Kamado Joe KJ SCS Stainless Steel Classic Grill Expander

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Ever since the Big Green Egg arrived in the early 70’s there’s been a slowly building trend of better and better Kamado Grills to hit the market. In 2017 Kamado Joe release their latest Kamado grill that just might be the best Kamado ever made. In this guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know about Kamado Joe grills and the best one to buy. We’ll compare each of the different versions, review what we like and don’t like, take you through all the accessories for the Kamado Joe and look to see how the Kamado Joe compares to the other Kamado grills available. The new Advanced Multi-Panel FireBox eliminates breakage. This patent pending six-piece design defies physics and solvesa major consumer pain point.

If the answer is “no” then that person will continue to enjoy their pursuit much the same as always. But, if the answer is “yes” then that usually means it’s time for an equipment upgrade. Having an 18” diameter grill should be limiting, but the clever engineers at Kamado Joe have found ways to max out on versatility. Because of the way Kamados are designed they can act as almost self-cleaning grills. Just fire it up to roughly 700°F and leave it for 30 minutes or so. Open the vents and let it cool completely. Remove the ash and firebox, and brush everything down with a brush. Wipe the grate or put it in the dishwasher and then reassemble. It’ll be very simple to clean down after being heated because the high temperatures break down and sterilize the mess. You won’t need to do this every time, but we’d recommend doing a deep clean after around 10 cooks. This Wok allows you to cook up your favorite oriental meals straight from your Kamado grill. It’s cast iron build is durable and gives a great flavor when cooking stir-fries. With the rust-resistant latch, there’s no guessing whether the lid is down or not. Important Details

If the idea of kamado cooking appeals, but the price tag of the Classic II doesn’t, there are other kamados to try. Donna Currie, who's tested many kamado grills for us, also contributed products. She recently tested the new Konnected Joe and highly recommends it. Eads adds that since kamado-style grills create a tight seal to keep heat in, any moisture that’s trapped inside the grill will cause mold to grow, particularly if you live in a super humid environment. Lastly, it’s important to make sure the grill surface is cool before putting the cover on to avoid a melted mess. “This style of grill stays hot for a long time even after the coals have been snuffed out,” Eads says. “That’s how they are designed.” While other kamado grills expect you to awkwardly sweep out ash that collects beneath the fire box, our Classic, Big Joe and Stand-Alone models integrate a first-of-its-kind drawer that takes the hassles and mess out of emptying your ash.

The overall design and the little designs, such as the lid, make the Kamado Joe one of the best Kamado grills available to use today. There are so many small features that make it well worth the money. A night light for the handle of the grill is great for grilling at night," says Lee. "If it's dark out, your floodlights might not provide enough light, and holding a flashlight is inconvenient. So the handle light makes a perfect addition to your kamado grill." Cleaning out ash is a dirty job, but every charcoal or wood-fired grill owner has to deal with it at some point. To help ease the burden, the Classic II has an ash collection area at the bottom of the unit. The Divide & Conquer grill system (A split grill and heat deflector combo that allows you to set up direct and indirect grilling at the same time.)Now that we’ve gone over the numbers and features, let’s take a look at some other factors worth considering when you’re buying any kind of grill or smoker, and how the Kamado Joe measures up. Ease of Use The cast iron grate surface is an excellent way to get classic grill marks when you’re searing a steak. It’s a good quality, solid grate and does the job you’d expect. Perhaps you’re sold on the 2-in-1 concept, but you feel a bit intimidated by charcoal and don’t want to take the time to learn. (Hey maybe you just don’t have the time!) In that case, a pellet grill might scratch that itch.