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Char Broil TRU Infrared Kettleman Charcoal Grill 22 5 Inch
Last Updated: April 23, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.1
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/10
Total Reviews
227
Old Reviews
99
Unverified
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Review Analysis - 87 recent, verified reviews
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Programs
42grilling, charcoal, cooking, weber, coals
+98%
-2%
" ... Great grill for the price. ... "
" ... He has been grilling on it in NE Ohio all winter and he said it holds the heat better than any grill (gas), he's ever had. ... "
" ... We love this charcoal grill! ... "
" ... Love my new grill. ... "
" ... This is a high quality constructed grill. ... "
" ... Great grill that keeps a minimal amount of coals hot for a long time. ... "
" ... Best grill I have ever had!! ... "
" ... Love this grill! ... "
Food Items
27grill, cooked, cook, chicken, cooks
+96%
-4%
" ... Started grilling the next day . ... "
" ... Preparing everything from whole chicken to salmon, along with a multitude of veggies and fruits. ... "
" ... I have yet to have a flare up yet even with greasy burgers, very even cooking. ... I have to try smoking, but grilling is excellent. ... "
" ... I haven't grilled yet but I am sure this one is a good one ... "
" ... That said I have made burgers, chicken, sausage, large beef roast, whole chicken, veg, even a pizza or rwo and overall it's been a blast. ... "
" ... If you like charcoal grilling, order one today. ... "
" ... I love it I still get the heat and smoke, and can cook the Vegas easier! ... "
" ... The maiden voyage involved ribeye steaks and asparagus, and it was all cooked to perfection in about 10 minutes. ... "
Build Quality
16kettleman, assemble, weber, quality, design
+88%
-13%
" ... There are alot of parts and pieces to assemble with this Kettleman but was easy to put together and everything was quality, no cheapness. ... "
" ... was going to buy a weber but found that this is built far better and very simple to assemble. ... "
" ... Took no time to assemble. ... "
" ... Be sure to use a nylon brush so you don't scratch up the grates. ... "
" ... I am impressed with it's design and quality of materials. ... "
" ... The Kettleman is made of heaver gauge steel and legs of heavier gauge aluminum. ... "
" ... Very good product, but we thought it was difficult to assemble. ... "
" ... easy to put together, make sure you have an adjustable wrench! ... "
Heating
12grill, food, evenly, weber, sear
+92%
-8%
" ... Heats up very well and evenly. ... "
" ... Took a while to get the hang of the heat distribution, this grill gets much hotter with a lot less coal than most grills I've used. ... "
" ... It gets super hot, and smokes meet evenly. ... "
" ... Food cooks faster and it just looks nicer. ... "
" ... Heat is distributed very evenly! ... "
" ... I picked this over the Weber Kettle as I valued the ability to sear at high heat more than the multiple uses of the Weber. ... "
" ... Unlike the Weber, the Char-Broil grill paint stays on the unit and not on cooking food. ... "
" ... Grill heats up very fast and uses about half the normal amount of charcoal. ... "
Ease of Use
11easy to clean, easy, easy to use, wrench, put together
+100%
" ... It's very easy to use and charcoal last forever in it. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... It is very easy to assemble and get started with. ... It wont make a big mess and is very easy to clean up. ... "
" ... Very good product, but we thought it was difficult to assemble. ... "
" ... It's also pretty easy to clean so far. ... "
" ... easy to put together, make sure you have an adjustable wrench! ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... Easy to move. ... "
Cleaning
10grill, grates, easy to clean, flare ups, easy
+90%
-10%
" ... It wont make a big mess and is very easy to clean up. ... "
" ... Be sure to use a nylon brush so you don't scratch up the grates. ... "
" ... Yes, as some reviewers all over the web say it is not one of the easiest grates to clean but let's be real: it's not hard either and a thorough scraping of the top and bottom (which is very important) let this baby work perfectly to flavor your food with zero fear of flames and flare-ups scorching your meal. ... "
" ... Just be sure to avoid scratching surface grates when cleaning. ... "
" ... It's also pretty easy to clean so far. ... "
" ... A simple pull out tray is used to remove ashes and clean up is easy. ... No paint peel, no loose hardware and clean up remains an easy task. ... "
Setup
8assemble, weber, instructions, follow, difficult
+100%
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Took no time to assemble. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... It is very easy to assemble and get started with. ... "
" ... was going to buy a weber but found that this is built far better and very simple to assemble. ... "
" ... Very good product, but we thought it was difficult to assemble. ... "
" ... Works great if you follow instructions. ... "
Baking
7slow cooking, cooking, steaks, grill, flare
+86%
-14%
" ... I did pick up a wireless thermometer to use while cooking, and it's been a great addition as well. ... "
" ... Easy to use and has a large enough surface to easily cook enough for a midsize gathering. ... "
" ... My wife and daughter were quite impressed with the restaurant-style grill marks on the steaks. ... "
" ... Been using this for grilling. ... "
" ... Love it Great for grilling ribs. ... "
Price
6quality, money, grill, good, excellent
+100%
" ... Great grill for the price. ... "
" ... Lots of grill for little money . ... "
" ... This is a great BBQ for the money. ... "
" ... Excellent quality excellent price. ... "
" ... Great for the price! ... "
Ease of Cleaning
5easy, clean, tray, simple, ashes
+100%
" ... It wont make a big mess and is very easy to clean up. ... "
" ... It's also pretty easy to clean so far. ... "
" ... A simple pull out tray is used to remove ashes and clean up is easy. ... "
Fit
5vent, put together, wrench, one, lid
+100%
" ... Took about 75 minutes to unpack and assemble, but all the pieces fit together well and nuts, bolts and washers are separated by task. ... No having to root through a bag and hoping you chose the right screw. ... "
" ... The grill was put together with ease, all the parts fit together perfect. ... "
" ... I've had the Kettleman outside since I first got it, and it lasted Spring, Summer, and Fall outdoors and still looks as good as new. ... "
" ... I like the wheels and the clever little locked lid design which allows me to easily pull the grill anywhere around on my deck depending on the sun, wind and company! ... "
" ... easy to put together, make sure you have an adjustable wrench! ... "
Storage
4charcoal, tray, simple, rack, easy
+75%
-25%
" ... Plenty of space to cook for a buttload of people, too. ... "
" ... It is a great buy at $40 below big box stores. ... "
" ... A simple pull out tray is used to remove ashes and clean up is easy. ... The system of side air intake and top vents, the narrow space between charcoal and grill surface make a well designed system. ... "
As Gift
3son, christmas, bought
+100%
" ... Father’s Day gift for the townhome we just purchased ... "
" ... Bought this for a Christmas gift for my son. ... "
Design
3looks, design, weber, grill
+100%
" ... Looks nice too. ... "
" ... I am impressed with it's design and quality of materials. ... "
" ... I always buy Weber grills but when I saw this one it really caught my eye. ... "
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Size: 22.5 meters