I repeated this two more times for a total of three cooked chickens. The cook space on this model (no doors, single wheel and with a side burner) is 475 square inches – that’s larger than the Dyna-Glo 4-Burner. That’s about enough space to cook 20 burgers with plenty of room, plus that extra side burner space. The Char-Broil Series 5 Grill is built from steel and with cast iron grates.
The dimensions measure 56″L x 21″W x 44.4″H, which is great when compared with the competitive grills on the market. The hidden casters of Char-Broil Performance provide additional style and mobility to the grill. We’ve put weber spirit 2 in hours of use with this propane grill to make sure that we’ve covered every square inch of detail, to bring you the best review possible. Most grills have a mechanical igniter of either the push-button or rotary design.
It’s also a bit too easy to turn the burner past high and shut it off completely. Other grills we tested like the Broil King Baron S520 had a nice, sturdy catch point to stop the knob from turning past its highest setting. The Char-Broil Performance XL also doesn’t offer any sort of tool rack like we saw on the Weber Spirit II E-310 and Broil King Baron S520 we tested. This stainless steel Char-Broil Performance 4 Burner makes the perfect addition to your patio, lawn or outdoor living space.
We tested smaller, more expensive grills like the Weber Spirit II E-310 and didn’t find them nearly as adept at cooking whole chickens, racks of ribs or burgers. If you’re looking for a midrange grill that’s easy to operate, cooks well and looks good, too, the Char-Broil Performance XL is a great choice. Grilling season is upon us, and If you’re in the market for a new grill there are dozens of options out there.
When your Char-Broil Series 5 grill arrives, you can expect to open the box (or boxes) and look for the owner’s manual. You’ll then follow the instructions and assemble your grill (it shouldn’t take too long). If you find the directions too hard to read, there is tons of YouTube videos that show you how to assemble the grill. You normally just need a screwdriver to set the grill up (it should already come with screws). After that, you’ll want to wheel the grill to where you would want it (good thing it’s on wheels so you can have the choice of where you want it to be). Shelves are usually made of stainless steel or painted steel (some using a powder-coating process), though a few are made of plastic.
Size category for the grill, based on CR’s measurement of the main cooking grid area. Portable grills are grouped together regardless of cooking area, though typically these are small grills. Factors include grate material, wheels or casters for moving the grill, and useful features such as electronic ignitor. Reflects how wide a temperature span the grill offers by comparing temperatures at the high setting and lowest setting possible. Starting a charcoal grill is significantly different from a gas grill.
A dedicated rotisserie burner is usually located on the back of the firebox, slightly above the cooking grates; some models use the grill’s main burner(s). This feature allows you to roast meat (a whole chicken, for example) very evenly, yielding a flavor that some people prefer to that of grilled food. The Performance burner grill has a set of cast-iron cooking grates. This Char-Broil 4 burner gas grill has a very durable design and build, and it’s made with high-quality, sturdy materials. For large family cookouts that the whole family can enjoy, you need a grill that is sturdy and can deliver the heat you need, with ample cooking space and easy cleanup. This is an undeniably attractive grill, with the two-tone stainless steel and painted black surfaces.
There’s also an extra shelf and cabinet space so that you can store your utensils somewhere. It’s also on wheels, making it easier to wheel around if you don’t want to be in one place. An ample storage space is provided through the fully enclosed cabinet. The silver colored finish adds more glamour to it and it will definitely provide you with a fascinating grilling experience.
Just below the cooking grates, this grill has two heat deflectors. The design of many lower-priced grills often seeks to provide the bare minimum of features and materials, but this grill isn’t just a bare-minimum design. The Char-Broil Performance series has several style variations. Two black panels cover the front of the grill, and there are no cabinets for storage. This design is pretty standard for a cart-style grill in this price bracket.