Kamado Joe Classic III & Big Joe III Review | BBQGuys
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- Опубликовано: 4 сен 2019
- Let Grillmaster Randy guide you through the ins and outs of Kamado Joe 3 Series grills! We’re checking out the Classic 3 ceramic grill, which has all the same features as the Big Joe 3 except for slightly smaller cooking grids. Speaking of those cooking grids, they’re made of durable 304 stainless steel and arranged in half-moon sections, that let you easily add fuel. The grids are part of Kamado Joe’s Divide & Conquer three-tier system designed to give you more cooking flexibility with different heat zones and a pair of half-moon heat deflectors. But what makes the KJ 3 Series truly innovative is the addition of the patented SlōRoller Hyperbolic Smoke Chamber accessory, which uses Harvard science to produce 20 times more smoke circulation inside the grill. In addition to its Advanced Multi-Panel Design, the firebox holds a charcoal basket that includes a divider and can be lifted out for easy ash disposal. With ample storage space and durable materials throughout, the Kamado Joe 3 Series has just about everything you could ever dream of in a grill!
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Below are more of the features we love about Kamado Joe III Series grills:
- Thick ceramic construction helps maintain steady smoking temperatures
- Convenient tools like patented ash collector and grate gripper
- 304 stainless steel latch and wire mesh fiberglass gaskets provide a tight seal on the lid
- Kontrol Tower Top Vent built with powder-coated, die-cast aluminum to resist corrosion
- Airlift hinge secures the lid and supports its weight for easy lifting
- Lid-mounted thermometer
- The cart comes with aluminum side shelves for placing items hot off the grill
- Foldable side shelves have hooks for keeping tools nearby
- The bottom section of the cart features a storage shelf
Featuring: Randy Watson
Filmed/ Produced by: Paris Frederick
Animation by: Kamado Joe 
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I am single and definitely dont need the Big joe....going to order it any way...
We like your style!
mcq31mc face it....you want the extra inches !
Go big or go home!!
Yes sir , better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
When you're single is the time to have big BBQ parties. That's when you need the Big Joe. Your future wife won't like smoked meat and will complain it takes too long. You'll BBQ just for you when she's at her mother's for supper after that.
Guys, here's an indication for how good these products are; I've owned both these Joes for 5 years now, and I'm still watching this video.
Can I hold one for the 4th of July?
@@magacop5180 I just purchased the Classic III. Been watching this since! Haha, just waiting on shipping!
Awesome video guys! Keep up the great work, Love yall's reviews!
Thanks Devon! We'll keep them coming.
I don’t know what it is about this dude voice but I love listening to his videos #Man’sMan 👍🏾🔥💪🏾💪🏾
We love Grill Master Randy! Thanks for watching!
Since I’m in quarantine and it’s spring. I decided to order one of these guys. Can’t wait for it to come in.
Let us know how you like it!
BBQGuys it’s an amazing grill. I absolutely love it. So easy to maintain temperature and smoking.
Super excited to buy my big joe iii three days ago from you guys.
Hope you enjoy it!
Great looking grills , I’m interested in the big joe III, but it’s going to take some saving up 😊. I know it’s a lot of money, but if you want quality, it definitely costs ..
Well said my friend! Kamado Joe is bringing the competition. Awesome grill.
Just had a classic 2... 2 tomahawks at a time is plenty for me to have fun with
I see Kamado Joe will be coming out with a Kamado-style pellet smoker later this year. Will this be like the best of both worlds? Better than their charcoal grills?
hi randy thx for this very nice product palcement, well done :)
Thanks for watching!
Love my classic 3
It's a great grill.
Two things. I need this grill and I now I need those stuffed peppers!
The grill is awesome! So were the peppers! ;)
this grill is in my black friday list
Good choice!
Nice overview.
Great video team.
All the best
Chef Eric
Thanks Chef! Nice channel yourself.
So would you recommend getting the K JOE or the BROIL KING KEG? ... i am trying to decide because I will be moving in about 4 years but I do not want get it crack ( or is the K JOE STURDY ENOUGH) just looking for a suggestions. Also which one do you think delivers the best BAR B QUE with flavor... what you think :)
Overall we recommend the KJ for all the reason you suggested. Its a grilling machine!
i would like see them come in Black!
Does the new big joe come in a stand alone model?
What a nice invention.
Thanks for watching!
Is it had to maintain a even temp? I run at 230-260 for pork and beef when I smoke so my worry is it getting too hot. Also is there a learning curve on this thing. I’m asking about the big joe.
The KJ maintains heat very well and is user friendly to use. As always -- we're here to help!
If I were to buy the Classic III, how many racks of baby backs could lay flat on the provided grate? Now, what types of grate extenders are available to add more racks of ribs laying flat as well, and how racks of baby backs would the additional elevated racks hold? What I don't want is a rib rack device that holds the ribs on their sides.
I have put 4 baby back racks on first layer before, may have to trim them just a bit. The extender rack should give you space for another 3 racks of ribs. So you should be able to smoke about 6-7 racks all together.
@@BBQGuys does that rack come with it
How many baby backs (laying down) will fit on the big joe? Also could it fit 2 briskets?
Potentially you have four cooking tiers so that is a lot of ribs. You also could definitely cook two briskets in it.
I love this kamado joe, i just cant afford it right now
In godspeed
and how that with and without fan controller?
I'm tryign to decide between Classic III, Big Joe III, SnS Deluxe Kamado, and Blaze Kamado. Really might eliminate the Blaze as I don't think I can fit a blower at the bottom due to its vent design.
Kamado Joe comes with the included divide and conquer system and slo roller, which is a lot of flexibility out of the box. I haven't used the SNS, so I can't speak to that one but it does look like they have some neat accessories. Yes, Blaze Kamado is a different bottom vent so you are right about the temp blower if that is an accessory you want. Big Joe is sweet if you have the budget for it - fit some big 'ole briskets in that thing!
@BBQGuys I found out BBQ Guru does have an adapter for the Blaze bottom vent (I think you open the door like you were going to rake the ash out, then insert the adapter and attach the blower), so that's still in contention.
Since this comment I've discovered Komodo Kamado Big Bad 32 and keep going back and forth trying to convince myself to buy one or not lol.
What do you do when you need to stir the coals to remove ash? Doesn’t the ash get on the food? Great video, thanks.
You don't really need to remove ash while you are cooking. That should be done before lighting the grill, makes it much easier! Thanks for watching!
Hi Randy. Can you raise the charcoal basket to get the hot charcoal closer to the cooking grate while leaving the cooking grate at the higher level, at the rim, so you can sear and flip without having to reach down into the grill?
No, you are not able to do that.
@@BBQGuys Well, in that price range, I think I like the Meadow Creek SQ36 better anyway...
@@encinosarah That's an apples / oranges comparison. The offset smoker will (in the opinion of most) provide unrivaled smoke flavor, but low and slow is really ALL it can do, and it requires way more maintenance. If you fill a Kamado's firebox with lump charcoal and get it dialed in to 225, you can walk away for 12 hours and it might have moved 2-3 degrees temp wise. Plus it's capable of a lot more besides smoking.
@@praetorxyn Thanks for the reply. Have you seen the SQ36? It comes with a charcoal pan so that you can grill directly over charcoal. www.meadowcreekbbq.com/catalog/barbecue-smokers/sq36-offset-barbeque-smoker/
Sarah Scott I haven't - honestly haven't worked with any "rectangular box" cooker personally, or researched most of them, as in general I find offset smokers require too much maintenance and if I ever buy a Pellet grill it will be as a "when I'm too tired to build a real fire" grill. But it's still (at least I'm assuming, based on every non-kamado cooker I've seen) not going to have anywhere near the heat retention or fuel efficiency of a Kamado.
I'm in the market for a Kamado because of its versatility on top of those two qualities. I feel like I'll get my money's worth when I can light it up when it's 20 degrees and the grill doesn't give a shit how cold it is, unlike the metal ones I have where I'd have to add charcoal regularly.
I won't be buying until next year though; I have to put a new roof on the house this year 😐.
What about weight? Is Classic 3 much havier than Classic 2? What is the weight of empty 2 vs 3? And full loader with cart 2 vs 3? Thanks.
The classic 3 is about 30lbs heavier. If you are looking for the most durable lightweight kamado check out the Blaze - 161lbs > www.bbqguys.com/bbq-grills-smokers/blaze-charcoal-grills
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Thank you ... Full or empty? I need it on the upper terrace of our house. I definitely want Kamado Joe, the others don't even touch the heels. I'm just hesitating between Kamado Joe Classic 2 and 3.
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Hi. It looks terrific! I wanna by one. Can you help me?
Is it easy to cook without smoke taste?
A smoke flavor is part of the appeal of a Kamado grill. We wouldn't recommend a Kamado grill if you don't like the a smoke flavor on your cook.
if i do planning to smoke at 225F, with full basket of charcoal, how long last until i see any temp drops?
KJ’s are so efficient at holding temperature - in our experience to see any temp drops at that level of charcoal you’re looking at 10+ hours.
@@BBQGuys 10 hours? Wow!
Wow.....I HATE you Kamado Joe!! At this rate my wife will divorce me by Christmas 🤣 I’m keen to see how much different the smoke profile is with the slow roller compared to the old series 1. Keep up the great work!
Cook her up something awesome and maybe she won't be too upset! Thanks for watching!
When she tastes the ribs and brisket she will come running back home.😁
Hi, do you have availability of this kamado in your online store?
We do! www.bbqguys.com/kamado-joe/classic-iii-18-inch-ceramic-kamado-grill-kj15040921
At that price point, should I get the Joe 3 or a Traeger ironwood?
KJ3 all the way! You can do anything and everything with that piece of equipment. It's my personal go to for any style cooking! - Randy
A pellet grill is only better when you're worn out and don't feel like dealing with an actual fire. The flavor won't be as good (though it still beasts gas). I'd go KJ3 all the way, as IMO it's much more versatile, not to mention playing with a real fire is fun.
praetorxyn with that being said, what’s your take on the Masterbuilt 1050? They’re owned by Dominus Capital which also owns Kamado Joe
webmoss I hadn't heard of it until you mentioned it. Obviously it's around half the price, so probably a good option if budget is more of a concern.
But it's not made out of a thick ceramic or cast metal (Blaze Kamado is 1" cast aluminum and took 27.5 hours to burn 8 pounds of lump charcoal at 225 or 250, that's how long the temp took to drop and there were 2 pounds out of 10 charcoal left; haven't seen a test like that done with a ceramic).
The primary benefit of a Kamado is heat retention. The material absorbs and holds heat incredibly well. So once you get the grill and dome soaked with heat it will cook very evenly top and bottom, and if you fill it and dial it in at 225 you can go away for 12 hours and the temp will remain rock solid. Another benefit to this is that it's pretty much impervious to ambient tempersture. If you get a Kamado going in winter, once it's heated up it doesn't give a shit how cold it is, same 12 hour rule applies.
To mimic the "set it and forget it" behavior of the Masterbuilt or a Pellet grill, you can get something like a FireBoard 2 Drive (the Drive upgrade is cheaper than the fan control cable you'd need to buy to control a fan with the base model) and a blower fan (FireBoard also sells one), then attach it to the Kamado's bottom vent, and in the FireBoard app set a target temperature. It will spin the fan up or down as needed to control the oxygen intake of the fire based on the temperature of your grate probe. In fact, I think the newer Yoder Pellet grills use FireBoard control boards.
I will say that based on what I've found, the gravity style smokers are supposed to give the second best smoke flavor next to offset smokers. But offset smokers can ONLY smoke. I would still prefer a Kamado just because I feel like it's more versatile than the Offset, and requires way less maintence during a cook. I'm not as familiar with the gravity ones but if the website's claims are true (set it and forget it for 8 hours) it's pretty good there, though if you ask me 10 pounds of charcoal being burned through in 8 hours is a lot. I don't know what temp that was at though.
As a disclaimer, I don't own a Kamado or Pellet grill, but I'm in the market for one next year (have to put a roof on the house this year 😐) and I've been researching the hell out of them for the last month or so. I do own a FireBoard 2 Drive, but not a blower fan, as I dont want to cut a hole in my Kettle.
praetorxyn with that being said, I recently purchased the KJ II months ago. I like lump charcoal flavor and ceramic to cook in the winter. Looking in hindsight I should of got the KJ3 due to more features like the slow roller.
I would commit crime for that big Joe 3 😂 😂
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Where is made ?? For this crazy price??
Made in China.
Just bought my husband the Big joe he better like it
He friggen better!
I’ve wanted a kJ for years, I doubt I’ll ever be able to afford one 😔
They are great!
Man I want ribs now.
This grill cooks ribs to perfection!
Kamado, i can put that thing anywhere
Sure can!
I really can’t decide 18 or 24 don’t want to regret my decision
Go big or go home, right?
Always get the biggest one.
@@magacop5180 I got all 3 of them
Love the grill but damn 1600 bucks? That's a little too much for my blood. 😂
M Y for $1600 I’d buy two of them! Over here in Australia they are $3000.....and I still want to buy one! Lmao
But they last forever
@@glensaussiebbq4823 theres a guy here local in Florida that ships plane parts to Australia. I sent a Seadoo in that same container to save a guy lots of money on it.
OMG.
Komodo Joe: *WTF*
I’m not rich so I’ll have to get a Weber
Worst purchase I've ever made. I bought the big Joe 2 years ago and it's been nothing but problems, faulty parts, and a verbal assault for my customer service rep. To clarify I left a comment on a blog post/website and all I said was "I wasn't impressed." I got an email a few days later from the rep saying (verbatim) "why would you post this. I'M AWARE OF EVERYTHING!" no joke, I asked to speak to a manager and they stopped talking to me.
Kamados are the way forward.
I've just bought the jnr here in the uk.
They cost a fortune here but the build quality is like nothing I've seen on a grill.
Built like a tank.
When I win the lottery I'll get a big joe 3.
They're £2500 here 😮
Enjoy!
"used Harvard science to delevelop this" hahahaha roflmao
Thanks for watching!
The grill is made in China. Before you spend that kind of money, take a look at Saffire Kamado or Primo.
And the KJ is 1000x better than both of those.
Mars Hall I hate to admit it, but you're somewhat right. The airlift hinge on the KJ really sets it apart, and the fit and finish of everything else on it is arguably just a bit better than the Primo or the Saffire. KJ is definitely the nicest of the bunch
@@kingjinglefingle nope, I've owned a kj for 2 years and it's a turd. The features sound great but they either don't work or fall apart quickly. Check out my unboxing vid, in my 1st month I had 4 warranty claims. Kj is a sad company to deal with.
Kamado Joe warranty policy sucks. Their customer service is even worse.
I'm not a fan of the lid hat thing
If by "the lid hat thing" you mean the Kontrol Tower vent cover, yeah, it's definitely the worst point of the grill. I've heard it described as "the best design I've ever worked with, but with the worst finish and paint." The problem is, it's still better than all the other Kamados I know of besides maybe the Blaze Kamado or the SnS Deluxe Kamado (haven't heard any complaints about those, but they're way less well known and popular, so who knows how they stack up).
What kind of warranty is it if Kamado Joe cannot, or will not replace items that fall apart (under warranty) for weeks or months? You cannot even use the grill, and it's under warranty? Buy an Egg or cook in your kitchen; this is an internet company with NO meaningful service.
You're gonna be married with kids before you know it now mate