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Kamado Joe Kettle $324 at Walmart

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Saw this popped up in my Walmart alert. I was debating on this or the big joe I and decided to go with the big joe since it was on sale. figured I'd post this for anyone interested.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kamado.../692294205
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Saw this popped up in my Walmart alert. I was debating on this or the big joe I and decided to go with the big joe since it was on sale. figured I'd post this for anyone interested.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kamado.../692294205

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Model: Kamado Joe Kettle Joe 22 in. Charcoal Grill in Red with Hinged Lid, Cart, and Side Shelves

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over 1 year ago
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kevzz01
over 1 year ago
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Is this a better buy compared to a weber mastertouch?
over 1 year ago
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hkteaman
over 1 year ago
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I fire up the Akorn more than this. The built is not as solid as in the other KJ models. I recommend the Classic over this one if you can swing the money.
over 1 year ago
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Tactical4044
over 1 year ago
49 Posts
Got a Jr. Yesterday for $194!!! They are out of stock now though on the Jr.
over 1 year ago
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Dragonice2k
over 1 year ago
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Quote from Tactical4044 :
Got a Jr. Yesterday for $194!!! They are out of stock now though on the Jr.
Jr is in stock, but back to $500 unfortunately.
about 1 year ago
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about 1 year ago
Foop
about 1 year ago
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There's a vast difference between this and the Kamado Joe ceramic grills. This is thin metal, not ceramic. Unless you just really want this look, you'd be better served by buying a used Weber Kettle grill off Facebook marketplace.
about 1 year ago
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about 1 year ago
shmekeru
about 1 year ago
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Quote from Tactical4044 :
Got a Jr. Yesterday for $194!!! They are out of stock now though on the Jr.
Online or in store?
about 1 year ago
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about 1 year ago
Whitecrane
about 1 year ago
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Quote from kevzz01 :
Is this a better buy compared to a weber mastertouch?
Think of it as a slightly better insulated mastertouch, with an attachment for smoking. I would not recommend one over the other. Just by the one you want. I own the kettle joe, and I expected it to be much closer to a kamado and its performance. I decided to buy a kamado and sell mine.

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about 1 year ago
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Whitecrane
about 1 year ago
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I own this, and do not recommend it for anything other than smoking. It uses a lot of coal because the coal is so far away from the meat, so it doesn't like to sear. Grilling it rarely produces crust. Considering Walmart has the Classic Joe 1 on sale, that's what you should be buying. If you missed out, just wait for the next sale, it's not a big deal they go on sale all the time. I guarantee you can get one cheap on black friday. The kettle Joe was nothing but a disappointment for me. Furthermore, this company is in a meltdown right now ever since getting bought out by private equity. Your warranty claims are going to take months. Do not recommend.
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about 1 year ago
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FrothyBits
about 1 year ago
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Quote from Foop :
There's a vast difference between this and the Kamado Joe ceramic grills. This is thin metal, not ceramic. Unless you just really want this look, you'd be better served by buying a used Weber Kettle grill off Facebook marketplace.
This is true.
about 1 year ago
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JMCJoshM
about 1 year ago
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This is garbage.
about 1 year ago
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freebird581bd
about 1 year ago
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Quote from JMCJoshM :
This is garbage.
As a15 year veteran of the Weber kettle, I find this easily as good and better because of the ceramic inserts and the ability to be able to smoke differently than a Weber. I loved my Weber don't get me wrong but I get way more out of this than the Weber. Also you can literally put the grate 2 inches from the coals if you want that sear. The versatility of this is better at least for me.! (Totally subjective though I suppose)
about 1 year ago
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anomoly
about 1 year ago
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Quote from Whitecrane :
I own this, and do not recommend it for anything other than smoking. It uses a lot of coal because the coal is so far away from the meat, so it doesn't like to sear. Grilling it rarely produces crust. Considering Walmart has the Classic Joe 1 on sale, that's what you should be buying. If you missed out, just wait for the next sale, it's not a big deal they go on sale all the time. I guarantee you can get one cheap on black friday. The kettle Joe was nothing but a disappointment for me. Furthermore, this company is in a meltdown right now ever since getting bought out by private equity. Your warranty claims are going to take months. Do not recommend.
You're speaking of using this with the slo-roller Insert. The insert is only to be used for slow and low… for grilling you take out the slo-roller insert and put the grates right next to the coals (the lid adjusts). You can even do two tier cooking with the slo-roller removed. You can do everything a Weber kettle can do and the slow and low with more smoke with the slow roller.
But I know it's not for everyone. I had to add lava lock so it didn't leak so much.
about 1 year ago
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Whitecrane
about 1 year ago
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Quote from anomoly :
You're speaking of using this with the slo-roller Insert. The insert is only to be used for slow and low… for grilling you take out the slo-roller insert and put the grates right next to the coals (the lid adjusts). You can even do two tier cooking with the slo-roller removed. You can do everything a Weber kettle can do and the slow and low with more smoke with the slow roller.
But I know it's not for everyone. I had to add lava lock so it didn't leak so much.
To be clear - without the insert my burgers were coming out with no crust. Like they were boiled or roasted. This thing is just SO deep. The coals are too far from the meat. You can solve that by filling it up higher but now you're using way too much charcoal to be practical. Personally, I like to light ½ a chimney to 1 full chimney for burgers and dogs. Not 1 ½ chimneys or even 2 for a good steak. The one thing that made the grill better was a Slow n' Sear pro - but if that's how you want to cook, just buy a Weber or SnS grill. You don't need the complication of the Kettle Joe.

-My $0.02. it's not a bad grill, but I think most people would be happier with a Weber or SnS.
about 1 year ago
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hkteaman
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Quote from shmekeru :
Online or in store?
It was online.

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about 1 year ago
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anomoly
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Quote from Whitecrane :
To be clear - without the insert my burgers were coming out with no crust. Like they were boiled or roasted. This thing is just SO deep. The coals are too far from the meat. You can solve that by filling it up higher but now you're using way too much charcoal to be practical. Personally, I like to light ½ a chimney to 1 full chimney for burgers and dogs. Not 1 ½ chimneys or even 2 for a good steak. The one thing that made the grill better was a Slow n' Sear pro - but if that's how you want to cook, just buy a Weber or SnS grill. You don't need the complication of the Kettle Joe.

-My $0.02. it's not a bad grill, but I think most people would be happier with a Weber or SnS.
Oh I get where you're coming from. If not using a full chimney I could see how it is a bit distant from the coals. In that case I'll back the coals to one side, but even still a kettle and a slow n sear will net the same results.