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pslates from
Great and versatile
I love my Kamado Joe! It allows me to do anything, including smoking brisket, grilling steaks, and roasting turkey.
Date published: 2025-04-25
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Selli44 from
New Grilling experience
Great product. Very well designed, retains the heat easy to use. Materials used are f high quality. Really like the ability too do different things like cooking on different levels
Date published: 2025-04-23
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JasonP from
The Best
I have 5 grill options between a smoker, gas Weber, Blackstone and 2 Kamado's(Classic II and Joe Jr.) The Classic II is my go to option for most of my cooking. If I had to only keep one grill this would be the one!! You can cook anything on it and gives you the ultimate control and does well to feed my family of 6.
Date published: 2025-04-23
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Tom2025 from
My new favorite
I bought this about a month ago and couldn’t be happier. I’m 65 and have been grilling since I was 13 yrs old. Love the juicy flavors I easily get when using this grill. Can’t wait to see what awesome things I can cook up with it!
Date published: 2025-04-23
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Ghali98 from
Changes the way you cook!
Have owned my big Joe for about 3 years. Was new to ceramic style grills and to slow cooking. Learning curve to figure out heat control but once you do, can’t be easier or safer. And the quality becomes restaurant quality right away. I will say the big Joe may have been overkill for us and does need a good amount of fuel to heat up - but love it when we have a gathering !
Date published: 2025-04-23
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Bobby68 from
Next Level Grilling!
I've had my KJ ClassicII since early January of 2025. I'm learning how to best utilize my KJ by trying different kinds of meats to grill, using both indirect and direct/indirect methods. I have YET to make a disappointing meal with my KJ, and I'm looking forward to many more cooks on it - in fact, my wife's birthday is this weekend, and she's getting a plate of beef short ribs that I'll fire up very early and hopefully smoke to perfection - the KJ makes that task so much easier than any grill I've ever owned before!
I'd been looking at, researching, and wanting a ceramic grill for several years now, and I'm more than happy with my purchase of the KJ ClassicII. The thing is even self-cleaning! As a huge seafood fan, I'm looking forward to getting the half moon soapstone for Salmon and other fine fish, as well as scallops and anything else I can use it for!
I have no accessories to review except what the KJ ClassicII came with, but am very much looking forward to adding KJ accessories to my grilling arsenal. The Joetisserie is way up high on my list of add-ons, as are the soapstone and the cast iron griddle, as time and funding permits.
Thanks for a Great Product, Kamado Joe! BEST GRILL I'VE EVER OWNED.
Date published: 2025-04-23
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JGJL from
Smoking Grill!
I'm 2 weeks into the KJII; I absolutely love it. It makes me wonder how I got along with the gas grills all these years. I find it very versatile with the smoking options and with just plain grilling and cooking.
Date published: 2025-04-23
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OldGeezer2 from
Had a Big Green Egg and Converted to the Kamado Jo
The features that convinced me to switch to the Kamado Joe included the air lift hinge which made it so easy to open and close the top without fear that the top would come crashing down, the divide and conquer cooking racks which allowed me to cook several different items at different temperatures, the control tower vent system that allowed me to open the grill without losing the vent position, the mesh gasket that provided a superior seal to the grill, and the stainless charcoal basket that collected the charcoal remains easily making cleaning a breeze. The Kamado Joe is a game changer. I have been so pleased with the grill that I’ver recommended it to all my friends who now use the Kamado Joe.I
Date published: 2025-04-23
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STEMC33 from
The Best
I got my Kamado Joe Classic II in 2019. Couldn’t be happier. I’ve had the different colored ceramic cooker of the same size for many years prior. Hands down the Kamado Joe was it not only better on press, but also accessories out of the box. No need to buy tons of accessories to get started. I was skeptical of the multi-piece firebox at first, but it’s so much better than the one piece firebox the competition offers that will crack into multiple pieces. If you’re looking at getting a ceramic cooker, Kamado Joe is the way to go. If you’re looking at an outdoor cooker, Kamado Joe is the way to go. I live in Wyoming that has extreme temperatures and wind. The weight and insulation factor of a ceramic cooker is tops. I’ve Smoked and grilled in temperatures well below zero. The typical thin metal smokers have challenges holding heat in the frigid temperatures. I leave my Kamado Joe out all year. It’s been through 80mph winds and still standing. The neighbors cannot leave their grills out or they tip over or blow away.
Date published: 2025-04-23
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Nativeblue from
Kamado Joe Family
We are a BBQ family and love to grill. We have started competing a couple years ago and started with a a classic series 1. We couldn’t have asked for a better grill. We own 3 Kamado’s and love each one. Everything is cooked to perfection. Even got a Jr. to take camping. Both our kids love to cook on the grill. One loves to cook ribs which she can beat most adults and our oldest loves Friday night pizza on the grill. Brings together our family one something we love and enjoy!
Date published: 2025-04-23
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mnmn from
So excited to use it!
Can’t wait to up our grilling game! Will be a great addition to our patio.
Date published: 2025-04-23
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speedwerks2001 from
Great Feature
I’ve had this grill for a year and am extremely happy with how the grill performs. I upgraded from a Green one feel that there is a whole lot of innovation integrated into the Kamado Joe versus the Green one that I previously used.
Date published: 2025-04-23
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WBelleu from
Kamado Joe Classic II review
Upgraded to the Kamado Joe from the weber kettle. Would have done this years ago if I knew the advantages. Was able to keep temperatures within 15 degrees of where I wanted with my second cook.
Date published: 2025-04-23
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BBQFool from
From skeptic to fanatic
Let me start by confessing that I didn't but my Joe new. I was skeptical about people's claims that Kamado grills were almost as easy as pellet grills and I always felt like people were over selling the their cooking results for Youtube fame. However, after hearing a trusted friend explain what he was doing with his Big Green egg, I had to try it for myself. Weary as I was, I didn't want to spend the big $ for a new Kamado. You know, in case I hated it. So, I found myself a used Kamado Joe Classic 2, for a couple hundo and hauled it home. I performed a cleaning burn as my friend suggest and got it ready for my first cook.
I'm known for my ribs which I've always cooked in a wood fired smoker or pellet grill with a smoke tube. So, after watching a few instructional Youtube videos, I fired it up and threw on a rack of pork spare ribs.
Using only the standard rack and heat deflector setup with a drip pan, and nothing but the leftover Big Block and a few small chunks of hickory that came with the grill, I produced a flawless rack of the best ribs I've ever made. You can't beat the flavor of a charcoal fire and the moisture that the food holds while cooking in this thing is amazing.
Since that fateful day, I haven't even taken the cover off my gas grill or my pellet smoker. I've since invested in a Joetisserie, pizza stone, grill expander, Kickash can, charcoal basket with divider, and the soapstone, with which I am producing some absolutely fantastic steaks and chops.
I'm am now "all in" on the Kamado thing, and currently saving my ducats for a new series 3.
I glad that I found a Kamado Joe rather than a Green Egg because I absolutely love the versatility of the divide and conquer rack system and the control tower top vent. With a hand torch and just a little TLC, this grill is so much easier to operate than I thought it would be and really not hard to clean at all.
Now I'm addicted to Kamado cooking and stoked to continue finding new and unique ways to cook my favorite meals. Hopefully I can save up enough money to upgrade this year.
Date published: 2025-04-23
Rated 5 out of
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MikeF from
Everything grill
Kamado style grills first caught my attention watching BBQ videos on YouTube. I had a Weber gas grill and a Weber Kettle in my back yard. I was intrigued by the traditional cooking style along with the modern features. After I bought it, it became the only grill I used. I eventually gave away my two Weber grills and relied only on my KJ Classic 2. I really appreciate the ability to close the vents to save charcoal for later cooks. Besides being a great grill, it is a superior smoker and a great oven. I’ve even made cookies in the KJ. The only thing is if you are going to use the divide and conquer for two zone cooking, the classic 2 can be tight for more than two steaks. Families of 4 or more may want to consider the Big Joe.
Date published: 2025-04-23
Rated 5 out of
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bplummer from
So easy to use!
I've now had this for 4 years and can't believe I lived with a gas grill for so long.
Date published: 2025-04-23
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MRS_T1 from
Change of heart....
I bought this smoker for my husband for Christmas and he swore I bought it for myself -- this smoker has changed his thoughts on smoked meats. Now, I can barely even get to use it, he's using it so often!!! We love it!
Date published: 2025-04-23
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lafrentzj from
Awesome grill
My wife got this for me as a Father's Day gift and it immediately became my favorite grill. Also purchased the rotisserie and DoJoe accessories, makes the grill much more versatile. DoJoe cooks a pizza in 5 minutes and the flavor is phenomenal, and have made many meals with the rotisserie with all coming out fantastic. The multi tier grate system is the only way I cook steak now, could not possibly be happier with this grill
Date published: 2025-04-23
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Sa1141 from
Best purchase ever!!
After owning several grills, smokers and pellet grills I finally bought a Kamado Joe. I can tell you with 100% accuracy I will never buy another grill! The simplicity and ability to control all aspects of the cook is beyond anything else on the market. I use it several times a week in all kinds of weather and my food always comes out perfect.
Date published: 2025-04-23
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TJNelson65 from
Longest lasting grill I’ve ever owned.
I’ve had my big Joe longer than I’ve owned any other grill. The durability is outstanding but its real strength is the versatility it offers. I use it to smoke, grill, roast and bake with delicious results.
Date published: 2025-04-23
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Kelly from
Just a nice, solid smoker
The classic Joe works great for pork shoulder and any other smaller cuts of meat. I haven't tried anything over 8 hours of smoke time, but it seems like the classic could keep the heat for that amount of time. Temperature management is very easy.
Date published: 2025-04-23
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Scuba_J from
So versatile
I have owned my KJ for about 7 years. It makes such great food from Thanksgiving turkey to cold smoked lox. I don't use my gas grill anymore.
Date published: 2025-04-23
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Kdawx33 from
Best grill I ever owned
Owned the grill for a little over a year . I have done everything from briskets to pizza and wings. Loved it so much I bought the Joe jr.
Date published: 2025-04-23
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Patricio from
Love my ceramic smoker
Once you get to know it it's a really versatile cooker. It's great that there's so many videos to get over the learning curve.
Date published: 2025-04-23
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Tinker from
Love my Kamado
I have had my Kamado Classic for about three years . I love how easy it is to start. I have mastered how to manage my smoking temperature and how much charcoal and favorite smoking wood so I can get about 6 to 8 hours out of an initial load. Is a spiral cut ham I smoked this Easter. It turned out amazing.
Date published: 2025-04-23
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LenderLeo from
Smokes the competition
I've been cooking with Webber and CharGriller smokers for many years and I am most happy with this Kamado Joe Classic. Easy to bring up to and keep temps stable. Long cook times with less fuel. All in all, the Kamado Joe smokes the competition.
Date published: 2025-04-23
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Cassidy from
Most versatile grill ever
We’ve had our Classic 2 for about 6 years and it is far and away the easiest and most versatile grill we’ve ever owned. We have the DOJO and Rotisserie attachments and any time we fire up this grill it’s an “event”. Pizza, smoked wings, rotisserie roasts, chickens, burgers, briskets, ribs… When the kids were little we used it for s’mores as well. There really isn’t anything this grill can’t do, beyond pleased with my Kamado Joe!
Date published: 2025-04-23
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Yosh from
Tons Of Fun
I’ve always loved grilling and smoking. Was a Weber owner. But Kamado Joe brings the fun up a few notches. Very high quality product, highly recommend.
Date published: 2025-04-23
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Home Depot S Fl from
Classic KJ II
Bought KJ Classic II few weeks ago. Smoked several ribs, chicken, ribeye, tbones, turkey. This Kamado is a grand slam in terms of cooking. My Joe holds heat better than ever expected. Little learning curve to adjust heat and now I can keep temps within 20 degrees for hours. I really love my Kamado Joe. Excellent product and made very well. I would encourage all propane grillers to make the switch to a Kamado Joe.
Date published: 2025-04-23
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WoodGuy from
Best grill I’ve ever owned
Being a fan of the classic barrel style grills the Joe was sorta intimidating at first. Took a couple cooks to get used to its function but once I got a feel for it I quickly fell in love. The grill will allow you to cook just about anything you want with incredible results. The build quality is second to none and my experience with the grill and the company has been 1,000%. Kamado has earned a customer for life and I encourage everyone that enjoys grilling to get one of their grills
Date published: 2025-04-23
