5 Upgrades & Accessories to Improve Your Experience on the Kamado Joe Junior

[@robertash3953]

Outstanding information! Not much out there for the Joe Jr but your recommendations are spot on!! 🔥

[@BartlowsBBQ]

Thanks Robert! I'm glad it was helpful and will continue to look for more joe junior options.

[@zacharyriley4658]

are there any advantages to the cart other than raising it a tiny bit and also being able to roll it instead of carrying it? or are those two main reasons the only reasons that are apparent?

[@robertash3953]

@@zacharyriley4658 This particular cart appears to be cheaper than the JJ George brand (which has a small storage shelf). The 2 advantages you list ARE the BIG reasons for this cart. However, I wonder if you could store your deflector plate underneath for quick access (just a guess though).

[@dustinhess6798]

I just got a Joe Jr. These are fantastic recommendations! Thanks so much!

[@BartlowsBBQ]

Sweet, congrats. Thank you. Let me know if there are other things you want to see for a video.

[@reydelossantos6581]

Cart, Ash basket, Woo Ring (w/ handle), Soap stone, Grill Grates are all MUST haves for Jr - Salute!

[@BartlowsBBQ]

Absolutely!

[@JasmineSpirit]

Thank you & it was helpful! We're getting ready to purchase the Joe Jr. & this helps a lot. Please publish more about it, your experience with it & recipes. Thanks so much! Help us discover what this Joe Jr. can really do.

[@BartlowsBBQ]

Thank you so much and glad it was helpful. I will definitely add more joe junior recipes. I have some in the channel you can explore as well. Thanks for watching!

[@JasmineSpirit]

@BartlowsBBQ Somebody should write an exclusive Joe Jr. cookbook.

[@williambell2188]

Really like this review, also like your home’s brick, nice color.

[@BartlowsBBQ]

Thank you so much!

[@joebrindisi2588]

I forgot to mention when I recently added a comment to your "Chicken Wing Cook" using the the Napoleon basket for the Joe Jr. that in addition to the roll around cart, I purchased the other 4 items you discussed and couldn't be happier! They make life a whole lot better using the Joe Jr. Thanks again for your great informative posts!!

[@BartlowsBBQ]

That's awesome to hear and glad those accessories are helping you like they do me. Always fun to share our learnings together!

[@noahkohn9350]

You have a lot of wind in Oklahoma? It’s almost like they wrote a whole song about that! 😉🤣

[@BartlowsBBQ]

😂

[@mitube4u]

That Woo Ring is such a great idea and ordered my own. I just did my first ever Smoke on my Joe Jr and found it to be a hassle to have to move the grill and deflector separately. I had told me myself that I wish that there was a way to move this one piece. Then a few hours after my cook, I saw this video.

[@BartlowsBBQ]

It's a very helpful accessory and glad you found the video. Appreciate the support and watching!

[@dylanortiz8407]

Hey, a fellow Okie. I’ve been thinking about getting a Joe Junior and I’ve been watching your videos on it. Thanks for making these videos. Much love from Edmond

[@BartlowsBBQ]

That's awesome, great to connect with fellow Okies! The Joe Junior is a great starting place for a Kamado. Able to cook for your family, portable and affordable.

[@crazymonkey9611]

Broke down and used the links u provided to buy the cart and cover for my joe junior. Cart is a week away for delivery. Can’t wait. Thanks again for putting this video together. Great stuff and enjoying your new vids of the big joe. That thing is a beast!

[@BartlowsBBQ]

That's awesome and look forward to hearing what you think of your new joe junior setup. Yeah, that big joe is a big bad boy! It's been fun!

[@ComicswithDrew]

I've been doing research on the Joe Jr and this is excellent content. Thank you!

[@BartlowsBBQ]

I'm so glad this was helpful! Thank you so much! Appreciate you watching!

[@RhubarbAndCod]

Wow! All such fantastic information! Thanks so much for this comprehensive overview Scott!

[@BartlowsBBQ]

Thank you so much, Susan!

[@CptnRon302]

Excellent stuff Scott! Great idea to add the Jr back in!

[@BartlowsBBQ]

Thanks Ron! I couldn't help myself! 😂

[@johncourneya2606]

Thank you, excited to look some of these up.

[@BartlowsBBQ]

You are welcome and look forward to hearing what you think!

[@smokingtarheel3003]

I ordered the soapstone and can't wait to try it out. That's a nice cart too! Great video as always,

[@BartlowsBBQ]

Thank you! Soapstone is one of my favorites!

[@sunway16]

Great video and tips. I got joe jr about a month ago and im loving it. Could you make a video about setting up the coal and fire. Im having issues sometimes and temperature doesn't climb fast.

[@BartlowsBBQ]

Thank you so much! Absolutely, I'll add that to my list!

[@crazymonkey9611]

Ah. Someone who finally designed a cart specifically for KJ. i found one for BGE, but was worried it wouldn’t be a perfect fit. Thanks for doing the research. I’ll target this one when I buy. Having the KJ jr up off the ground will be nice!

[@BartlowsBBQ]

Absolutely, it's nice to see some targeted accessories and options for the junior. This cart is not too expensive. The JJ George cedar cart is nice but more expensive. There are a few other options I found.

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Nice upgrades

[@BartlowsBBQ]

Thanks James!

[@newenergy1687]

Great video. Is the height considered low in comparison to the classic joe?

[@BartlowsBBQ]

Thank you! Do you mean the height with this cart compared to hight with standard kj stand? If so, kj classic would sit higher compared to this stand I have on the jr.

[@maryweber1414]

Thanks so much for the video of available upgrades for the KJ Jr, but I can't find the links to the items at the video end. What did I do wrong?

[@BartlowsBBQ]

Thanks for watching! Below are the upgrade links. They are in the description. Joe Jr Upgrades: 1. JR Cart: amzn.to/36QiTSe 2. JR Grill Expander: amzn.to/3M8t1Wx 3. & 4. Smokeware Vent Cap and Drip Pan: smokeware.com/?ref=vJT2gPMLyz7QB 5. Kick Ash Basket & Ash Can: search joe jr. Out of stock smokeware.com/?ref=vJT2gPMLyz7QB 10% off smokeware code: bartlowsbbq or search joe junior / out of stock www.kickashbasket.com/Medium-Kick-Ash-Can_p_53.html Try junior can here: atlantagrillcompany.com/collections/kick-ash-basket/products/kick-ash-can-kamado-joe-junior Bonus Woo Ring:ceramicgrillstore.com/collections/kamado-joe-aftermarket-accessories/products/kamado-joe-joe-junior-woo-ring

[@robertdepesci3418]

if you use the ash basket... do you still need to use the fire grate cover?

[@BartlowsBBQ]

No, you won't need that! KJ has one they just launched. www.kamadojoe.com/products/stainless-steel-joe-jr-charcoal-basket

[@oscarTEAMPeace]

where’s the link to the stand for kamado joe jr

[@BartlowsBBQ]

Here you go: amzn.to/42RXOyF

[@blakestone1856]

Any recommendations on how to travel with it? Can’t seem to find any info on how people pack it for tailgating.

[@BartlowsBBQ]

Great question. Depending on your vehicle...you can keep it in metal stand and load in truck bed and anchor it with tie down anchors. If you have larger KJ you can just put it in truck bed and secure like above and the weight will be secure.

[@blakestone1856]

@@BartlowsBBQ do you put cardboard or something in between the internals when traveling or just remove them all together. Just trying not to break my new toy haha

[@BartlowsBBQ]

@@blakestone1856 I would remove the internals just to be safe.

[@oscarTEAMPeace]

@@BartlowsBBQ where is the stand from in in the uk tno 🇬🇧 😢

[@kokekan75]

Could you not use a 10” foil drip catcher that’s disposable instead?

[@BartlowsBBQ]

You could do that as well

[@kokekan75]

@@BartlowsBBQ wonder if there are any health concerns with using an aluminium tray over a long smoke - will it affect the meat in anyway. Seen some concerns around that on forums.

[@TheSillyKitchenwithSylvia]

Great video!

[@BartlowsBBQ]

Thank you, Sylvia!

[@67jramos]

I bought the Kick ash can through your link that was provided. When I got the can it wouldn’t fit in my Joe jr. That is when I discovered the link is incorrect. The link is for the medium can and not for the Junior kick ash can.

[@BartlowsBBQ]

I'm so sorry to hear that and thank you for letting me know. It looks like they are out of stock from those providers. Typically it gives you the option to click which size when on website. I'll add a note to my description. Both companies are very good and will allow you to return for correct size. Also, AGC has it as well: atlantagrillcompany.com/collections/kick-ash-basket/products/kick-ash-can-kamado-joe-junior

[@67jramos]

@@BartlowsBBQ Thank you for the new link. I appreciate the response.

[@jameyR27]

👍🏾

[@BartlowsBBQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@yc6683]

The Smokeware Vent Cap upgrade is worthless. I bought it and the darn thing keeps falling off (yes, I am using the adapter properly). Also, it looks oversized and out of place on the Kamado Joe Jr. I do not recommend it. I just wasted $60 on that thing.

[@BartlowsBBQ]

I totally understand and it's not a solution for everyone. The main purpose value is if it sits outside and you need better cover during weather. Otherwise current one is perfectly fine. I'm actually going back to the original as mine sits in a covered patio but just added to show multiple options.

[@yc6683]

@@BartlowsBBQ If the grill sits outside a grill cover will do and it's cheaper than the vent and protects the whole grill.

[@BartlowsBBQ]

@@yc6683 Yes, I'm referring to if you are cooking during the rain or snow that this vent cap would serve you well.

[@kevincris2589]

That woo ring looks like a badly bent hanger lol

[@BartlowsBBQ]

😀

[@dziugytodzg]

do a pizza on joe jr !

[@BartlowsBBQ]

Great, on my list!

[@lynnroller9911]

Links to items #1 and #2 are the same.

[@BartlowsBBQ]

Thank you for the heads up! I just fixed it!