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Brinkmann Gourmet Charcoal Smoker & Grill

Model #852-7080-V

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This Brinkmann Gourmet Charcoal Smoker has a door that opens in the front and a double grill which enables you to smoke twice the. It can be converted easily to a charcoal grill for cooking burgers and steaks.

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This smoker and grill features two chrome-plated steel grills for a 50-lb cooking capacity and a separate heat indicator for monitoring temperature. It has a separate base pan for easy setup and two wooden handles. Also, there's a porcelain coated steel water pan, an aluminized steel charcoal pan and a vinyl cover (which is included).

Since this smoker will deliver about the same temperature on both grill levels, it's recommended that you put the fastest cooking food on the top grate so it's easier to remove when it's done.

The nice thing about entry level smokers isn't that they are competition ready. It's that they let people who would never spend the money on a high end smoker get a chance to taste the difference between grilled meat and smoked meat. Trust me, if you don't know the difference, you need to give it a try. You'll never go back.

The Brinkmann Gourmet is a great unit to take this leap since it's relatively inexpensive and can also grill. The downside for many people these days is the charcoal. Well, you don't know what you're missing, but there is an electric version of this cooker as well, so you've got options!

Highlights

Double charcoal grill and smoker
Built in heat indicator
Can cook up to 50 lbs of food
Only 26 lbs
Comes with a Vinyl cover

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Brinkmann Gourmet Charcoal Smoker Grill Features

Double grill charcoal smoker that comes with a heat indicator	Convenient front-hinged door
Separate base pan for easy setup	2 Chrome-plated steel grills with 50 lbs of capacity
Stay cool wooden handles	Steel water pan with porcelain coating
Aluminized steel charcoal pan	Easy conversion from charcoal smoker to charcoal grill

Pros

Two modes, smoking and grilling in one unit
Built in heat indicator
Designed with a separate base pan for easy setup and cleaning
Easy conversion

Cons

Not as versatile os the Brinkmann All-in-One.

Summary

The Brinkmann Gourmet Charcoal Smoker / Grill is a pretty good investment for a family that wants to start learning about true barbecue. As I mentioned earlier, it's a great way to learn about smoking food for those who have yet to try it.

Yes, the process is longer than quick grilling, but when you don't have the time, you can grill your food as well with a simple reconfiguration.

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