{"product_id":"kamado-joe-classic-soapstone-cooking-surface","title":"Kamado Joe Classic Joe Soapstone Cooking Surface","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-cgs\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eControlled Heat \u0026amp; Moisture-Rich Cooking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKamado Joe Classic Half Moon Soapstone Cooking Surface\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for precision and control. 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