Must watch KJ videos: KJ 101 (start here) - kzread.info/dash/bejne/qmei2M2wndrbdto.html Top 10 KJ beginner mistakes - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mZiXw7GjgdfFeZM.html Dome alignment issue? - kzread.info/dash/bejne/o4uBmM9_m8nUnaw.html Top 5 KJ maintenance tips - kzread.info/dash/bejne/maSct7N_h5nbedI.html Don’t buy these accessories - kzread.info/dash/bejne/gYaXxNFvlreunc4.html Smoke wood secret - kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKWoqtR_mrq_Ybg.html First 5 cooks for a new owner - kzread.info/dash/bejne/fHVslryvia-aZ7w.html

As always, very informative unboxing, assembly and first use video. For those looking to master a Kamado Joe, James videos and channel is the place to get started to gain great confidence in using your KJ.

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Well said! Thanks Scott

@BartlowsBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Smoking Dad BBQ You are welcome!

Thanks so much! Just got my Kamado Joe III. I cant imagine going through this put together with just the simple instructions they include. Thank you for the in depth informative video's !

I thought I found a good assembly video and then I found this one and it blew the other one away. Speaking specifically about putting the fire ring on. The toilet paper trick is a game changer!! Thank you!!! Broke my classic III in tonight with its first burn. Grilling tomorrow!!!

Thanks James for the informative setup video. Just bought a Kamado Joe classic 3 from a great bbq store Masons place in Keswick and found this very handy for helping the setup go very smoothly. Cant wait to fire it up!

Just want to give some big thanks to you for all of the help and advice your channel has provided. I only received my long awaited Classic III today and I followed your guide from start to finish. Every thing went fine and I'm now sitting out the initial burn. My coals only lasted about 4 hours though, as I was using the Weber Premium Lumpwood Charcoal and not the Kamdo XL (which wasn't delivered with my bundle!). I wasn't really sure where the bottom air intake should've been set, but it was nice to watch the temps climb and hold steady. Thanks for creating such an informative and super clear guide for the Kamado!

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats Henry on the new Joe

I just assembled my first Kamado Joe with the step-by-step instructions in this video. The break-in burn is underway right now! Thank you!

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

I just put together my first Kamado Joe and I can't think how much time and frustration I saved by watching this video and learning the toilet paper trick! Thanks!

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha amen right? Glad it helped!

Just built mine after seeing a lot of your videos that motivated to buy one. This video is much more helpful than the manual - which isn't that bad but your videos are just better! 🎉

My Classic III was delivered a couple of weeks ago. I have watched so many videos, I didn't have any issues setting it up, but when I saw this video posted I wanted to watch it to see if there was anything I missed. Lots of good information, and great tips for cooking with the a KJ. If you're thinking of buying one but are still on the fence, let me say that Kamado Joe is definitely the ceramic grill you want. Great quality, and lots of great videos here for ideas on using it and using it correctly.

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! congratulations on the new grill Cody

This is a great video (as are all of them on this channel). I just got my first Kamado Joe yesterday (Classic III) and I followed this video step-by-step to set it up. Now I'm doing my first burn and can't wait to get started cooking. Thank you so much for putting all these videos together. If nothing else it's nice to watch something on KZread that's not baby shark or cocomelon for my toddler ;)

These instructions are outstanding. I just set my Joe up and it’s coming up to temp! Keep making videos, this is my favorite BBQ channel.

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

If I ever get a Kamado I'll have to come back to this video! Nice job James!

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Take care

James, I don't see anything wrong with the content or style of your videos. They are really helpful for those of us who own KJs. Keep up the good work!

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Trolls be trolls lol 😂

Your videos are lifesaving!!! We just purchased the Joe Classic III and I was feeling overwhelmed 😅 Thank you for all of your videos 😊

Yay! Mine finally arrived today and I’m performing the burn-in after watching your vid. Can’t wait for its first assignment tomorrow, a rib eye! 😊. Thanks for all the great info. Keep it up!!

@SmokingDadBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

Good job 👏 I don’t know why so many grumpy rude people commented 🤦‍♂️

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Woke up on the wrong side of the bed today it seems lol

Thank you for this... Helped a lot!! Am shocked that some people gave this a thumbs down! 🤔?... It's clear, well expressed and very informative. Thank you.

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Trolls be trolls lol

Thanks so much for this video. It was immensely helpful as I set up my first Kamado Joe Classic III. I knew exactly what to do and in what order. My only hiccup was thinking that because you and your wife put it on the stand that perhaps my wife and I could heft the shell around back of the house from our driveway where it was delivered. One quasi lift from her and we knew that wasn't happening. But I was able to quickly find a moving company that would do it quickly and pretty cheaply. I got it up to 350 and held it there for a bit after watching your technique in this and other videos. All that's left now is to go buy a chicken to spatchcock and dry brine for our first cook tomorrow. Thanks again

Thanks James - it may just be a barbeque but your advice and step by step guidance for sure enables the novice with a Kamado to get it assembled right the first time - looking forward to using the Joe now and checking out your other videos. Greetings from the south of France !

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Greetings, glad the video was helpful!

Very informative unboxing. I just got my kamado today and I felt really confident with the steps with your help. Thanks!

@SmokingDadBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Awesome video. Thank you. I got my Joe Classic 3 right before Xmas and the weather is finally perfect for me to start my adventure cooking with this beast

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Congrats on your new joe

No joke, I got my Classic 3 today. Great timing

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats Alan

Congrats James on finally getting your grill! Im still waiting for my Big Joe III. Thanks for continuing to post such great videos!

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Just watched your video to install my FIRST kamado classic III. Huge fan already thanks a bunch!

@SmokingDadBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Our Classic Joe 3 arrives next week, this video has been invaluable, thank you James

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

happy to help, and congrats

Just got my KJ today! Super stoked and grateful for this channel. Good stuff :)

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

Some really useful tips in setting up a new KJ, just need to get one now 😀. Thanks!

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

"I've never had one of my rings warp." Very good James. Very very good. :-)

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

I just picked one up today! Thanks for the video, can’t wait to put it together and get cooking 👊

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats. Hope you enjoy it!

Great video! Much appreciated. Just got my classic 3 yesterday and will be doing this as soon as the rain stops :)

@SmokingDadBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

My Classic 3 arrives in about 11 days. My first Kamado style smoker. This was a great video. Thanks James.

@SmokingDadBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats. Enjoy it

Great walk through James! Always so well explained! Looking forward to seeing your first cook! I always like to get a tomahawk for the official break in! Cheers!

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍. and completely agree on the best break in cook

I just ordered my Classic Friday 5-14 and will be delivered Monday 5-17. Can't wait.

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

congratulations

Thanks for the tutorial. Don’t have a Kamado Joe yet, but this is the model we’re interested in. We’re buildinga new home. When it’s complete, we’llbuy the Joe.

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new house, and how awesome to already be thinking about your outdoor kitchen. Counter space is important as is lighting, if I did it again I would prioritize these features even more than the basic rain protection I have

Perfect vid! You saved my butt! Just got my Classic III and the toilet paper suggestion was a life saver!! Ordered the Meater from your site. Thanks of all you do!!

@SmokingDadBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

congrats Tim

Someday I’ll get one. Thanks for the video. Always enjoy yours.

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. News just dropped about a KJ kettle with the SloRoller built into the shape ... might be a more affordable starting point

Great teacher, can’t wait to learn all that he teaches. Love your style.

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Thank you for this video. I just received my KJC III. This video was a life saver!

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped and enjoy the new KJ!

Great video James - have just unpacked my new KJ-C3 can’t wait to fire it up!

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it! Congrats

I have been watching several of your Kamado Joe videos and I have enjoyed them all. You have a passion and enthusiasm for this brand. Having said this, the thing that caught my attention is your shirt. I love it and all it’s color.

@SmokingDadBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

hahaha thanks mark

Thank you for your detail and methodical approach to these videos!

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Much appreciated Tim

Just discovered Kamado Joe and found your video very interesting. Thank you from the Czech Republic

@SmokingDadBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

I FINALLY received my Big Joe III today, after ordering in NOVEMBER 2020....SIXTEEN MONTHS AGO! So excited!!

@SmokingDadBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

oh wow... i am cooking a brisket for a friend today who ordered the same time as you. he hasn't gotten his yet either

@fmmaj9noname332

2 жыл бұрын

In this video, you talk about checking the bands before the grill gets too hot, and you are going to show a close-up of doing that, but it's not in this video. Is there another video where you do check the bands?

Love your vids while waiting for it to arrive. Got mine last Friday and looks like it had some rough handling. Bottom of shell was cracked about 3" in 3 directions. Company was great and replacment arriving tomorrow. Cant wait to use it!

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy it! sorry to hear your S&H company set you back, but hopefully back in business quickly

Yesterday I bought this kamado in Hungary. This video is very helpful, thank You.😉

@SmokingDadBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome 😊

I am deciding between a classic 3 or big joe 3. Your videos are invaluable in helping with this decision. Thank you, Brian

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

This video is the reason I got the classic III. Thanks James!

@SmokingDadBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

thanks and congrats Todd

Great video! My BJ3 is scheduled for delivery tomorrow. Can’t wait to tear into and get cooking.

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Scott... the process is the same, just heavier lol ... I used two people for the big joe to help lift and everything else was the same

I wish I had watched this before assembling my Joe!!!...Brilliant

@SmokingDadBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

It’s like Christmas Day!!! Congrats on finally receiving your long awaited grill, James!!💃🏻🔥

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

This was a super helpful video . Thank you so much.

@SmokingDadBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

cheers

Thank you so much for that toilet paper trick. I set mine up not knowing how to get them together. Your videos are always so informational.

@SmokingDadBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

That shirt is a classic 🤣 but seriously love the unboxing my man and how you break down the process. Cannot wait to see what you cook on that bad boy!

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!! Thanks Matt

Just got a Joe. Your video was excellent. 💥💥💥

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

congratulations and Awesome! Thank you!

Have fun with your nice new grill 🍀😊

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will. Cheers 🍻

Great video. Getting my Kamado Joe Classic III next week. Christmas in April!

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Good choice! congratulations

@cummo672

3 жыл бұрын

@@SmokingDadBBQ Thanks. I'm looking forward to my first feast. I'm a Weber Smokey Mtn guy, so this is a new experience for me.

Good timing with everything, after almost a 3 month wait my classic 3 finally arrived last week. Hopefully I can get a first cook in this weekend. I did end up with a cracked heat deflector though...

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it! Bummer on the plate

You are the reason I got the Big Joe 3

Oh... nothing better than a classic! The cart on that is really nice! Take care James.

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

thanks Johnny

@codyduncan195

3 жыл бұрын

When I unboxed mine, the quality of the cart stood out immediately. Kamado Joe grills are worth every penny, IMO.

Great job..just put mine together, thanks so much.

@SmokingDadBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

Thank you for this video it was very helpful

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

hey that was a great tutorial especially the tip about the toilet paper to bring the things forward.Thanks from the UK Stuart

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks James, enjoyed your video. I'm getting my Classic III in about 3 weeks. Questions about your break in burn: 1. How long did you leave it on? At what temperature? 2. How did you turn it "off"? Just close the vents? 3. Why do you leave it closed for at least 24 hours after turning it off? Thanks Man, I can't wait to try some of your recipes!

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

congratulations on your new grill. an hour at 350-400 is plenty. I leave it sealed up for 24 hours as that helps the glue on the gaskets cure to reduce the risk of them falling off after some use. yes just close the bottom vent and then the top vent

@countrydoc1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for asking these questions as I just received mine today and went back to watch this particular video. Thanks for the answer, SD!

Great video. May I ask how many racks of spareribs can you fit in the Classic Joe without using accessories? Thanks!

I went to get some Jealous Devil lump coal hoping my Joe Jr would get here soon and ended up with a classic 3. I can't pick it up till next week but I'm excited. Thanks for the videos.

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Right on. thanks for watching

Hi James. I watched this video specifically to get tips on how to put those pesky ceramic plates back in my Kamado Joe Big Joe Series 2. Mission accomplished after help with the toilet paper trick. My son bought me a charcoal basket for Father’s Day which was supposed to fit the Big Joe 2. However once I installed it, the basket sits higher on the ceramic plate walls than yours did in this video. It sits a good 3” above where the grate would normally sit. Is this too high in your opinion? The base of the charcoal basket is about 16.75” across. The diameter of the Joe at grate level is about 12.5”. Pls help! Edgar Smith

Nice video; Your tip using the paper to prop the baffle was a life saver!!

@SmokingDadBBQ

17 күн бұрын

Glad it helped

Great video, used it to set up my joe

@SmokingDadBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

I just received my Joe Classic 3 I was forced to purchase thanks to you.

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha you’ll thank me later

Made assembly simple. Thnxs man

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

glad to help

Thanks for the tips!!!

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! cheers

Please read the title before giving negative comments, well presented video did what the title said !!

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Finally some common sense lol 😂, thanks

Great video. Just got my grill assembled - the toilet paper trick is brilliant! Question: did I miss the part about the bands? I watched it twice and I still don’t know where the bands are or how to check them.

Just took delivery of my Big Joe III, the paper towel trick really did it! Now going to rewatch your videos again...for the third time?

@SmokingDadBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

haha congrats

Setting up KJCIII. The dome handle, hinge, etc are off center with the ash bin opening. Can this be realigned so the front is symmetrical? A bit pearly of loosing such in order to ropero y align. Do you have video demonstrating correction of improper alignment? Thanks

I just went in store today to pay for my Kamado Joe classic 3! If all goes as planned I'll have it delivered this Satuday! I have a vacuumed sealed rack of ribs I'll try out the 321 method with.

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

amazing. I personally love the 2-1 method I used in this video but you can’t go wrong - kzread.info/dash/bejne/nWecrq-HgabUdZs.html

@codyduncan195

3 жыл бұрын

Ribs were the first thing I cooked on my new Classic III. The sloRoller did a great job. Best ribs I've every cooked, and it was just my first attempt.

Great video! I am waiting to get mine and I will definitely come back to this video to follow your tips. Don't listen to all those negative comments. The people that wrote them are too dumb to tie their own shoes, so they are taking it out on you.

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris... figured I woke a sleeping internet troll who has nothing better to do with their time

Great video. Love the matching crocks 😂

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha Thanks! 😁

I'm going to by the KJ Classic 3 soon. Can you have 2 grate levels and still use the slo-roller at the same time? I like to do ribs on the grill and would like to do at least 4 to 5 racks on the grill but know I will need at least two grate levels to do them. Thanks for your input.

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

yes I use the grid extender... max five racks is what I have done

Great video!

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

great video. thank you ! ! ! ! !

@SmokingDadBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Very well done - really extremely helpful. As a newbie allow me a question concerning the Slow Roller setup on a Classic Joe III. After my first cook, I noticed marks of the D&C Rack inside the dome lid. Seems like the whole rack due to the elevated position caused by the Slow Roller has touched the dome. The lid was shutting flawlessly. Is there any further adjustment to be done or can it be left like this? Thanks, Chris

@SmokingDadBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

you can move your firebox around, might need to shift forward.... you can also move the base of the sloroller some, between these two minor adjustments you will be all set

Hey James, love the videos! I'm picking my first Joe up today (Lowe's Canada has a 30% clearance on the Big Joe II). There is a floor model I am considering at 45% off but as the top gasket has come off...have you had to adhere a gasket in the past, and if so, what glue would you recommend?

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Wow fantastic... i would push for more off because of that ( but its fine). Then you can ask for warranty as they are a warranty approved retailer but in general you will get a tube of Bison Silicon High Temp (RED) max 300c chemical resistant or something like that and re-seal it and you're good to go

Giving this video a second watch while I set up my classic 3. What should I cook first on it? Anything that’s good for getting to know your Kamado?

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

i love chicken as a first cook as its just so surprising in how much more moist it is. SloRoller at 425f for about 45min

I set up and lit the initial burn in my new classic 3. I used jealous devil coals and I filled half the basket about half way. Both vents are open all the way and the hottest it has been 350. It’s been going for almost 4 hours. Also, the hinge won’t hold the lid open more than about 7 inches. Is there an adjustment for that?

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

yes tighten the bolt on the back and it will hold in any position

I'm looking at getting the Sloroller for the Classic 2. My question is, what size circular drip pan fits ontop? I currently have a 14" circular pan, would this interrupt the airflow of the slow roller?

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Check out my Joe jr toys video last week as in it I show the SmokeWare 10” drip pan how it fits in the x accessory ring which allows it to not sit on the roller so that the drippings don’t burn

are you able to use this Kamado Joe without the wheels and use as a standalone? I was debating to use this off the wheels and build an outdoor kitchen spot for it.

Great video thanks. I have just purchased the classic II. Is there any reason why you didn’t fit the bottom grate?

@SmokingDadBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

the classic 3 doesnt come with it anymore as it has the basket only

nice video :) ; waiting for my KJ to arrive the next weeks :)

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it! Its worth the wait

Good video, I did look at the fire box and think there not that tight together and in a ceramic expansion should be minimal? Does it close up after use?

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t think it moves enough for the eye to see. it’s just enough to crack the box if it was all one piece

Getting my grill in twenty minutes. Driver already called letting me know he’s on the way. Great video. Can’t wait to cook using some of your techniques.

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

fantastic. Hope you enjoy

@smokingdadbbq the manual seems to show 2 nuts threading over each of the 8 bolts to put the cart together. But only 8 nuts were included. Is it just a weird picture showing sort of an "animation" of putting the nut on, so really just one per bolt?

What do you recommend for the parameters of doing the initial burn in

That lighting video would be super useful too James - had to use lighter fluid in a grill when on vacation over the weekend and it just makes the meat smell. The most natural way to light must be the best.

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, will make it happen

Thanks for your amazing videos. How big was the box? I am getting my next month and want to make sure that it can get through the front door to make it through the back.

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

in the crate? no, assembled with the shelves down should be ok

Howdy. Just this afternoon I built my first kJ. I had to lift it a few times and used the arms the the side tables connect to. Have I likely damaged my bbq? I didn’t hear any cracking or anything. Cheers

@SmokingDadBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats, you may have avoided disaster if nothing happened. The arms are held on by screws embedded in the band. the band and the screws don't have the shear strength to support the weight of the joe, if it didn't snap and fall out of your hands then you're good but for next time i would lift it by the draft door and the back bottom of the hinge

Great vid thanks mate , will use it again next week during my set up!! But how hot did u get it for its burn in and how long for ???

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

congratulations, i did about an hour at 400f and then shut it down for 24 hours

Hey James, how do you clean your slow roller and stones. Or do you just leave the drippings on them and just let them burn off?

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

I got a SmokeWare drip pan this time around to help reduce the amount of cleaning. but in general 450f until they stop smoking is where I heat up after the cook is done to reset for the next round

Great Unboxing. 👍👍 A N D Fantastic Sharing.. 👍👍👍

@SmokingDadBBQ

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗