Kamado Joe KJ-MCC23 Stainless Steel Charcoal Basket Grill
Kamado Joe KJ-MCC23 Stainless Steel Charcoal Basket Grill Accessory for Classic Joe, Black
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We’ve all been there: in the middle of something you love doing, only to be frustrated by the quality of a tool. Maybe it doesn’t break. But it doesn’t work like it could. That was our realization about grilling. We loved it. We did it all the time. We knew there was a better way—which is what inspired us to design and develop a better grill. Kamado Joe isn’t just a line of products. It’s what happens when two guys who love to grill get serious about creating the ceramic cooker. Better quality. Smarter features. More innovative accessories. That’s the story of Kamado Joe.
Innovation – From our earliest days, our focus was on solving problems others hadn’t or couldn’t so that people could get more out of grilling. We don’t settle. It’s a commitment that’s clear in everything from the features of our flagship grills to the size of our massive lump charcoal. Quality – Crafted to perform better and last longer. That’s the simple, uncompromising quality standard that drives everything we do at Kamado Joe—from design to production. Our goal is simple: that each product bearing our name becomes a part of exceptional grilling experiences.Passion – The heart of our business isn’t a business. It’s a community of people who love the same thing everyone in our company loves: cooking outside with and for our friends and family. That passion is a fire that fuels us everyday in everything we do.
| Dimensions: | 37.15 x 37.15 x 16.26 cm; 3.9 Kilograms |
| Model: | KJ-MCC23 |
| Part: | KJ-MCC23 |
| Manufacture: | Premier Specialty Brands, LLC. |
| Dimensions: | 37.15 x 37.15 x 16.26 cm; 3.9 Kilograms |
Took a star off for the price. Like everything Kamado Joe it has to be expensive. It works really well and i like the divider if you want to cook one just one side of the grill this will help a lot. If you are using the JoeTisserie and want to isolate your heat to the back this will definitely do the trick. It seems very sturdy as well. I had debated between this and the Ki** a** basket and chose this because of the divider. No regrets. I did remove the built in bottom piece on the classic Joe 2 as others have said. I see no need for it with the basket.
Built up to a purpose not down to a cost. If you are on the fence about this product just get it ,it increases air flow so lights your fire quicker and when your done just take the whole thing out easy.
As you would expect from a KJ branded accessory it’s second to none. It’s expensive but will last a lifetime. I like that the divide and conquer rack system hooks on to it so you can shake the ash off the used coals and then with a twist it disconnects if you want to remove the D&C system.
saves charcoal bits falling into bottom of grill easy to use not cheap
The most useful accessory I have purchased for my Kamado Joe Classic!
Pretty expensive but it’s very solid, good quality. Should last as long as the kamado joe
Perfect. Should come in every Kamado. Makes cleaning and getting rid of ashes a breeze and I love the possibility of partitioning the fire basket in two for a specific cooking setting.
Essential addition to the Kamado Joe
Like that you can control heated cooking area. Basket is a little heavy
I purchased this for my Classic Joe II and I am really happy with how easy it is to clean now, and the ability to only have to light half a basket of charcoal for small cooks. Could be a bit pricey but it’s made super well and will last a very long time I’m sure.
Makes cleaning easier and helps with containing coals if you just want to heat half – very good. Highly recommended
A very good idea for users of Kamado Smokers – A Delight to use.
It’s well made and it works very well…it’s a little too expensive
If you own a Kamado Joe ceramic grill this is “must have” accessory! It allows you to remove the circular cast iron plate on the bottom of the grill. You get better airflow with that plate removed. After the grill has completely cooled I simply bounce the charcoal basket up and down a few times and all the small stuff falls into the ash tray. Again, this is a must have for your Kamado Joe.
Exactly as described, very sturdy, wish I had brought before.
This thing is so well built. Spot welds of the substantial gauge stainless steel wire are well done. Does its job and does it well. The removable divider is a nice touch made from the same gauge stainless steel. Built to work with the divide and conquer system of the kamado joe classic I and II. Heat deflectors work eith the basket hangers. Very pleased with this purchase.
Great quality, thick stainles steel, easy to use, but expensive for what it is.
I bought a cheaper version of this charcoal basket just over a year ago, thinking that I could save a few pounds since it is just a charcoal basket. The cheap version only lasted less than 2 years and before rusting badly and the weldings broke loose. I wish I went for the original one as the difference in quality is night and day.
I purchased this for my kamado Joe Classic 2 to give me more control when indirect cooking or using the rotisserie. So far so good, the separator does move out of position if you’re not careful but this is a minor gripe as the overall quality is clear and it does seem to help airflow as well. A bit pricey but I’m glad I made the investment.
Funciona Bien, Permite dividir las Zonas de Calor , construccin Robusta, Facilita la limpieza de las cenizas, en general Buen producto
Well built, no issues well into double digit cooks on my grill. Helps with lighting and arranging my fuel. Have some issues with the little chunks of lump leftover but not a deal breaker. Easy to get the ash out after cooks.
I like the separator for it that allows me to better arrange the coal
For two zone cooks.
Would recommend for KJ grill (i have a classic II)
Charcole stay up ontop of plate on bottom of kamikaze joe, And the basket fits in the classic, And even done cooking pic up basket place in metal Bucket with lid And in 1/2 hout the grill is cold enough to cove
Main advantages:
– Better airflow across charcoal over a long cook when the firebox is full and maintaining 225 – 250F as it provides a more consistent burn over a long time. This is not so much important for shorter cooks with less charcoal load or high temp cooks.
I find the standard grate could get obstructed with certain type of lump charcoal which produce lot of ash and can eventually the put out the fire or make fluctuations of temp at the low and slow temps like 250F over a long cook time ( 10 – 15 hours ). This is mostly due to the embers are covered by ash and get inconsistent oxygen supply. This stainless steel basket eliminate that issue as most of the ash during a cook get dropped down through the spaces.
– Easy cleaning in between cooks.
– Excellent build quality which reflects the rest of KamadoJoe brand accessories. Fits well with the grill setup.
Final thoughts:
I believe the improved airflow across charcoal load is is the main reason one should consider to buy instead of the ease of use which is good but is not a major problem for a kamado user.
One could achieve similar results with the original cast iron grate by using a charcoal type which produce little to no ash like Red Gum. But I do like the flexibility of choosing any type hence find this accessory very valuable over the long run.
For high temp cooks I still sometimes use the cast iron grate as I mostly finish the charcoal load in one go in such a cook or use lesser load.
Overall highly recommended. And is a great investment if bought at the right price. ( < 150 AUD)
Anyway, the Classic 3 comes with this basket. the Classic 2 doesn’t and has a cast-iron circular grate at the bottom of the firebox.
This is superior, and one of the first upgrades to do especially if you do low and slow cooking as you get more air, and ashes fall down more easily.
This is built like a tank, super heavy, and impressive. And this rapidly looks really old, as the temp of the fire gets a lot of the shine away…
Pros: improved airflow, easier to shake, easy to move all coals (lift the basket) to make some space to go clean up the ashes.
Cons: expensive, and any small bit of charcoal (yes, even quality lump charcoal has some small chunks, plus the big blocks you burn become small as they are consumed) fall through. So this might waste a bit of charcoal.
Arrived before time very well made fits and works perfectly. Much easier to clean out grate.
I took out the bottom grate off my Kamado Joe and just use this basket. It’s great both for building a two zone fire and for cleaning out the ashes. When I use my soapstone I can just put charcoal in one half of the grill under the food. To clean, just lift the basket and give it a shake. The reusable pieces stay inside and the ashes and small pieces fall through. Without the bottom grate in the cooker it’s a cinch to sweep out the ashes in the bottom.
Make your decisions based on your own needs and budget. This is a luxury item and. It a necessity
When I received this I was blown away by the heft of it. It weighs like 4x my old basket and is way thicker. I think it will standup to the elements and cooking for a long time to come.
I will update this review if it has any issues in the future.
The Kamado Joe Charcoal Basket is AMAZING!!! I wanted to cook just 2 ripeness for the wife and I. Normally I load up the charcoal and wait…….then grill (you do need patience with charcoal). This basket worked like a charcoal chimney! My coals were ready in just a few minutes due to the increased air flow. The bonus was i used the divider with only a small amount of charcoal and was able to zone cook quickly. Love this, probably the best accessory (less the joetisserie).