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Char-Griller Duo Model #5050 Review

Gas Grill AND Charcoal Grill

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As I write this review, the Char-Griller Duo may be the perfect choice for many outdoor cooks. Why? Because the economy is in the tank and people are eating at home to save money. But eating at home can get a little boring without something to spice it up a bit.

Face it, grills and smokers are getting more use these days and folks are beginning to discover the pleasures of cooking at home and outdoors as they look for ways to save their bucks.

Finding a grill that has a charcoal cooker (with option side firebox) and a propane grill might be perfect. And the price simply can't be beat with this one.

Highlights

A multi-functional grill and smoker
Add functionality on a small budget
Easy to purchase, I see them at my grocery store
Capacity to handle larger get togethers
Convenience of Gas, the option for charcoal flavor

Char-Griller Duo Features

"Talk about the best of both worlds. Nice Rig" ~Barbecuebible Forums

"I don't know maybe it's just me but Char-Grillers in all shapes and sizes somehow just look BEAUTIFUL!" ~Barbecuebible Forums

"I did get the side fire box & the warmer plate for the fire box as well...i love this grill 1. because it is so customizalbe & 2. because I have yet to find a bad word spoken about it...haven't used it yet...I'll be seasoning it this weekend...then we're ready." ~Yahoo Answers

It has 876 square inches of main cooking area with up to 1260 square inches of total cooking area. That's alot folks!
The cooking grates are porcelain and distribute the heat evenly
It has a set of sturdy legs for the best support
You can add coals quite easily without having to remove the grate
You can make adjustments to the grate height for better temperature control.
A stainless steel thermometer/heat gauge is included.

The ash pan is easy to dump and clean
You get a chrome plated warming rack
The included side burner provides 12,000 BTU's
The unit provides 40,800 total BTU's
The gas grill side has an electronic ignition system
You can get an optional side fire box for Texas style smoking!
It may be inexpensive, but you get heavy steel construction
The finish lasts with a powder coat

Pros

It's under $300!
You get the convenience of gas grilling with the option of low and slow charcoal cooking (or grilling if you've got some extra time)
There's a strong support community at www.barbecuebible.com
It takes less space than a separate gas grill and a barrel smoker/grill

Cons

Assembly required! But it's not that difficult
You can't buy it online. Have to go to Lowes or a few other outlets like Krogers.
It's cheap. While well built, you may find it hard to use in the winter months of colder climates. Works great down south though!

Char-Griller Duo Summary

Char-Griller Duo If you're living on a tight budget like most of us, or you're just starting out and want the convenience of a gas grill and the flavor of a charcoal grill, the Char-Grill Duo is a great choice.

It's inexpensive yet very well built. It provides many features of higher end products and certainly bests the competitors at it's price point. It has a ton of capacity, so if you like to entertain this grill will help you get the job done.

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