Just cleaned both grills…. The Kamado Joe Kettle Joe burned all the charcoal more like a kettle and the Char-Griller Akorn only burned about 1/3 of the Charcoal, more like a Kamado

@Fatboypool

2 жыл бұрын

It is a kettle with some insulation on the firebox and the smoke thingy. Ceramic will use much less fuel Great video Tom thx very much

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric! I appreciate you Watching!

@SuperTurbocoupe

2 жыл бұрын

I missed this. My experience is the same. The kettle Joe is great and all, but the Akorn uses far less charcoal, is more expensive, and the benefits are marginal.

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching! I agree!

@Joker-bx4rk

6 ай бұрын

So the akorn ? Less coal, less smoke ring, less flavour.. Makes sence I'll take the kettle any day 😊...

Wow that chuck off the kettle looks amazing! Every video gives me grill envy lol all those beautiful cookers 😍. Great video 🍻

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Lawrence! Appreciate the feedback

Thank you for your videos! I learn a lot!

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching Nate!

Thanks Tom. Great content as always!

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great comparison video. I have an Acorn Jr for beach trips and it has never let me down.

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching!

Really nice comparison between the two. Maybe that slow roll really does work! That smoke ring was impressive. Great looking chuck roast Tom!

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking the same thing Jay! We will try it again,, Thanks For Watching!

Thanks for the upload! Been looking at the Acorn for the Kamado like cooking, but the Kamado Kettle looks like it puts out some good food!

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching Darin!

That Chuck Roast looked way better on the Kettle... looked moist and better smoke ring for sure.

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for Watching!

This came at the right time, just ordered a char griller . This really helps and like some others the price point for the char griller is perfect for the Kamado style cooker

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Michael! Glad it helped

I've had my Akorn for two years now. I only paid $150 from Lowes, because of a problem with their delivery. They took off half. I love it and have added last week the Tip Top Temp. Wow, I can control the temp even better now. I had it holding at 180 for a low and slow Pork Loin, then up it to 200, it held it for 3 hours, within 5 degrees.

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching John!

Awesome comparison 👍

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate you Watching!

Great video on the two comparisons that you did awesome job of the video. Do you ever done anything with a drum smoker though? Any thoughts on it?

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching Michael! Lots wit the Pit Barrel cooker…kzread.info/dash/bejne/k3p4pZiQnZXHY5s.html

I bought my Weber performer 6 years ago absolutely mint runs like a champ And I bought it to bbq and smoke I’ve always struggled to keep 200-250 f I always over shoot and all over place Is it possible yes Sooo when I saw Char-Griller 980 and pit boss pellet I jumped on them They are so easy to use to me or like a oven u set it keep it loaded and u don’t have to do much Do not hesitate if ur concerned with how to use them Pellet smoker easiest but both very easy And Tom I have the pit boss linardo 1000 With the pid contoller it works like butter like nothing on the market and they just updated the app it’s insaine and it’s cheap and first grill with a light in the cooking pit

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching! Appreciate the feedback

@dkidl2000

2 жыл бұрын

I think Rec Tec was the first to have a light in the cooking chamber, 3 - 4 years ago.

You are the King of the land of grills. Long live the KING!!!

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching! Appreciate the support!

Nice video mate

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Robert!

I have spent some time now reviewing kamados. Seems to me that despite the lower prices, the Acorns ( + a.k.a. Expert Grill) are the value go-to unless you are an extreme griller with the budget to boot! Cheers!

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I’ve looked at them but appear to not have a stone or diffuser for indirect low and slow

I used to have a Akron years ago. Used it alot.

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching Dan! The Akorn works very well

My perception on the KJ is that the metal diffuser plate is very near from the meat, so in a long cook it might radiate a lot of heat very close, burning your ribs or whatever You are cooking. Am i right?

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching! It actually pretty far away, I haven’t experienced that

Great video Tom! Looked delicious! We're you able to see which one burned through more charcoal at the similar temps? Edit: jealous you have the "Thanks" and I don't yet on my channel lol

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching! Excellent question! Just cleaned both grills….. the Kettle Joe burned everything,,, the Akorn about 1/3 was burnt more like a Kamado, the Joe was more like a kettle

Have you compared the kettle Joe to the Weber hinged kettle? $, performance, accessories....I think the Joe might take it over all. Joe obviously doesn't need my money since they couldn't keep up with demand. Causing me to get the Louisiana Grills komado at Costco. Which I am happy with. Only gripe is advertised measure of 24" is exterior which makes interior smaller than my Weber kettle. Komado is phenomenal with pizza. Thank you Tom! I don't know if your videos are more educational or entertaining. A very true statement 👏

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Paul! I appreciate the feedback!

My Lowes store has the Kettle Joe on Clearance for $199. I may see if they’ll go 150 lol. Thanks for the comparison.

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Worth it at that price!

Thanks!

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching!

The Acorn is underrated grill. I had one for a few years and it was a fantastic machine. Especially for the money.

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching Cliff! I agree!

@netzotic

2 жыл бұрын

I see a lot of used rusty Acorns for sale, though. Durability really seems like it’s Achilles heel. Do you save enough vs a buy it for life ceramic kamado to keep it competitive?

@CliffRouse

2 жыл бұрын

@@netzotic most of the rusted ones I’ve seen haven’t been taken care of. Cook on it. Keep it seasoned and covered and it will last years. I had one for 2 years with no rust problems.

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cliff! I appreciate the feedback!

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching Travis! That’s a fair question. It’s all how you take care of it, will last as long as a ceramic? The obvious answer is no, however the cost difference could make a easy question to answer. Also if you plan on ever moving as I have The Akorn is much more moving friendly than a ceramic Kamado.

I bet as you get more experience with the Joe Kettle you will like it better although the Acorn is good value for the money. Id be interested in your opinion now.

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching! Akorn

Great comparison. On my third Akorn. Thinking the whole slow roller thing is a gimmick.

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I've had a Akorn for quite a while now, and I have better luck with wood chips rather than the chunks. I think it is because it burns so little charcoal on a low & slow.

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching Billy! Good to know,, Thanks

Chuck roast can be tricky!! 205 or 210 on a chuck roast doesnt meant too much!!! It has to set there at that temp for a good min!

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Thanks for Watching!

Thanks Tom . I see a KJ in my near future

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching Dan!

Great Comparison! I am a big fan of the Akorn and have several years cooking on it. The Oklahoma Joe is intriguing, but I agree the price tag makes the difference. Plus I like the double wall lining of the Akorn.

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching Clint! Appreciate the feedback

@jlp7184

2 жыл бұрын

I checked out this OJK at Lowes. The metal is thin with a paint job that chips easily. Sticking with my Akorn...built like a tank

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching John! Appreciate the feedback

would the IKamand work on the kamado joe kettle?

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching David! I don’t know

I noticed on this video and the one where you compared the PK to the Acorn, that you say you're more familiar with the Acorn. Then later, when discussing the outcome, you say the inferior performance of the Acorn could be "user error." Huh?

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching! Good catch, video was quite a while ago, I don’t recall what I was referring to. Sorry

Tom, nice comparison. I just picked a Char Griller Akorn. I'm really liking it. The only thing missing is a diffuser plate.

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Kent! You are aware of the ceramic diffuser for the Akorn, correct?

@daddydutchbbq

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ yes, I bought mine used and abused ( dirty as hell) for $100.

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Gotcha!

It's a Wonderful time to be Grilling in the USA!!!

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is! Thanks for Watching!

Just a friendly heads up, the Kettle Joe is now $380 at various BBQ and online retailers.

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas!

The problem with the Akon is that they the ash trey if it gets filled with water it can rust out and break off that’s what happened to mine so you have to make sure there is no water in the ash trey

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching! Appreciate the feedback

@jlp7184

2 жыл бұрын

If you leave it uncovered, rain will get into any grill. A weird aftertaste will be noticed.

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching John! Appreciate the feedback! You are correct!

Smoke ring on Kamado 🤩

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching! Yes

I’m in a wheelchair. Can you measure the grate height on the Akron plz

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching John 31”

@trumpdrago517

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ hello, are you sure? I was told 35. 31 is perfect…it’s so hard to find a grill in a wheelchair. Also does the lid get real hot? Also, is there a way to partially open the lid? I see closing it would be hard

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

The lid is insulated however it does get hot when cooking hot. There really isn’t anything adjustable on the grill to hold open the lid. Thanks again for Watching!

@trumpdrago517

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ okay. Thank you a lot. Also are you sure on the 31 inches ground to grill grate..thx again

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Measured again, sorry 34” to the grill surface

You had to throw a spanner in the works didn’t you I thought I knew what my next grill was going to be!

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Murray! Spanner?

@murraythebaker

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Scottish word for a wrench. It’s a saying in Scotland not sure if you guys have something similar

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Lol! Yes,,, Wrench, should be figured that one out. Thanks again!

@murraythebaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank for taking the time to reply it means a lot

Your cookers are in pristine condition. The Akorn is a great value for $299.

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching Mario! It is a great value

Looks like operator error on the kamado joe. You seem to be messing with it to much. You really shouldn't have to mess with the Temps when you get it going.

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching!

I'd stick with the Akorn too. Best bargain out there. You use far less charcoal to boot.

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Thanks for Watching!

Hi

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Hello!

I’m considering getting a kettle Joe to sear and wood grill than smoke on my Traeger

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Ok,, Thanks For Watching Steven!

@frogbg661

2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a webber master-touch for just that.

@sfgarry

2 жыл бұрын

If price wasn’t an issue would you prefer the Kettle Joe or should I look at a Weber Master Touch?

@frogbg661

2 жыл бұрын

@@sfgarry I don't think I could answer that because I have never used a kettle Joe.

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Good question Steven! They are both 2 totally different cooking platforms, I can’t help but lean toward the Weber just because it’s proven

Kamado Joes are top of the line As is the Big Green Egg. Kamado uses ceramic which is unique to kamados

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching!

I was gifted an Akorn. The cheapo cooking grate broke when I tried to remove it with the removal tool they provided. It was only about 6 months old. I tried to get a warranty replacement. However, I didn't have the receipt, and Char-Griller flat out refused to replace it. Poor warranty and customer service in my opinion, and I will never buy another Char-Grill product.

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that Dave,, you do need to careful with the cast grate, your not the first to have it break. Thanks for Watching!

Thanks!

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Thanks!

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for watching Ted!

Thanks!

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching Rob!

Thanks!

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching!

Thanks!

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Chris!

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!!!!! Please IM me on FB

Thanks!

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan! I appreciate it! If you send me your address Ill send you a sticker! Thanks Again!

@danwagner726

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ 240 Maple Street Park Falls,WI 54552

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

In the Mail! Thanks Dan! I’ll be making mention of you in an upcoming video most likely this next weekend! Thanks for supporting the channel!

Thanks!

@bobbyk2126

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you and all you do Tom! You keep us aware on so many grilling fronts!👍

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bobby! I appreciate the support!

Thanks!

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching Dan!