Kamado Joe 2019 | The Classic III

Our Kamado Joe® Classic III includes our newest innovation, the revolutionary SlōRoller Hyperbolic Smoke Chamber insert.

Harnessing the power of cyclonic airflow technology to control heat and smoke, the SlōRoller insert is designed to perfect the taste and texture of food on low-and-slow cooks up to 500°F, and is easily swapped out for heat deflector plates when searing or grilling at higher temperatures. As with its predecessor, the Classic II, it also features a thick-walled, heat-resistant shell that locks in smoke and moisture at any temperature.

The easy-open dome includes our counterbalanced Air Lift Hinge and element-proof, ultra-precise Kontrol Tower top vent, while the large cooking surface underneath is crafted from commercial-grade 304 stainless steel. Other proprietary Kamado Joe® innovations that come standard with the Classic III include the 3-tier Divide & Conquer® Flexible Cooking System with a stainless steel charcoal basket, heat-resistant, powder-coated aluminum side shelves, a premium heavy-duty rolling cart built of weather-resistant galvanized steel, our Advanced Multi-Panel FireBox, and a patented slide-out ash drawer for easy cleaning.

[blueman]

Are the new parts backwards compatible with previous classics?

[AustinsCastIronCooking]

What’s the difference between this and the classicll

[EchoOne]

I would like to get one but i'm looking at something bigger in size, in the plus 30" diameter.

[will]

Hi John!
Two day owner of a KJ Classic from Lowe’s. Plan to fire it up tomorrow, but after watching countless videos, I’m wondering if I bought an obsolete model. Felt-like gaskets, no lid lock, nor easy opening lid. Hoping I didn’t get screwed, but it would not be the first time!
I am impressed with the quality of construction, and superb packaging. I just feel like I should have shopped around a bit more!
I enjoy your videos! Thanks!

[SargonvonThule]

well only thing i want to know, is can i upgrade the grilling basket on my classik 2 Big, because i see the benefits on the air flow for the Charcoal

the slow cooker replaces the Reflector plates, but i think adding some smoke wood is now a bit mor complex, in that case the Monolit option is nice to add wood or u have to start with a steel box for smoking woodsnippels.. i see the point for the slow cooker, in case of the circulation, but, but it wont fit in my classic 2 Big also i wounder how the slow roller fits in the command and conquer methode,

well i like Kamado Joe allways inovative sad for me i buyed last year the 2 because of the promise that everything wich comes out new, is adapable to the old... wich is now not longer possible.. :(
i understand that the new airflow had to change the chamber, but i allso understand the old Kamado Joes will now become Obsolete, with replacement parts to i fear...

[hermdawg]

So what makes you think I'm gonna buy a BBQ for $1, 200? I'm a college student who really wants to get into barbecuing, but right now I just have a little portable grill and it works great, but eventually I wanna go big. If all nice BBQs are upwards of $1, 000 then it's gonna be a while...