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Kamado Joe Joe Jr 13.5-inch Portable Ceramic Charcoal Grill with Grill Stand, Stainless Steel Cooking Grate, Heat Deflectors and Ash Tool in Red, Model KJ13RH

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Style: Joe Junior


Pattern Name: Grill


Features

  • Premium 13.5" Ceramic Grill with Cast Iron Stand
  • Thick-walled, heat-resistant shell that locks in smoke and moisture at any temperature
  • Cast-iron air vent for temperature control
  • 304 Stainless Steel Cooking Grate
  • Built-In Temp Gauge

Description

Whether tailgating or cooking out by the lake, the high quality—and surprisingly portable—Joe Jr. makes premium grilling possible just about anywhere.

Brand: Kamado Joe


Product Dimensions: 19.75"D x 20.75"W x 27"H


Special Feature: Portable, Superior Heat Retention, Heavy Duty


Color: Blaze Red


Fuel Type: Charcoal


Brand: ‎Kamado Joe


Product Dimensions: ‎19.75"D x 20.75"W x 27"H


Special Feature: ‎Portable, Superior Heat Retention, Heavy Duty


Color: ‎Blaze Red


Fuel Type: ‎Charcoal


Recommended Uses For Product: ‎Outdoor


Finish Type: ‎Painted


Included Components: ‎Thermometer


Assembly Required: ‎No


Material: ‎Iron


Handle Material: ‎Plastic


Item Weight: ‎75.6 Pounds


Model Name: ‎Joe Jr.


Frame Material: ‎Cast Iron


Installation Type: ‎Built-In


Cooking Surface Area: ‎150 Square Inches


Number of Racks: ‎1


Global Trade Identification Number: ‎03


Manufacturer: ‎Kamado Joe


UPC: ‎767353980303 811738020303


Part Number: ‎KJ13RH


Item Weight: ‎75.6 pounds


Country of Origin: ‎China


Item model number: ‎KJ13RH


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Size: ‎13.5 inch


Style: ‎Joe Junior


Finish: ‎Painted


Pattern: ‎Grill


Power Source: ‎Charcoal


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Special Features: ‎Portable, Superior Heat Retention, Heavy Duty


Batteries Included?: ‎No


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Warranty Description: ‎Lifetime on cermics, five years on metal parts


Date First Available: May 23, 2014


Frequently asked questions

The 13.5 inch in the Kamado Joe Jr. Grill refers to the diameter of the cooking space or grill grate. It gives you ample space to barbecue your food items.

The cart of Kamado Joe Jr. Grill is made from constructed cast iron. It's sturdy, robust and ensures longevity.

The heat deflector in the Kamado Joe Jr. Grill helps manage the heat and directs the heat around food instead of directly towards it, providing indirect cooking that is ideal for large cuts or slow smoking.

Yes, the Kamado Joe Jr. Grill is a portable grill. It features a compact design and is partnered with a cast iron cart that includes locking wheels, making it easy for transportation.

Top Amazon Reviews

🚀 Abunda's Overview

This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.


The Kamado Joe Junior Grill generally receives glowing reviews from customers, with top positives including superior temperature control, fuel efficiency and easy clean up. The ceramic charcoal grill delivers a distinct char-taste that cannot be replicated by propane grills. Users also note that the grill is perfect for home use, allowing outdoor cooking for a variety of foods and maintaining the temperature for extended periods, even up to 10 hours. Malfunctions appear to be rare, although several users have noted that the grill arrived with minor cracks.

Pros

  • 👍 Superior temperature control.
  • 💕 Distinct char-taste from charcoal grilling.
  • 🌎 High fuel efficiency, uses less charcoal.
  • 😃 Easy clean up within minutes.
  • 🔥 Excellent for slow cooking, maintains temperature for hours.

Cons

  • 👎 Might take a long time to heat up initially.
  • 😞 Some customers reported the product arrived damaged or cracked.
  • ⚠️ Stand may lack stability, causing the grill to wobble.
  • 📏 Compact size might not be suitable for large families or hosting large parties.

Should I Buy It?

If you are a regular griller who values excellent temperature control, fuel efficiency and the unique tastes that charcoal grilling can deliver, then the Kamado Joe Junior Grill is a fantastic option for you. While the compact size may not cater to large families or gatherings, it fits perfectly for couples or small families. Bear in mind to check for damage or cracks upon arrival due to some reported shipping issues.


  • Most magnificent grill I've ever cooked on!
Style: Joe Junior Pattern Name: Grill
I've bought overly large propane grills (non-Weber) in the past thinking it was such a "good deal" when they weren't Weber grills and just too big other than for large parties. Here's the thing, if you like to smoke OR grill x2-x3 a week with minimal cleaning and the biggest draw for me was the temperature control w/ the LEAST AMOUNT OF FUEL being used, ceramic type of charcoal grilling is the way to go: 1. It's better than propane. Cooking w/ charcoal gives you that char-taste that you CAN NOT get from propane unless you buy special grilling meat injector fluid that mimics that charcoal taste 2. Excellent temperature control. It's a pain in the ass to do this w/ a metal small charcoal grill (which I'd still take over a propane grill, btw). 3. FUEL CONSUMPTION (this is actually the #1 REASON WHY I bought this type of grill). The more you grill, the more you'll save in fuel costs over time. I have a metal weber kettle grill (18") and it uses at minimum x2-x3 times more fuel (due to the heat dissipating via the metal). The ceramic is #1 in this area in conserving your fuel and heat. Go to BJ's or Costco and BUY the LUMP CHARCOAL, NOT the BRIQUETTES (that's for the metal charcoal grills) from there . 4. Convenience of cooking outside vs inside for certain foods. To me, cooking pizza (oven needs to get to 500 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, which usually takes 1/2 hr or more minimum if you use a pizza stone). IF you use a GrillBlazer Grill SV Gun (which I bought, but it's a tad expensive, so try to get something similar if you want to save time) you'll save yourself like 15-20 minutes for the coals to get hot enough if you use a grill gun vs a charcoal chimney starter (which is fine too if you don't have the $). Also, it's heats up way hotter and quicker in my opinion (if you use a grill gun) than a conventional oven in your house. PLUS you'll more than likely NOT HAVE a FALSE ALARMS from the fire alarms in your house once the temperatures get hot enough and create that smoke. 5. Easy clean up. Open the bottom and use the tool they provide you to scrap the ashes out. Done within 30-60 seconds. That's it! I've bought 2 of these since I fell in love with this grill so much. I understand if you want to save money and look at cheap chinese brands here on Amazon or elsewhere, but think twice. If you're spending $100+ on something you'll think you'll be using for a long time: (1) Are you confident it behaves in the same way that a Green Egg or a Kamado Joe would? (2) if the ceramic CRACKS, will the company cover the warranty on it? It's totally up to whatever your budget allows. FYI, if choose the more expensive shipping option if you buy this, because #1, I used the Amazon Prime Free Shipping method and the grill came CRACKED on the inside and outside (it was a small crack, but it's ENOUGH to cause problems when cooking). Your grill should have NO CRACKS, contact Kamado Joe immediately and take pics with your phone and ask them if the crack is manageable or should you send it back. And god forbid it's cracked and you have to send it back, it's going to be a pain in the ass. SAVE THE GREEN SHIPPING STRAPS, DO NOT THROW THEM OUT UNTIL YOU'VE INSPECTED THE GRILL FOR CRACKS. To avoid this problem, I choose Amazon's option for "Inside Entryway" SCHEDULED SHIPPING (just pay the $10 more), it's worth it and you'll save yourself A LOT of headache. I wish I did it the 1st time. There will be 2 guys to move your grill to wherever you want it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2023 by Xavier1963

  • Does it get better? For low and slow: No... No it doesn’t.
Style: Joe Junior Pattern Name: Grill
Had this about a week now and thus far cooking on it low and slow has been a dream! Surprisingly roomy for what you’d expect. I’ve successfully completed two brisket cooks (a flat and a point separately), two full spatchcock chickens with intentions to do a vertical beercan chicken soon, and two sets of ribs (one set of baby backs and two sets of beef ribs curled around each other). Also done so snapper, shrimp, and salmon. This can easily hit 250F and hold steady for an overnight cook (done it) and with a little fire management at the start (proper coal placement, vent settings) a 200-225F can be achieved for a super low and slow cook (done this too). Super simple to set up and I was cooking in less than 20 minutes from UPS arrival to lighting my coal basket. Cannot be happier and I’ve decided to purchase a Big Joe iii. I went with the Kamado Joe over the Big Green Egg due to the reputation for innovation, reviews regarding customer service and warranty responses, the fact the Big Joe uses a fiberglass mesh seal over felt (although the Joe jr uses felt) and - a bit vain here I suppose - I like the red over the green. A few years ago I thought I’d be going after the Big Green Egg but after being in a position to actually purchase and researching it out decided on Kamado Joe. This product is Made in China. My complaints thus far: 1) The grates are stainless steel (high quality stainless though) as opposed to cast iron so I purchased the upgrade. I also purchased the charcoal basket from Kick Ash and have not used the included cast iron coal grate. 2) The finish appears to have some eggshell heat cracking which seems to be normal as there is no chipping or textural feel to it and I have to look very close to see it. A+ ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2021 by WHA

  • It's the Big Kamado, just smaller!
Style: Joe Junior Pattern Name: Grill
I bought this because I am already experienced with the kamado style ceramic grills and i wanted something smaller to save fuel with. I read a bunch of reviews about these and it seemed that the biggest complaint was broken items upon receipt, and the poor customer service thereafter. Mine arrived with a small chip in the bottom half (that probably wouldn't affect cooking), but I took a pic and contacted Kamado Joe (KJ). They sent me a replacement bottom half! The grill holds it's temperature really well and is GREAT on fuel conservation, compared to the Big ceramic I have. I cook on it about 3 times a week, and have no issues. My only complaint is that the thermometer it comes with has a long probe on the back, which sometimes dips down into meat that i'm smoking (think pork shoulders). It's not a problem usually: i'll move the shoulder back or just use a wireless thermometer anyway. It would also be nice to have an upgraded version offered that comes with the upgraded casket and smoke top, like the KJ classics. Ceramic is also prone to cracking if mishandled, and this grill doesn't have many accessories. That means if you do like I do and move it from garage to porch to cook, then back once it's cool, you end up carrying it a lot, which means you could drop it and break it. overall i love this grill! It's really cool and cooks amazing food, holds a temp extremely well. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2019 by tyler

  • Good purchase, but a little wobbly in stand
Style: Joe Junior Pattern Name: Grill
Only used this so far one time. I like it, but 2 things I have a problem with. For one thing when you open the lid it moves the whole grill backwards because it's not stable in the stand. I was afraid it would fall off of the table and crack on the patio, but I don't think that will happen. Hopefully I can make it more secure somehow. The other problem is that I wasn't familiar with the charcoal that I ordered with the grill (kamado joe big lump charcoal) seems to have a strong smell and probably should only be used if you like the strong smoking taste. I am not an expert yet, but I am learning and I will continue to experiment with the grill. All in all I think it is a great grill/smoker and worth the purchase. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2023 by James E.

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