As part of the design update, it has introduced a gas bottle gauge and a storage space where a gas bottle of up to 6kg can be secured into place even when you move the barbecue. Nowadays, Char-Broil grills are designed and developed by a core team in the USA with global support and boasting a total of more than 425 years of industry experience. Our Engineering department provides expertise in the fields of mechanical engineering, materials engineering, gas combustion and plastic and die casting design. When developing our grill products, our engineers use state-of-the-art software to spark a passion for barbecuing among people all over the world with our optimal heat transfer and ergonomic designs. On top of all this, we also guarantee top quality standards. So then I tried coal in this BBQ, and it was brilliant. Just load your coal, light the coal with the gas setting. So easy, no faffing around with firelighters or fluid. The Char-Broil Bullet Smoker is our traditional charcoal smoker with an easily accessible ash pan. This lidded charcoal barbecue has a lid-mounted thermometer that enables you to optimally monitor the temperature of your grill.

For the drama of a smokey barbecue and the longevity of the heat, I'd opt for charcoal grilling when entertaining for a crowd, because it's a less gas-intensive way of cooking and there's little risk of fuel running out. Char-Broil Gas2Coal BBQ: what we likeElectronic ignition module: simply press the button to produce a spark that ignites the burner. Matches are not required

Gas grills have a well-earned reputation for being user-friendly. Still, there are some outdoor chefs who just can’t live without the taste of genuine wood smoke. For these individuals, a hybrid grill could provide an easy solution. You have to be very careful not to burn your food on coals, but with this gas BBQ you can instantly turn the heat down, which you cant do with coals. The Heat Tents (burner covers) cover the burners of your gas grill. They usually protect the burners from dripping fat and gravy. But they can also add some flavor to your food as the gravy drips down, heats up, and then smokes. However, if too much fat has built up, the heat tents can catch fire from the fat, resulting in uneven heat. You can use a brush to clean the heat shields here. But if the dirt is so stubborn, then you should replace it.We particularly liked the porcelain-enamelled grill plates, which produced restaurant-style grill marks that looked really impressive.