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Char Griller E06614 AKORN Jr Red Charcoal kamado Grill
Last Updated: April 11, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.8
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Total Reviews
324
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Programs
98grilling, smoker, charcoal, cooking, cook
+98%
-2%
" ... So far we've enjoyed this mini-egg style grill. ... "
" ... I LOVE this grill! ... "
" ... I have had a grill of the large verdant ovum variety for a decade now and I love it. ... I am interested to see how the guts of this grill stand up to a few years of high-temp cooks but at the same time, for the price it is well worth the risk. ... "
" ... Great grill takes very little charcoal can control the heat great built to last best grill I have ever had. ... and I have owned many small grills.cant go wrong with this grill. ... "
" ... And she will hold that temp the entire time you grill. ... "
" ... This grill is utterly the bomb.com! ... You have to know what you are doing when using this grill, because it cooks like a large charcoal grill so you have to understand how the 2 controls work together. ... I can't really explain it to you if you're not someone who uses a charcoal grill regularly. ... I would highly recommend this grill to anyone!!! ... "
" ... It seems to cook better than my gas grill and food has that char grilled taste. ... It is a well built "put together" grill. ... The grill top fits into slots and comes with a separate handle to remove the grill grate even when hot. ... I like this little grill ... "
" ... I love this grill. ... It has a solid feel to it and has brought me back to grilling! ... "
Food Items
81grill, cooked, chicken, cook, steaks
+96%
-4%
" ... This is probably our best purchase in the last 10 years, so little charcoal can cook so much, you can use it to cook so many things, like plantains, meats, veggies, it is super easy to start the fire, it is super cute and small and OH GOD! ... After cooking just throw some sweet potatoes, close it and bon apetit the next day or later! ... "
" ... So if you camp out or just like a small cooker get this one for a agg cooker price this is the one I needed. ... "
" ... But, now that I know what I'm doing, I far prefer the burgers I can grill with this Kamado cooker than any restaurant burger. ... But, it seems that even I can make wonderful meals w this griller. ... Several times, I've seared steaks at 600 degrees. ... "
" ... I've had a gas grill for years and grilled on the weekends, now I am grill every night. ... "
" ... Food has been cooked to taste perfection: but the handle fell off. ... "
" ... Grilling is in my DNA. ... Hasty-Bakes are a classic. ... I don't need the large size, so the Jr. is perfect for a couple stakes, some chicken, couple pieces of fish, rack of lamb, etc. ... It's a very pretty unit and fun to cook on. ... That's grilling technique. ... I'm very happy with the purchase and will have many great meals from this unit. ... "
" ... You have to know what you are doing when using this grill, because it cooks like a large charcoal grill so you have to understand how the 2 controls work together. ... This little baby smokes you food while grilling it at the same time so the taste is remarkable. ... "
" ... Last night he cooked delicious chicken and mentioned he didnt even have to turn it. ... "
Build Quality
41handle, legs, ceramic, leg, grate
+68%
-32%
" ... This unit is all Metal not ceramic like those but works just as good. ... "
" ... very well constructed and works amazingly well. ... "
" ... Heavy duty and was easy assembly. ... The grill is very heavy but for security and safety we drilled a hole in each leg and drilled a long screw into the deck itself. ... "
" ... The assembly was very easy with the exception of the handle, which was really pretty frustrating. ... It's steel, not ceramic. ... "
" ... This will help keep the grate seasoned and prevent rust from building up. ... The more you use the grill, the more carbon will adhere to the grate and give it the black patina finish. ... "
" ... I had it completely assembled within 20min, and seasoned and ready to go within the hour!! ... "
" ... It came packaged well and It was easy to put together, except for the front handle was a little hard to screw in - product design flaw. ... "
" ... It assembled easy, no missing parts. ... "
Ease of Use
33put together, easy to use, easy to put, easy to assemble, assembly
+94%
-6%
" ... Easy to light and easy to use . ... "
" ... Assembly was easy. ... "
" ... The lid is easy to lift and the vents are easy to operate. ... "
" ... Assembly was easy. ... The instructions are pretty straight forward. ... "
" ... The instructions are easy, the screw holes may feel like they are mis-drilled, but after a little jiggling and they do line up. ... "
" ... It is well made and easy to the assemble. ... "
" ... Set up was a breeze. ... "
" ... The assembly was very easy with the exception of the handle, which was really pretty frustrating. ... Its easy to get it to 700 degrees rather easily. ... "
Size
27small, portable, people, tailgating, kamado
+96%
-4%
" ... Portable, but has some weight to it. ... "
" ... Perfect size for my wife and I. ... "
" ... Great for traveling. ... "
" ... I have the large one too. ... "
" ... Small but enough upto 4 people serving. ... "
" ... Nice size, works well for a small group of people! ... "
" ... And the size is ideal for me ! ... "
" ... Love it's small size . ... "
Baking
25cooking, grill, smoking, kamado, cook
+100%
" ... You can grill on it, smoke on it, bake on it, I've been finding excuses to use it. ... "
" ... I'm so ready for cook outs at the beach or while traveling, it's so portable . ... "
" ... As far as cooking goes - - all I can say is "WOW"! ... "
" ... I recommend baking the cast iron grill inside the oven at least at 450 degrees, coat it with cooking oil and bake it some more and then let it cook down to season and seal it. ... "
" ... My husband is a pro chef and loved cooking on it. ... "
" ... I have been cooking on a Weber grill for years and after my first attempt grilling chicken I will never go back to to a cheap BBQ again. ... "
" ... Great product for every level grillers and those who take pride in cooking everything over lump charcoal which is reusable if you choke it out after your done grilling your food. ... "
" ... Charcoal consumption is reasonable (1 small load per 1.5 grilling events). ... "
Fit
25bolts, grill, assembly, brackets, vent
+52%
-48%
" ... Close all vents and the charcoal goes out and can be reused. ... "
" ... With a round file and about 20 minutes I was able to extend the slot and hole in the handle bracket to match the separation of the riv-nuts in the dome for a good fit. ... "
" ... The most important of these, the ones that hold the damper on for a air tight fit. ... "
" ... The instructions are easy, the screw holes may feel like they are mis-drilled, but after a little jiggling and they do line up. ... This is a nice size grill, fits two trips tips, 6-7 chicken thighs. ... "
" ... Seals are good and the coals extinguish with the vents closed. ... "
" ... The grill top fits into slots and comes with a separate handle to remove the grill grate even when hot. ... "
" ... Unlike some reviews I read, the grill top and bottom aligned well and fit very securely. ... "
" ... Assembly was easy, took about 1/2 hour, all the parts fit well, very even, and the seals seem pretty good, hardly any smoke is coming from them and i'm at 450 right now. ... "
Heating
21grill, food, hot, heats, get
+90%
-10%
" ... If I'm not careful, i will put on weight this summer, THE FOOD IS SO GOOD NOW!! ... "
" ... Heats up quick and it's easy to control the temperature ... "
" ... It is really easy to start it and get it to heat up, and also relatively easy to control the temperature while cooking. ... "
" ... (it will get hot fast if you let it!) ... "
" ... This one heats up hot with less charcoal, in less time. ... "
" ... From a slow smoke/roast to a searing heat, this little guy does it all extremely well. ... "
" ... The food taste great. ... "
" ... Although, it does not have a ceramic firebox (it is ceramic coated metal) and did not include the ceramic heat deflector, which are included with the "others", It was not deal breaker and certainly not worth the extra $$$, since I was looking for a inexpensive grill. ... I can buy the heat deflector on Amazon or the manufacturer's website (for $6 less than Amazon-delivered), or use my cast iron griddle or make a temporary cheapie version myself (from ideas found on the 'net). ... "
Setup
20assembly, easy, took, minutes, handle
+90%
-10%
" ... Arrived on 25 aug. Quick and easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Great instructions, no problems on assembly. ... "
" ... Heavy duty and was easy assembly. ... "
" ... Easy instructions that I barely read ( like most people lol ). ... "
" ... Instructions were clear and accurate. ... "
" ... It is well built and assembly took me about 20 minutes. ... "
" ... Everything else assembly-wise went fine and was super easy and fast, but overall simply putting the front handle on took me about 75% of my total assembly time. ... "
" ... I gat the smoker today 3-8-19 it was will packed and on time the instructions were very good. ... "
Cleaning
17easy, grill, grate, easy to clean, charcoal
+94%
-6%
" ... It is clean and elegant in my small patio. ... "
" ... It is super easy to light, no charcoal chimney needed, just a few cotton balls dipped in rubbing alcohol. ... Lights quick, burns clean and lump charcoal leaves minimal ash. ... It also is easy to clean off after its has cooled. ... "
" ... Really like the ash clean out - just unlatch the bottom of the grill and slide off (The "Joe Jr." you have to use a tiny shovel thru the bottom vent hole). ... "
" ... Much easier to clean than the green egg, and no worries about cracking it. ... "
" ... Also, I personally would prefer a ceramic grate like the BGE which cleans up easier, but that is personal preference. ... "
" ... Once you get the iron grate seasoned, you will appreciate how easy it is to clean. ... After I finish cooking, while the coals are still hot, I clean the grill grate and spray the grate with pam. ... "
" ... A little complicated to clean the cast iron but worth it! ... "
" ... The grill crate is heavy and solids and the bottom attachment makes cleaning easy. ... "
Price
16money, tag, kamado, considering, years
+94%
-6%
" ... It's worth the money. ... "
" ... All in all I’m very happy with it for the price point. ... "
" ... It is a great little smoker and well worth the money. ... "
" ... Good deal well made for the money a little small but good for 2 people. ... "
" ... Surprisingly high quality for the inexpensive price tag! ... "
" ... But, for the money, this seems to me to be an outstanding value. ... "
" ... For the price, if you are considering a kamado, buy this, you won't regret it. ... "
" ... I have to say I didn't have super high expectations given the price but I am impressed with the engineering and apparent quality. ... "
For Travel
14take, kamado, trips, travel, tailgating
+100%
" ... Perfect for my camping trips. ... "
" ... Take it camping in the rv. ... "
" ... We bought this for camping. ... "
" ... Quality A++ I also love that its portable for camping season!! ... "
" ... We got this one for $92 to use for camping in our RV. ... "
" ... I've been cooking with a primo xl kamado for years and wanted something that I could take camping. ... "
" ... Lighter weight and not subject to cracking like its ceramic counterparts makes it extra suitable for travel and camping. ... "
" ... Great for traveling. ... "
Storage
12charcoal, ash tray, jr, handle, tray
+58%
-42%
" ... The grill is also a very nice small size and doesn't take up a whole lot of space on my porch. ... "
" ... Side note it doesn't consume charcoal quickly can easily get 7 or so grill times out of a smaller bag of coal. ... "
" ... It works fine, but I probably won't use that as much because of the smaller capacity. ... It makes for weird grill marks and creates a space for soot to build up ... "
" ... Has more room than you might think. ... "
" ... Wish it were bigger and had more grilling room and more grilling shelves but at the same time if I wanted more grill I should of paid more money ... "
" ... Arrived in good shape with all of the parts needed. ... "
" ... -Fairly small cooking space hence the Jr. name. ... "
Capacity
10family, apartment, enough, tailgating, room
+100%
" ... It works great for a small family or a single person like me. ... "
" ... This little guy is great for everyday grilling for a small family (obviously too small for a party). ... "
" ... I have it on my apartment balcony and I can take tailgating or anywhere. ... "
" ... Perfect for apartment patios. ... "
" ... Great for camping and for apartment balconys where you are technically not suppose to have a "grill." ... "
" ... Pretty hefty for tailgating, but ideal for small BBQ needs. ... "
" ... Small but enough upto 4 people serving. ... "
" ... Excellent for RV and condo deck. ... "
Marketplace
10received, one, also, griller, delivery
+80%
-20%
" ... How do I go about getting one shipped to me? ... "
" ... I received my Char Griller today. ... "
" ... Received on Memorial Day when it supposed to arrive the following day, amazon prime is the best!! ... "
" ... And Amazon delivered in two days as promised! ... may order some in the future off Amazon. ... "
" ... Amazon did an amazing job by exchanging it for another one. ... "
" ... Great buy from Amazon as it had a minor dent that I had to really find. ... "
" ... Thanks AMAZON for the quality service of its customers and also fast delivery. ... "
" ... I ordered a 9" stone from Amazon, which will suffice fine for my needs. ... "
Delivery
7damage, shipping, amazon, received, griller
+86%
-14%
" ... It arrived well packaged with no damage and all parts present and accounted for. ... "
" ... I received my Char Griller today. ... "
" ... Was delivered about 2 weeks ago, so I can't comment on durability. ... "
" ... No damage in shipping! ... "
" ... And Amazon delivered in two days as promised! ... "
" ... Thanks AMAZON for the quality service of its customers and also fast delivery. ... "
Design
7design, mine, grate, together, robust
+86%
-14%
" ... Quaility and appearance is spot on. ... "
" ... A brilliant design. ... "
" ... It is very robust, and nicely designed. ... "
" ... Basically a classy hibachi ... "
" ... The more you use the grill, the more carbon will adhere to the grate and give it the black patina finish. ... "
Product Reliability
6years, time, called, 10, spent
+50%
-50%
" ... Otherwise you will see a rust problem within 18 months. ... "
" ... Called and was told they would try to get replacements out in 7-10 days. ... "
" ... ?Amazon had nothing to do with manufacturing defects .crazy waste of a lot of my time .I called Amazon and they agreed with me . ... "
Ease of Cleaning
5easy to clean, easy, easy to use
+80%
-20%
" ... Easy to clean and low maintenance. ... "
" ... Clean up was easy! ... "
" ... Easy to use, easy to clean. ... "
For Kids
4loves, people, bought, 2
+100%
" ... He absolutely loves this. ... "
" ... It’s perfect for 2 people and one kid! ... "
" ... Bought this because my son bought one and loves it! ... "
" ... It is a quality product that we have enjoyed learning to use. ... "
Comfort
4hand, fell, using, together, small
+75%
-25%
" ... I fell in love with using charcoal again because of this. ... "
" ... I was skeptical because of the size, but it's hands down the best grill I've ever owned and used. ... "
" ... I was also able to smoke a 6 pound pork shoulder and a small brisket flat at the same time. ... "
For Fun
3portable, easy to use
+100%
" ... I'm having fun and eating well. ... "
" ... That will be FUN :) ... "
Pedometer
3+100%
" ... Best in the market By The Mile! ... "
" ... Set and walk away. ... "
" ... Everything is described step by step, all the details are of good quality. ... "
Weight
3portable, kamado
+100%
" ... The cast iron grate is light weight. ... "
" ... Portable, but has some weight to it. ... "
" ... It's a kamado that you can haul around without worrying about the weight or breakage!!! ... "
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