Big green egg vs kamado joe monolith primo the big green egg ceramic kamado is a bbq smoker grill pizza oven and even a tandoor all in one and brand aside i m a big fan of ceramic grills.
Kamado joe vs big green egg vs primo.
There s a lot to like about the kamado joe grill and i also regard kamado joe as the fastest innovator on the block but it has to be said that sometimes that push to be the first has led to some quality concerns.
After big green egg brought kamado cooking to the us in the 1970s many brands tried their hand at recreating these ceramic stoves.
Primo vs green egg vs kamado joe posted by cajunalum tiger fan on 11 15 12 at 9 41 am to lambdatiger1989 primos come in multiple sizes just like any other so to say the primos is too big is misleading.
They both have several similar features but you will also find a few differences between them.
In terms of cooking quality the kamado joe is right up there compared to the other top brands monolith primo big green egg.
Kamado joe has been manufacturing premium ceramic grills since 2008 and this model is a winner at a competitive price.
The primo is also the only ceramic smoker made in the usa georgia and that resonates with me.
The kamado joe classic ii wins our top spot as the best kamado grill on the market.
I also find that the primo gets to temperature quicker than the kamado joe or the big green egg.
Kamado grill comparison chart.
They are one of the best traditional grills you will find to buy anywhere in the market.
Take a look at our chart below and decide for yourself which kamado grill is best for you.
Kamado joe vs big green egg comparison.
If it takes me 20 30 mins to ignite a joe and the dial in my steady cook temp i find that the primo is about 10 15 minutes quicker.
One brand in particular though made a key alteration to big green egg s blueprint and completely changed the game primo chose an oval shape for its kamados rather than the traditional round or in this case egg shape.
In fact the ceramic kamado has to be one of the most versatile pieces of outdoor cooking equipment that i ve ever experienced.