Just bought a Jumbo Joe


 
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Lew

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I've bought and sold so many Weber grills and smokers that I've lost count. I was addicted, once having 11. Except for my Genesis, I always bought used, and probably made as much as I spent, but I had to get a grip so I settled on 3 (Genesis, Performer, WSM) and got on the wagon.

Yesterday, I bought a JJ. We're spending the 4th at a family member's cabin and I will be doing all the cooking as usual. I know he doesn't have a decent grill and is usually out of gas, so I bought the JJ to take with me. Cooking out is an important element of a successful 4th of July weekend and I obviously need something decent to cook on, so it doesn't count as falling off the wagon, does it?
 
Lew said:
I obviously need something decent to cook on, so it doesn't count as falling off the wagon, does it?
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You have to get on the wagon in order to fall off LOL The JJ is a mighty fine BBQ. Use the charcoal grate out of a SJ to lower the charcoal in your JJ
 
ChuckO said:
You have to get on the wagon in order to fall off LOL The JJ is a mighty fine BBQ. Use the charcoal grate out of a SJ to lower the charcoal in your JJ
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How much space does that buy you? I know that OOTB, the JJ has about 3.5 (or maybe it's 3.75) inches of space between the two grates, while the full-size kettles have about 5". I'm not planning on any long cooks, so I'm not sure I'll need the extra room. I am, however, planning to use one of the char-baskets from my OTG in there...will that fit with the stock JJ grate?
 
ChadVKealey said:
How much space does that buy you
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I'm not sure the exact amount, it wasn't my JJ, but I had the duty to cook. When I started the cook, I thought (I should increase the distance) so I put in my charcoal grate out of my SJ. The difference was enough for it to stick out in my mind when seeing this post

ChadVKealey said:
I am, however, planning to use one of the char-baskets from my OTG in there...will that fit with the stock JJ grate?
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I don't know or even have a clue, maybe someone else will
 
Lew said:
Won't that concentrate the heat in the center?
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For the cook I did (chicken thighs) it didn't matter, I wanted a direct cook. You can still do an indirect cook on the smaller charcoal grate. My comment was just a suggestion, use your JJ as you see fit
 
The baskets fit the Jumbo Joe just fine.

Also, two panels of my Grill Grates fit well. I flip the Grill Grates and use it like a griddle. I dump a full lit Chimney of charcoal spread evenly, put the Grill Grate panels on top of the food grate (flat side up), pre-heat the griddle five minutes with lid on, then clean and oil the griddle. Then, you get a GREAT crust on burgers. You can't beat it!

I often use my Jumbo Joe at home as it is so handy and efficient. It's a really great grill that belies it's low price (I got mine at a end of season sale from Target for $30.00 and that just made it all the better:eek:)

Keep on smokin',
Dale53:wsm:
 
The Jumbo Joe is looking pretty good to me as something to use while I decide if it's possible for me to fix my Genesis 1000. I wish they'd made the dome a couple of inches higher, though. I'm missing the grillin' season. I can't sous vide everything!
 
JayG said:
The Jumbo Joe is looking pretty good to me as something to use while I decide if it's possible for me to fix my Genesis 1000. I wish they'd made the dome a couple of inches higher, though. I'm missing the grillin' season. I can't sous vide everything!
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Check your local target stores and see if you can grab a 22" OTS for $50

Hmmm, thought there was a thread here about this deal, but I can't seem to find it. Well, here's a C/P of the deal from over at WKC


ckf said:
If anyone is in the market for a kettle, they are clearance at target right now. Here's how to check your local target price and inventory.

Go to http://brickseek.com/target-inventory-checker
Enter your zip code and for dcpi enter 009-07-0416
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I just got back from Target and the BBQ section was pretty bare. They had a Stok and other brands I wouldn't want. They had some boxes of Jumbo Joe's but they are holding those over till next year, not going on sale I was told.
DaveW said:
Check your local target stores and see if you can grab a 22" OTS for $50

Hmmm, thought there was a thread here about this deal, but I can't seem to find it. Well, here's a C/P of the deal from over at WKC
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JayG said:
I just got back from Target and the BBQ section was pretty bare. They had a Stok and other brands I wouldn't want. They had some boxes of Jumbo Joe's but they are holding those over till next year, not going on sale I was told.
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I guess it's possible that Target has changed the way they do things, but I doubt it. Jumbo Joe's are seasonal items. Warehouse space is too precious and costly for Target to hold an item for 8-10 months before it's put back out next season.
 
I saw 2 Jumbo Joes and 4 18" hinged grills at my local Target. I'm hoping they start discounting the grill stuff soon. Most of the furniture looks like it's on 30% off right now. My Jumbo Joe needs a new grill.
 
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