Kamado Joe KJ23R Egg Shaped Ceramic Japanese Style Kamado Cooker with Side Shelves, Cart and Free Grill Cover in Red. Kamado is the Japanese word for "stove" or "cooking range". Kamado cooking has its origins in clay vessels found in China, dating back over 3000 years. Over time the clay pot evolved into ceramic, dampers and draft doors were added for heat control and charcoal replaced wood as fuel.
Inside the ceramic egg, a ceramic bowl holds the charcoal. A draft opening in the lower side of the grill provides air to the charcoal and a controllable vent in the dome lid allows air to leave the cooker. Adjusting these two vents controls the internal temperature in the cooker. A hole in the lid allows the thermometer to be inserted for monitoring the temperature. Lump charcoal is preferred over briquettes as it contains less contaminents and can be manufactured in an environmentally sustainable manner using the technique of coppicing.*
All ceramic grills are not created equal. Kamado Joe cookers use the best refractory material for the cookers, fire boxes and fire rings. Each high fire ceramic piece has a minimum one inch thickness. You can actually smoke a brisket for 24 hours without adding charcoal every few hours. The grill also self cleans, after cooking you just open the vents and allow the grill to reach a temperature of 500 degrees for 15 minutes. 304 Stainless steel and thick finished bamboo, finish off the cooker with quality details.
Starting a fire with the Kamado Joe Grill is easy. You fill the firebox with charcoal, ignite it with 3-4 tightly crumpled sheets of newspaper or other standard paraffin or electric firestarter. Keep the lid open and wait 15 minutes, then close it, open the draft door and top vent. When you reach the desired temperature, adjust the airflow and start cooking.
The Kamado Joe grill is delivered fully assembled. Included are the bamboo side shelves, the stand, thermometer and we have added a free grill cover to every order. This grill is meant to last a lifetime, and the Kamado Joe stands behind it with their twenty year warranty on all the ceramic parts of the egg.
*Coppicing is a traditional method of woodland management which young tree stems are repeatedly cut down to near ground level. In subsequent growth years, many newshoots will emerge, and, after a number of years the coppiced tree, or stool is ready to be harvested, and the cycle begins again. (Wikipedia)
Dimensions:
- Width: 46.5”
- High: 48”
- Depth: 28”
- Cooking Surface: 256 square inches
- With Rack Extension: 407 square inches
Net Weight: 188 pounds
Heat Range: 180°F – 750°F+
Materials:
- Base/Lid: High Fire Heat-Resistant Ceramics
- Glaze: Heat-Resistant Ceramic Coating
- Top Vent: Cast Iron
- Cooking Grate: 304 Grade Stainless Steel
- Fire Box/Fire Ring: High Fire Heat-Resistant Ceramics
- Fire Grate: Cast Iron
- Handle & Side Shelves: Finished Bamboo
- Spring: Hinge Powder-Coated Iron
- Draft Door: 304 Grade Stainless Steel
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Cart: Powder-Coated Iron
Safety Considerations: If the grill is heated to over 500°F and the air vents and cover are closed, a sudden surge of flame can occur when the lid is opened suddenly. To prevent this, open the top and bottom vents, wait 10 seconds, and then open the lid slowly.
Limited Warranty:
Kamado Joe warrants that this Kamado Joe grill and smoker is free of defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase for the following periods with respect to the following components:
Twenty (20) years for all ceramic parts (dome, base, firebox and fire ring)
Five (5) years for all metal parts (excluding cast-iron parts)
One (1) year for all cast-iron parts (top vent or lid and fire grate)
Thirty (30) days on thermometers and felt gaskets
Warranty coverage commences on the original date of purchase and covers only the original purchaser. Sales receipt is required for proof of purchase.
If a defect in material or workmanship is discovered during the applicable warranty period, Kamado Joe will, at our sole option, replace the defective component at no cost to you for the component itself. The owner is required to pay all other costs of warranty service, including returning defective components and labor charges.
This warranty does not apply to damage caused by abuse or use of the product for purposes other than that for which it is designed, damage caused by lack of proper maintenance or installation, damages caused by accidents or natural disasters, damage caused by unauthorized attachments or modifications or damage during shipment. This warranty does not cover damage from normal wear and tear from use of the product (for example, scratches, dents, dings and chipping).
