Hi, I’m Chef Tony Matassa, with BBQGuys.com & today we are taking a look at Kamado Joe
Charcoal Grills.
Our most popular is the Classic Joe that we have here, but they also offer the Big Joe
if you want additional cooking space.
Let’s check it out!
Both the Classic and Big Joe come standard with Kamado Joe’s signature Divide and Conquer
cooking system.
The stainless steel cooking grids are split into two half moon sections, allowing you
to cook with two different temperature zones at once.
We were able to finish roasting bell peppers on one side, while steaks seared on the other.
This adds a lot of flexibility when preparing a meal on the grill, because everything can
be ready to come off the grill hot and at the same time.
The other portions of Divide and conquer are this accessory rack & two half moon ceramic
heat deflectors.
The accessory rack is a great place to put a water pan beneath the cooking grids when
smoking something like ribs low and slow.
The heat deflectors shield your food from the direct heat of the coals, transforming
your kamado into an incredible smoker.
The accessory rack can also be set in this top position for a great convection baking
setup.
Just look at how even these cookies baked!
Kamado Joe can even be used as a wood fired pizza oven.
And with that in mind, I like that there is enough space on the side of the accessory
rack to add charcoal when needed.
The included heat deflectors come in handy with this setup as well, because you can add
a layer of heat diffusion beneath your pizza stone.
Kamado Joe comes standard with a grid lifter tool, making it easy to add charcoal while
the grill is hot & they also include this fire poker tool.
Now let’s take a look at the lower portion of the grill..
Kamado Joe features an advanced multi-panel ceramic firebox design.
The panels are retained by this stainless steel ring, which is a nice added layer of
durability.
You will find the thick ceramics used in the firebox and body of Kamado Joe make it an
incredibly efficient charcoal cooker.
The grill body ceramics of Kamado Joe come backed by a lifetime warranty.
The lower portion of the firebox has a removable perforated charcoal burn grate.
It is worth noting, that Big Joe Kamados come standard with a firebox divider, which allows
you to bank your charcoal to one side when needed.
Any ash that falls below the fire grate on Kamado Joe gets collected in a stainless steel
ash pan for easy cleaning.
The bottom draft door is made out of stainless steel, and can be slid in various positions
to set control your airflow.
For secondary airflow adjustments, the top of Kamado Joe features their innovative Kontrol
Tower vent.
It is made out of aluminum to prevent rust,and this top cap protects the grill from rain,
while still being able to adjust your airflow with this tab.
The top can also be pivoted out of the way for times that you want maximum airflow.
The chimney top can also be removed without tools, for easy cleaning.
To keep a close eye on your ambient temperature, Kamado Joe comes with a lid mounted thermometer.
For maximum heat & smoke retention, Kamado Joe uses a wire mesh fiberglass gasket.
For an ultra airtight seal, the lid even features a stainless steel self activating latch.
Another impressive innovation of the Kamado Joe grill is their Air Lift Hinge.
This reduces 96% of the lid weight, you can actually open the kamado with the touch of
a finger.
This hinge works so well, even a lid as heavy as the big joe can be held in place partially
open.
Freestanding Kamado Joes come with two folding side shelves for extra prep space, and a cradle
style cart.
If you enjoy rotisserie style cooking, the Joetisserie accessory is definitely worth
considering.
I love how much smokey flavor this bird got from the drippings hitting the coals beneath
as it roasted.
For even more cooking versatility, Kamado Joe also offers several additional divide
and conquer inserts ranging from a reversible griddle, and even a soapstone cooking surface.
Another popular accessory is the Kamado Joe Blow firestarter.
This uses incredibly hot, fan forced air to ignite your charcoal quickly &
without chemicals.
Thank you for watching. For more information on Kamado Joe Kamados, or any of their other great products, please, give us a call or check us out online today! I'm Chef Tony Matassa.. and remember.. at BBQGuys.com.. we smoke the competition!