Kamado Joe KJ13RH Joe Jr Charcoal Grill, Blaze Red

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Big Green Egg (BGE) has always been the industry standard in the kamado world. Founded in 1974, the company has garnered a large following ever since. The Mini Max is the second smallest in the BGE family. What we ideally want is a thin blue smoke. This is a barely perceptible smoke. But trust me, if there is unburned wood in your Kamado on or within the hot coals, smoke is being generated and adding flavor, you can just barely see it.

Convert your kamado grill or pizza oven into a high-end outdoor kitchen with a BIG4SPACE. Gorgeous, sturdy, durable and outstanding-quality kamado tables, premium BBQ gazebos and louvered pergolas are made to last years outside and elevate your outdoor cooking experience to the next level.In fact, this kamado is made of insulated steel. It won’t break when dropped. And because of the insulation, the grill holds heat just as well as any ceramic kamado. In addition to that, the Akorn Jr is lighter and comes at an affordable price. Keep in mind that the Joe Jr still uses the traditional cast iron daisy wheel as the top vent. There is nothing wrong with it. It always gets the job done. One of the main advantages of the Akorn Jr is that it isn’t made from ceramic. Therefore, it won’t break if you happen to drop it. But that doesn’t mean it won’t perform as well as the KJ Jr. In fact, it has an insulated triple wall, which can hold heat extremely well during the colder months.

Front panels are made of HPL (High pressure laminate) – extreme weather-resistant, easy to clean high-pressure laminate made in Austria. HPL panels are frost and heat resistant under constant temperature load -80 °C to 80 °C. HPL panels come printed on both sides. The core is flame-retardant and the surface is lightfast. Extreme weather protection consists of double-hardened acrylic polyurethane resins. Unlike solid wood, HPL is absolutely no-maintenance material. Abrasion, impacts, scratches, and extreme temperature variations – none of these will be an issue from now on. The panel surface closely resembles traditional hardwood and even feels like hardwood when you’re touching it. Speaking of, the grate is made from high quality 304 stainless steel. This stuff doesn’t rust at all. It also has a hinged opening where you can add more charcoal and wood if needed. You can also insert the ash tool through that opening to rearrange your coals. A portable version caught the attention of hungry U.S. Soldiers stationed in Japan after the Second World War and soon made its way Stateside. Without delving deep into the history, in time, the Kamado evolved into the egg-shaped grills we know today. Minimax and Joe Junior both have a set of felt gaskets — one on the lid and one on the body. This material is soft and flexible. Therefore, when the heavy lid presses down on it, the felt does a great job of sealing the grills tightly. There will be no air leaks in these two grills. Open both top and bottom vents fully; close top vent halfway to hold target and adjust as necessaryMany thanks for being with us today, and enjoy your grilling adventures! External Resources for Further Information The lid is supported by a spring-assisted hinge. It’s made of powder-coated galvanized iron and allows you to open the lid with ease. Mind you, this is a small kamado. Its lid isn’t that heavy compared to other larger grills. So the spring-assisted hinge just makes sense. This keeps cost down yet still provides a secure and simple opening mechanism. Chargriller is well-known for their economical barbecues. Along with its bigger brother, the Akorn Jr is one of the company’s popular kamado grills. The things that make it stand out are the insulated steel construction, the performance, and of course the price.

The glossy shine on both the grills allows you to clean them in a very effortless manner. So if you are worried about how the food will turn out to be, then you don’t have to think much as both the grills are perfect in this aspect. Internal Components Tongs should be a given; from flipping to repositioning, this is THE essential piece of barbecue equipment. Choose a nice pair that provides a solid grip, and maybe non-slip handles. In terms of support, KJ is phenomenal. You can reach the company via many platforms. The owner, Bobby Brenan, is very active on social media. If you post a comment on KJ Facebook group, he will actually reply to you. There are also many communities dedicated to KJ so you always have people to talk to.

We have a more detailed review of the Akorn Jr here. If you already know what this grill is capable of, please follow this link here for the current pricing. Should You Buy The Kamado Joe Junior? However, you have to put everything together from scratch for the Akorn Jr. The part that will frustrate many people is assembling the three handles. They’re a little too difficult to screw in all the way. Material & Construction When you’re sure it is fully, completely, 100%, totally cooled down, go ahead and put your cover on and/or move it into storage. Placing a cover on a still-warm grill may damage your cover, so do make sure the Kamado is entirely cooled. Kamado Cooking Safety Tips