Just purchased a Kamado Joe

Toni · 07-13-2011, 10:16 PM

Hi Everyone.. I am new to these forums... It's a great site with alot of info... I have just purchased a Kamado Joe Cooker and I am getting ready to do my first true "smoke session" I have been a "griller" for along time but LOVE smoked meats and can't wait to get started... I was hoping before my first smoke that some of you experienced people can give me some useful tips on using this Cooker in particular...

Any help at all would be greatly appreciated... Thanks again !!! Toni

NorthwestBBQ · 07-13-2011, 10:17 PM

Okay, can you post some pics of your new pit?

martyleach · 07-13-2011, 11:10 PM

We find it a lot easier to talk when we have a visual stimulation. Got any pictures??

purplestarrider · 07-14-2011, 12:17 AM

you guys are lying about needing the pics. :P you just want to drool. you are as bad as the little boy that found dads stash of dirty mags. ;) j/k

Toni Welcome. what a great question and i am looking forward to the answers as i have just recently pick up something similar lately as well and will be waiting to see what others have to say. you have come to the right place the brethren is a great place to get info.

Johnny_Crunch · 07-14-2011, 12:22 AM

Welcome aboard and best of luck. Congrats on your new cooker!

lionhrt · 07-14-2011, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by purplestarrider

you guys are lying about needing the pics. :P you just want to drool. you are as bad as the little boy that found dads stash of dirty mags. ;) j/k

Actually My dad used to look for my stash

I don`t have a clay cooker but have read enough to know they say catch your temp on the way up if you go over your target temp they can take a bit to get back down. so start choking your air supply a bit before you hit your target temp. and I agree with Michael post some pics.

GreenDrake · 07-14-2011, 05:48 AM

I have had my Kamado Joe for about a year now, any questions on it, fire away. I actually use it more than my Traegers these days. It's an all weather, all purpose cooker. I use it for comps, every day cooking, long smokes and whatever. The only limitation to ceramic cookers is capacity. The PPI (price per inch) of usable grill space is very high compared to other options, but the rock solid stability, fuel efficiency and longevity of the grill make up for that. I have a Stoker on mine, talk about dead on cruise control. There are a bunch of YouTube videos on my channel with it, doing more as I take the time to make them, but if you look for Kamado Joe on YouTube, you will run across my vids, I am Smokering41....had to make a new channel when they merged with Google and the password fiasco got too frustrating.

aquablue22 · 07-14-2011, 09:15 AM

I have an BGE so it is somewhat close. I use mine for everything, pizza, steaks long low and slow butts or just grilling some steak or burgers. That's the nice thing about them. Probably the thing i like the most is being able to dial in a temp using airflow and doing 12 or longer low and slow cooks. Took some time to get it right but now it's bada bing we got butts. Just start playing and cooking, lots of fun. I don't know if the Joe has a platesetter but you need one. Good Luck.....

bigabyte · 07-14-2011, 11:23 AM

Congrats!

Phubar · 07-14-2011, 11:47 AM

Gefeliciteerd!

On the Dutch Brethren forum there's a Brother who imports those units.
I've never cooked on those but I'm willing to give it a try!

Entertain us with your new toy please?

5-0 BBQ · 07-14-2011, 12:11 PM

I am a Kamado Joe dealer and cook on one all the time. What do you need to know?

07-13-2011, 10:16 PM	#1
Toni Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match. Join Date: 07-12-11 Location: Narragansett, RI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just purchased a Kamado Joe Hi Everyone.. I am new to these forums... It's a great site with alot of info... I have just purchased a Kamado Joe Cooker and I am getting ready to do my first true "smoke session" I have been a "griller" for along time but LOVE smoked meats and can't wait to get started... I was hoping before my first smoke that some of you experienced people can give me some useful tips on using this Cooker in particular... Any help at all would be greatly appreciated... Thanks again !!! Toni

07-13-2011, 10:17 PM	#2
NorthwestBBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-09 Location: Lynnwood, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Okay, can you post some pics of your new pit? __________________ Michael KCBS/PNWBA Member, Cook, CBJ & Photographer Custom Engraved Wine Barrel Lids

07-13-2011, 11:10 PM	#3
martyleach Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Pleasanton, Ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We find it a lot easier to talk when we have a visual stimulation. Got any pictures?? __________________ Large Big Green Egg, Cold smokehouse, UDS with hinged lid, Santa Maria pit 26.75" Weber OTG, Weber Performer, WGA MAK One Star General Pellet Pooper Hasty Bake Gourmet Custom wooden handles for BBQ's made by Marty Leach (oh, that's me) www.amlwoodart.com

07-14-2011, 12:17 AM	#4
purplestarrider Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-23-11 Location: Arvada, CO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	you guys are lying about needing the pics. :P you just want to drool. you are as bad as the little boy that found dads stash of dirty mags. ;) j/k Toni Welcome. what a great question and i am looking forward to the answers as i have just recently pick up something similar lately as well and will be waiting to see what others have to say. you have come to the right place the brethren is a great place to get info. __________________ Jess-NBBD (still learning) Imperial Kamado (restoring) MES 30" Digital

07-14-2011, 12:22 AM	#5
Johnny_Crunch Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-03-10 Location: Cypress TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard and best of luck. Congrats on your new cooker! __________________ J Crunch

07-14-2011, 05:48 AM	#7
GreenDrake is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-21-10 Location: Hayden, Idaho Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have had my Kamado Joe for about a year now, any questions on it, fire away. I actually use it more than my Traegers these days. It's an all weather, all purpose cooker. I use it for comps, every day cooking, long smokes and whatever. The only limitation to ceramic cookers is capacity. The PPI (price per inch) of usable grill space is very high compared to other options, but the rock solid stability, fuel efficiency and longevity of the grill make up for that. I have a Stoker on mine, talk about dead on cruise control. There are a bunch of YouTube videos on my channel with it, doing more as I take the time to make them, but if you look for Kamado Joe on YouTube, you will run across my vids, I am Smokering41....had to make a new channel when they merged with Google and the password fiasco got too frustrating. __________________ PNWBA - Hayden, Idaho http://www.facebook.com/BC2BBQ

07-14-2011, 09:15 AM	#8
aquablue22 Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-26-08 Location: Ormond Beach, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have an BGE so it is somewhat close. I use mine for everything, pizza, steaks long low and slow butts or just grilling some steak or burgers. That's the nice thing about them. Probably the thing i like the most is being able to dial in a temp using airflow and doing 12 or longer low and slow cooks. Took some time to get it right but now it's bada bing we got butts. Just start playing and cooking, lots of fun. I don't know if the Joe has a platesetter but you need one. Good Luck..... __________________ Weber Spirit E-310 Gasser 1 - Big Green Egg - Large 2 - 22.5 Weber Kettles 2 - 18.5 Weber Kettle Magma Newport - Gasser (on the Boat) 1 - Terracotta PIG 1 Masterbuilt Modified Smokehouse [COLOR=Green]2 - Super FAST, Super ACCURATE Green Thermapen[/COLOR]1 splashproof)

07-14-2011, 11:23 AM	#9
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS Downloads: 1 Uploads: 1	Congrats! __________________ Chris Baker For great food and and an even better time join the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns *First ever recipient of the Silverfinger Award!* Yes, I own a whole bunch of BBQ crap also. *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Get your MOINK Certification today!* The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club member

07-14-2011, 11:47 AM	#10
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,The NetherPharkinglands Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Gefeliciteerd! On the Dutch Brethren forum there's a Brother who imports those units. I've never cooked on those but I'm willing to give it a try! Entertain us with your new toy please? __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by Ecobrasa Coco Briquettes Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow WGA Ambassador

07-14-2011, 12:11 PM	#11
5-0 BBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-27-10 Location: Hampstead, MD Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I am a Kamado Joe dealer and cook on one all the time. What do you need to know? __________________ Steve Rogers 5-0 BBQ Competition Team Facebook Owner The BBQ Equipment Store www.bbqequipmentstore.com Proud 2013 Sponsor of Degüello BBQ, Christmas City BBQ, Lo'-N-Slo BBQ, Bar-B-Que Mayham, Uncle Bucks, Finns Finest, Pigheaded, Simply Q and Little Lukes BBQ No Thermapen Here, I have a Water & Shock Resistant Backlit Maverick PT-100BBQ 500 Gal Stickburner - Backwoods Gator, Red Kamado Joe, Primo Oval XL, Maverick Competition Smoker CS-55 and Many Others

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