Kamado Joe Classic II 18" KJ23RHC

Kamado Grills / Ceramic Grills

This Kamado Joe Kamado was Very Good in overall performance and has the following:

270 sq. in. of primary and.
no secondary cooking areas.
330 sq. in. of shelf space

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

Convenience

/ 5

Cleaning

/ 5

Cooking performance

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Cleaning: This model was judged very good for removing of ash from the grills.

Convenience: This model was judged very good for adding of coals, movability, lid opening, and vents.

Cooking performance: This model was judged excellent for cooking pizza at a high temperature and pork shoulder at a low temperature.

About

The Kamado Joe Classic II 18" KJ23RHC is part of the Grills test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Kamado Grills models like the Classic II 18" KJ23RHC are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Convenience: Convenience is based on whether the kamado has a aligning lid, wheels for moving the kamado, and shelves. How easy it is to add charcoal, light and venting of the kamado.

Cleaning: Cleaning is based on how easy it is to clean the ash from the kamado.

Cooking performance: Both high temperature and low temperature cooking was done on the kamado grills. Fresh pizza was cooked at the high temperature and pork shoulder was cooked at a low temperature.

Features & Specs

Features

Locking lid

Yes

Utensil hooks

Yes

Fold down shelf(s)

Yes

Additional features or accessories

has lid lift assist, top and bottom vents are not numbered but top vent has lines for adjusting temperatures, Top vent can also be used as a chimney, cover, pizza stone

Specs

Exterior dimensions (HxWxD)

50 x 45 x 31

Exterior grill material

Ceramic with plastic shelves

Grates

Stainless

Primary cooking grid area (sq. in.)

270

Secondary cooking grid area

None

Shelf space

330

Wheels and casters

2 locking and 2 rubber casters

Warranty (yrs.)

Limited lifetime (ceramic),5 (metal parts), 3 (heat deflector, pizza stone),1 (gauge, gaskets)

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Kamado Joe Classic II 18" KJ23RHC

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Overall Score

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Detailed Test Results

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