Char-Griller Traditional Grill Barrel Smoker
Last updated: January 7, 2022
We looked at the top Smokers and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Smoker you should buy.
Product Details
In our analysis of 51 expert reviews, the Char-Griller Traditional Grill Barrel Smoker
placed 15th when we looked at the top 17 products in the category. For the full ranking,
see below.
From The Manufacturer
The Smokin’ Pro is made from heavy-duty steel and powder coated to increase durability. The grill is made of cast iron and will give a wonderful sear to your food. Keep all your grilling essentials within easy reach on the three available shelves. An adjustable fire grate and a heat gage in the hood give you great heat control. Just move the fire grate up and down as needed, and keep food warm on the available warming grate.
The 250 square inche side firebox gives you that Texas smoke flavor. You control the heat with adjustable dampers and the adjustable fire grate and the heat gage on the hood lets you know the temperature.
The easy dump ash pan makes ash disposal quick and efficient. Just pull out the ash pan from the side of the grill and dispose of it appropriately.
Expert Reviews
What reviewers liked
The customers have also been impressed with its versatility. This grill is multi-functional. Because of the design, it gives you both direct and indirect grilling capabilities. You can try various grilling and smoking recipes on this grill. You can make everything from grilled vegetables to smoked turkey.
Durable construction. Can be used as a grill or smoker. Good warranty coverage. Charcoal drawer for easy cleanup. Three adjustable grate height settings.
The side firebox makes it easy to smoke and slow-cook meats to perfection. The charcoal drawers slide in and out independently of the grates, making it easy to add more charcoal and clean the ashes out. The built-in thermometer on this model makes it especially useful as a smoker.
What reviewers didn't like
A common complaint made about the griller/smoker is that the built-in temperature gauge is not accurate. A number of reviewers have also reported that the grill is poorly sealed. This leads to temperature loss.
Heavy and awkward to assemble. Grate height Is hard to adjust while grilling. Hinges on offset smoker can leak.
Because the Char-Griller 1224 has only two wheels for four legs, it is one of the bulkier grills to try and move. Many users have reported that the Char-Griller 1224 is difficult to assemble by following the directions and that they have had to figure out how to assemble it.
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