Recipe Round-up

Portable Joe Jr® Recipes

Recipe Roundup

Taking Your Grill on the Road

If you are looking forward to camping weekends, tailgate Saturdays, or quick weeknight meals, we’ve got the recipe roundup for you. The Joe Jr Portable Grill is built for flavor that goes wherever you go and these recipes are all about getting the most out of it.

The Joe Jr provides the quality of charcoal grilling, so you can dare to be bold while on-the-go.

Serve Up Adventure Series

Looking for Joe Jr inspired creations? Come check out the serve up adventure series with Jennifer Danella-Homa. Jenna is a wild game cook and published cookbook author with a passion for the great outdoors. Jenna prides herself on creating family friendly wild game recipes with what she brings home from the outdoors.

Bacon Wrapped Wild Turkey Bombs

Easy to prep and packed with flavor, this recipe turns wild turkey into bite-sized perfection—wrapped in bacon, stuffed with cheese and jalapeño, basted in sauce, and kissed with smoke.
Cook Time:0 - 30 min
Skill: Beginner:
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Smoked Candied Salmon Bites

Get ready to wow your taste buds with these Smoked Candied Salmon Bites on the Joe Jr!
Cook Time:1 - 2 hours
Skill: Beginner:
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Smoked Beef Plate Ribs

Get ready for some mouthwatering, tender Smoked Beef Plate Ribs on the Joe Jr that are sure to impress.
Cook Time:6+ hours
Skill: Advanced:
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Smoked Crappie Cakes (Smoked Fish Cakes)

These smoked crappie cakes bring a smoky backyard twist to a Southern favorite
Skill: Intermediate:
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Sausage Shrimp Skewers with Honey Garlic Glaze

These Sausage Shrimp Skewers deliver sweet, savory, and smoky flavor in every bite. Juicy shrimp are paired with your favorite sausage, grilled over high heat, and basted with a homemade honey garlic glaze. Made on the Kamado Joe Jr, this easy skewer recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard BBQ appetizers.
Skill: Intermediate:
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Ribeye Cap

Indulge in the ultimate grilling experience with this mouthwatering charred, salty ribeye cap, expertly grilled to perfection on the Kamado Joe Jr.
Cook Time:0 - 30 min
Skill: Beginner:
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Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)

This iconic Mexican street food combines sweet, fire-roasted corn with a creamy, zesty sauce and a kick of chili, all finished with crumbled cheese and fresh cilantro.
Cook Time:0 - 30 min
Skill: Beginner:
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BBQ Pig Shots

BBQ Pig Shots are the perfect smoked appetizer—flavor-packed bites of sausage, bacon, and a creamy, spiced cheese filling, finished with a drizzle of BBQ sauce.
Cook Time:1 - 2 hours
Skill: Beginner:
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Whether you're camping, tailgating, or just cooking curbside, these recipes prove you don't need a full backyard setup to serve serious flavor. With the Joe Jr Portable Grill, you're always just a spark away from bold, unforgettable eats.

So pack the Big Block XL Lump Charcoal, grab your gear, and fire up the Joe Jr—because adventure tastes better when it's grilled.

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