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AKORN Jr Kamado Charcoal Grill

Compact 155 sq in junior version of the AKORN kamado with triple-wall insulation and side carry handles.

$200Approx. MSRP

A good compact, budget kamado for a beginner cooking for one or two people or wanting a portable second grill, but not for anyone needing to feed a crowd.

Pros

  • Very efficient — holds temperature well using minimal charcoal, good for the price vs. ceramic kamados
  • Triple-wall insulated steel with dual dampers and a heat gauge in a compact, portable size
  • Praised by first-time kamado owners as simple to use after a fairly quick assembly
  • Easy on the wallet ($200)
  • Light enough to move or store

Watch-outs

  • Small cooking area limits it to 1-2 people or side dishes
  • Assembly hardware issues reported by some buyers
  • Will eventually rust if not protected from weather
  • Tight cooking area (155 sq in) — small batches

Known niggles

  • Cross-threaded nuts and missing hardware reported during assembly by some buyers
  • Same rust vulnerability as the full-size AKORN — body can eventually rust through if left exposed
TypeKamado
FuelCharcoal
FormatKamado
Approx. MSRP (USD)$200
Primary cooking area155 sq in
Temp range200–700°F
Weight36 lb
Build materialTriple-walled insulated steel body, cast-iron cooking grates
WiFi / appNo

Specs sourced from the manufacturer / retailer listing. Prices are approximate and drift — check the seller for the current figure.

Char-Griller AKORN Jr Kamado Charcoal Grill

Features

  • Triple-walled insulation
  • Side carry handles for portability
  • Dual adjustable dampers
  • EasyDump ash pan
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