Char Broil 06701289 Charcoal Water Smoker

Char Broil 06701289 Charcoal Water Smoker

If you’re looking for a great way to smoke meats, but you’re not wanting to spend a lot of money, I certainly don’t blame you. That’s why I was excited to find the Char Broil 06701289 Charcoal Water Smoker at a price of less than $70.

And it’s not made cheap either. I mean for one it can hold up to 50 pounds of food which means you can cook a couple of turkeys in it, fish, summer squash, Cornish hens, chickens, pork loin, baby back ribs, or whatever you choose. There are two 1.5 ½ inch cooking grates made from chrome making cleanup easier than ever. And with the built in thermometer in the lid, you can keep a close eye on the temperature of your meats.

There’s also a large front-hinged door with handle that lets you add more charcoal or soaked wood chips during the cooking process if needed. And with the 6-quart water pan and 8-quart pan for charcoal, you’re sure to get the perfect smoked meats or veggies every time you use your Char Broil Charcoal Water Smoker.

Plus, it has stay cool wooden handles which keeps you from getting burned if you need to move the unit before it’s completely cooled down. And since it weighs under 40 pounds, you could easily smoke your meats on a camping trip or at a friend‘s house. In addition there’s a one-year limited warranty if there’s ever a manufacturer malfunction with the unit.

And for those of you who are just plain bored with classic black, this one is actually bright red in color which makes the Char Broil 06701289 Charcoal Water Smoker a great conversational piece as well. So yes, it’s simple yet it‘s durable, but for less than your cable bill, what more do you really need for smoking meats or vegetables?

Char Griller 1224 Smokin Pro 830 Square Inch Charcoal Grill with Side Fire Box

Char Griller 1224 Smokin Pro

Not surprisingly barbequing is one of America’s favorite summer pastimes and the whole family gets excited when the charcoal grill comes out. There’s nothing like a really good charcoal grilled steak to end the day after a long and hard day. And of course there’s nothing like a nice slice of smoked ham or turkey to indulge in as well. So when you want both, the Char Griller 1224 Smokin Pro is the answer.

The Char Griller 1224 is loaded with features like 580 square inches of cooking space so you cook enough grilled steaks to feed around 10-12 people. And for smoked meats or even veggies, there’s an additional 250 square inches provided in the side firebox for an even hungrier crowd or a variety of tastes.

The cast iron cooking grates are nonstick and warp resistant, while the height of the grate can be adjusted for various cooking temperatures. There’s even a built-in temperature gauge so you know exactly how hot your foods are getting.

There are also drawers that slide out for adding more charcoal so you don’t have the hassle of removing the cooking grates while you’re grilling. The drawers also make cleanup of ashes a breeze and without the mess.

A storage rack is housed below the Smokin Pro Model 1224 to give you added space for barbequing supplies like utensils, platters, sauces and fueling resources. And there are two durable wheels for easy transportation. Of course if you’re looking for more, there are several attachments available including a warming rack, rotisserie kit and a propane igniter -all sold separately.

And finally, the Char-Griller 1224 Smokin Pro does have a one-year limited warranty if you should ever find a manufacturer default in it. And while some say the warranty could be better, the price alone at around $300 for this grilling unit is well worth it.

Char Griller 1515 Patio Pro Model Grill

Char Griller 1515 Patio Pro Model Grill

Sometimes we just want simple when it comes to barbequing. We don’t want to feed a large crowd and we’re not interested in a lot of extra features. So with that in mind, the Char Griller 1515 Patio Pro Model Grill could very well fit the bill.

It has 250 sq. inches of cooking space, making it the perfect charcoal grill for up to four people who just want a nice grilled steak, chicken breast or a couple of hotdogs. The cooking grates are made from cast-iron so you can be sure your foods are heated evenly And cleanup of the grates is a breeze. There is an air ventilation system that lets the heat distribute evenly so you have control over the temperature of your grilling.

And you’ll also find that it has a simple side tray to prepare your foods for grilling or set barbequing necessities on. There are even three utensil hooks for easy access of your cooking tools. There’s also a large charcoal drawer that easily sides out for fast cleanup of the ashes and without the mess.

In addition, the Char Griller 1515 has a stay cool wooden handle so you don’t have to worry about bringing out the big and bulky oven mitts to keep from getting burned. And it has 2 wheels for easy maneuvering so you can take it on the go to a buddy’s house or just move it over to a nice cozy spot in your backyard.

Simplicity has never been so easy, at least not when it comes to charcoal grills and when it comes to barbequing, the Char-Griller 1515 Patio Pro Model Grill is as simple as it gets! Fans of grilling love it for its ease of use and its sturdy quality. And with a price at less than $100, it really can’t be beat.

Char Griller 2123 Wrangler 640 Square Inch Charcoal Grill Smoker

Char Griller 2123 Wrangler

If the idea of barbequing everything from steaks to bratwursts to chicken breasts at small parties gets you excited, then the Char Griller 2123 Wrangler 640 Square Inch Charcoal Grill Smoker may very well be what you’re looking for when it comes to BBQ grills.

It has 435 sq inches of cooking space plus an added 200 sq inch warming rack so you can keep foods warm while you finish up your grilling. The cooking grates are cast iron which allow for even heating of your foods while also locking in the flavor of the meat‘s juices. And cleanup is a breeze thanks to the easy-dump ash pan.

There’s also a fire grate that can be adjusted to keep the temperatures of your meats under control and an airtight flanged hood with a built-in heat gauge for even more temperature control so your steak is perfect every single time.

The Char-Griller 2123 Wrangler even comes with three shelves that are perfect for holding barbeque essentials like cooking tools, sauces and meat platters. In addition, the drawer that keeps charcoals for cooking slides out so you can add more during cooking without a serious hassle.

And to top it all off the legs on the Char Griller 2123 are large so you don’t have to worry about a storability issue. Of course, if you desire more than just a smoker or a griller, there are extra attachments (sold separately) like the rotisserie and side-fire-box to give you even more options for cooking.

But even without the added extras, the Char Griller 2123 Wrangler 640 Square Inch Charcoal Grill  Smoker is by far one of the best grills on the market. And it’s well within anyone’s budget range at around $100. So whether you’re looking for the simple pleasure of grilling and smoking or you want to go all out with a backyard BBQ bash, this is the perfect choice at an extremely reasonable price.