Analysis by Valery Grin · · updated October 3, 2026
Kamado Joe X-Rack BJ-XR: stainless X-shaped rack for the Big Joe
Stainless steel frame that holds a pizza stone, drip pan or wok inside the Big Joe with Divide & Conquer
From€35
Reference price on Amazon (June 2026) · subject to change
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- Material
- Stainless steel
Quick answer
Only if you already own a Big Joe and plan to use a pizza stone, drip pan or wok within the Divide & Conquer system. It is an original stainless steel accessory, about 43 cm a side per the listing. It does not suit other kamados, and the listing gives neither weight nor load limit.
An X-shaped stainless steel frame, original Kamado Joe and made only for the Big Joe. The listing sells it as a base for a pizza stone, drip pan and wok, but it publishes neither weight nor load limit.
The X-Rack BJ-XR is an X-shaped frame in silver stainless steel, an original Kamado Joe accessory for the Big Joe. The listing presents it as a support for the [Divide & Conquer](/glosario#divide-and-conquer) system: a base on which to rest a pizza stone, a drip pan, a wok and "other compatible accessories". Approximate dimensions are 43.5 × 43.2 cm, it goes in without tools and it is hand-wash only. It says nothing about weight.
In practice, what you are buying is an extra level inside the kamado. A Big Joe has a grate of about 61 cm, so a footprint of about 43 cm fits with room to spare (that is arithmetic on the listing, not a measurement of ours). With the frame in place, the pizza stone or wok rests on a firm structure instead of depending on whatever is underneath. What height the frame reaches, and so how far from the fire it leaves whatever you put on top, the listing does not explain, and we are not going to invent it.
The clearest use is pizza: a 38 × 30 cm rectangular stone fits inside the stated footprint, and the [guide to pizza on a kamado](/guias/como-hacer-pizza-en-kamado) explains how to set up the stone and prepare the fire. For a plain margherita, [the recipe on this site](/recetas/pizza-margherita-kamado) is a sensible starting point. The second use is the drip pan for indirect cooking, as set out in the [guide to direct and indirect cooking](/guias/coccion-directa-vs-indirecta-kamado-deflector). A 35 cm wok is also a candidate, but check that its handles will not hang off the frame. If you change the set-up with the kamado lit, wear gloves: the steel will be hot.
The snags are in the listing, and worth reading before you buy. The table gives three dimensions, 43.2 × 43.5 × 43.2 cm, with the third labelled thickness, hard to believe for a flat frame; the seller's bullet gives only two. There is no weight and no load limit either. The listing says "Big Joe" without distinguishing generation, and the catalogue includes a Big Joe III: check your model before ordering. It has only 23 reviews, averaging 4.4 out of 5, a small sample to rely on.
We have not tested it, and this assessment comes from reading the manufacturer's listing. It is also a one-kamado part: a Kamado Joe accessory is recommended for Kamado Joe, and if yours is a Big Green Egg or a Classic, do not buy it expecting a fit.
Verdict: a logical, no-frills piece for anyone who already has a Big Joe with Divide & Conquer and wants to cook on a stone, pan or wok; otherwise you do not need it.
A sensible, simple original part for anyone with a Big Joe running Divide & Conquer. Against it: no published weight or load limit, and only 23 reviews.
Editorial rating from spec sheet, measurements and kamado fit · not a hands-on test
Pros
- Original Kamado Joe accessory, model BJ-XR, made for the Big Joe
- Stainless steel; the listing calls it corrosion resistant
- Goes in and comes out without tools, per the listing
- Holds a pizza stone, drip pan and wok, per the manufacturer
Cons
- No weight or load limit on the listing, and its dimensions do not quite add up
- Big Joe only: the listing does not say if it suits every generation
- Only 23 reviews (4.4 out of 5): a small sample to trust
Who it's for
For Big Joe owners who use or want Divide & Conquer and need a firm base for a pizza stone, drip pan or wok.
Not for
For owners of a Classic, Large, Joe Jr or another brand: it is for the Big Joe only. Nor if you want weight or load limit before paying.
Specifications
- Material
- Stainless steel
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Goes well with
Kamado Joe Half Moon Griddle Big Joe: 61 cm reversible cast iron griddle
A reversible half-moon cast iron griddle for the Big Joe, from the same maker and the same Divide & Conquer system. It is another part for that kamado, not a support for the X-Rack: it is used on its own, so check the listing for how it fits your set-up before combining them.
€90
Blumtal Cordierite Pizza Stone 38×30 cm + Peel (bundle)
A 38 × 30 cm rectangular cordierite stone, with a peel included. By arithmetic it fits inside the X-Rack's stated footprint of about 43 cm, and it is the natural partner for this frame if you want it for pizza. It is not a Kamado Joe brand, so measure on the frame before assuming the fit.
€38
Lodge Pro-Logic Cast Iron Wok 35 cm with Handles
A 35 cm cast iron wok with handles, the other accessory the X-Rack listing names. The 35 cm diameter fits on paper within the frame's footprint, but the handles may overhang, and cast iron is heavy: since the listing gives no load limit, do not buy on this pairing alone without checking weight.
€92
FAQ
Will it fit my Big Joe, or a Classic too?
The listing says "For Big Joe" and nothing more: it does not say whether it suits the Big Joe I, II or III, so check your model's reference before ordering. For a Classic Joe, a Joe Jr or another brand there is no compatibility statement at all. That roughly 43 cm fits inside a 46 cm kamado does not make it a fit: it is made for the Big Joe's Divide & Conquer, not the Classic's.
What can I put on the X-Rack?
Per the listing, a pizza stone, a drip pan, a wok and other compatible accessories. What it does not say is how much weight it takes or what height it sits at, so do not load it with a very heavy piece without asking the manufacturer. By arithmetic on the stated dimensions, a 38 × 30 cm rectangular stone fits inside the footprint; a wok depends on the size of its handles. If in doubt, measure the piece and compare it with the frame's roughly 43 cm.
How do I clean it?
The listing says hand wash, and the material is stainless steel, so the sensible approach is hot water, mild soap and a non-abrasive sponge, dried before storing. After using it with a drip pan, clear off any residue once the metal is no longer hot. The manufacturer gives nothing beyond "hand wash"; do not assume it goes in the dishwasher, and check now and then that no rust or damp ash is left in the joints.
How does it differ from the DoJoe in the catalogue?
They are different things. The X-Rack is an X-shaped support for resting accessories inside the Big Joe's Divide & Conquer system. The DoJoe BJ-DJ, which we carry in the catalogue, is a pizza oven wedge for the Big Joe (61 cm). Both are original Kamado Joe and both are for the Big Joe, but the X-Rack listing does not say they are complementary, so do not buy them together assuming they combine without checking measurements.