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Kamado Joe

Big Joe III

24-inch ceramic kamado grill with a 3-Tier Divide & Conquer system and an included SloRoller smoking insert, on a heavy-duty powder-coated steel cart.

$3,300Approx. MSRP
Great forlow-and-slow smokingsearing steaksreal charcoal flavor

The best large-capacity Kamado Joe for a beginner who regularly cooks for a crowd and wants the latest smoke tech, but it's too big and too pricey for someone cooking for just 2-4 people.

Pros

  • SloRoller insert noticeably improves smoke flavor and evens out temperature across the huge 24" cook surface
  • 3-tier Divide & Conquer plus large capacity handles multiple big cuts or a full spread at once
  • Upgraded aluminum cart/shelves feel far more solid than earlier plastic/metal versions
  • Built to last (ceramic)
  • Ceramic holds heat and moisture — grill, smoke or bake

Watch-outs

  • Among the most expensive Kamado Joe models
  • Very heavy, needs two people and real floor space
  • Ash-pan jamming and inaccurate stock thermometer persist from earlier generations
  • Capacity is overkill for small households

Known niggles

  • Ash pan jams against the tapered base when full of ash/debris
  • Dome thermometer reads inaccurately versus actual grate temperature until calibrated
  • Kontrol Tower top vent coating can gum up with soot after repeated hot cooks
TypeKamado
FuelCharcoal
FormatFreestanding cart
Approx. MSRP (USD)$3,300
Primary cooking area450 sq in
Side burnerNo
Temp range225–750°F
Weight406 lb
Build materialCeramic
WiFi / appNo

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

Kamado Joe Big Joe III

Features

  • 3-Tier Divide & Conquer Flexible Cooking System
  • Includes SloRoller hyperbolic smoking insert
  • Kontrol Tower top vent and Air Lift hinge
  • Stainless steel charcoal basket and cooking grates
  • Heavy-duty powder-coated steel cart with storage shelf
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