re: Primo XL vs Green Egg

I would choose the Kamado Joe Big Joe over the Primo XL. You get another 52 sq inches to cook on and the divide and conquer system. (Until that came out I leaned more Primo and Grill Dome but the D&C is just awesome.)

Price wise they end up the same since KJ comes with heat deflector, ash remover and coal divider and cart. Plus there are some places online you can take another 10% off the price. (If you got it online Big Joe would end up way cheaper)

Cooking wise at that class level the KJ,BGE,Primo and Grill Dome all cook about the same. You cant really go wrong with one over the other. But what they come with and what you pay for it makes a world of difference. You can compare all of them side by side at Shoppers Choice.