The Kamado Joe
Classic II 18" KJ23RHC is part of the
Grills test program at
Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Kamado Grills
models like the Classic II 18" KJ23RHC are rated on multiple criteria, such as those
listed below.
Convenience:
Convenience is based on whether the kamado has a aligning lid, wheels for moving the kamado, and shelves. How easy it is to add charcoal, light and venting of the kamado.
Cleaning:
Cleaning is based on how easy it is to clean the ash from the kamado.
Cooking performance:
Both high temperature and low temperature cooking was done on the kamado grills. Fresh pizza was cooked at the high temperature and pork shoulder was cooked at a low temperature.