Didn't want to hijack Cajun Alum's thread. Please I need a comparison,pros and cons, between Primo, Kamado Joe and Green Egg. I am leaning toward KJ ClassicJoe, 256 sq in cooking surface. I did not find a thread on this board and I trust advice here when it comes to cooking.

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Posted by Lambdatiger1989

NOLA

Member since Jan 2012

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Posted on 11/15/12 at 6:54 am to AthensTiger

I have the exact KJ you are talking about. I really love it. I do recommend getting the grill extender, because it increases your grilling space. IMHO the KJ and the egg are pretty close. They are nearly the exact same size, with the same accessories. The primo is larger and has a firebox divider, but it was almost too big for everyday grilling. Don't get me wrong, it is very nice, but just too big for my needs. If I'm not mistaken the KJ is a bit less than the BGE and comes with more stuff standard. I think it is better built,but really you can't go wrong with any of them. Once you start grilling on. Ceramic, you will never go back to any other grill. Trust me my stainless steel Holland is collecting dust in the shed

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Posted by TJG210

New Orleans

Member since Aug 2006

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Posted on 11/15/12 at 8:59 am to AthensTiger

I have the Kamado Joe and love it....like others have said once you cook on ceramic you'll never go back.

Just fired mine up last night and had a perfectly seared T-Bone. Got the grill up to 600 degrees, 30 seconds on each side, then closed the lid for 5 minutes.

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Posted by TableMuscle

Atlanta

Member since Dec 2011

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Posted on 11/15/12 at 9:45 am to AthensTiger

if looking to save some money have a look at the Char-Griller Kamado Kooker - Kroger & Lowes carry it - although getting harder to find.

Amazon link

gets good reviews in a BBQ forum i read:

BBQ Forum Link

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Posted by Woody

Member since Nov 2004

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Posted on 11/15/12 at 1:00 pm to AthensTiger

Primo all the way for me. You have the space if you need/want it, but when you're cooking small just use one side with the fire box divider. Can also do true indirect cooks without deflector plates using fire box divider. Made in USA.

Just don't buy one of the cheap imitators. The brands you mentioned have great quality and warranties. Spend the few extra bucks, a good ceramic grill can last you decades. Most people scoff at the price, but it's a purchase that will last you a very long time.

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