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Edited June 29, 2022
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Nice price for an entry-level Kamado-style grill. Beat it up for a few years before you decide if you want to go for a more expensive ceramic version
$245 + free shipping for Amazon Prime members
Char-Griller E56720 Akorn -
link [woot.com]
The Char-Griller AKORN features a powder coated exterior finish, porcelain coated steel interior finish, 314 square inch cast iron cooking surface, 133 square inch removable warming rack, an easy dump ash pan, and built in temperature gauge.
- Triple-walled steel construction makes this grill fuel-efficient | Large 8" Locking Caster Wheels | Features Locking Lid, 2 folding black metal shelves, Easy dump ash pan, Double wall insulation & Heat gauge
- Product dimensions | 45" L x 31" W x 47" H | Weight – 97 lbs. | Temperature range – 200ᵒ F to 700ᵒ F | Total cook area – 447 Sq. In. | Recommended clearance – Min 3 Feet from side and rear, keep grill at least 15 feet away from any combustible material
- Insulated design means more heat uses less charcoal and less airflow means insulated heat for juicy meat
- Cooking surface is cast iron, Body is constructed of 22 gauge steel, Exterior finish is powder coated steel, Interior finish is porcelain coated steel
- Cart is constructed of tubular steel w/rubber wheels, locking caster on front, Indexed damper is numbered so you can note the position of the damper
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You need to be a bit cautious as it will start to eventually rust out, but you'll get many years out of it if you take care of it properly. Cover it up from the elements or put in the garage.
I ended up buying a Flame Boss for my Kamado grill to make life easy. It's basically like a raspberry pi that has probes for grill temp, meat temp, and a fan. It controls the fan based on the temps. This makes long smokes for things like Brisket and Pork butts stupid easy. Basically set and forget. It's a bit expensive, but when you are doing a 18 hour smoke on a brisket, you don't need to adjust the temps and that has value.
I actually have some ribs on the grill right now that'll be done in maybe hour and a half.
For those that can't justify springing for a kamado joe, BGE, or other ceramic brands, i don't think you'll be disappointed.
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You need to be a bit cautious as it will start to eventually rust out, but you'll get many years out of it if you take care of it properly. Cover it up from the elements or put in the garage.
I ended up buying a Flame Boss for my Kamado grill to make life easy. It's basically like a raspberry pi that has probes for grill temp, meat temp, and a fan. It controls the fan based on the temps. This makes long smokes for things like Brisket and Pork butts stupid easy. Basically set and forget. It's a bit expensive, but when you are doing a 18 hour smoke on a brisket, you don't need to adjust the temps and that has value.
I actually have some ribs on the grill right now that'll be done in maybe hour and a half.
For those that can't justify springing for a kamado joe, BGE, or other ceramic brands, i don't think you'll be disappointed.
My two cents.
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You need to be a bit cautious as it will start to eventually rust out, but you'll get many years out of it if you take care of it properly. Cover it up from the elements or put in the garage.
I ended up buying a Flame Boss for my Kamado grill to make life easy. It's basically like a raspberry pi that has probes for grill temp, meat temp, and a fan. It controls the fan based on the temps. This makes long smokes for things like Brisket and Pork butts stupid easy. Basically set and forget. It's a bit expensive, but when you are doing a 18 hour smoke on a brisket, you don't need to adjust the temps and that has value.
I actually have some ribs on the grill right now that'll be done in maybe hour and a half.
For those that can't justify springing for a kamado joe, BGE, or other ceramic brands, i don't think you'll be disappointed.
Was kinda hoping that this one was the smaller version. Would be nice to have a durable/portable Kamado grill to take on vacations/tailgates...
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Edit: I live in Pennsylvania and kept the grill covered (it was outdoors). It may hold up longer in a drier climate. And is indeed a great grill when rust-free. I have purchased 2 in 6 years and ultimately upgraded to vision.
I'll caveat that I stored it in the garage when not in use and it rarely got rained on.
Pro-Tip get some fire brick from tractor supply so that when you use it to smoke do the C method with lump and wood chunks in a C pattern around the firebrick. Light one side and let it come to temp and get all the bad smoke gone. Wrap the diffuser in foil to keep clean and put it on. That will last you at least 8-10 hours at 225-250. Made some awesome BBQ with this thing.