New Jumbo Joe.


 
I took one camping last weekend for the first time. Having never cooked on it (I have an Akorn for my main grill) I wasn't sure how well it'd work. I set it up indirect with lump charcoal on each side and a foil pan in the middle of the charcoal grate. threw on about 10-12 wings and they cooked perfectly, was very pleased.

The wings were from raichlen s bbq usa book, Buffaque wings with apple wood for some smoke... Fantastic!
 
OK, I finally got the chance to use mine and I have to say that I like it a lot. The kids have all pretty much left the nest, (one's still hanging on), and I find myself just cooking for my wife and myself quite a bit. I like the 18.5" size better than my smokey joe, and using it I don't have to take my WSM Mini apart as often. The price was right, (free), and I am enjoying using it when I can.
 
Andy Ly said:
. . . after several uses, the bowl seem to somehow conform with the lid and I never had the issue again. . . .

I had the same experience. When I first put it together, the lid and bowl did not fit neatly. After a few uses, I couldn't even tell I had an issue to begin with - fits great now.
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I finally used mine on vacation along with the new portable weber table. It worked very well as did the table. I also initially had problems with the lid fitting too tightly but after some use, it goes on and off easily. I definitely like this one better than the smaller smoky joe.

Wayne
 
How much headspace is there between the cooking grate and the lid? My 14/5" Joe can't fit a very big chicken, and the 22.5" kettle needs so many new parts it would cost less to buy a new grill- so I was thinking of upgrading to the Jumbo Joe (and keeping it on a shelf in the garage hence the portable model)

I also have a WSM 18.5", a Q230, and a Gas Go-Anywhere so it's not like I really "need" another grill.
 
I just picked one up for 50% off at Target. Has anyone tried to cook pizza on one of these with a stone?
 
I have made pizza two ways on the Jumbo with a stone. I had the most luck when I hade a heat deflector between the coals and the stone...a foil pan worked pretty good.
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Have also used the KettlePizza on the Jumbo.
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If you place the grate and stone at the top of the KettlePizza it works great.
 
Chip, there is plenty of room to raise the stone without using the KettlePizza.

When I raised the stone with a foil pan it takes a while to cook the pizza (around 30 minutes?).

When I use the KettlePizza (with the stone mounted near the lid) I get to run things hotter and the pizza cooks faster/better (around 10 minutes).
 
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