kg of wings, 1000s of steaks, over 50 briskets, and on and on. I liked it so much that when I retired, I shipped it home. It's well-worn, that's for sure, but I've been standing in front of grills since 1980, and this is the best cooking device I've ever used.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I feel the classic is the best ratio price quality.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Purchased the kamado joe jr and so far not dissappointed. Great quality!!