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Kamado Joe

Classic Joe III

18-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.

$2,200Approx. MSRP

The best all-round 18" Kamado Joe for a beginner who's committed to learning real charcoal/smoker cooking and wants the most current features, but it's an unnecessary upgrade if you just want basic grilling.

Pros

  • SloRoller insert meaningfully improves smoke flavor and evens out hot spots versus earlier generations
  • 3-tier Divide & Conquer and larger cook surface (up from the II) give more flexibility for mixed cooks
  • Upgraded aluminum shelves and beefed-up cart with more storage feel noticeably more solid than the II's
  • Built to last (ceramic)
  • Ceramic holds heat and moisture — grill, smoke or bake

Watch-outs

  • Priciest of the 18" Classic line
  • Still heavy and needs two people to move
  • Ash pan jam issue persists from earlier generations
  • SloRoller and extra accessories add cost/complexity for a first-time kamado owner

Known niggles

  • Ash pan jams against the tapered base when full of ash/debris
  • Dome thermometer reads inaccurately versus actual grate temperature until manually calibrated
  • Kontrol Tower vent coating can gum up after repeated hot cooks and require a high-heat burn-off to clean
TypeKamado
FuelCharcoal
FormatFreestanding cart
Approx. MSRP (USD)$2,200
Primary cooking area250 sq in
Side burnerNo
Temp range225–750°F
Weight281 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 Classic 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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