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Kamado Joe Jr. 13.5" Charcoal Grill (Blaze Red)

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Walmart has Kamado Joe Jr. 13.5" Charcoal Grill (Blaze Red) on sale for $299. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member S33k3r for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Premium 13.5 inch Ceramic Grill with Cast Iron Stand
  • Thick-walled, heat-resistant shell that locks in smoke and moisture at any temperature
  • Cast-iron air vent for temperature control
  • 304 Stainless Steel Cooking Grate
  • Built-In Temp Gauge
  • Ceramic Heat Deflector
  • Grill Gripper
  • Ash Tool

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About this deal:
  • This price matches our previous FP deal from Nov 2020.
About this store:
  • Most items sold & shipped by Walmart.com can be returned for free, either to a store or by mail up to 90 Days after item is delivered. See the returns information on Walmart.com for additional details.

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Walmart has Kamado Joe Jr. 13.5" Charcoal Grill (Blaze Red) on sale for $299. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member S33k3r for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Premium 13.5 inch Ceramic Grill with Cast Iron Stand
  • Thick-walled, heat-resistant shell that locks in smoke and moisture at any temperature
  • Cast-iron air vent for temperature control
  • 304 Stainless Steel Cooking Grate
  • Built-In Temp Gauge
  • Ceramic Heat Deflector
  • Grill Gripper
  • Ash Tool

Editor's Notes

Written by BostonGirl

About this deal:
  • This price matches our previous FP deal from Nov 2020.
About this store:
  • Most items sold & shipped by Walmart.com can be returned for free, either to a store or by mail up to 90 Days after item is delivered. See the returns information on Walmart.com for additional details.

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Model: Kamado Joe Joe Jr. 13.5-in W Blaze Red Kamado Charcoal Grill Stainless Steel | KJ13RH

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ispeed
I have a large BGE, this KJ Jr. and a Blackstone 22" for all my outdoor cooking needs. I typically use the Jr. for true grilling with limited low/slow smoking. It is a little small to do much of the smoking you'd do. I can fit 3 strip steaks or 2-3 ribeyes that I finish off at 600-650 with little effort. I do meatloaf in a lodge cast iron bread pan on the Jr. and that is about all I do on the Jr. I save smoking (butts, ribs, brisket, etc.) for the BGE. I do burgers, bacon, pancakes, veggies, etc. on the Blackstone.

I am only cooking for 3 people on a typical weekday so this KJ Jr. is perfect for our grilling needs. When the power went out for 3 days during the ice storm this year, we ate pretty good with KJ cooking almost all our meals. Pork chops, scalloped potatoes, meatloaf, steaks, chicken breasts were all great.
FluxD
The Kamado Joe Jr is made of ceramic. The chargriller you linked is rock wool sandwiched between sheet metal.

Is the KJ Jr worth double the price? Depends. I've got a Chargriller Akorn that has served me well for 6 years. The ceramic one will hold temperature much better, and it wont rust eventually rust out like a metal one. I'd love to have a ceramic kamado, but I'm not losing anything important with my metal Akorn
OceanTwelve
If the purpose is just to grill and smoke and you don't care about anything else, then both are great and will get the job done. The difference comes from the quality. K.Jr uses ceramic while Akorn uses metal. I prefer ceramic because if maintained properly, they simply last longer. Metal can rust and paint can strip easily. The warranty on K.Jr is lifetime so if it cracks for any reason other than you dropping it, you can get it replaced for free. I've used their warranty many times. It's awesome and quick but albeit, it may take some time if the part is out of stock. Some say the Akorn retains heat as well as ceramic grills but speaking with other people on the Kamado forums, it doesn't seem to be true. Again, Akorn is great. $150 is a solid deal. But for $150 more, I probably would get the K.Jr if you can afford to chuck it up. The parts are higher quality, the seal is better, the warranty is easier to use, and it just looks nicer. The primary reason to get one of these kamado grills is if you want the versatility of smoking as well. If all you want is a grill, I'd just get a weber kettle, honestly.

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Jun 20, 2021
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out4ya
Jun 20, 2021
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Would this be good as a smoker?

I missed out on the Pit Boss Target deal earlier today =(
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Jun 20, 2021
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munkeymike
Jun 20, 2021
160 Posts
Quote from out4ya :
Would this be good as a smoker?

I missed out on the Pit Boss Target deal earlier today =(
It's a little small for a smoker. You'll never fit a full packer brisket on there and you'd have to cut ribs in half or get one of those vertical rigs. Smoke flavor will be superior to any pellet grill.
Jun 20, 2021
92 Posts
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Jun 20, 2021
mhuang138
Jun 20, 2021
92 Posts
Missed out on the deal previously but finally bit the bullet. Thanks OP and repped!
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Jun 20, 2021
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Jun 20, 2021
OceanTwelve
Jun 20, 2021
1,815 Posts
I have three kamado grills. They are awesome. best purchase I've made. only problem is i find every excuse to use it and go through huge bags of charcoal every summer
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Jun 20, 2021
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Nattefrost
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Jun 20, 2021
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is it good for 3 people?

also they have the classic I for 649

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kamado...gn_id=9383
Last edited by Nattefrost June 20, 2021 at 02:34 PM.
Jun 20, 2021
481 Posts
Joined Feb 2006
Jun 20, 2021
ispeed
Jun 20, 2021
481 Posts
I have a large BGE, this KJ Jr. and a Blackstone 22" for all my outdoor cooking needs. I typically use the Jr. for true grilling with limited low/slow smoking. It is a little small to do much of the smoking you'd do. I can fit 3 strip steaks or 2-3 ribeyes that I finish off at 600-650 with little effort. I do meatloaf in a lodge cast iron bread pan on the Jr. and that is about all I do on the Jr. I save smoking (butts, ribs, brisket, etc.) for the BGE. I do burgers, bacon, pancakes, veggies, etc. on the Blackstone.

I am only cooking for 3 people on a typical weekday so this KJ Jr. is perfect for our grilling needs. When the power went out for 3 days during the ice storm this year, we ate pretty good with KJ cooking almost all our meals. Pork chops, scalloped potatoes, meatloaf, steaks, chicken breasts were all great.
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Jun 20, 2021
228 Posts
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Jun 20, 2021
out4ya
Jun 20, 2021
228 Posts
Curious if the KJ Jr. is worth double the price of this unit. What are the added features/functionality?

https://www.amazon.com/Char-Grill...B00IJ74RBO

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FluxD
Jun 20, 2021
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Quote from out4ya :
Curious if the KJ Jr. is worth double the price of this unit. What are the added features/functionality?

https://www.amazon.com/Char-Grill...B00IJ74RBO
The Kamado Joe Jr is made of ceramic. The chargriller you linked is rock wool sandwiched between sheet metal.

Is the KJ Jr worth double the price? Depends. I've got a Chargriller Akorn that has served me well for 6 years. The ceramic one will hold temperature much better, and it wont rust eventually rust out like a metal one. I'd love to have a ceramic kamado, but I'm not losing anything important with my metal Akorn
Jun 20, 2021
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OceanTwelve
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Quote from out4ya :
Curious if the KJ Jr. is worth double the price of this unit. What are the added features/functionality?

https://www.amazon.com/Char-Grill...B00IJ74RBO
If the purpose is just to grill and smoke and you don't care about anything else, then both are great and will get the job done. The difference comes from the quality. K.Jr uses ceramic while Akorn uses metal. I prefer ceramic because if maintained properly, they simply last longer. Metal can rust and paint can strip easily. The warranty on K.Jr is lifetime so if it cracks for any reason other than you dropping it, you can get it replaced for free. I've used their warranty many times. It's awesome and quick but albeit, it may take some time if the part is out of stock. Some say the Akorn retains heat as well as ceramic grills but speaking with other people on the Kamado forums, it doesn't seem to be true. Again, Akorn is great. $150 is a solid deal. But for $150 more, I probably would get the K.Jr if you can afford to chuck it up. The parts are higher quality, the seal is better, the warranty is easier to use, and it just looks nicer. The primary reason to get one of these kamado grills is if you want the versatility of smoking as well. If all you want is a grill, I'd just get a weber kettle, honestly.
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Jun 20, 2021
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DeliciousBass
Jun 20, 2021
246 Posts
Quote from out4ya :
Would this be good as a smoker?

I missed out on the Pit Boss Target deal earlier today =(
The Pit Boss wouldn't do regular sized brisket and ribs well because it's too small. I passed on both.
Jun 20, 2021
63 Posts
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Jun 20, 2021
Tanoi
Jun 20, 2021
63 Posts
Is this the ridiculously small one that fits like 2.5 chicken breasts? If so, it may be fine for 1-2 people & if you don't want leftovers, but 13.5" may be hilariously small when you see it in person
Jun 20, 2021
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NavyBanana8500
Jun 20, 2021
47 Posts
Quote from Tanoi :
Is this the ridiculously small one that fits like 2.5 chicken breasts? If so, it may be fine for 1-2 people & if you don't want leftovers, but 13.5" may be hilariously small when you see it in person
You can do a chicken on a beercan as far as height (its close to bumping the thermometer stem in the lid) but can easily do a spatchcock chicken.
Jun 20, 2021
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dohnnysdiscountgas
Jun 20, 2021
675 Posts
I've been cooking for a family of 4 of tbis and love it. I want the bigger one but can't justify the cost when this works so well. But no not much fits.. at a time Wink
Jun 20, 2021
318 Posts
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viper87227
Jun 20, 2021
318 Posts
Quote from out4ya :
Would this be good as a smoker?

I missed out on the Pit Boss Target deal earlier today =(
Not really. You'd never fit a brisket on it. You could probably get a small pork butt or whole chicken on there. Ribs, youd have to cut racks least in half and even then you'd maybe have enough room for two racks.

The Joe Jr. Is really better suited for small batch grilling. For smoking, someone pointed out Walmart also has the KJ Classic for $650. That's a good price on a fantastic grill and smoker.

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duckeggs
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Why are these so expensive?
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