My Impression of the Kamado Joe and the Costco Roadshow

GlennM · August 2016

I have a large BGE and a joe Jr. I agree with all of the positive posts here, I love the egg but most of the time it is just two of us so Jr gets the work. Absolutely no issues, I have a kick ash basket and I can get to temp very quickly! I believe it is the best bang for the buck! I happen to like the red as well

TMCCGator · August 2016

The roadshow is in Orlando this week. Picked up 40 lbs of KJ lump for $29.99.

tarheelmatt · August 2016

Justacookin said:

Have not posted anything for along time I bleed green 2 xls and a MM. I am sure they all work good but I do not see your point coming on to a green egg forum talking about other ceramic grills. we all know if you want the best buy a green egg.

Who's this "we" ? You have a mouse in your pocket? You consumed the kool-aid hard I see.

You ever looked at Komodo-Kamado?

Wylecyot · August 2016

Thanks to the Surfin Bison (aka The_Buffalo) for allowing this post to fly under the radar. I knew I was risking the stampede...

And I apologize to others if I ruffled feathers. I've been a long-time member here, posting only occasionally. I don't have as much to offer as most. I thought this might be an opportunity to share. Maybe it was missed in my post, but I've owned a LBGE and MBGE for many years. I've referred more than 50 BGE sales to my local distributors over the years. I too bleed green! My intent for posting was not to slam BGE or Kamado Joe for that matter. Sorry if that came across. There was a similar discussion several weeks ago about the Costco Roadshow and just wanted to share my views.

Dawgs8033 · August 2016

I want to get a Joe Jr simply because it is red and black lol. I can't talk myself into doing it though because I have a large and the small is easy enough to travel with to me.

KiterTodd · August 2016

You guys may have just sold me on one of these tiny Kamodos. To be honest, although they looked cool, I just figured I would be frustrated by the small grate cooking for a family of 4. I see pictures of people's cooks on here and the grates look crowded with 2 steaks on there.

And if I brought it tailgating or to a family function at someone else's house, then I'd be cooking for a crowd. It looks like I'd be hard pressed to make more than a single serving of wings on them. ?

Maybe I'm overlooking the usefulness of one of these little guys..

GlennM · August 2016

We cook for 4 on ours. I like to hang wings in a drumstick rack and that won't fit but Latino them on the grill will.

SkySaw · August 2016

The 13.5-inch grills translate to 148.5 square inches of grill space, which compared to the 262 square inches of grill space on an 18-inch grill means that the KJ Jr. and MM have roughly 55% of the grill space of a Large. This size is ideal for holding a bunch of stuff (if I remove the thermometer from my Jr. it will hold my Lodge 5 quart DO with lid on), but if you are just grilling a bunch of vegetables, burgers, or steaks, these grills will take almost twice as long to cook the same amount of stuff as a Large. Grilling is usually a fairly quick process, so I don't mind cooking in batches.

KiterTodd · August 2016

SkySaw said:

The 13.5-inch grills translate to 148.5 square inches of grill space, which compared to the 262 square inches of grill space on an 18-inch grill means that the KJ Jr. and MM have roughly 55% of the grill space of a Large. ...

True, but I think the Large is too small for most of my cooks! (spacing, arrangement over hot/cool portions, etc.), but I make do. So anything smaller will feel like I'm cooking on a hot plate.

I hear you though, it can work! And delivers that kamodo flavor and goodness.

bobroo · August 2016

Justacookin said:

Have not posted anything for along time I bleed green 2 xls and a MM. I am sure they all work good but I do not see your point coming on to a green egg forum talking about other ceramic grills. we all know if you want the best buy a green egg.

What difference does it make if your BBQ is Green, Red, or Black?

What makes anyone think they are a better cook on one as to another?

The tools don't make you a better cook no matter how expensive they might be.

At the end of the day all ceramic grills are all glorified flower pots.

Toxarch · August 2016

Unless your backyard grilling area looks something similar to the following, then you shouldn't be bragging about having the "best" Kamado-style grill. And yes, I know there is at least one member here who has a setup like this.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5017260/uploads/editor/gd/4f8mcvje4vn5.jpg

yljkt · August 2016

Justacookin said:

Have not posted anything for along time I bleed green 2 xls and a MM. I am sure they all work good but I do not see your point coming on to a green egg forum talking about other ceramic grills. we all know if you want the best buy a green egg.

Huh? You feeling ok?

KiterTodd · August 2016

Toxarch said:

Unless your backyard grilling area looks something similar to the following, then you shouldn't be bragging about having the "best" Kamado-style grill. And yes, I know there is at least one member here who has a setup like this.

I mean that's just.... Wow. That's ridiculous. Why... I don't get how...
who would go through all that expense to buy those two monstrosities, and not even match the ash door handles!!?

bgebrent · August 2016

Toxarch said:

Unless your backyard grilling area looks something similar to the following, then you shouldn't be bragging about having the "best" Kamado-style grill. And yes, I know there is at least one member here who has a setup like this.

This forum is non discriminatory. Enjoy your cooks.

Toxarch · August 2016

I wish those were mine but no way I would spend that much. I'm fine with my LBGE.

My Impression of the Kamado Joe and the Costco Roadshow

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