Easy access to coals tends to be standard in simple charcoal grills, but this isn’t always the case with combo grills. Having a lot of different components can compromise some features, and this is often charcoal tray or bin. What I would add though is that, when compared to its propane element, the charcoal grill here just feels… a bit… cheap. However, if you’re mostly after a gas grill but with the option of charcoal grilling, then this is a great option to have. It has a mightily impressive 1260 square inches of cooking space between its charcoal and propane areas.
While there are many great benefits to being able to cook with both gas and charcoal, combo grills are not without their drawbacks. Both sides combine to give you 1,260 square inches of cooking space, including warming racks, and the grill itself is made of sturdy and corrosion-resistant stainless steel. The largest factor that determines how long any grill will last is its build quality.
The charcoal and gas cooking surfaces are mounted side by side, making it very easy to put together a two-zone cooking set up. Well, the Char-Broil Gas2Coal 3-Burner Liquid Propane and Charcoal Hybrid Grill is a single cooking surface model that can be converted from gas to charcoal in around 60 seconds. By deciding to get a combination charcoal Flat Top Grills Gas Grills Pellet and gas grill, you no longer need to buy a grill for every cooking purpose. The charcoal side is the go-to when we want those longer weekend cooks for smoky juicy barbecue flavor. Another quality feature is the adjustable grates that come inside the barrel. You can warm vegetables, beans and can even fry bacon in the comfort of your backyard.
On the charcoal side of the grill, an adjustable fuel tray and adjustable dampers allow for precise heating and airflow control as well as an additional 600 square inches of cooking space. This base grill can also be upgraded with a variety of products and accessories custom built for this grill model (sold separately). Since many hybrid grills are larger than standard grills and include multiple cook boxes to handle their dual cooking functions, they can take 3 hours or more to assemble.
This means your BBQ will cook faster and grease and other residues will not stick to the iron cooking grates. Cleanup will also be easy with the removable grease pans and ash pans. Despite producing more smoke than pellet grills, these are usually the most popular because they are more affordable than gas grills. While assembly can take some time and effort, the end result is a sturdy and reliable grill/smoker combo that is built to last.
The amount of features it offers considering its mid-range price is remarkable, making it one of the best budget combo grills out there today. Its charcoal grill has an ash catcher, which is a great addition to have. Far too few charcoal grills have these, when I consider them as necessary as the grates themselves.
When buying your first grill, one of the most important things to consider is the cooking system. The grate should be strong and durable porcelain-coated stainless Grills Portable Grills steel. This will provide heat retention, and ensure that the grate is durable and resistant to rust and corrosion caused by food drips and grease.