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Green egg or Kamado Joe
Posted on 8/27/21 at 5:33 am
Posted on 8/27/21 at 5:33 am
Will be using at the house for regular grilling and smoking. Any recommendations as to which is better?
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Posted on 8/27/21 at 5:56 am to Skeeterzx190
I love my Kamado. My neighbor loves his BGE.
That is all I can contribute.
That is all I can contribute.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 6:48 am to Skeeterzx190
I have a KJ and would buy another one. This topic has been discussed several times and it seems that it’s split 50/50 but most agree KJ’s have better accessory options.
I think it comes down to if you want red or green.
I think it comes down to if you want red or green.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 6:54 am to BengalBen
I’ve had both, no real difference in cooking. But as the previous poster stated, Kamari Joe has better support for accessories.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 7:50 am to Skeeterzx190
PRIMO OVAL LG or XL. Buy American you commie!! 
Posted on 8/27/21 at 8:03 am to Skeeterzx190
They will cook the exact same. Get whichever one is bigger
Posted on 8/27/21 at 8:39 am to Skeeterzx190
Coming from a Large BGE owner, I would spend the extra money and get a Primo XL.
This post was edited on 8/27/21 at 8:40 am
Posted on 8/27/21 at 9:11 am to Trout Bandit
Can you explain why you suggest this?
Posted on 8/27/21 at 1:50 pm to Skeeterzx190
Primo XL has a bigger cooking area and it’s made in the US. KJ is made in China. BGE made in Mexico
This post was edited on 8/27/21 at 1:53 pm
Posted on 8/27/21 at 1:59 pm to Skeeterzx190
I owned a primo XL Oval and the cooking space is greater compared to a comparably priced BGE. It does all the same things, has the same or equal accessories, made is USA, and they will or have come out with a hinge assist lifting system on newer models. The ability to create two cooking zones is nice, too. Do some research on the Primo Grills, you'll be very pleased if you go that route.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 2:09 pm to Skeeterzx190
quote:This video settled the debate for me:
Can you explain why you suggest this?
YouTube
Watch the whole thing or go to the 5:21 mark and see what I'm talking about.
Hope this helps.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 2:30 pm to Skeeterzx190
you get more accessories with the Joe with your initial purchase. Going on 2 years with mine and I am happy with it.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 2:50 pm to Skeeterzx190
I have an Akorn Charcoal Grill/Smoker for sale on FB, if you are interested. It's only been used twice. The price is negotiable!
Posted on 8/27/21 at 4:01 pm to jmon
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The ability to create two cooking zones is nice, too.
That's my favorite feature of the Primo. If you have small cooks, just use the firebox separator and use a smaller fire. Although they're all pretty efficient, it does help save on charcoal.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 4:30 pm to Skeeterzx190
KJ is fantastic, and you get most of the accessories for the same price as the BGE. My favorite part of it though is the gasket and latch system. Both perform well, but you get much more with the Joe now.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 8:09 pm to Skeeterzx190
I own a BGE but if I were spending my money today it’d be on a Kamado Joe.
Posted on 8/29/21 at 9:46 am to Skeeterzx190
Kamado Joe between those two but Primo Oval over either.
Posted on 8/29/21 at 9:50 am to Skeeterzx190
quote:
Can you explain why you suggest this?
The oval shape holds more food than a BGE with the same surface area and the split firebox makes indirect cooking easier.
Posted on 8/30/21 at 4:44 pm to Trout Bandit
I saw an Acorn at Lowes on sale for $100. Normally $298.
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