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- Regular price
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What Is Your Return Policy?
Summit Forge Supply accepts returns on eligible U.S. orders within 14 days of delivery, provided items are unused, undamaged, and in their original packaging with proof of purchase. Returns must be initiated within 7 days of receipt, and approved returns include prepaid return shipping; refunds are issued to the original payment method within up to 14 days after inspection, with a 25% restocking fee for change-of-mind returns. Defective, damaged, incorrect, or lost items qualify for a full refund or replacement at no cost to the customer when reported promptly. Custom or personalized items, perishable goods, gift cards, and downloadable products are non-returnable. See full policy here: Return Policy
All the benefits of the patented oval shape, in a smaller version. Our Junior Charcoal Primo offers superior cooking efficiency and accessibility. Grill, bake, roast, or smoke any food, with a 210 sq. in. cooking area and a temperature range from 151°F to 850°F+.
How The Primo Junior Charcoal Compares To The Primo Round Charcoal
Homeowners choosing between Primo's kamado grills usually face this question: should I get the larger Round Charcoal for more cooking area, or this smaller Junior for the patented oval shape and dual-zone cooking benefits?
Here's the honest comparison:
| Feature | Primo Round Charcoal ($1,399) | Primo Junior Charcoal, Oval ($1,699) |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Round | Patented oval shape, Primo's signature design |
| Cooking Area | 280 sq. in. | 210 sq. in. |
| Temperature Range | 151°F to 850°F+ | 151°F to 850°F+ |
| Weight | 200 lbs. | 100 lbs., significantly lighter |
| Dual-Zone Cooking | Not applicable, round shape doesn't support true zone separation | Oval shape allows true dual-zone direct/indirect cooking, no round kamado matches this |
| Grilling Capacity | 4 whole chickens, 1 whole turkey, 6 steaks, 10 burgers, 4 racks of ribs, 8 ears of corn | 3 whole chickens, 1 small whole turkey, 4 steaks, 8 burgers, 4 racks of ribs, 6 ears of corn |
| Portability | Heavier, less suited for moving | Lighter weight makes it easier to reposition or transport |
| Best Suited For | Homeowners wanting maximum cooking area in a round footprint | Homeowners wanting Primo's signature oval dual-zone cooking in a lighter, more accessible package |
Why The Primo Junior Charcoal Is Worth The Investment
This isn't just a smaller grill, it's built with Primo's patented oval shape, the only oval kamado design on the market, giving homeowners true dual-zone direct and indirect cooking capability that no round kamado, including Primo's own Round Charcoal model, can replicate.
The PGCJRC specifically addresses the needs of homeowners who want genuine two-zone cooking, direct heat on one side and indirect on the other, in a lighter, more manageable ceramic grill than the larger round or oval models.
True Dual-Zone Cooking, Only Possible With The Oval. The patented oval shape lets you set up left-half charcoal-direct and right-half indirect cooking simultaneously, something no round kamado design can offer, meaning you can sear a steak on one side while keeping vegetables warming indirectly on the other, all in the same grill at the same time.
Built For Efficient, Versatile Cooking
The 210 sq. in. cooking area handles 3 whole chickens, 1 small whole turkey, 4 steaks, 8 burgers, 4 racks of ribs, or 6 ears of corn at once
Quality ceramic construction retains heat and moisture for consistent results across a wide temperature range
The 151°F to 850°F+ temperature range covers everything from gentle smoking to high-heat searing
Engineered For Accessibility And Portability
At 100 lbs., significantly lighter than the 200 lb. Round Charcoal, this grill is easier to reposition or move
The oval shape's dual-zone design gives more cooking flexibility per square inch than a comparably sized round grill
Ceramic material resists the wear and heat degradation that lighter steel kamados experience over time
Real Savings
True dual-zone cooking eliminates the need for a second grill or repeated temperature adjustments to cook different foods at once
Ceramic heat retention improves fuel efficiency, using less charcoal than steel kamados over long cooks
Free shipping and no sales tax through Summit Forge Supply keeps the total cost down compared to buying elsewhere and paying tax and freight separately
The Bottom Line Homeowners who want genuine dual-zone direct and indirect cooking in a lighter, more accessible ceramic grill can't get that from a round kamado design. The Primo Junior Charcoal is built with Primo's patented oval shape, quality ceramic construction, and true two-zone cooking capability, so it delivers cooking flexibility no round kamado can match, all in a lighter 100 lb. package. For anyone who wants to sear and slow-cook at the same time on the same grill, this is the oval built to make it possible.
All the benefits of the patented oval shape, in a smaller version. Our Junior Charcoal Primo offer superior cooking efficiency and accessibility. Grill, bake, roast, or smoke any food.
Grill Specifications
Cooking Area:210 sq in. | 1,355cm2
Temperature Range:151 - 850 F+ | 66C-
Weight:100 pounds
Grilling Capacity
3 Whole Chickens
1 Small Whole Turkey
4 Steaks
8 Burgers
4 Racks of Ribs
6 Ears of Corn
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