Kamado Joe Classic Joe Series II 18-inch Ceramic Charcoal Grill and Smoker with Cart, Side Shelves, Stainless Steel Grates and 250 Cooking Square Inches in Red, Model KJ-23RHC
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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.
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.
Customers say
Customers find this ceramic grill excellent for cooking, particularly appreciating its multi-level cooking capabilities and even baking performance. The grill is easy to use and assemble, with good temperature control that eliminates trial and error, and comes with many useful features. Customers consider it a great investment for lifetime grilling enjoyment, with one customer noting it can reach over 900 degrees within minutes. However, some customers report issues with cracks on the top and bottom.
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10 reviews for Kamado Joe Classic Joe Series II 18-inch Ceramic Charcoal Grill and Smoker with Cart, Side Shelves, Stainless Steel Grates and 250 Cooking Square Inches in Red, Model KJ-23RHC
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sdsurf –
KJ series I works great
I own more bbqs/grills than i probably should (weber propane grill that i seldom use, electric smoker for cold smoking salmon and chipotles, traeger pellet grill for burgers on a schedule, vision grills kamado for low and slow, piazza wood fired oven for pizza nights) – kamados are my favorite. Have had a Vision Grill professional series for around 10 years and really like it. Needed a second kamado for the lake house. Vision Grills is great but they have stopped shipping parts (their lack of inventory suggests they might not be in business anymore). Saw this Kamado Joe classic I on sale and got it for a great price. For me the improvements on the series II and III are nice but the incremental benefit just isnt worth the massive increase in price. The food tastes the same regardless of which model you get (the flavor comes from the smoke not the model version) and so you’re mainly paying for small conveniences. For example, the upper vent on the KJ series I changes position when you open the lid which is annoying at first but for low and slow you dont need to open the lid very often and its easy enough to reset the position (it also gets you more range on the airflow settings than the newer versions). I dont have a need for the slow roller (my take is that its mainly marketing hype and just more stuff to clean – see youtube for blind taste tests where there is no discernible improvements in the end food – if you want to adjust the amount of smoke you can do this with the amount and type of wood chips you mix in with your lump charcoal). Save your money and spend it on an accessory like the joetisserie instead (works with any version and is awesome – bone in leg of lamb and taco al pastor are great on the rotisserie). Get a rotisserie basket to go with it (best wings you’ll taste). For me, an overpriced/unreliable connected kamado kind of defeats the the purpose of kamado cooking (the beauty of kamado grills is that you get precise temperature control with the existing vents and there’s something primeval about being able to cook amazing food using just glowing charcoal, hickory smoke and a large ceramic clay pot). Once you get things dialed in you dont really need anything else (apart from maybe a wireless thermometer from a third party seller – get wireless probes so you dont need to mess with wires, no need to buy the most expensive ones, i personally like the govee wireless probes). Really glad KJ still provides the older versions and hopefully the sale of KJ to masterbuilt in 2018 and masterbuilt/KJ to Middleby in dec 2022 doesn’t change the focus of the company (paying more for a clay pot doesn’t necessarily mean the food you put in it will taste better 🙂 ).
MV –
New Summer obsession!
The grill was delivered quickly and on time to my patio out back by the logistics folks. It arrives on a large pallet. First things first, I inspected the packaging for any damage as other reviews I saw had some issues with that. Thankfully, everything was in tact and undamaged.Assembly:Unpacking it took a while, just due to the sheer size. LOTS of Styrofoam!! I ended up putting the large outside box back on the pallet and just filled it with all the packaging. First things first, I assembled the stand. Not too bad at all. From there I ended up having to lift the grill by myself onto the nest. The bottom vent provided a handy handhold – but I would recommend getting at least another person if you’re lifting it up. I’m in decent shape but the process would’ve been MUCH easier with a little help! These grills are HEAVY! Getting the bottom ceramic plates assembled was a bit tricky – but I eventually got them all in there. Note, I’ve had them fall out from the ring attachment here and there, so I’ve had to re-assemble them a few times. From there it was just putting everything else on, the side shelves, the Slo-Roller, the x-ring attachment, deflector plates, and grill grates. The directions were very clear and concise.Initial burn:I also purchased some Kamado Joe lump charcoal as well as their fire starters. I filled the charcoal basket, fired it up, and just let it burn for a while. I did this to burn off any dust/lingering Styrofoam/manufacturing residue. Easy peasy!First cook:I had watched a hefty amount of YouTube videos leading up to my decision to buy this beast. It seemed to be pretty easy to use and control the temps. I did futz around with the vents a lot, but that was mostly just out of anxiety, worrying I was going to ruin my beautiful meat!! I ended up doing a pork shoulder and following a recipe and game plan from Smoking Dad BBQ (HIGHLY recommend this YT channel if you have a KJ or are considering one). Dry brined the pork with a rub the night before, then the day of the cook, followed his instructions. A big thing to keep in mind when cooking on the KJ is to be very patient and deliberate when building the fire. You need to wait for the ceramics to heat up and the dome to get heat soaked. This is super important as this grill is incredibly efficient and it helps you ensure you’ve got the right temps. Even though I messed with the vents a lot the temperature stayed very consistent. Long story short, the pork turned out great, but I didn’t put in enough charcoal so I ended up having to transfer the pork to my oven for the final hour of the cook. Either way, my family was very happy with the results! Great bark, first smoke ring I’ve ever achieved while grilling/smoking anything, and phenomenal flavor. It really does make a difference!Maintenance:I haven’t really had to give this one much thought so far as it’s basically cleaned itself. You can crank up the temps and burn most of the grease and other residue off after you’re done cooking. I imagine I’ll have to clean and de-grease my Slo-Roller soon as I’ve had some drippings come down on the outer ring. Haven’t had any issues yet. That’s one of the reasons I went with the KJ over like a Traeger to be honest – even though there’s more of a learning curve, long-term the maintenance aspect is just so much easier with a charcoal grill.Final thoughts:I love this thing. It’s a jack of all trades. I’m still learning, still experimenting. Fuel management is a big thing for me right now. It’s a constant give and take trying to figure out the perfect amount of charcoal to throw in for whatever I’m cooking. We’ve done whole chicken, ribs, chicken wings, and another pork shoulder, all have turned out amazing. Brisket is on the list but it’s also pretty intimidating!! Keep in mind that this does have a learning curve but it isn’t as bad as you might think. Just do your research, watch lots of videos, and experiment on your own.Extra thoughts:I would highly recommend getting a Meater thermometer – this really takes the guesswork out of the cooking. I’d say it’s a must for any grilling and smoking regardless of the type of cooker you get. Also get lots of tin foil, the foil boat method is a keeper. I also ended up getting one of those grill guns. They’re super fun to use, a little scary, but they make starting the fire insanely easy. Which was really the biggest rub for my first couple cooks, lighting the charcoal could be a PITA and required a lot of babysitting. Buy good meat, take your time, and plan your cooks, and you will be loving your KJ as much as I love mine.
Jim H 58 –
Really love it, built super well
I love this grill Super even temp once warmed up and amazing how little charcoal you need for a long cook.Heavy but that is why it retains heat so evenly Really love it, built super well
Joaquin –
Cómpralo! No lo dudes!
Si lo estás dudando por comparar el precio con otros grills a gas mucho más económicos, te digo que no lo pienses más y lo compres. La experiencia de cocinar en el kamado y el sabor de las comidas son completamente diferentes. Y la mejor parte es que no tenes que estar limpiando el grill entero como los que son a gas, basta con limpiar las cenizas y las rejillas donde pones la comida y listo! Recomendado 10/10 y me llego en perfectas condiciones y súper rápido!
KC –
Buy the classic 1 and use what you save vs the 2 or 3 to buy meat!!!
i got the classic 1 because of the price. i can’t see why anyone would pay the difference for the 2 when the air lift hinge is about the only upgrade (the lid on the 1 isn’t hard to open, it’s spring assisted) and the felt seal works perfectly and should last many years unless you damage it and if it fails you later down the road, you can replace it with the version 2 wire mesh seal then for a lot less than the price difference between the two. the 3 only offers the slow-roller which can be bought separately and still come out a heck of a lot cheaper. get the 1, and use the money you save to buy meat to cook!!
Libertad B. –
Lo estamos estrenando, de momento lo hemos usado una vez y genial. Robusto y la comida muy buena . Permite hacer varias funciones en una y evitas hacer obra para tener una barbacoa.
Michael Gerhardy –
Der Kamado Joe Classic II ist nicht einfach nur ein Grill – er ist eine Grill-Religion. Wer einmal mit einem Kamado-Grill gearbeitet hat, wird normale Kugelgrills nur noch müde belächeln. Aber ist der Classic II wirklich das Nonplusultra oder doch nur ein teures Outdoor-Deko-Objekt?Design & Verarbeitung – Ein roter HinguckerDer Kamado Joe Classic II kommt in knalligem Rot daher und macht auf der Terrasse ordentlich Eindruck. Die Keramik ist massiv, die Verarbeitung absolut hochwertig, und dank des Edelstahl-Grillrosts ist auch Rost kein Thema. Die Lüftungsschieber aus Aluminium sind präzise einstellbar, und das Scharnier mit Gegengewicht sorgt dafür, dass der schwere Deckel sich kinderleicht öffnen lässt.Funktion & Temperaturkontrolle – Grillen wie ein PitmasterOb low & slow bei 110°C oder scharfes Angrillen bei 400°C – mit dem Kamado Joe lässt sich die Temperatur auf den Punkt genau regeln. Das Air Lift Scharnier erleichtert das Handling enorm, und mit dem Divide & Conquer Grillsystem kann man auf mehreren Ebenen grillen oder verschiedene Temperaturzonen schaffen. Übersetzt heißt das: Man kann gleichzeitig ein Steak scharf angrillen und das Gemüse schonend garen. Grill-Nerds lieben sowas.Langlebigkeit – Ein Grill fürs LebenKeramik ist nicht nur hitzebeständig, sondern auch extrem langlebig. Während herkömmliche Grills nach ein paar Jahren durchrosten, kann ein Kamado Joe locker mehrere Jahrzehnte halten – vorausgesetzt, man geht pfleglich mit ihm um.Der Preis – Qualität hat ihren TarifHier kommt der Haken: Der Kamado Joe Classic II ist nicht gerade ein Schnäppchen. Wer ihn kauft, investiert in ein High-End-Gerät, das sich für passionierte Griller definitiv lohnt. Wer nur einmal im Jahr Würstchen grillt, könnte sich allerdings fragen, ob ein einfacher Kugelgrill nicht ausreicht.Fazit – Ein Grill für echte EnthusiastenDer Kamado Joe Classic II ist eine Investition in exzellentes Grillen. Perfekte Temperaturkontrolle, erstklassige Verarbeitung und extrem vielseitige Einsatzmöglichkeiten machen ihn zu einem der besten Kamado-Grills auf dem Markt. Der Preis ist hoch, aber für echte BBQ-Fans definitiv gerechtfertigt. Für mich passt das aber und vergebe gerne hier 5 Sterne.
Amazon Customer Paul Jones –
Excellent value for your money, nice and strong
MG –
Excellent product nothing more to say
Ann Soucy –
Super bbq ont l’adore bon rapport qualité prix