Brand | Kamado Joe |
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Product Dimensions | 18"D x 18.11"W x 36"H |
Special Feature | Tool Holder, Adjustable Air Vent, Heat-Resistant Handle, Folding Side Table, Heavy Duty, Locking Caster |
Color | Classic II Charcoal Grill |
Fuel Type | Charcoal |
Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor |
Finish Type | Painted |
Included Components | Ash Tool Grate Gripper |
Assembly Required | Yes |
Material | Aluminum, Cast Iron, Ceramic |
Item Weight | 250 Pounds |
Model Name | Classic Joe I |
Frame Material | Aluminum |
Installation Type | Free Standing |
Ash Bin | Yes |
Charcoal Fuel Door | Yes |
Cabinet Storage | No |
Ash Catcher | Yes |
Cleanup Tools Included | No |
Has Backlit Knobs | No |
Front Utility Shelf | Yes |
Quick Start Ignition | No |
Has Prep Space | No |
Propane Tank Included | No |
Foldable Side Shelves | Yes |
Has Tool Hooks | No |
Has Lid Thermometer | Yes |
Has Flavorizer Bars | No |
Has Cart | Yes |
Has Infrared Burner | No |
Cooking Zone Adjustment | No |
Has Warming Rack | No |
Cooking Zone Divider | Yes |
Is Smart Grill | No |
Has Sear Zone | No |
Has Fuel Window | No |
Temperature Monitoring | No |
Has Vented Hood | No |
Season Ready | No |
Is Weather Resistant | Yes |
Has Removable Cooking Grates | No |
Has Charcoal Access Door | Yes |
Has Rotisserie | No |
Has Prep Table Extension | No |
Manufacturer | Premier Specialty Brands, LLC. |
Part Number | KJ23RHC |
Item Weight | 250 pounds |
Item model number | KJ23RHC |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 18 inch |
Style | Classic Joe II w/ stand |
Finish | Painted |
Pattern | Grill |
Power Source | Charcoal and Wood |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Special Features | Tool Holder, Adjustable Air Vent, Heat-Resistant Handle, Folding Side Table, Heavy Duty, Locking Caster |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | 2 Years |
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Kamado Joe KJ23RHC Classic Joe II 18-inch Charcoal Grill with Cart and Side Shelves, Blaze Red
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Brand | Kamado Joe |
Product Dimensions | 18"D x 18.11"W x 36"H |
Special Feature | Tool Holder, Adjustable Air Vent, Heat-Resistant Handle, Folding Side Table, Heavy Duty, Locking Caster See more |
Color | Classic II Charcoal Grill |
Fuel Type | Charcoal |
About this item
- Premium 18″ Ceramic Grill with Cast Iron Cart & Locking Wheels – The Kamado Joe Classic II gives the perfect cooking size of 18 inches along with its Premium cart that comes with the purchase of your grill, including locking casters and wheels.
- 2-Tier Divide & Conquer - Divide & Conquer Flexible Cooking System transforms the humble grill grate into the most powerful cooking tool in your arsenal. The revolutionary multi-level, half-moon design frees you to cook different foods in different styles at different temperatures—all at the same time
- Kontrol Tower Top Vent - Maintains consistent air setting for precise airflow management during dome opening and closing. Constructed of powder coated cast aluminum, the patent pending dual-adjustment top vent is rain resistant and allows you to smoke from 225F all the way to searing at 750F.
- Air Lift Hinge – The air lift hinge significantly reduces dome weight. The grill dome can be lifted with a single finger giving the most comfortable grilling experience there is.
- AMP (Advanced Multi-Panel) FireBox – The patent pending six-piece design eliminates breakage and increases grill efficiency.
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INNOVATIONInnovation comes standard in every Kamado Joe grill. |
VERSATILITYCooking possibilities are endless with our grills and accessories. |
FLAVORNothing beats the flavor of charcoal grilling and smoking. |
PRODUCT FEATURES
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AIR LIFT HINGESignificantly reduces dome weight so you can lift the lid with ease. |
SLIDE-OUT ASH DRAWERSimplifies cleanup and eliminates mess. |
2-TIER DIVIDE & CONQUERCook different foods at various temperatures all at once. |
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FIBERGLASS MESH GASKETOven-grade gasket with latch offers a superior air-tight seal to lock in heat, smoke and moisture. |
KONTROL TOWER TOP VENTMaintain precise temperature and consistent airflow. |
AMP FIREBOXAdvanced Multi-Piece Firebox retains heat and multiple pieces prevents breakage. |
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ASIN | B01INNA89S |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #36,975 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #49 in Charcoal Grills |
Date First Available | July 18, 2016 |
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Product Description
The Kamado Joe Classic II includes new innovation, featuring a thick-walled, heat-resistant shell that locks in smoke and moisture at any temperature. Smoke at 225F with precise temperature contro using our Kontrol Tower Top Vent or ramp up the fire to 750F and sear with direct charcoal flavored heat on the 2-Tier Divide & Conquer grill system. The Kamado Joe Classic II Charcoal Grill is compatible with a robust range of Kamado Joe accessories and grilling surfaces providing you premium results for any type of grilling or smoking that it is called upon.
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Temperature Control | 4.6 | 4.2 | — | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
Easy to assemble | 4.6 | 4.3 | — | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Easy to clean | 4.5 | — | — | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Versatility | 4.9 | — | — | 4.2 | — | 5.0 |
Value for money | — | 4.6 | — | 4.0 | — | 4.6 |
Sold By | — | VESSILS | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | CLICK MY CART | Amazon.com |
material | Ceramic, Cast Iron, Aluminum | Stainless Steel, Ceramic | Porcelain | Ceramic, Stainless Steel | Ceramic | Stainless Steel, Porcelain-enamel |
frame material | Aluminum | Stainless Steel | — | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Alloy Steel |
model name | Classic Joe I | — | 23.5‘’ Charcoal Grill | Classic Joe I | kamado | Summit Kamado E6 Charcoal Grill |
finish type | Painted | Painted | Brushed | Painted | — | Painted |
installation | Free Standing | Built-In | Tabletop | Built-In | Tabletop | Built-In |
assembly required | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Customers like the quality, performance, and ease of assembly of the barbecue grill. For example, they mention it's easy to put together and works great as a smoker. Some complain about the weight. Opinions are mixed on durability.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the barbecue grill. They mention that it is an awesome grill, they have used every weekend and made some good food, and the cooking results are great. They also say that the quality and flavor of the food is absolutely amazing. Customers also mention that the KJ Classic II is a great smoker/grill, and that the first time kamado cooking was great.
"...Now for the grill...it is an amazing piece of equipment...." Read more
"...grill with a good reputation, great customer service, and great cooking results (as long as you operate it correctly). I am very happy with it...." Read more
"...Well built, with much more grill real estate than you might expect...just a litle less than a standard Weber kettle...." Read more
"...It has everything you need included to get started. The Egg is a great grill, virtually unchanged in 20 years, and practicing the "if it ain't..." Read more
Customers find the barbecue grill very easy to put together. They say the gas grill is simple and quick, and can grill, smoke, and even bake with ease. Customers also say the cooking tools are fantastic and convenient to work with. They mention that the grill is easy to use for grilling, smoking, and baking, and that the temperature is easy for low and slow cooking.
"...quick tip...the Jealous Devils lump charcoal is the best and is easier to work with than the other brands. It really does what it says." Read more
"...on, and clean this specific grill so that once it got here setup was quick and easy and we were able to start using it right away...." Read more
"...Assembly went pretty well, definitely grab a friend to help you lift it...don't chance it and risk hurting yourself...." Read more
"...It was really not complicated to assemble...." Read more
Customers like the temperature control of the barbecue grill. They mention that maintaining temps of 300 or greater is very easy, the temp stayed perfect for 15 hours, and it's easier to control temperature than the first cheap smoker they had. They appreciate the interactive aspect of getting the temps perfect and multi level cooking. They also mention that the charcoal cooks hot and long lasting with less. Customers also appreciate the ability to dial in the temperature and leave it that way for hours.
"...The trick here is temperature control which KJ does very well, you just have to learn how not to "...chase the temperature"...." Read more
"...We'll see how well that works. Temperature control is fairly easy, although you must adjust the air intake and a separate exhaust...." Read more
"...On first impression it seems solid. It heats up well and stays hot. For the prior six years I used a kamado-style grill made by Char-Griller...." Read more
"...first kamado grill, but once you understand the basics, temperature control is a breeze. The ceramics hold heat extremely well...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the barbecue grill. They say it works well as a smoker, produces phenomenal results, and is easy to use. Customers also mention that they have had no issues with operating it. The temperature control is also well done, and the grill is perfect for low and slow smoking.
"...have used it several times to grill and smoke and have had no issues with operating it and the food has been turning out amazing for us...." Read more
"...The trick here is temperature control which KJ does very well, you just have to learn how not to "...chase the temperature"...." Read more
"...The build quality, finish, performance and quality accessories make this a truly fabulous purchase, that I feel sure will last me for years." Read more
"...My fears were unfounded as It has proven to work extremely well and does allow water intrusion as the old design did...." Read more
Customers like the value of the barbecue grill. For example, they mention it's well worth the money, has quality, and versatility. Some say it'd be a fantastic purchase and is the best affordable ceramic grill.
"...I looked at Grilla Grills, Primo, and Big Green Egg. For the price and quality, and the versatility of the accessories and grill plates, the..." Read more
"...finish, performance and quality accessories make this a truly fabulous purchase, that I feel sure will last me for years." Read more
"...That thing is severely rusted, but it's also cheap and super easy to replace--I'm just waiting for it to crumble away someday first...." Read more
"...As such I would say it was worth the cost difference if you can afford it.Product aside, my delivery was not without challenges...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the barbecue grill. Some mention that it's sturdy, with a great build quality. However, others say that it arrived broken with ripped top and bottom.
"...The great thing is that this grill will last forever if you take care of it, and all the parts are interchangeable...." Read more
"...As far as the product is concerned, this Classic II is 'da bomb'! Well built, with much more grill real estate than you might expect...just a litle..." Read more
"...Not the best design, and it was challenging to assemble it at first...." Read more
"...Well done from tip to tail." Read more
Customers are mixed about the accessories. Some mention that it comes with most of the needed accessories and is easy to put together. They also like that it has more modern design features. However, some customers report shipping damage and even missing parts.
"...liked that this grill had the 2-tier cooking system and came with everything it did included...." Read more
"...and then grill that arrived had some shipping damage and even some missing parts...." Read more
"...The Classic II comes with pretty much everything you need, but I have a few suggestions of a few other things you might want to get:..." Read more
"I purchased this over the Green Egg because it has more modern design features. Specifically, there's an ash pan to simplify cleaning...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the weight of the barbecue grill. They mention that it is extremely heavy, and will need assistance with assembly and moving.
"...It arrived in a nice sturdy shipping box with a pallet. It’s really heavy and I recommend at least two people for assembling and moving...." Read more
"...As soon as lifted the hood, I knew something was different...much heavier, with no gasket to seal it and the control tower vent was the older model...." Read more
"...I was lucky. The thing weighs a ton and you can't install it by yourself...." Read more
"...Packaged extremely well...very impressed. It's a very heavy item...my 5', 100lb wife was not much help...." Read more
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Now for the grill...it is an amazing piece of equipment. I love to cook and grill, and am a veteran, but must warn you, it took some trial and error, even with asking friends and watching videos. The one huge difference is that this thing gets hot, very hot, very quickly. Go ahead and get the dual probe thermometer and before you cook, know the temperature at the grate. It will be much hotter than the temperature on the thermometer. Once you figure that part out, it’s fantastic. I’ve made the best smoked Boston Butts, Brisket, Beer Can Chicken, and Steaks I’ve ever had (no comparison to anything at a restaurant). This is by far the best grill I’ve ever owned. The great thing is that this grill will last forever if you take care of it, and all the parts are interchangeable.
One other quick tip...the Jealous Devils lump charcoal is the best and is easier to work with than the other brands. It really does what it says.
It arrived in a nice sturdy shipping box with a pallet. It’s really heavy and I recommend at least two people for assembling and moving. We did notice right away that the gasket seal on the lid has some frays in it. This did not prevent us from being able to use it. I went to Kamado Joe's website, registered it and submitted a customer service request with a picture included and they sent me out a new seal gasket that next day (no charge) and I got it in the mail about 2 days later.
Since then, we have used it several times to grill and smoke and have had no issues with operating it and the food has been turning out amazing for us. We did notice the Kontrol Tower (the top where you control the smoke coming out) had paint peeling about 4 days later. I submitted another customer service request with pictures to Kamado Joe and they have mailed out a replacement Kontrol Tower (their spelling) already, no charge.
I am really impressed with Kamado Joe's customer service. Although technically I shouldn't have to be submitting issues for a grill I have had for about a week, the fact that none of the issues prevented use of the grill and that the manufacturer is taking care of the issue immediately and free of charge, I felt comfortable giving it a 5 star rating still.
I have since recommended the grill to several family and friends and they have been impressed with it. I personally liked that this grill had the 2-tier cooking system and came with everything it did included. The only additional purchases I have in mind are a soapstone and pizza stone.
This is a Kamado grill with a good reputation, great customer service, and great cooking results (as long as you operate it correctly). I am very happy with it. I do recommend watching some review/how to use videos on YouTube.
I had bought another Kamado by a different company that arrived damaged due to a design flaw. After my Dad got his Kamado Joe, I saw the quality of it and how it went together, and was really impressed. So, I bought one also and I am already very happy with it, and already thinking of buying a second one!
The grill arrived two days ahead of schedule, and I opted for the "room of choice" which I highly recommend, considering how bulky and heavy this is. I had it delivered to my back patio, which is one of my favorite rooms anyway. :)
Assembly went pretty well, definitely grab a friend to help you lift it...don't chance it and risk hurting yourself. All of the components are very good quality. The design of the inside ring is 5 ceramic pieces that fit together and are held in place by an aluminum ring. Not the best design, and it was challenging to assemble it at first. Have the friend that helps you lift the grill into the cart also help you with this part of the setup, too...it will be easier and take less time.
Overall...5 stars! Best $1,100 I've spent in a long time. Make sure you get the Kamado Joe Grill cover to protect your investment from the elements. Highly recommended. I've only done two cooks so far, but can already tell the difference.
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We bought this because we wanted to do a better job of hosting summer parties in our garden. Now we can cook for 20+ at a time with much less stress, and people love the wonderful smoky flavours we produce. But we’ve discovered that this BBQ isn’t just for summer: I have no spent several Friday evenings outside with a hea torch and an umbrella: I think we may end up slow roasting the Xmas turkey too.
If you decide to treat yourself, invest in some good supporting literature. I recommend “Pitt Cue & Co”, “The Hang Fire Cookbook”, and “Berber & Q”.