Kamado Joe · Mid-range
Kamado Joe Junior review
Tabletop 13.5-inch kamado built for travel and small-batch cooks.
How we sourced this review: This review is based on manufacturer specs and synthesized owner feedback (we have not cooked on this specific unit). See our review process.
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Kamado Joe Junior
The short version
A 13.5-inch tabletop kamado that delivers the full Kamado Joe ceramic experience in something you can throw in a truck. Tailgates, balconies, camping — this is the kamado that goes places.
Cooking experience
Same thick ceramic walls as the bigger Joes, scaled down. Owners report it holds 225°F as steadily as its big siblings and, per the manufacturer's smaller thermal mass, reaches pizza temperatures faster than a Classic. Surface area is the obvious limit — two ribeyes or one small pork shoulder is the practical ceiling cited by most owners.
Pros
- Genuinely portable — built-in carry handles and a footprint that fits a card table.
- Same ceramic and vent quality as the full-size Joes.
- Lump efficiency is excellent at this size.
Cons
- 13.5 inches goes fast — not a family-meal cooker.
- Heavy for "tabletop"; "portable" is relative.
Who should buy it
Apartment dwellers, tailgaters, campers, and anyone who already owns a full-size kamado and wants a smaller cooker for two-person nights.
FAQ
How does it compare to the Akorn Jr? See our comparison.
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