Analysis by Valery Grin · · updated May 29, 2026
Kamado Joe SoapStone for Joe Jr — Cooking Soapstone
Official soapstone slab sized for the Kamado Joe Jr
From€90
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- Material
- Esteatita (piedra de jabón / soapstone)
Quick answer
Yes, the Kamado Joe SoapStone for Joe Jr is the most even searing surface for that kamado. The official soapstone stores a great deal of heat and releases it very evenly, so it sears delicate fish, scallops or vegetables without the hot spots or bars of a normal grate. Being an official part, the fit is perfect. It's for Kamado Joe Jr owners who sear seafood or delicate vegetables and want even heat; it fits only the Jr — on larger kamados it's too small — and if you want cast-iron grill marks, soapstone sears without them.
Official Kamado Joe soapstone sized for the Joe Jr. Soapstone banks a huge amount of heat and releases it very evenly, so it sears delicate fish, scallops or vegetables without the hot spots of a barred grate.
Soapstone is the kamado's most underrated cooking surface. Steatite has no bars, so nothing slips through or breaks: delicate fish, scallops, prawns, eggs or thin vegetables sear on an absolutely uniform heat slab. It banks so much heat it holds temperature even when you load the surface. This is the official version sized for the Joe Jr — a native fit in the little one's Divide & Conquer.
The most even searing surface for the Joe Jr: fish, scallops and delicate veg with no hot spots or bars. Official piece, perfect fit.
Pros
- Official Kamado Joe soapstone — native fit on the Joe Jr
- Absolutely uniform heat, no hot spots
- Sears fish, scallops and delicate veg without anything slipping through
- Banks heat: holds temperature when you load the surface
Cons
- Joe Jr only — too small on larger kamados
- Leaves no grill marks (flat sear, no bars)
- Slow to preheat due to the stone's thermal mass
Who it's for
For Kamado Joe Jr owners searing fish, seafood or delicate veg who want an even, barless heat surface.
Not for
For the Joe Jr only — too small on larger kamados. And if you want cast iron grill marks, soapstone sears without barring.
Specifications
- Material
- Esteatita (piedra de jabón / soapstone)
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FAQ
Is this soapstone only for the Kamado Joe Joe Jr?
Yes, it is sized specifically for the 13.5" Joe Jr, not the Classic. If you have a Classic, the matching SoapStone is the large Kamado Joe version. Check your model before ordering so you do not get the wrong diameter.
What is the advantage of cooking on soapstone?
Steatite stores a lot of heat and releases it gently and steadily, giving an even sear without the aggressive bars of a grate. It is ideal for fish, seafood, small vegetables or foie, which would fall through or stick on bars. It works as a natural stone griddle built into the Joe Jr.
How do I clean and maintain the SoapStone?
No soap: like any porous stone it would absorb it. The most effective method is to run the kamado hot to carbonise residue and then scrape it dry once warm. Wiping on a thin oil before first use helps with searing, and storing it dry prevents moisture pickup.
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