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| Char-Griller 1224 Smokin Pro 830 Square Inch Charcoal Grill with Side Fire Box | 
| as of 9/4/2010 10:54 ICT details
Brand: Chargriller
Buy New: $193.54
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  reviews
Color: Black
Shipping Weight (lbs): 127
Dimensions (in): 62 x 29 x 50
MPN: 1224
Model: 1224
UPC: 789792012247
EAN: 0789792012247
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| Features:
| | From Char-Griller, traditional charcoal grill with side firebox for Texas-style barbecue | | | Grill barrel and side firebox provide heavy-gauge powder-coated steel construction; nonstick cast-iron cooking grates resist warping | | | Removable charcoal drawers allow users to add charcoal and dump ashes easily; double bottom for long-term durability | | | Additional features include temperature gauge, storage rack and 2 wheels for transport; assembly required upon delivery | | | Grill measures 62 by 29 by 50 inches and weighs 146 pounds; limited 1-year warranty |
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Product Description
Smokin' Pro Charcoal Grill
Amazon.com Review
For classic Texas-style barbecue in any backyard, Char-Griller offers their Smokin' Pro Charcoal Grill. Using a traditional barrel design, Char-Griller optimizes heat convection and circulation to cook ribs or burgers evenly and efficiently. The grill offers 580 square inches of cooking space in the main grill, ideal for hosting a family barbecue in the backyard. The charcoal side firebox offers an additional 250 square inches of cooking space, bringing the grill's total space to 830 square inches. Barbecue chefs might employ the side firebox to roast a side dish of corn or vegetable shish kabobs for vegetarians in the family. The barrel of the grill and side firebox are crafted in heavy-gauge steel with powder-coat finish to endure high heats and long-term use. A double bottom also increases the grill's durability. Nonstick grill grates constructed in cast iron resist warping and embellish the heat and flavor distribution to meats as they cook. Grate height also may be altered for different dishes. Slide-out coal drawers enable cooks to add charcoal while cooking without removing grill grates and dump residual ash easily. A rack below the grill supplies convenient space for seasoning spices, paper plates, hot pads, and barbecue accessories. The airtight-flanged grill hood keeps bugs and debris out while containing flames and heat. The hood also features a heat gauge for temperature monitoring. The grill stands four legs with two sturdy feet and two wheels for transport. Char-Griller has several Smokin' Pro accessories available for separate purchase, including a warming shelf, rotisserie kit, and propane igniter. The grill requires assembly upon delivery and includes thorough direction, as well as several barbecue recipes. This item is covered by a one-year warranty for material or craftsmanship defects. The grill measures 62 by 29 by 50 inches and weighs 146 pounds. --Jessica Reuling
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 Char-griller Smokin' Pro Grill with Side Fire Box August 4, 2010
Jack H. Clark (Idyllwild, California)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
You should keep in mind that this is not an expensive grill. It's really pretty darn cheap, so you can't expect a beautiful piece of furniture. So ignore the cosmetic defects. I bought it because other reviews made it sound functional, and that's what I care about. First, regarding the size of the grilling surface: The wire grill shelf does NOT come with it; it's an accessory for which you pay extra. The actual measurements, done with a measuring stick after assembly are: For the main grill: 19.5"x27"=526.5sq"(3.66sq'), of which only about 337.5sq"(2.34sq') are 100% directly above the coals, but that's still a lot. (As a comparison, a standard Weber 22" grill has about 254sq"(1.77sq') that are 100% directly above the coals.) For the side fire box grill: 14.25"x16.5"=235sq"(1.63sq'), of which about 190 sq"(1.32sq') are 100% directly above the coals. We plan to try just the side box for grilling when we're making one meal for just the two of us.
I'm going to write this review in stages, editing as I go along.
First Stage: Assembly. 3.5 stars.
The manual says you need two people to assemble this grill, but nowhere does it give an instruction that requires two people to carry out. I'm a 65-year-old, retired, pencil-pushing male and I had no trouble building this thing in two hours, from ripping open the box to done. I'd say that a strong woman or a man of average strength would have little trouble with the assembly, from a physical standpoint. One serious tip: Do not try to assemble this thing in the hot sun--the black metal gets finger-burning hot. If you follow the instruction manual carefully, doing things in the order given, you shouldn't have a serious problem--IF you also are mechanically inclined or have good common sense. When you buy this griller-smoker model WITH the side box, there is NO side panel to knock out when attaching the side fire box like that other reviewer had to deal with back in 2006, so follow the directions in order. The difficulty is that the instruction manual usually tells you to use the correct bolt--but sometimes it doesn't. In one place it has you threading a 2-inch spacer onto a 1.5-inch bolt, then putting a nut on the bolt. Can't be done, but that's not a problem because in reality the spacer is shorter than the bolt provided. In another place it eventually becomes clear that the grill has been redesigned since the manual was written and one entire numbered assembly instruction should be ignored. Also, they write as if it doesn't matter which side of each wheel is positioned against the leg, but it does. They tell you to "finger-tighten" the nuts on the bolts until you get it completely assembled, but that's still too tight. You need to put the nuts on "finger-loose" or you'll never get it all together. Then there's the place where the text tells you to position the grill "upright" but what they really mean is "on end." (Fortunately, the picture is correct.) There were no missing parts, in fact there were a few extra nuts and bolts. They say you need only a pair of pliers and a 7/16" nut driver, and that's true, but you might want to replace the pliers with a 7/16" open or closed-end wrench. I also bought the Char-Griller Rotisserie accessory, and that has its own problems with the instruction manual. Mainly: The manual text tells you to put the spit collar on the spit rod, but doesn't say which side facing which way. If you put the collar on the way the manual picture shows, there's nothing to keep the other end of the rotating spit rod from slipping out of the motor housing. It just slides in there, there's no click-fit, so it slides out easily during rotating when you don't want it do. But if you put the collar on the spit rod opposite to the picture, the spit collar's contact with the spit bracket will keep the other end of the spit rod from sliding out of the motor housing. The lid won't close all the way that way, though, until you bend the spit bracket out about a 1/4 inch, which is easy enough to do. Now the spit rod stays rotating inside the motor housing, no slipping out. In the end, patience and good common sense ruled, all of these assembly difficulties were overcome, and these are now all problems of the past.
Second Stage: Seasoning the Grill. 5 stars.
Seasoning according to the directions involves painting all surfaces of the grill interior surfaces with vegetable oil (soy oil) including the grills, grates, ash pans, and inside of the lids. Didn't skip anything. Stoked it up and let it get to about 250 degrees F. I even painted the outside of the grill with the oil as it was heating up, which the manual gives as an option. So, in essence, I oiled up every inch of the metal, inside and out, and let it cook for two hours. The grills seasoned perfectly and the exterior surfaces even look much better. The cosmetic flaws in the paint disappeared with the cooking oil treatment. It was now a beautiful shiny deep black and ready to go.
Third Stage: Direct Grilling. 5 stars.
I butterflied a nearly 5 lb. chicken, marinated it, and put it on the main grill directly over 24 charcoal briquettes with the charcoal grate as far down at it would go. I used a Williams-Sonoma remote digital thermometer to monitor the temperature in the thigh meat. When it reached 185 degrees--which took only about a half hour--I took it off. Tender and juicy with a great smokey flavor. Next time I direct-grill a chicken like this, I'll try only 12 charcoal briquettes, and let it cook longer. But I also will be smoking a chicken over indirect heat and will report back on that, too. Other reviewers complained that this thing leaks smoke, but that's not important. It obviously was never designed to be air tight--I can get all my fingers under the lid at the left end of the barrel when the lid is seated on the bottom. If you open the smoke stack fully, almost all the smoke will pour out of it. If you close off the smoke stack completely, there will be a steady stream of smoke escaping from under the lid. If you think this means your meat isn't getting well smoked, just go over and fling the lid up and then duck because a huge, dense, cloud of smoke will come billowing out at you. That meat is getting drowned in smoke.
Fourth Stage: Cleanup. 5 stars.
I don't see how it could be easier. I waited until the grill had cooled then scraped the cooking grills with a wire brush. That took about a minute. The side fire box drawer pulled all the way our for easy dumping of the coals I had used to season the grill. After removing the four main cooking grills, the main charcoal grate lifted right out with the two side handles, and that was just an easy dump, too. On second thought, I think it might be better to scrape the cooking grills with a wire brush while they're still hot. That way you can immediately re-season them with vegetable oil after the wire brush scraping. I'll try that next time.
Next stages of this review will include indirect smoking on the grill, durability, and anything else that occurs to me. Gotta go.
 I like the concept of the grill July 17, 2010
Ross Peeler (Ft. Myers, FL)
I think the design is good. When fired up, it will cook slowly and the end result is good BBQ, which is the point of the whole thing.
My only real criticism is the rapid way the side box develops
rust.I don't really know why, I can only assume it is the material with which the burner is constructed I must include that I live on a brackish canal in SW Florida so that might exacerbate the problem.
Like I said I do like the design, although, I wonder how long it is going to last.
Solid Charcoal Smoker July 16, 2010
Chick W (Hampton NJ)
I bought the CG 1224Pro w/ side fire box primarily for smoking. I wanted as charcoal/wood smoker (not propane or electric) that was easier to clean and larger then the one I was using. This smoker is very well built and not difficult to assemble although it did take a little time. Before planning to use it you need to allow your self enough time to assemble and season the smoker (1 hour plus to assemble and 4 - 5 hour to season). My first pork shoulder came out excellent.
The smoking area is large and can accomodate multiple sheets of ribs,pork roast plus, or a large turkey. The fire box is large with ample room for ash fall off. I was able to smoker at 225 degrees for about 6 hours without the ashes impacting the the fire quality. This smoker has a lot of metal so it does take some time to get up to temperature. I also purchased the Char-Griller cover for this smoker, it fits perfect and is easy to get on and off.
One review I read said that it leaked smoke, I did not find this to be a problem. It is not an air tight unit but the unit is well built with heavy covers and leakage was no more then I would expect with this type of smoker.
The negatives - The packaging (for shipping) should be better. My smoker arrived with a dent in the lid and a bent bottom rack. (When I call Char-Griller they told me to send them a note with a copy of my receipt and they would send me what ever needed to be replaced. The actual cooking grills could have been heavier but have not been a problem to date.
The one item in the design I would like to see changed is that you should be able to remove the ash drawer (for cleaning) while the fire is still going. Currently the coals sit on top of the ash drawer.
I would purchase this unit again. If you plan on smoking with it make sure you get the side fire box. Good buy for smoking and the price is right.
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