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Kamado Joe

Kamado Joe KJ23RH Classic Joe I 18-inch Charcoal Grill with Cart and Side Shelves, Blaze Red

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Style: Classic I


Features

  • Divide & Conquer Flexible Cooking System transforms the humble grill grate into the most powerful cooking tool in your arsenal. The revolutionary multi-level, half-moon design frees you to cook different foods in different styles at different temperatures.
  • Control Tower Top Vent lets you control air flow for precise temperature control. Perfect for smoking from 225F all the way to searing at 750F.
  • With a slide-out drawer, cleanup is easy. Unlike other Kamado style grills, you no longer must remove the inside components from the grill to clean out the ashes. Simply remove the Patented Ash Drawer, dump your ashes and keep on grilling!
  • Stainless Steel Cooking Grates
  • Built-in Thermometer

Description

The Kamado Joe Classic I includes new innovation, featuring a thick-walled, heat-resistant shell that locks in smoke and moisture at any temperature. Smoke at 225F with precise temperature control using our control tower top vent or ramp up the fire to 750F and sear with direct charcoal flavored heat on the 2-Tier Divide & Conquer grill system. The Kamado Joe Classic I Charcoal Grill is compatible with a robust range of Kamado Joe accessories and grilling surfaces providing you premium results for any type of grilling or smoking that it is called upon.

Brand: Kamado Joe


Product Dimensions: 18"D x 18.11"W x 48"H


Special Feature: Heat-resistant Shell


Color: Blaze Red


Fuel Type: Charcoal


Brand: Kamado Joe


Product Dimensions: 18"D x 18.11"W x 48"H


Special Feature: Heat-resistant Shell


Color: Blaze Red


Fuel Type: Charcoal


Recommended Uses For Product: Outdoor


Finish Type: Painted


Included Components: Kamado Joe KJ23RH Classic Joe Grill, 18"


Assembly Required: No


Material: Stainless Steel, Ceramic


Handle Material: Stainless steel


Item Weight: 188 Pounds


Model Name: Classic Joe I


Frame Material: Stainless Steel


Installation Type: Built-In


Cooking Surface Area: 250 Square Inches


Item Weight: 188 pounds


Department: Unisex-Adult


Manufacturer: Kamado Joe


Language: English


Item model number: KJ23RH


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Frequently asked questions

The Kamado Joe Classic Joe I is an 18-inch grill with a unique, versatile design. It comes with a durable, wheeled cart for easy mobility and convenience. There's also side shelving, enabling you to have all the grilling essentials within reach. The grill is also renown for its Blaze red finish that gives it a stylish look.

Yes, the Kamado Joe Classic Joe I is a charcoal grill. This type of grilling adds a unique, smoky flavor to your food that you can't achieve with propane or electric grills.

The Classic Joe I has an 18-inch grilling space. This size is ideal for hosting family gatherings as it's large enough to grill various foods at the same time.

The Kamado Joe Classic Joe I comes with a cart and lockable wheels which makes it easy to move around in your backyard or patio. However, due to its size and weight, it is not considered a portable grill that you can bring for camping or tailgating.

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This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.

The Kamado Joe Grill reviews emphasize the strength of the grill's temperature control and consistency. Users appreciate the smoker feature which allows the product to hold a constant temperature for a long time. The Kamado Joe Grill also evokes praise for its great smoke flavor and for being well-built and durable. Moreover, the units are lauded for coming equipped with needed accessories like plate setters, an ash tool, and a grill grate tool.

Pros

  • 🔥 Excellent temperature control and consistency
  • 🍖 Imparts a great smoke flavor to food
  • 🔨 Well-built and durable
  • 🧰 Comes with necessary accessories
  • 🥩 Can cook different foods at different levels with the Divide and Conquer system
  • 🔒 A better damper cap design than some competitors
  • 🧹 Easy cleaning with an ash collection drawer

Cons

  • 💰 High cost
  • 💪 It's bulky and heavy, which can make installation difficult
  • 🌀 Possibly less efficient at shutting off airflow and extinguishing coals than some competitors

Should I Buy It?

If you are passionate about barbecuing and you are willing to pay a higher price for quality and performance, then the Kamado Joe Grill would be a worthwhile investment. Its excellent build, temperature control, and the smoke flavor it brings to food surely make it a top-tier choice for barbecue enthusiasts.

    • Yes, it's worth it.
Style: Classic I
Review Image by Austin Austin
Review Image by Austin Austin
Review Image by Austin Austin
Review Image by Austin Austin
I was overdue for a new grill, but Kamado grills were not on my radar. I used to cook on a cheap Weber kettle grill, but tossed it when I moved in favor of a cheap hand-me-down gas grill. I found that I didn't do a lot of grilling on gas. It didn't offer half of the flavor of charcoal, and even after replacing burners I had terrible hot and cold spots that prevented any consistency. "Buy a new grill" went on the to do list. Meanwhile, a close friend and colleague got a Big Green Egg. I had some pulled pork that he cooked on it, and I don't remember ever having better barbeque. He told me about cooking steaks, pizza, and chicken on it. It sounded great, but I still couldn't imagine spending $1,200 or $1,300 on a charcoal grill. The same guy notified me when this version of the KJ Classic went in sale because the new generation was released. It was a "Deal of the Day" for $699, and I went for it. I'm so glad I did, and now I definitely get it. At that price there is NO good reason to buy the Classic II. Most of the differences will be a draw, or a slight improvement for most users. Right now it looks like the old version is only $100 less than the new one. For less than 10% of the total price, I might be inclined to get the Classic II. There are dozens of comparisons that should convince you that the most important things about BGE and KJ (build quality, customer service, and the end result: food) are essentially indistinguishable. Some perceive BGE ceramic as being slightly better finished. KJ has an indisputable advantage when it comes to included accessories. You absolutely can't go wrong with either one. If I were to point out one objective advantage of KJ that I've found really convenient, it's the split, two-piece ceramic heat shield (platesetter in BGE vernacular). Since it's split, you can cook indirect and then direct without pulling hot racks out of the grill- which is what you have to do to remove the one-piece platesetter on the BGE. You can also put some char on something, and easily move it back to indirect if the internal temp isn't quite where it needs to be. This is included with the KJ, while the one-piece platesetter is an add on with BGE. This KJ package included a stand and shelves. I ended up repurposing an old outdoor grilling area, and putting it on wooden decking with firebrick, and fabricating a range hood out of a wheelbarrow and an attic fan. I modified the shelf brackets and hung the KJ shelves on the wall. The food is amazing, and I'm eager to get outside and grill. I've done steaks, burgers, chicken, quail, and the best gluten free pizza I've had to date. The only accessory for the grill that I'd recommend is a Kick Ash Basket for maximum convenience. This allows you to lift out your remaining charcoal and just shake the ash off before topping off with new charcoal. If you're unfamiliar with lump charcoal you just keep re-using what's left after a cook, instead of throwing it away like briquettes.There are knock off ash baskets for less, but many come with stories about warping and welds breaking. It's also helpful to have welding gloves for handling hot parts when you need to. I bought my basket and welding gloves at ceramicgrillstire.com. Other than the grill itself, grilling accessories and charcoal seem overpriced on Amazon. For the best food results I'd also recommend a high quality instant read thermometer. I've tried several Sub $15 thermometers on Amazon and at Wal Mart, and they all sucked. Spend $30 on a Thermoworks Thermopop. You'll thank me. I bought mine from a local BBQ supply store. An "Expert Grill" 30" heavy duty kettle grill cover on sale for $6 at Walmart fit perfectly. When you see 200lbs of ceramic, watch a charcoal grill sit at EXACTLY the temp you want, for as long as you want (this takes a cook or two to dial in, but isn't hard), raise the temp from 350 to 750 in two minutes for your reverse sear, and taste the food that comes off of a full ceramic Kamado, you can appreciate where your money goes. Knowing what I know now, I would absolutely pay the asking price for a quality Kamado. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2018 by Austin Austin
    • Much better value than the same size (large) Big Green Egg
Style: Classic I
Review Image by Masood Qazi Masood Qazi
This grill is a much better value than the same size (large) Big Green Eg (BGE). The ceramic vessel is nearly identical in size, shape, and thickness to the Big Green Egg. Therefore you can expect it to cook just as well. For this $1,000 Kamado Joe, you get the ceramic vessel, the heat diffuser plate, a multi-tier grill, the side-shelves, the rolling base, a poker, and a grill gripper. Furthermore, when I received this item it was completely assembled. All I had to do was put the vessel onto the stand. The same equipment, plus delivery, plus assembly for a local BGE dealer would have cost me $1,500 to $1,600. The Kamado Joe also has a better quality thermometer and a very convenient ash collection tray. I own a big green egg minimax and I have grilled with both Kamado Joe and BGE and I can attest that the grilling results are comparable. As a final touch, the Kamado Joe comes with a well written and concise instruction booklet with simple and comprehensible diagrams; whereas the last big green egg I bought came with some brochures to buy more accessories ... I was really torn over getting the large big green egg or this item. I read several online reviews that conclude the performance of the Kamado Joe is identical to the BGE, with some minor preference for the Kamado Joe because the steel bands holding the dome lid and the felt gasket materials are slightly better quality. I am glad I followed the guidance of the review (buy the cheaper grill). All the pros to the Kamado Joe I mentioned above have reassured me that I made the right choice. I am truly grateful to the Kamado Joe company staff for creating this product that gives me so much more value. I still feel dirty from my encounters with sleazy BGE retailers who don't even post the prices of the BGE grills on the floor of their stores. It seems like depending on the day, time, and even weather their price fluctuates up and down by plus or minus $60 with the total price coming in $500 higher than this Kamado Joe. Furthermore, the dealer disorients me with a barrage of all the add-ons: more money for the shelves, the poker, the grill gripper, the stand. Oh, and by the way, they are happy to sell me some of their own patio furniture for an extra thousand dollars. On the other hand, Kamado Joe, will sell you three simple ceramic feet pices for a nominal cost so you can simply set your grill on the ground or your existing patio equipment. I think the BGE is stuck in a 20th century mentality of screwing the consumer with "authorized retailer" markup. Finally, it is kind of nice how Kamado Joe is named after the original Japanese style Kamado ovens, giving credit to those who came before and made important contributions to the grilling craft. A few of practical points: 1. This is a very heavy package. It was packed in very durable heavy duty cardboard. Nevertheless my grill did move around inside its package. I carefully inspected the item and I could not find any damage or cracks. Ordering through Amazon, gave me confidence that I would be handled fairly if I receive an item damaged because of shipping. 2. The metal insert for the ash collection has a small lip that I needed to bend with pliers to get it to fit optimally in the base of my Kamado oven. 3. You will need two strong people to lift the vessel into its rolling cradle stand. It will be very difficult for one person to lift it, but it can be done by putting one of your hands in the base ash tray opening and carefully stabilizing the kamado with your other hand on the hinge. While holding the Kamado oven in this position one of the metal shelf supports will be dangerously close to your testicles. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2016 by Masood Qazi Masood Qazi

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