Briquettes are made of compressed coal dust, charcoal, sawdust, peat, and other stuff that catches on fire. Also, don’t worry about the quality of the Junior just because it’s the smallest. That’s not the case at all. This grill is indeed a mighty little beast. Keep in mind that there is no cap to protect the daisy wheel from the rain. Because of that, water can easily get inside the grill. It’s also easy to rust away since it’s cast iron after all. Fuel Miser Now you’re all set up correctly, the fire’s lit, your Kamado has come up to and settled on the correct cooking temperature, you’ve added wood (maybe), and the smoke has stopped billowing — it’s now time to add your food.

The glossy shine on both the grills allows you to clean them in a very effortless manner. So if you are worried about how the food will turn out to be, then you don’t have to think much as both the grills are perfect in this aspect. Internal Components Many folks might wonder if the Kamado Joe Jr might be too small given its size. Well, we’re here to tell you that it’s not THAT small.Open both top and bottom vents fully; close top vent slightly to hold target and adjust as necessary The Joe Jr, on the other hand, doesn’t have any mesh screen. Thus you might want to put something below it just in case. Overall, the cooking size of these two grills is perfect for 2 people. If you cook for more than that, you’d want to do it in batches. Fuel Miser A portable version caught the attention of hungry U.S. Soldiers stationed in Japan after the Second World War and soon made its way Stateside. Without delving deep into the history, in time, the Kamado evolved into the egg-shaped grills we know today.

You’ve been smoking a stupidly expensive cut of meat for hours, the anticipation building all day long. Finally, your digital thermometer readout informs you that you’ve hit the safe eating temperature — the time has come! Convert your kamado grill or pizza oven into a high-end outdoor kitchen with a BIG4SPACE. Gorgeous, sturdy, durable and outstanding-quality kamado tables, premium BBQ gazebos and louvered pergolas are made to last years outside and elevate your outdoor cooking experience to the next level. We’ve created this complete A-to-Z guide on how to use a Kamado to help you understand what they are, how they work, why they’re awesome, and how to get great results when using one.You may be thinking, based on what we said earlier, that with such perfect insulation, once you’ve hit your target temperature, your job is done? Your Kamado will now hold that temperature forever and ever. Well, yes and no.

In terms of cleaning the cooking grate, both grills have a stainless steel one. So only minimal upkeep is needed here. You don’t have to constantly season the grate like a cast iron one. Warranty There are lots of ways to light up your charcoal. We, however, recommend one of these three methods for the most efficient and safest start-up: Looftlighter or Electric StarterOn the Joe Jr, they’re welded in with the nest. That means there is no possibility of them coming loose. In terms of support, KJ is phenomenal. You can reach the company via many platforms. The owner, Bobby Brenan, is very active on social media. If you post a comment on KJ Facebook group, he will actually reply to you. There are also many communities dedicated to KJ so you always have people to talk to. That’s not the case with double-walled steel. Once it gets hot, it stays there and takes a long time to come down. Because of that, you might want to start slowly if you’re planning to smoke foods on the Akorn Jr. Cleaning & Maintenance