Kamado Joe Kettle vs Kamado Joe Classic 2 What is the Difference?

[@MacheteJake]

I swear by the classic and use it daily. By far the best investment ever. Way better and more rewarding than the wedding ring I purchased 15 yrs ago

[@FireWaterCooking]

nice.....

[@CarlosHernandez-ly2jf]

😂

[@RichardGrove]

How do they compare fuel wise? I'd imagine you'd use more in the kettle but How much more on a long cook?

[@FireWaterCooking]

since the kettle has the ceramic firebox inserts, it is not as much more as you would think. you can still get a good 10-12 hour low and slow cook in the kettle without having to add charcoal.

[@Disastrousmedia]

Weber have raised their prices. I was shocked to see it. I have the slow and sear kettle, because of the obvious and much needed mods that weber just won't do for some reason. I was looking into the master touch premium but they have the lid hinge issue and what not. We gotta stop buying webers cause at this point they don't care anymore. I'm gonna start saving for this kettle. Great review!

[@FireWaterCooking]

Thanks!

[@FireWaterCooking]

Thanks

[@mrsmith7751]

Just recwntly purchased the kettle joe on clearance for 250. Seems like a great deal but the quality control at.least on this particular joe is not that great. First.one i purchased the lid has 3 chips on the enamel. I was halfway putting it together. Went back to lowes got another one and although it was better, there was some chipping on the rim of the lid like it had been dragged on the floor. There was also some damage on the lid that was just painted.over during production. I have not had these issues with webber kettles.

[@FireWaterCooking]

cool story...

[@alofricbit]

I was wondering if You can fit the ceramic heat deflectors from the classic 2 on the new kamado kettle I’ve seen people using them for 2 zone cooking I was wondering if they could lay one on the bottom on top of the ceramic insulation plates in the fire box they have in the new kettle thanks

[@FireWaterCooking]

the big joe deflectors work better as they are large enough to fit on the basket. .the classic and classic 2 deflectors are a little smaller

[@jamieharbottle112]

Would it not be a bit more fair to compare the kettle joe to the classic I? My budget can't stretch to the classic II so at the moment it's between the classic I, masterbuilt kamado and kettle joe for me.

[@FireWaterCooking]

well, it may be but I do not have a Classic 1.. 😀

[@shumardi1]

Okay, I’ve been think about it. The two dogs in this race are the 26” Weber Kettle with the Slow n Sear XL in the red corner, and the Kamado Joe Kettle in the blue corner. They are within $20 of each other. They both offer the ability to smoke with easy cleanup. They can both cook hot and fast. In the case of the Weber, if more grilling space is required the Slow n Sear can be removed. In the case of the Kamado Joe Kettle, the Slow Roller is a fairly large piece to take out and store while grilling. Which dog wins this race?

[@FireWaterCooking]

and on the KJ kettle you have more room when smoking also. the insulated ceramic firebox helps the KJ retain more heat also.. and I prefer the vent system on the KJ kettle. plus the multi-zone cooking...

[@shumardi1]

I originally said two dogs in this fight but I knew that would be upsetting so I changed it to race. I guess instead of red corner and blue corner I should have said Lane 1 and Lane 2.

[@FireWaterCooking]

@@shumardi1 well, you would actually have to compare it to the 22" Weber performer Premium at $399 due to the cart and table minus the trash can.. plus the $100 for the Slow n Sear you are even on the cost.. and personally I would put the KJ over the edge for the firebox, divide & conquer, and added smoking space...

[@shumardi1]

I’ve never seen a 26” with SnS in person but if I understand you are saying the Kamado Joe Kettle would have more smoking capacity than the 26”? The 26” with SnS XL would add up to $480

[@FireWaterCooking]

@@shumardi1 the KJ kettle is 22" I made an error in my video but put a note there..

[@MrLrod00]

Does the rotisserie work for the kettle joe?

[@FireWaterCooking]

the Joetisserie does not, but any rotisseries made to fit a Weber kettle will.

[@ff8123]

Can you safely remove the slow roller mid cook? Let's say you wanted to reverse sear.

[@FireWaterCooking]

yes, but you would need to move the grates as well..

[@ff8123]

@@FireWaterCooking I think heat gloves would get the job done then, right? The grate shouldn't be screaming hot while in smoker configuration.

[@FireWaterCooking]

@@ff8123 yes

[@shumardi1]

It looks like the grill for the charcoal basket would allow a lot of partially spent charcoal to drop through. They should have a charcoal grill that holds the charcoal up a bit longer

[@FireWaterCooking]

I will make sure to tell them that....

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Great breakdown, nice work!

[@FireWaterCooking]

Appreciate it!

[@joshmendleson1671]

When do we get to see a cook??...would love to see a reverse seared steak. Curious to see the process on the Kettle Joe.

[@FireWaterCooking]

I have done a couple cooks on it so far, wings and ribs.. i'll do a reverse sear soon...

[@nicklieder8149]

I was hoping to see a cook comparison... Maybe... A little cook comparison... Maybe... Idk

[@FireWaterCooking]

there is a video for that on my channel... Baby Backs

[@harness84_29]

The build quality on the kettle does not look as good as the kamado but it must be much lighter and easier to move around

[@FireWaterCooking]

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[@RachelleDThompson]

I love the original but its too heavy for me. This new version may be a winner.

[@FireWaterCooking]

it is perfect for someone that wants some of the benefits of a ceramic mixed with a kettle!

[@Hunterbressan]

Exactly right, I was in the same situation. Just got the kettle, so worth it...

[@michakowalik5590]

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[@FireWaterCooking]

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