The Big Joe III is massive, and the grilling surface is a whopping 24 inches in diameter (452 square inches) which makes it much bigger than the Classic III. Moisture retention – since very little air is used in cooking, meats come out juicy with a minimum amount of shrinkage.

We’ve all been there: in the middle of something you love doing, only to be frustrated by the quality of a tool. Maybe it doesn’t break. But it doesn’t work like it could. That was Kamado Joe'srealisation about grilling. Theyloved it. Theydid it all the time. But weekend after weekend, they’d find themselvesdisappointed by theirgrills and tools. Theyknew there was a better way—which is what inspired themto design and develop a better grill. Kamado Joe ® isn’t just a line of products. It’s what happens when two guys who love to grill get serious about creating the world’s best ceramic cooker. Better quality. Smarter features. More innovative accessories. That’s the story of Kamado Joe ® . The control tower top vent is a double-edged sword. It solved some problems seen on many other kamado-style cooker vents, but has introduced a couple of issues of its own. What would our Kamado Joe Big joe III review be without a detailed deep dive into it’s many innovative features during use? I find this feature truly does make clean up so much easier. You will learn to love it! Kontrol Tower Top Vent You can see the pain on my Kontrol Tower has somewhat peeled, sadly.In 2019, Kamado Joe released their version III grill range, including the Classic Joe and the Big Joe. They are essentially the same design with the same functionality, but Big Joe III has a much larger grilling capacity. Stainless steel charcoal basket that can be lifted out and shaken to separate ash and small pieces from unburnt charcoal can be used again and reduce cleaning time. However, there are things that you need to consider, such as whether you have the room, or need, for such a big grill, but if you do, we definitely rate this product for sure. Kamado Joe Grills are crafted to perform better and last longer than any other BBQ appliance available in today's market. This uncompromising quality standard drives everything that Kamado Joe do — from the initial design concept, right down to the gill's production. The innovation of the Kamado Joe range is unparalleled: they do not settle for less than the best. This company policy is what's made Kamado Joe so successful, and Kamado Joe owners couldn't agree more.

The removable ashtray that has been a part of the Kamado Joe design since day 1 and version 1, is present in the version III grills. The Big Joe II also features a multi panel fire box, wire mesh fiberglass gasket, folding side tables, and stainless steel latches. Each of these features contribute to an overall ease of use and great user experience with the Big Joe II. A saying has never been truer than you get what you pay for here. KJ grills are outstanding evidence of this when it comes to performance, quality, ease of use, smooth customer service, and, ultimately, tasty food. VERSATILITY– One kamado grill. Infinite options for grilling, smoking or baking with Kamado Joe BBQs. The charcoal basket design makes it easy to clean your grill after use. Simply lift out the basket and shake to remove the ash and small coals, then brush the ash and debris into the slide-out ash drawer situated at the bottom of the grill. Then slide out the ash drawer and bin the contents. This couldn’t be easier.

The grill also comes with a quality deflector plate to help set up multiple heat zones. All of this means that you’re actually to cook different foods, at different temperatures, on different surfaces, with different styles at the exact same time on the Kamado Joe Big Joe. Even if that sounds too ambitious for you to do all at once, the versatility and ability to easily change between different styles of cooking is an undeniable luxury.

It definitely works to improve airflow and convection, recirculating heat and smoke to eliminate hotspots and cook more evenly. Divide and Conquer flexible grilling system – You can insert different cooking surfaces at different heights to cook foods at different temperatures. To clean the outside, you can simply wipe with a damp dishcloth, and use a little soap if you please, just make sure to rinse it afterward thoroughly.Most of all, I like the versatility. You can grill, smoke, sear, roast and bake on this beauty, and it does all of those things well. It has a maximum temp of 500 °F (260 °C). So you must constantly add and remove it as required. I’d be tempted to leave it in if it could withstand higher temperatures.