{"product_id":"kamado-joe-jr-13-5-soapstone-cooking-surface-kj15090720","title":"Kamado Joe Jr. Soapstone Cooking Surface","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-cgs\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEven Heat Cooking with Fewer Flare-Ups\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKamado Joe Jr. Soapstone Cooking Surface\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for precision and control. Designed to fit within the 13.5\" Joe Jr cooking system, this solid surface delivers \u003cstrong\u003eeven heat, reduced flare-ups, and superior moisture retention\u003c\/strong\u003e—making it ideal for delicate foods and high-quality finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional grates, this soapstone surface does not cover the entire cooking area. Instead, it provides a \u003cstrong\u003efocused cooking zone\u003c\/strong\u003e that excels at controlled, even cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BTro9hG_Qqc?si=qFuXq6oedFoI5ZSk\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003ePrimary Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/kamado-joe-jr-soap-stone-set-up-600px_600x600.jpg?v=1777151563\" alt=\"Kamado Joe Jr. Soapstone set up over the fire in a Joe Jr. grill.\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate Food Cooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for fish, scallops, shrimp, and vegetables that benefit from a solid cooking surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture-Rich Cooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps proteins retain natural juices for more flavorful results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Flare Cooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduces flare-ups by preventing drippings from reaching the fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eWhat This Means When You Cook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEven Heat Distribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soapstone spreads heat evenly across the surface, reducing hot spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter Flavor Retention:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juices stay close to the food instead of dripping away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle, Controlled Cooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for foods that require consistent heat without aggressive searing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Non-Stick Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth stone surface allows food to release more easily than traditional grates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eHow It Differs from Cast Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess Aggressive Sear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a more even, gentle cooking surface compared to cast iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore Forgiving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Better suited for delicate foods that can burn easily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduced Flare-Ups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid surface blocks direct flame contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural \u003cstrong\u003eSoapstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 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