Char-Broil Gas2Coal Hybrid Grill - 3 Burner Gas & Coal Barbecue Grill, Black Finish

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Portability is enhanced by its silicone clips and handle. We found we could move the barbecue safely while it was alight, by clipping the lid on and carefully lifting the whole thing by the handle.

For the drama of a smokey barbecue and the longevity of the heat, I'd opt for charcoal grilling when entertaining for a crowd, because it's a less gas-intensive way of cooking and there's little risk of fuel running out. Char-Broil Gas2Coal BBQ: what we like It’s fun to use and impressively versatile, but there are a few niggles. The unit gets – understandably - extremely hot, meaning the supplied forearm-length gloves are needed constantly whether you’re reaching into the cavity to flip food - the openings aren’t very wide – or more typically, opening and closing the air vents and door clasps. These are small, irritatingly fiddly (when wearing hefty gloves) and detract from an otherwise fantastic cooking experience.

This combo grill from Char Broil sits at the smaller end of the scale, offering 540 square inches of cooking space. It streamlines its charcoal and gas capabilities into just one grill, which is why it’s far smaller than size than other types of combo grill. Whether it’s tender pulled pork and ribs, or a delicious smoked salmon, the Smokey Mountain Cooker is all you need for a perfect outdoor meal. You can use charcoal in a combo grill, but only in the charcoal component of that grill. What’s a Good BTU for Gas Grills?

Streamlining your appliances from two grill to one simply by investing in a hybrid is a great way to stay organized, time-efficient, and clear-headed. While the temperatures in the gas unit can be fairly easily controlled, charcoal can often be a whole different animal. I had a gas BBQ many years ago and have been cooking on coals for over 10 years but had forgotten how easy it is to cook on gas.Instead of spreading yourself thin over two appliances, you and dedicate your time and energy on just one. The Oklahoma Joe Combo is one of the highlights of the series, and manages to combine the best of smoking and grilling in one beautiful unit. The built-in Wi-Fi connection was easy to set up within the app and the temperature reading matched that of the independent probe we always use. The connection was flawless despite sitting out on the porch away from the router. If you don’t fancy piddling about with the mobile app, it’s not essential, it’s a case of turning the dial next to the D2 Grill Controller display to adjust the temp. Naturally, there’s room for a plug-in temperature probe to ensure your meat, seafood, veggies or baked goods reach the perfect internal temperature.

The Char Broil Gas2Coal 330 Hybrid Grill is a simple solution to the ultimate grilling question, Gas or Charcoal? With the Char Broil Gas2Coal 330 Hybrid Grill it is possible to enjoy both of those options. This is a beast, and boasts separate chambers for charcoal smoking and gas grilling, as well as a propane side burner and offset firebox. 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.

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After spending more than two hours assembling a Traeger Pro (below) for this test, we weren’t enthused about setting up another one. Thankfully, it arrives fully constructed (except for the wheels) so there are no worries about this grill collapsing on you, spilling your dinner and setting the yard on fire due to poor assembly skills. The fixings (screws, nuts and bolts etc) were film wrapped on a piece of card. Each fitting was clearly visible through the shrink-wrapped cellophane. The code number for each fitting was printed on the reverse of the card. Brilliant idea, you can clearly identify each component fitting. Combo grills tend to be generously sized, with some on the list above offering two separate cooking spaces to cook over. This allows you to be extremely time-efficient, cooking larger batches of food at once. Cost-Efficient Usually combo grills are listed as a combination between a charcoal and a gas grill. Not so with the Smoke Hollow. This unit is listed as a combination of an incredible FOUR types of BBQ: Propane, Charcoal, Smoker, and Infrared Searing Burner.