Kamado Joe
Kamado Joe Joe Jr.
The Kamado Joe Joe Jr. is a compact 13.5-inch portable ceramic kamado that brings full kamado versatility to small spaces, balconies, tailgates, and camping. It's the most portable cooker in the Kamado Joe line.
Specifications
Features
Pros
- ✓It packs full kamado versatility - searing, smoking, baking - into a portable 68 lb package you can take camping or tailgating
- ✓The thick ceramic body delivers the same excellent heat retention and fuel efficiency as full-size kamados
- ✓At ~$499 it's an affordable entry into the ceramic kamado world and the Kamado Joe ecosystem
- ✓It includes the heat deflector plate, so you can do indirect cooking and low-and-slow right out of the box
- ✓It hits high searing temps and holds steady low temps just like its big siblings, with great flavor and moisture
- ✓The compact 148 sq in is perfect for couples, small families, or cooking a few steaks without firing up a big grill
- ✓The cast-iron vent and hinged grate give precise air control and let you add charcoal mid-cook
- ✓Lifetime ceramic warranty and the wide Kamado Joe accessory ecosystem back it
Cons
- ✗148 sq in is small - it's really a 2-4 person cooker and can't handle a full brisket or a crowd
- ✗The narrow opening makes maneuvering racks of ribs or large roasts awkward
- ✗It's portable but still 68 lbs of ceramic, so it's heavier and more fragile to transport than it sounds
- ✗Charcoal capacity is limited, so very long overnight smokes require refueling more often than a big kamado
- ✗Temperature recovery after opening the small dome can be touchy given the limited thermal mass
- ✗No built-in lid thermometer accuracy you'd fully trust, so a separate probe is recommended
- ✗The included basic stand is low and minimal - many buyers add a higher cart or table for comfort
- ✗The same kamado learning curve, ash cleanup, and slow cooldown all apply in miniature
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