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8 Best Kamado Grills for Your Summer Barbecues

A point of pride and debate for grilling enthusiasts, kamado grills are beloved for their versatility. With their thick ceramic walls for insulation, tall dome-shaped lids for airflow and variety of accessories and grate options, these egg-shaped grills can hold both very high and very low temperatures while retaining moisture — making them perfect for everything from grilling to smoking and baking. While the kamado-style grill likely originated in China and became a standard in Japan, these models are now manufactured all over the world and increasingly popular in American backyard grilling.

The Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Technology Lab has spent years testing the best grills, including the best gas grills, charcoal grills, pellet grills and smokers and electric and indoor grills. As kamado grills typically use lump charcoal, we tested some kamado models in our best charcoal grills roundup, where we cooked steak, chicken and ribs in each grill while considering ease of use and features like shelves, storage space, tool holders and portability.

When evaluating kamado grills, we also considered how each grill’s performance and versatility matched up with its build, base model accessories, durability and price point. As with pellet grills, temperature control and temperature range are important, so our top recommendations are all super-insulated while also providing good airflow. While kamado grills can be intimidating for beginners, we think they’re well worth the learning curve. Here are the best kamado grills you can buy in 2021:

Best Overall Kamado Grill: Kamado Joe Classic II
Best Value Kamado Grill: Char-Griller Akorn Kamado
Best Basic Kamado Grill: Big Green Egg Large
Best Extra Large Kamado Grill: Big Green Egg Extra Large
Best Kamado Grill for Beginners: Vision Grills Professional C-Series Kamado
Best Two-Zone Kamado Grill: Primo Oval Large 300
Best Portable Kamado Grill: Broil King Keg 5000
Best Luxury Kamado Grill: Komodo Kamado Big Bad 32”

Kamado Joe

What to look for when buying a kamado grill

Material: Traditional kamado grills, and many of the most popular options on the market now, have a thick ceramic body for insulation. These grills are generally very heavy and built to last for many years, although you’ll need to be careful not to tip or drop them as they may shatter. Some kamado models are instead made of double- or triple-insulated steel, which makes the body more lightweight and less likely to shatter if tipped. However, steel is more prone to rusting and therefore generally won’t last quite as long as ceramic. Steel is also not as good an insulator as ceramic, although the difference is very marginal in real use cases (all the steel models we included can retain heat very well). The choice in material is up to you and your grilling priorities.

Accessories: Some kamado models come with accessories like side tables, extra cooking grates, wheels, pizza stones, and grate tongs, while others only include the basic grill. As you start to cook more with your kamado, many of these accessories will become very useful to you (particularly the table and extra grates) so make sure to factor in the price of purchasing these tools separately if they're not included with the base model.

Vents: The ventilation in a kamado is how you control the heat of your grill — the more air you let in, the hotter the fire will burn. Make sure to prioritize grills with good ventilation systems that you understand how to use. Some are entirely manual, while others have specific settings for temperature control.

Size: Kamado grills can be intimidatingly large due to their unique shape and cooking capacity. When shopping, choose a size that’s right for you and your family. If you’re investing in a grill to host a lot of cookouts, an extra-large size with at least a 400 square-inch cooking area is a good start. But if you’re mostly grilling for yourself or a small family, a smaller model with about 300 square inches of cooking area should be enough without being unwieldy. Keep in mind that the larger the grill, the more coals you’ll need to light and keep the fire going.

Shape: Most kamado grills have a unique, oblong egg shape (hence The Big Green Egg) that creates an efficient cooking area and allows for good airflow. However, this shape prevents you from traditional two-zone charcoal grilling. If you’re committed to this kind of two-zone cooking, look for a kamado that is stout and oval shaped, with a wider base.

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8 Best Kamado Grills for Your Summer Barbecues

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