Charcoal Grill Reviews - Information and reviews
Reviews of all kinds of charcoal grills from the small and inexpensive to the biggest and most expensive charcoal grills on the market.
Char-Broil 2-Burner Model #463612509
This is one of the bottom of the line for the Char-Broil gas grills. This is a single burner, dual zone gas grill with a basic side burner. While the heat output of is okay the evenness isn't. On the other hand this grill lists for $160USD but typically sells for $130USD. These days this is the bottom end of gas grills so if this is the most you can afford you may consider it, but don't expect much. The thin body won't hold in the heat so you can't get a lot of versatility out of this unit.
This is one of the bottom of the line for the Char-Broil gas grills. This is a single burner, dual zone gas grill with a basic side burner. While the heat output of is okay the evenness isn't. On the other hand this grill lists for $160USD but typically sells for $130USD. These days this is the bottom end of gas grills so if this is the most you can afford you may consider it, but don't expect much. The thin body won't hold in the heat so you can't get a lot of versatility out of this unit.
Bubba Keg Convection Grill
The Bubba Keg Grill is so closely modeled on the size and shape of the Big Green Egg that grates and accessories are interchangeable, yet this metal version has some truly impressive innovative features and design. Capable of hitting very high temperatures while staying cool on the outside with great temperature control, this grill really is an amazing unit. You can even mount it onto your trailer hitch and take it tailgating, something you would have trouble doing with similar cookers.
The Bubba Keg Grill is so closely modeled on the size and shape of the Big Green Egg that grates and accessories are interchangeable, yet this metal version has some truly impressive innovative features and design. Capable of hitting very high temperatures while staying cool on the outside with great temperature control, this grill really is an amazing unit. You can even mount it onto your trailer hitch and take it tailgating, something you would have trouble doing with similar cookers.
Barbecook Arena Stainless Steel
This uniquely designed charcoal grill is one of the easiest to light. You place a couple of sheets of newspaper in the base and light the paper. Charcoal above will be lit quickly. The base holds a small water basin. Hot ashes from the grill fall through and are extinguished in the water. When you're done grilling you can simply pull out the coal grate and drop the hot coals into the water. This makes this charcoal grill one of the more convenient to use.
This uniquely designed charcoal grill is one of the easiest to light. You place a couple of sheets of newspaper in the base and light the paper. Charcoal above will be lit quickly. The base holds a small water basin. Hot ashes from the grill fall through and are extinguished in the water. When you're done grilling you can simply pull out the coal grate and drop the hot coals into the water. This makes this charcoal grill one of the more convenient to use.
Barbecook Arena Ceram
This uniquely designed charcoal grill is one of the easiest to light. You place a couple of sheets of newspaper in the base and lighting the paper. Charcoal above will be lit quickly. The base holds a small water basin. Hot ashes from the grill fall through and are extinguished in the water. When you're done grilling you can simply pull out the coal grate and drop the hot coals into the water. This makes this charcoal grill one of the more convenient to use.
This uniquely designed charcoal grill is one of the easiest to light. You place a couple of sheets of newspaper in the base and lighting the paper. Charcoal above will be lit quickly. The base holds a small water basin. Hot ashes from the grill fall through and are extinguished in the water. When you're done grilling you can simply pull out the coal grate and drop the hot coals into the water. This makes this charcoal grill one of the more convenient to use.
Weber 26 3/4" One-Touch Gold Charcoal Grill
Consider this the super-sized version of the ever popular Weber Kettle Grill. Large enough to cook four (maybe five) turkeys this grill is also loaded with upgrades. The over-sized ash catcher, the heavy stainless steel rod cooking grates, and the roll top lid all add up to not only a larger kettle, but a better one. Of course, whether or not this $350USD charcoal grill is right for you is another question.
Consider this the super-sized version of the ever popular Weber Kettle Grill. Large enough to cook four (maybe five) turkeys this grill is also loaded with upgrades. The over-sized ash catcher, the heavy stainless steel rod cooking grates, and the roll top lid all add up to not only a larger kettle, but a better one. Of course, whether or not this $350USD charcoal grill is right for you is another question.
Big Green Egg - Small
Big green egg has been producing these Kamado Style grills for decades. This one is the smaller of their models but is big enough to cook one 12-pound turkey. What makes this unit great is that while it can produce high temperatures due to the focused heat of its ceramic shell, it can also hold low temperatures making it a great smoker. It's the versatility of the egg that makes it stand out as one of the great charcoal grills of our time.
Big green egg has been producing these Kamado Style grills for decades. This one is the smaller of their models but is big enough to cook one 12-pound turkey. What makes this unit great is that while it can produce high temperatures due to the focused heat of its ceramic shell, it can also hold low temperatures making it a great smoker. It's the versatility of the egg that makes it stand out as one of the great charcoal grills of our time.
Big Green Egg Medium
Big green egg has been producing these Kamado Style grills for decades. This one is the mid-sized of their models and is big enough to cook one 18-pound turkeys. What makes this unit great is that while it can produce high temperatures due to the focused heat of its ceramic shell, it can also hold low temperatures making it a great smoker. It is the versatility of the egg that makes it stand out as one of the great charcoal powered cookers of our time.
Big green egg has been producing these Kamado Style grills for decades. This one is the mid-sized of their models and is big enough to cook one 18-pound turkeys. What makes this unit great is that while it can produce high temperatures due to the focused heat of its ceramic shell, it can also hold low temperatures making it a great smoker. It is the versatility of the egg that makes it stand out as one of the great charcoal powered cookers of our time.
Big Green Egg XL
Big green egg has been producing these Kamado Style grills for decades. This one is the largest of their models and is big enough to cook two 20-pound turkeys. What makes this unit great is that while it can produce high temperatures due to the focused heat of its ceramic shell, it can also hold low temperatures making it a great smoker. It is the versatility of the egg that makes it stand out as one of the great charcoal powered cookers of our time.
Big green egg has been producing these Kamado Style grills for decades. This one is the largest of their models and is big enough to cook two 20-pound turkeys. What makes this unit great is that while it can produce high temperatures due to the focused heat of its ceramic shell, it can also hold low temperatures making it a great smoker. It is the versatility of the egg that makes it stand out as one of the great charcoal powered cookers of our time.
Big Green Egg (Large) Charcoal Grill and Smoker Review
Big Green Egg (Large) Charcoal Grill and Smoker Review. Okay, this is marketed as a charcoal grill, but its ability to hold low temperatures for an incredible amount of time has made it and other Kamado cookers very popular amongst smokers. This "smoker" is based on an ancient Japanese design, made of ceramic and looks a little like a vertical water smoker. The vents allow you to control the temperature and easily hold it at the ideal smoking temperature for many hours without attention.
Big Green Egg (Large) Charcoal Grill and Smoker Review. Okay, this is marketed as a charcoal grill, but its ability to hold low temperatures for an incredible amount of time has made it and other Kamado cookers very popular amongst smokers. This "smoker" is based on an ancient Japanese design, made of ceramic and looks a little like a vertical water smoker. The vents allow you to control the temperature and easily hold it at the ideal smoking temperature for many hours without attention.
Big Green Egg Mini
This mini version of the popular Big Green Egg charcoal grill gives you the best of two worlds, a great little charcoal grill and a hibachi. The excellent heat holding abilities of the thick body of this grill makes it great for grill and keeps the outside of the unit from becoming too hot to handle. This grill is large enough to grill up a couple of steaks and small enough to wheel under a table. While it may be too heavy to be a portable it is a perfect grill for the small patio.
This mini version of the popular Big Green Egg charcoal grill gives you the best of two worlds, a great little charcoal grill and a hibachi. The excellent heat holding abilities of the thick body of this grill makes it great for grill and keeps the outside of the unit from becoming too hot to handle. This grill is large enough to grill up a couple of steaks and small enough to wheel under a table. While it may be too heavy to be a portable it is a perfect grill for the small patio.
Char-Broil American Gourmet Deluxe Charcoal Grill Review
Char-Broil American Gourmet Deluxe Charcoal Grill Review. Years ago Char-Broil bought out New Braunfels Smokers who is one of the best manufacturers of mid-range smokers and barrel grills. This unit can be both a smoker or a charcoal grill and does both very well and at a very reasonable price.
Char-Broil American Gourmet Deluxe Charcoal Grill Review. Years ago Char-Broil bought out New Braunfels Smokers who is one of the best manufacturers of mid-range smokers and barrel grills. This unit can be both a smoker or a charcoal grill and does both very well and at a very reasonable price.
Char-Broil CB940X Charcoal Grill
This is a modern update of the original Char-Broil charcoal grill. This Texas Style grill is basically a large box but makes an excellent piece of grilling equipment. Made entirely from cast iron and powder coated steel this grill isn't for the person who leaves their grill sitting in the back yard all winter and then expects it to miraculously last for ever.
This is a modern update of the original Char-Broil charcoal grill. This Texas Style grill is basically a large box but makes an excellent piece of grilling equipment. Made entirely from cast iron and powder coated steel this grill isn't for the person who leaves their grill sitting in the back yard all winter and then expects it to miraculously last for ever.
Char-Griller Outlaw Charcoal Grill/Smoker
The Char-Griller Outlaw gives you over 1,000 square inches of cooking space in a charcoal grill that cooks hot and fast or low and slow (get the add-on offset firebox for serious barbecue). This is a traditional style barrel grill that gives you the best of both worlds. Heavy steel construction and durable grates will keep this grill running for many years and look like a serious grill while doing it. At around $150USD you won't break the bank with this unit.
The Char-Griller Outlaw gives you over 1,000 square inches of cooking space in a charcoal grill that cooks hot and fast or low and slow (get the add-on offset firebox for serious barbecue). This is a traditional style barrel grill that gives you the best of both worlds. Heavy steel construction and durable grates will keep this grill running for many years and look like a serious grill while doing it. At around $150USD you won't break the bank with this unit.
Napoleon Apollo Charcoal Pedestal Grill
The issue everyone complains about when it comes to charcoal is lighting. Lighter fluids add lots of chemicals to your cooking leaving you with extras like electric starters or charcoal chimneys to light your charcoal. Well this grill incorporates a charcoal chimney design right into the base so all you need to light your charcoal is a piece of newspaper and a match. Simple and easy to use this is one of the best charcoal grills on the market.
The issue everyone complains about when it comes to charcoal is lighting. Lighter fluids add lots of chemicals to your cooking leaving you with extras like electric starters or charcoal chimneys to light your charcoal. Well this grill incorporates a charcoal chimney design right into the base so all you need to light your charcoal is a piece of newspaper and a match. Simple and easy to use this is one of the best charcoal grills on the market.
The Orion Cooker
Describing what The Orion Cooker is may be the most difficult thing about it. Basically this is a charcoal fired roasting oven. The completely enclosed cooking chamber completely separates the flame from the food. This does not mean that you can not add smoke flavor and it does not mean that this is no better than your oven at cooking everything from racks of ribs (6 at a time) to whole turkeys. This is a great "cooker" for large meals, tailgating and for getting foods cooked quickly.
Describing what The Orion Cooker is may be the most difficult thing about it. Basically this is a charcoal fired roasting oven. The completely enclosed cooking chamber completely separates the flame from the food. This does not mean that you can not add smoke flavor and it does not mean that this is no better than your oven at cooking everything from racks of ribs (6 at a time) to whole turkeys. This is a great "cooker" for large meals, tailgating and for getting foods cooked quickly.
Weber 22 1/2-inch One-Touch Silver Charcoal Grill Review
Weber 22 1/2-inch One-Touch Silver Charcoal Grill Review. When you talk about charcoal grills, this is probably the one. This is the grill that made the Weber Company and the charcoal grill you see on TV. The reason? It's the best. The design of this grill is so good that it hasn't changed in decades. The circular shape creates a convection grilling area. The large space and excellent venting allows this grill to smoke, making it one of the least expensive smokers on the market.
Weber 22 1/2-inch One-Touch Silver Charcoal Grill Review. When you talk about charcoal grills, this is probably the one. This is the grill that made the Weber Company and the charcoal grill you see on TV. The reason? It's the best. The design of this grill is so good that it hasn't changed in decades. The circular shape creates a convection grilling area. The large space and excellent venting allows this grill to smoke, making it one of the least expensive smokers on the market.
Weber Performer Charcoal Grill Review
Weber Performer Charcoal Grill Review - This charcoal grill was designed to be nearly as convenient as a gas grill. Pour in the charcoal, turn on the gas and push the ignitor button. Ten minutes later you are ready to grill without using lighter fluid. The ashes fall into a removable ash catcher to be cleaned out later. Other than the gas charcoal lighter, which uses disposable propane bottles, this is basically a 22 1/2 inch Weber Kettle grill for around $350.
Weber Performer Charcoal Grill Review - This charcoal grill was designed to be nearly as convenient as a gas grill. Pour in the charcoal, turn on the gas and push the ignitor button. Ten minutes later you are ready to grill without using lighter fluid. The ashes fall into a removable ash catcher to be cleaned out later. Other than the gas charcoal lighter, which uses disposable propane bottles, this is basically a 22 1/2 inch Weber Kettle grill for around $350.