Kamado Joe Classic III 18" Ceramic Kamado Grill - KJ15040921

Our take on the Classic III 18" Ceramic Kamado Grill

The Kamado Joe Classic III is an 18-inch ceramic kamado grill built around a thick-walled ceramic shell that holds in smoke and moisture during a cook. Its Divide & Conquer rack system stacks in three tiers and can hold additional half-moon grates, stretching the cooking surface to roughly 510 square inches. A removable SloRoller hyperbolic insert, developed by researchers at Harvard, encourages heat and smoke to circulate evenly, while the Amp firebox and stainless steel charcoal basket make it easier to manage fuel and clean up ash.

This grill suits anyone who wants a versatile charcoal cooker with room to grill and smoke at different heights and temperatures. Before buying, consider the footprint and whether the included galvanized steel cart fits your outdoor space, since the hyperbolic insert can be stored on it when not in use.

About the Classic III 18" Ceramic Kamado Grill

Kamado Grills & Smokers. Kamado Joe introduces the third generation of their Classic series kamado grills with the Classic III. The Classic III is 18-inches in diameter and is constructed of a thick-walled, heat-resistant ceramic shell that helps to lock in smoke and moisture while grilling.

The included Divide & Conquer cooking system is composed of a 3-tiered rack setup that holds up to four additional half moon grates and allows for a larger cooking area up to 510 sq. inches. It also allows varying height levels for different temperature ranges giving you the ability to grill whatever you want however you want.

This generation of kamados now comes with a SloRoller hyperbolic insert, developed by researchers at Harvard, which provides even distribution of heat and smoke by promoting a rolling and recirculating flow inside the kamado. The hyperbolic insert is removable and can be placed on the heavy-duty galvanized steel cart under the kamado when not desired to be used. The Amp firebox is made of high-fire, heat-resistant ceramic plates that are capable of resisting damage and breakage from high heat and stress.

Sitting atop of the firebox is the 304 stainless steel charcoal basket that allows for easy cleanup and conservation of unused charcoal by quickly sifting ash between the basket bars. Once the ash is sifted, the slide out 304 stainless steel ash drawer gives a means of effortless removal. At the top of the Classic III is the powder coated cast aluminum Kontrol Tower top vent that provides precision temperature control by controlling the air flow through the kamado and stays on its current setting even while opening and closing the lid.

Key details

• 510 sq in cooking area
• 304 stainless steel
• Sear zone
• Aluminum frame

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