Big Green Egg vs Kamado Joe Ceramic Grills

A side by side comparison of the two leading ceramic grills, the Kamado Joe and the Big Green Egg. We look at everything, including packaging, unboxing, assembly, construction, features, quirks, fit and finish, and most importantly, a head to head taste test.

[@ronniesolomon5235]

by far the best side by side comparison video i have ever seen.

[@keithbrookshire]

Fantastic effort to go to the expense of buying two new models for a direct comparison. I have an older, medium sized Big Green Egg and a Large size Bayou Classic Cypress Kamado. No complaints with either but the new features on the Kamado Joe have me jonesing for something new. The sales rep at the Costco road show told me a couple of weeks ago the new features on will be available on the Big Joe this summer (2017).

[@rusty-ole-boomstick1268]

Hi folks, I have had my bge for just about 18 years, I love the way it smokes grills and baked. I did have one issue with it about 3 years ago, for some reason the sides were leaking out black moistured ooz and I found hair line fractures in it. I called the BGE corporate and they sent me out a new bottom piece no charge even for shipping. They did ship it to a BGE store that I had to pick it up from. And I made a very cool strawberry planter out of the fractured one. Other than that I love my BGE. I am sure the KJ can hold up as well. Peace and happy cooking.

[@belavet]

Supposedly this is normally and recommended if you mostly Cook low and slow. I just picked up a used unit and did a burn out. Lots of lovely ooze. The glaze (green color) is supposed to be porous from what I've read.

[@jimbrown1559]

If you live much above sea level, don't forget to consider altitude when calibrating the thermometer to boiling water!

[@MikeHammons1]

Great video. I have a BGE and after 18 years it's still going strong. The only thing I have done to it is replace the thermometer one time and the felt a few times in those years. I will say that KJ is clearly doing a much better job on updating their grills with really nice, innovative and useful features. BGE is pretty much still the same as it was when I bought mine. It's not necessarily a bad thing but it would be nice to see BGE keep up with the times. As my BGE is still fine I probably won't be replacing it, but, if I were in the market today I think KJ would earn my business.

[@EJWash57]

Well-produced video. Right to the point, and a very fair comparison without bias. Thank you.

[@chrisscalia3746]

I’ve sold both Kamado Joe and BGE and the changes KJ has made to their cooker definitely separates them from the competition. The air lift hinge is great.

[@marceloovg1873]

So you noticed KJ greatly surpasses competition and yet sold both? hmmm

[@chrisscalia3746]

@@marceloovg1873 Kamado Joe didn't introduce the air lift hinge and cast aluminum "Kontrol Tower" until 2017. We sold both KJ and BGE up until then.

[@mastifflover504]

That was cool. You guys did a good job showing the differences you were able too without showing any biases.

[@gregwright5775]

I don't know about the Kamado Joe, but the BGE has a lifetime warranty, and they do honor it. I've had my medium BGE since 1997 and just replaced the ceramic fire box and fire ring in 2019 (cracked from heat like they all do) at no charge and no hassle. Good people if that makes a difference.

[@tez8754]

I own the Joe and just replaced my firebox at no charge also. Kamado had great customer service. Both grills are great purchases.

[@danieldotter6077]

@@tez8754 Just bought a joe classic 1 for less than $600 at Lowes (I think they are phasing out the classic 1). That said, I've cooked on a BGE and I think either are a fine choice. Another brand to watch is PRIMO. They're made in the US and have an oblong shape for longer cuts like a whole brisket and ribs.

[@JohnWicksPencil14]

Quality customer service makes a huge difference, to me at least.

[@jimdandy6452]

Great review, thanks! Given that there are so many similarities (where the Kamado is the winner). For me the easier clean up of the charcoal with the Kamoda is what really sold me...

[@darvaish4552]

you guys are humble and positive, was really nice watching your video. thanks

[@erikbesecker5217]

Great Video. I’m a XL BGE owner going on 9 years. I will admit the KJ looks to have improved some features over the egg but as mentioned the lifetime warranty is 100% percent true. I purchased mine from a butcher meat shop that went out of business. Another local dealer was able to come out and replace bottom half of my egg which got a hairline crack in it about 6 years after owning. No questions. In the end both are great and again great video.

[@lapizza7206]

I gotta say the cleaning of the joe sold me personally

[@shaunkilkenny6611]

This was great! Thanks you guys!!

[@hikermanwa]

thank you, i'm shopping for a Kamado and found this video very helpful. Good unbiased review!

[@bboyanubis6274]

Remember when you assemble your Eggs, use the gauges when assembling the lid to avoid it being off-center.

[@NUKINATOR44]

I wish I had seen this 2 hours ago

[@pecoswild]

Great comparison. This helped me solidify my decision in purchasing a Joe TODAY!

[@jerry69nolan]

pecoswild Got to go pick up the Joe I just bought today. The 18 in was the model I purchased. Already have 3 THICK T-bones and some bison & some THICK pieces of pork to grill tonight. 😊

[@pecoswild]

KJ had a road show at Costco, so I purchased the 18 in classic there. So far I've made pizzas, burgers and smoked a brisket. All turned out great! I just bought another pizza stone in preparation for my son's graduation. With family and in town, I'll be making pizzas and brisket. Now I'm looking to sell my electric smoker.

[@pecoswild]

Stephen Hickey thanks for the heads up. I will do just that.

[@davekenkel]

Well the last I heard Bobby was still throwing around the idea of a lifetime warranty on the new gasket so I would bet it will do well. I don't think they've pulled the trigger yet on that warranty but they're confident enough in the gasket to at least be considering it.

[@mastifflover504]

Me too!

[@rxonmymind8362]

Had the opportunity to buy the Big Joe via Costco but the wife couldn't stand the color. Lol. Then she saw the Louisiana/Pit boss Kamado grill in blue and said "This looks really nice. I like the color better". Well, happy wife happy life. Cooked my first whole chicken in it and it turned out fantastic. Crispy outside, juicy inside. Temperature held rock steady at 300 with a two hour cooking time I was impressed. As a bonus it didn't use all the charcoal up as I looked in the grill the next day. Still had around 30% left. So these grills are efficient too. As I type I'm sitting on my patio grilling chicken breast at 275. Smells delicious.

[@michaelcarton3299]

you picked a grill based on color?! omg.....happy wife sad life for you!

[@rxonmymind8362]

@@michaelcarton3299 15 years together I'm not sure where you get I'm not happy. I couldn't stand the color either that orange was a bit off. We both prefer blue all day.

[@michaelcarton3299]

@@rxonmymind8362 I was just kidding man. But seriously, it's like basing what car you buy off of color.

[@Bsquared1972]

I have a BGE, and enjoyed this comparison. The BGE now has an aluminum rain cover and better top adjustment setup...a MUST for an upgrade. They also have a larger-dial thermometer as well. Not sure if the Joe has a large aftermarket accessory selection, but my local Ace Hardware has an entire wall of BGE accessories, including an automated temp system, pretty cool. Great vid!

[@HowToLou]

Thank you. Yes, Joe has a temperature system and a rotisserie and many other options

[@chuckchalfant]

That was an awesome side by side comparison!! Answered every question I have about the two grills! Thank you so much for taking the time and considerable expense to put this up on the web! One question...Do either of you guys wish you had bought the other grill? I'm going with the Kamado Joe!!!

[@lumpyq6385]

I have the Big Joe and I couldn't be happier. It is a great piece of equipment. Really good Video Guy's.

[@Avocetikus1]

I've got a Medium Egg. I'm happy. Anyone who buys either an Egg or a Joe will also be happy.

[@BIGBOIDUALLY]

I just bought a med egg today. Tomorrow I'm cooking everything

[@richardcagle5475]

I am feeling a tiny bit of buyers remorse at all the little extras you get for free with the joe. They have to offer something though to offset the fact that all warranty claims will not be handled in store with a joe from Home Depot, but that peace of mind is worthwhile to have. BGE has also realized the competition and upgraded the hinge and regulator and the price seems better now. Got a large egg with placesetter, grate lifter, ash tool (which why tf is that not just included anyway), bag of charcoal, grate cleaner and a nest(stand) for $1000, assembled. The same size joe was $1200 at Home Depot and weren’t in stock anywhere, so I don’t really see the cost savings there.

[@davidluck3539]

They are both excellent products.

[@Bruiser2117]

The lid alignment can be adjusted on the egg.

[@HowToLou]

+Bruiser2117 - We did not see any adjustments. It all just bolted together.

[@Bruiser2117]

Just do a Google search and you'll find what you need, very simple to adjust.

[@NicWilliamsMeatSmokeFire]

Alignment can easily be remedied. If you'd used the plastic alignment tools that came with it properly it would have aligned perfectly. It's just a simple adjustment.

[@HowToLou]

Guys, we took another look and while there is indeed a way to use the plastic shims to make sure the Egg lid is aligned such that it seals all the way around, there does not seem to be a way to adjust the lid to correct overbite, underbite, or sidebite (our problem). The hinge bolts seem to fit perfectly in round holes and do not allow lateral movement.

[@NicWilliamsMeatSmokeFire]

You'll find you have an overbite/underbite/sidebite because your metal bands aren't level. Level them up and the problem will be solved. I've put hundreds of Eggs together as I do the dealer installations here in the UK.

[@fartsonu]

Great video. Covers everything I wanted to know. Except cleaning.

[@impact2187]

On the KJ, open the top and bottom vents all the way. It heats up and everything burns away. Mine got up to 950 before it started to cool off. Supposed to do it twice a grill season or so.

[@VelveteenRabbit77]

You dont need to heat up or clean anything. Just rake out the ashes out of the bottom.

[@CosmicStargoat]

What a great video. I already have my setup, but it's good to see what is out there. Grills have come a long way.

[@jfgaynor]

A word of caution about their calibration method: Boiling water is only 212F at sea level. In Denver, water boils at about 202F and in Flagstaff, it's around 199F. But this video was extremely helpful in making my decision, thanks!

[@HowToLou]

Good point. Use the boiling point in your area.

[@tomkelly8827]

I want to build one, thanks for the tips about what works and what doesn't

[@HowToLou]

Probably the closest thing would be a dome top brick pizza oven. I have seen some DIY videos on youtube. I would start there, but make sure you make a way to close it and make it fairly airtight. You can cook steaks and burgers on any grill. These kamados excel at the low and slow smoke cooks. Air flow control is crucial to keeping the fire down at 225 degrees, not 600, like open grills. The ceramic is like a big shock absorber that eliminates heat spikes. Buy firebrick for the inside walls. House brick will eventually crumble in the heat. Clay flue liners may be another good option. I think they come in at least 24x24, and maybe bigger. Good luck!

[@joshsalestrom7053]

Maybe the single best review video on KZbin.

[@volvo09]

those are SUCH beautiful grills. I love quality products like this, even though the price is like buying a bunch of weber grills, it's a price you pay for quality. Treat either of those with respect (as all your expensive devices should be treated!) and they will be with you for ages.

[@justinrivers9355]

What an AWESOME review Lou!! Kamado Joe seems to be a clear winner in my eyes as well!

[@dreadpirate.roberts]

For me, there is no comparison because I think I would be perfectly happy with either. They both cook great food. The edge on features goes to the Joe obviously but I'm really glad you did a taste comparison on the food because at the end of the day, it's the Indian and not the arrow providing the food taste. I'd rather spend time swapping recipes than debating grill features anyway. I think this video does a good job illustrating that as well. Great job! I hope you enjoy some very nice meals from your two grills!

[@billygoat4591]

Calibration of that temp gauge with boiling water is handy but water boils at 212 degrees at sea level. If not at sea level that type of calibration will be off

[@HowToLou]

Good point. Find out the boiling temp at your elevation and use that.

[@ericgreen86]

That was an excellent point by point comparison. Thanks for posting this. Very helpful for me.

[@JuanitaHarrisMissHarrisinParis]

Friends just purchased an egg, and thought I'd watch this. I am a noob to ceramic grills, and found this very informative. The food off of the egg was phenomenal for sure! Thanks!

[@TheKingTywinLannister]

Quagmire said that you shouldn’t grill burgers on such a high quality fig Grill :D

[@HB-ps6rn]

Hey just a suggestion, it might be a bit easier to calibrate the thermometer using 100C as a base point since there is a mark instead of guessing that it is close to 212F

[@HowToLou]

+Hayes Bartlett - Good point. That would be the exact same place on the dial, but just focus on the C scale.

[@pd4377]

Americans love a challenge

[@timbrickner3058]

Isn't the 100C mark also the 212F mark?

[@HB-ps6rn]

@@timbrickner3058 yes they are both the boiling point of water but on that gauge there is no 212f mark so you have to eyeball it or use 100c as the mark.

[@keef95]

I got interested after seeing a friend's BGE. Ended up with a Big Joe about 6 months ago and couldn't be happier!

[@robnarley]

Eggs now have a sprung hinge. The springs don’t make the lid weightless like the Joe, but it does make it lighter and you still have some weight to keep the lid closed. Thermometer is also larger on the new Eggs. And lastly, the air regulator on the lid has been redesigned; mine does not move when the lid is opened.

[@ABC-oo4vm]

So basically, its yeti vs. rtic. Apple vs. Microsoft. green egg vs. joe. Anybody see a pattern here, Your paying for the name? If your a person who could care less bout prestige of names, then a joe is for you. Apparently Costco sells the joe for a decent price. I can’t say enough bout Costco member service. In 25 years, not 1 time I or anyone I know has had any problems that couldn’t be resolved with Costco. I’ll have to keep my eye out when Costco has this joe in stock. Thank you for taking the time to make this video, It’s a great help.

[@amo757]

Great review. By the way, the Akorn is a similar style grill, but is a real deal at around $325. It doesn't not have a high level of fit and finish, but in use it is a great smoker, grill, and oven.

[@mikesonlinemailbox2076]

I agree that the Akorn is a excellent value and a great product for anyone wondering if komado cooking is for them. I loved mine before moving to ceramic.

[@cytranic8602]

Bought an acorn and lasted two years in South Florida before rusting to pieces. piece of crap. I bought an egg and I'm on year 4 and it looks brand new, even the paint. The kamoda looks good as well. Stop buying metal smokers and grills.

[@joshb898]

Akorn is not even near the same level as these grills. I ditched my Akorn for a green egg years ago; world of difference.

[@jaebiggz]

Cytranic didn’t use a grill cover would’ve saved it for 5more years

[@1marMusa]

Been using my akorn for almost 2 years now, maybe in 90 or so cooks. It's beat up now but I keep it covered and still works just fine. With some spare parts and TLC I can see it lasting 5 years of almost weekly cooking.

[@gluvnc]

Fantastic evaluation. Thank you so much for the experiment. I am going Kamado Joe.

[@howardjohnson2138]

I bought my ''big green egg''-like ceramic grill 50+ years ago. I hadta go to Flying Tiger Lines at LAX to get it, but at that time they were only $25 and I loved it. Wish I still had it.

[@joehanna2231]

this is what I was able to conclude as well once I saw kamado in home depot. Everything was stainless steel, no rust as compared to the egg, which seemed like reg steel. I guess they changed to plastic. Not sure about that. I also liked the kamado seal. Really nicely done and easy to maintain on the outside.

[@johnfairweather9188]

Be careful pulling out the first big piece of styrofoam from inside the Kamado because there are 2 half moon pieces underneath that can fall out and break if they hit the ground. This is the voice of experience talking.

[@scarmenl]

My wife won our medium green egg in a contest, so I have no complaints.

[@matthewprior3762]

Best comparison video of anything ive ever seen gentlemen!!

[@sajidali4023]

Well, job ever ...One of my best

[@ffbarnette]

great side by side video

[@BrianSappRVTRPhS]

The Primo Xl beats both.

[@vincentlok8894]

It makes sense. The BGE came out decades ago. During that time, it's design has been tested and users created "wish lists". The KJ makes took those decades of comments, critiques and wish lists, and made a product with those desired upgrades. If I were to get one, I'd lean towards the Joe. It looks like it has more features. ... then I'd paint it green so people think I splashed out for the BGE. :p

[@purplepeopleter]

I almost had a heart attack when he dropped the lid like that

[@tomdonaghy8757]

My local BBQs Galore store has a cookout every Friday for the staff, and after considerable cookouts, they went with the Kamodo Joe. They love it. And its tailgate feature as well, goes on a 2" slider hitch to go on holidays with you or to the Game.

[@a090006]

I have both, the Green egg (smallest version) in a restaurant,wich I use on adailly bases .I use it only to bake entrcôte in it ,with gives a real smoky flavor then.I never had the feeling that it's to small for the amount off people we do every service. I have a bigger Kamado at my house ,where I just could cook on it one evening ,because of the very cold, rainy weather this year .But that went really wel and fast .I grilled vegetables and fish in it with also was delicious! I am going to use both in my restaurant ,to make other plates with this cooking technique.Thanks for this video!

[@pittbullmomvt]

I was looking at the big green egg not too long ago I really like them .. thanks for sharing other options

[@94Greenbean]

Thanks for the time and detail of your review! I had no idea another ceramic grill was even out there. You rock!

[@MrJoshcc600]

94Greenbean even more. My favorite is the monolith guru . Cheaper then both these and comes with every accessory these charge extra for

[@janpoepke9002]

Thanks very much for this comparison - This really helped me to decide!!!

[@phillylawyer]

Which did you decide?

[@greedo1879]

the reason the ceramics are different colors is that the countries they are produced have different limitations on the temperature it is cooked in. The Joe kilns cook at a lower temperature but are more readily available, quicker and easier to replace.

[@kotbasilio]

Thanks for the review! It is is really useful for me as I am choosing between those two now!

[@WILLYSCHNUCK]

Great video thank you! Only thing I would add is that when you calibrate the thermometer make sure you account for elevation variance above sea level. For example in Las Vegas we are at 2000 feet so I believe water boils at 200 degrees here

[@Bigben-1989]

True but who’s counting 🤣

[@roguebyte]

The top vent of the Kamado Joe does flip out to allow much more air flow.

[@HowToLou]

+Robert Rihtar - Thanks. Good add. I never needed it open that big, so I forgot it could.

[@Daledavispratt]

Big Green Egg loses out in a huge way in the assembly that is required. As a former retailer of BGE, we charged an additional $125.00 for delivery and set up..which pissed a lot of customers off, understandably.

[@BobbyL-jm1hq]

I was going to buy Joe, but can't find any in stock~....I see BGEs everywhere I go. The cleaning is no issue because I just use a shop vac to clean out my grills. The one thing that was making me lean towards Joe, was the accessories that are standard. But, since I can drive about 3 miles to my Ace Hardware and buy one of 3 different BGEs I think I will go that way.

[@gerrycorbino2000]

Very good review of both products. I liked how unbiased you both were in reviewing each others system and in the end it comes down to personal preference as to which ceramic cooker to purchase. Happy cooking to both of you!

[@robertheaney3840]

So I hope you guys have learned a bit more by now, but in case you haven't I will help. There are lots of after market parts that help with the egg. Probably the same for the Joe. You can adjust that gap by closing the grill and loosening the band's, top and bottom. Adjust the band's, then re tighten. Most after market parts are interchangeable. The stand for the egg sucks though, make a table.

[@RecentlyAdded1]

Lou, great catch with the thermometer! That would have REALLY made a hash out of any attempts to do a long smoke. Another great video. Keep'em coming!

[@HowToLou]

+Matthew Sams - Thanks Matt! I actually found out the hard way on my first low slow cook. Surprisingly inaccurate, out of the box, for such an expensive grill, but calibration was simple. For high temp, fast cooks, it does not make much difference, but these kamado-style grills are specifically made to be the final word in low and slow

[@williamrimes7005]

Jaime Alonzo lol

[@charleseggers]

My Big Joe is on order! Can't wait to get it up and going!

[@beechris1815]

How's the big Joe keeping up nowadays?

[@lay1back]

I bought a Kamado Joe last August, then bought one for my Son.

[@JohnWicksPencil14]

How do you like it? Wish my dad would buy me a new grill 😂

[@wesbittick4567]

I have a Kamado that my dad was given by the son of the man who owned Import Exports . It is nothing like the Kamados of today . The two big difference of these and mine is the lid and the ash cover are both made of the same clay as the unit itself . The unit works as good today as it did when my dad got it . Oh by the way .........he got it back in 1964 .

[@dougkaimakis7550]

elderly neighbor gave me his small original from the 60's about 20 years ago. finally gave up after too much wet weather, but worked like a charm.

[@AB2BPA06]

The Kamado Joe is excellent. I've had mine now for about 2 years, and have absolutely loved it. I make the best pulled pork of my life, and will never go back to trying to smoke on my weber kettle grill.

[@cedriceddy205]

Amazing video

[@stvargas69]

We have an egg with same top steel regulator And have left it outside in rain & snow with no rust.

[@HowToLou]

Interesting. We get our eggs over 900 degrees to clean then. I wonder if that flakes away tiny bits of the protective paint, so we get rust.

[@kj88778]

This is a great video and helped me alot on my purchase decision, thanks alot guys!

[@gdsmit1]

Very nice comparison video. It would have made my decision to buy a Kamado Joe much easier. What I tell the folks that I talk to is that the BGE is a fantastic product. The problem I have with it is it is virtually unchanged since it was created in the '70s. The KJ has so many improved features that it should be a no brainer.

[@rob10274]

I like my Kamado Joe a lot......no difference in flavor between the two, both are excellent grills, the Joe however seems more innovative and constantly improving

[@BrianLiles]

If I didn't already have a BGE, I would definitely go with the KJ if for no other reason than the gasket. One thing that I haven't seen is whether or not you need to "burp" the KJ when opening. If you open my BGE without burping it a couple times to slowly reintroduce oxygen into the interior, you get a pretty massive fireball which is a felt gasket killer.

[@HowToLou]

+Brian Liles - You do have to be careful not to open the KJ too fast. The lid is pretty spring-loaded so it pops up an inch or so on its own when you press the latch, so it somewhat burps itself.

[@phatzuk109]

Same with the KJ...

[@SteenSmokeHouse]

Well done guys. I'm leaning to the Joe.

[@HouseofChains81]

If I had to do it over again I'd probably get the Joe over the BGE just because the stand is nicer and you get more with it. I'm still happy with my BGE and didn't have any alignment issues with the lid that you had. One test you should have done is how long it takes to get to temp and to burn off bad smoke and how much charcoal you had left over and which one cooled down quicker.

[@peekguyy3194]

Fantastic review, thank you both :)

[@lizisturua4888]

The comparison is interesting. I have to buy

[@bluelinedefender8468]

That is one badass grill!! Congrats on your purchase 👏

[@stevenpgross]

What an excellent video. Thanks for presenting this information.

[@forge52100]

Excellent review. Have had a BGE for about 10 years now and love it, but if I was in the market for a new one I'd have to think about the KG.

[@skyhigh6]

I have a Webber but the problem is not the heat distribution, but the charcoal grill and grill rust out after one season, I am sure this is the same on the egg.

[@HowToLou]

+Sky High - not at all. Mid range grills have plain steel grates that rust out, eventually. High end grills like these have stainless steel grates that never rust. Of course, the ceramic won't rust either.

[@matoch2]

I love my egg but if I was buying today I’d probably buy the Kamado Joe. The lid alignment is an assembly issue and can be fixed on the egg.

[@jeffmefun]

I find it hard to believe any BGE owners would disagree. I'm pretty envious of the lid mechanism of the KJ.

[@sideyardbarbecue3214]

Just got the classic for Christmas. Not the newest version like you suggested but for $699 i thought i could do without the new improvements. So basically my grill is the same as big green egg as far as gasket and top vent but i have divide and conquer with no extra charge and saved $500.

[@HowToLou]

+Mike Beagan - Thats a great price! You will be happy even without the few extra features. Taste is king, in the end.

[@andrewg2545]

Thanks for this comparison

[@cakeboss16]

Now this is a good comparison. Down to brass tax and fairly objective.

[@AGC828]

Terrific video guys. I might not ever be considering the Joe. Now I might be leaning more towards it...price I get being the main determining factor. Even if the Joe looks to be better put together. Was also nicer to have a larger gauge to read. Does make a difference. Little things. And I think the Joe comes in several colours...if that matters.

[@FastIntentions]

Hey guys, just watch watched your review. The lid on the BGE can be properly aligned, it just takes the shim kit that is included with the egg and a little patience to get it perfect. The bands also look improperly installed on the egg, but that is all installer, vs. manufacturer. 3 years removed from this video BGE has improved their exhaust vent design, so it does not fall open when the lid is opened. Lastly and most importantly, I’ve read that the ceramic used in creating the BGE is far superior to the KJ and as a result the BGE retains the heat superior for long cooks. All that said, thanks for the side-by-side comparison review. - Tony

[@jeremyj5599]

The fact it would need adjustment is NOT GOOD... Poor engineering

[@genacksmark1457]

Good Vid boys!!! I a HUGE Egger Fan ,, But cool to see about the Joe... Thanks !! LOVEEEE MY EGG! :)

[@Forevertrue]

Boy does that help. Thanks!

[@pagosplace3065]

Thank You! Made my decision for me!

[@ethanletzer3507]

Actually 212 is boiling water at sea level. You should check the temp to boil water at your specific altitude first

[@HowToLou]

Agreed

[@socrnjazzz]

Awesome comparison guys!

[@usdane]

Big Green Egg is Kiln at 2200 degrees for 14 hours and made from primarily silica sand at Dal-Tile in Mexico. Komodo Joe made from China clay and kiln at a lower temp somewhere in China. What matters is the ceramics.

[@phatzuk109]

Lol...care to share the source of this info on KJ manufacturing techniques? I've had mine for almost 8 years and not even a minor issue whatsoever. KJ offers a lifetime warranty so the issue of ceramics is a mute point as far as I'm concerned. BGE has lost a step and has surrendered a sizable market share in what was once a "green" dominated market! This is the beauty of capitalism: stop innovating and someone else will do it better and cheaper and take your crown. BGE is a good cooker but KJ is superior all around!!!

[@rickwilliams8877]

The reddish color most likely comes from higher iron content in the primary raw material (clay) that the Joe uses versus the Egg. Iron is not refractory meaning it is less resistant to heat. Clays with higher iron content are generally much cheaper than others. The Joe is made in China. The Egg is made in Mexico at a ceramic production facility owned and operated by US based Dal-Tile Corporation. DalTile is largest ceramic producer in North America.

[@dgreenapple]

One of the best review videos out there. Outstanding! It would be very interesting to know the temperatures and cooking times on each of the tested meats - i.e., low temp cooking on ribs and higher temp cooking on the burgers / t-bone. Thanks for a great video.

[@waltermutti9380]

Great video. Thanks guys.

[@shoreline8686]

What is really important is things like, can I add wood to my smoker on long cooks without having to lift everything out. BGE is a pain in the butt to do this. I am going to give mine to my kids and Look at the monolith which I believe has an opening to add wood without pulling the food out.

[@MrChickster12]

I’m feeling the joe is edging this 5 minutes in

[@enyceofnyc]

This was such a useful, well put together video! Thanks.