[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Kamado Joe Grill isn't just another grill; it's a masterpiece of design and functionality that caters to the very soul of barbecue enthusiasts. Smoking Meat: Diving deep into its prowess, I first tested the Kamado Joe's smoking abilities. The thick ceramic walls trap heat, moisture, and flavor, ensuring an even and consistent temperature throughout the cooking process. This translates to beautifully smoked meats that are tender, juicy, and infused with that authentic smoky flavor. Whether it's ribs, brisket, or poultry, this grill handles it all with ease, offering a robust flavor profile that puts conventional smokers to shame. High-Temperature Steaks: Transitioning from low and slow to searingly hot, the Kamado Joe's capability to achieve incredibly high temperatures is awe-inspiring. Achieving that perfect Maillard reaction on your steaks becomes child's play. The intense heat sears the meat quickly, locking in juices and creating a mouth-watering crust, giving you steakhouse-quality results in the comfort of your backyard. Pizza Perfection: But this grill isn't limited to just meats. I was pleasantly surprised at its proficiency with pizzas. Using the Kamado Joe is akin to having your very own wood-fired oven. The ceramic dome reflects heat, which crisps up the base while ensuring an even bake on top. The result? A pizza with a perfectly charred crust, molten cheese, and toppings cooked to perfection. It's a game-changer for homemade pizza nights. Final Thoughts: The Kamado Joe Grill isn't just a grill, it's an experience. It takes you on a culinary journey from the art of smoking to the thrill of high-heat grilling and the joy of wood-fired baking. Whether you're a weekend griller or a seasoned pitmaster, the Kamado Joe is a worthy addition to any outdoor cooking setup, promising not just meals, but memories

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Moved up from an offset smoker. The first couple of cooks were intimidating, however this grill is fantastic, it is versatile and maintains temperature quite well. My family is loving the delicious meals I have prepared. The Joetisserie is an excellent accessory.

Experience - have owned small, simple gas barbeques before but very little experience overall and none with smoking or charcoal grills. This cooker absolutely exceeded all our expectations. First, the shipping was fast and the item is extremely well packed. It is very heavy though, you definitely need two people to get it out and on the rolling cart. Take your time and read the instructions to see where to lift from, etc. As far as cooking, it's amazing. I got great results right off the bat. I'm cooking out here in in -5 to -20 Celsius and the kamado has been great. There's probably a little more learning curve since the temperature outside is so cold I really have to keep the dome closed but this won't be as much of an issue the rest of the year. I've cooked about 10 times on it already in the last month or so and will probably use it even more in the spring / summer. All the accessories that come with it are very high quality. No complaints whatsoever. Can't recommend this enough, great great product.

I spent a long time researching and saving for a forever BBQ. I was originally set on the Engelbrecht Braten, then I started to look into egg style grills. All roads pointed to Kamado Joe. When I went to go see this grill in person I couldn't believe the quality. This grill is like parking a Ferrari on your patio, it gets all the attention. Let's get on to bang for your buck, when you compare prices of all the Kamado style grills one thing missing from the price comparison is that the Kamado Joe comes with everything you need to smoke and grill. All the other Kamados you have to buy accessories, the Kamado Joe comes with everything you need to grill and smoke. Performance, this grill holds heat like no other grill. On other smokers I have had maintaining the firebox was a pain. This grill maintains temp on one load of charcoal and lasts for a long cook without having to add more coals. And when your done cooking just close all the dampers and the coals go out and you can reuse them next time. Even before I got the kamado joe I was using kamado big block charcoal in my other smoker and its the best lump charcoal you can get. These blocks are huge and long burning, just like everything Kamado Joe does they are quality. Lastly the attention to detail is another thing that sets this kamado apart from all other grills. When I went to pick up my grill I couldn't get past how well this grill was packaged. The cardboard is so thick you would think it is bulletproof. If your in the market for a new grill forget propane, you have an oven and gas grills dont impart the same flavors lump charcoal. As far shopping for a Kamado YouTube is your best reference, I watched hours worth of videos on comparisons and people cooking on all makes of Kamados and every time the Kamado Joe came out on top. Even after I was set on the Kamado Joe I have racked up several hours more worth of cooking videos, I have a long list of must cooks on this grill but everything I have done so far has been amazing. But so far my favorite 3 cooks I have done are a Tri Tip, St Louis Ribs and Octopus. My first upgrade to this grill will be the DoJoe as I do a lot of bread baking.

The Kamado Joe Classic 3 was my first purchase after moving into my new home. I've had the grill for one week and I've already cooked perfect steaks, a rotisserie chicken, and the juiciest brisket I've ever made. The grill comes with just enough of a learning curve to make it a fun hobby to engage with, but the thick ceramic holds the temp steadier than I could have imagined so it's nice not feeling like I have to baby sit it. I was on the fence between the classic and the big joe, but so far seems like the classic is a perfect size! Thrilled with my purchase, you will be too.

I bought the grill a couple months ago and it works as expected. Temperature control is very easy and it is a jack of all trades. I expected some of the features to work better like the air hinge has needed tightening multiple times and the smoke roller is a pain to clean. That being said, I would buy the grill again.

Purchased my classic 3 in November and have become obsessed with it. The versatility to be able to do pizza at 650 degrees or smoke a pork butt at 225 is amazing. My charcoal last longer due to how airtight this thing is! Once you get it dialed in on the temp you want, walk away and forget it. The additional attachments that come with the 3 is really where it runs away from the rest of the kamado grills out there. The sloroller is developed by Harvard science and creates a perfect smoke every time. The ash basket other kamado owners are paying extra for as an aftermarket, included. Lastly being able to move the half moon racks to create different heat zones is the ultimate game changer. Kamado Joe is setting the standard of what a grill can accomplish. To say I love this thing would be an understatement

For cooking certain foods you need specific tools. Pizza and smoked meats are some of them. After managing to cook Pizza for 20 years with different ovens, I am finally able to cook it the right way! Also, I always wanted to smoke meats and with my Kamado, I have done Brisket and few other meats few times. Although it has been a learning curve, but I am getting awesome results. One of the learning items for me was my charcoal, don't be trying to reinvent the wheel! For the price and quality, you can not beat Kamado Joe's bags of charcoal. They burn hot and clean. This is my great toy gift to myself and my family couldn't be happier!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The big joe working as expected no issues with assembly or the first few cooks. Lots to learn as it's different then traditional grills but thats part of the fun!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love my Classic III! It is by far the best smoker I have purchased. The versatility and ease of use is great!