Joe Jr® Soapstone

This is Why You'll Love Joe Jr® Soapstone

  • Cooking surface: Grill tender meats, delicate fish, and fresh vegetables easier than ever on your Joe Jr with the Kamado Joe Half-Moon Soapstone Cooking Surface. This gives you an additional cooking surface for the foods you want to prepare.
  • Cooking surface: The non-stick, thick Canadian soapstone slab distributes heat evenly, allowing for precise cooking while keeping savory juices inside the meat for flavor-packed food. This gives you an additional cooking surface for the foods you want to prepare.
  • Product features: Curate delicious dishes without the worry of cross-contamination thanks to the anti-bacterial and stain-resistant surface, as well as the reduction of flare-ups to ensure less burnt meat and added safety. These details help you decide whether this product suits your grilling setup.

 Why Kamado Joe? 

Kamado Joe grills are built for cooks who want more control, more versatility, and authentic charcoal flavor. Their premium ceramic construction holds heat efficiently, while smart design features make it easy to smoke low and slow, sear at high temperatures, bake, roast, and grill.

From the Classic Joe® and Big Joe® series to the digitally controlled Konnected Joe™, Kamado Joe offers options for casual backyard cooks and serious BBQ enthusiasts alike.

One grill. More ways to cook. Built to perform for years.

Joe Jr round soapstone cooking surface

How It Works

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Cooking surface

Grill tender meats, delicate fish, and fresh vegetables easier than ever on your Joe Jr with the Kamado Joe Half-Moon Soapstone Cooking Surface. This gives you an additional cooking surface for the foods you want to prepare.

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Cooking surface

The non-stick, thick Canadian soapstone slab distributes heat evenly, allowing for precise cooking while keeping savory juices inside the meat for flavor-packed food. This gives you an additional cooking surface for the foods you want to prepare.

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Joe Jr® Soapstone

Technical Specifications

  • Product code: KJ15090720

How It Works

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Build the Fire

Add hardwood logs or chunks to the firebox and light it.

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Control the Temperature

Use the dampers to maintain the ideal smoking temperature.

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Enjoy Authentic BBQ

Let the wood fire and smoke do the work for incredible flavor.

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FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

What makes Kamado Joe different from a standard grill?

Kamado Joe grills use thick ceramic construction to retain heat and moisture extremely well. This gives you better temperature stability and lets one grill handle low-and-slow smoking, high-heat searing, roasting, baking, and everyday grilling.

Which Kamado Joe model is right for me?

The Classic Joe® is a great all-around choice for most backyards, while the Big Joe® offers significantly more cooking space for larger families and entertaining. Joe Jr.® is better for smaller spaces or portability, and Konnected Joe™ models add digital temperature control and app connectivity.

How long does a Kamado Joe take to heat up?

For normal grilling temperatures, allow roughly 15–20 minutes once the charcoal is lit. Higher searing temperatures may take a little longer, while low-and-slow cooking is typically set up gradually for stable heat control.

Can I smoke, grill, and bake with the same Kamado Joe?

Yes. That versatility is one of the main reasons people choose a kamado grill. With the right setup and accessories, you can smoke brisket, grill steaks, roast chicken, cook pizza, bake bread, and more on the same grill.

What warranty does Kamado Joe include?

Kamado Joe provides a limited lifetime warranty on key ceramic components for the original purchaser. Other components have shorter warranty periods depending on the part, including metal, cast iron, electronics, heat deflectors, pizza stones, and accessories.

Does a Kamado Joe use a lot of charcoal?

No. The ceramic body is highly efficient at holding heat, so a properly managed Kamado Joe can run for long cooking sessions on a relatively small amount of lump charcoal.

Can I use regular charcoal briquettes?

Kamado Joe recommends lump charcoal because it lights cleanly, reaches high temperatures, and produces less ash. It also helps maintain better airflow during long cooks.

Is Kamado Joe difficult to use for beginners?

There is a short learning curve, mainly around airflow and temperature control, but the basic system is simple. Once you understand the top and bottom vents, maintaining stable temperatures becomes very straightforward.

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