Chargriller Premium Kettle - Finally Fired It Up

pjtexas1 · 02-16-2019, 08:13 PM

$35 Brick Seek find.
Pros:
Taller than my weber kettle
Thermometer is accurate. Well at least it matched the Igrill mini that was at grate level.
Shelves on both sides
Easy to dump ash pan
Hinged lid
Heavier than I thought it would be
It's red!
Cons:
Grate at the same level as the cooker.... nearly lost a sausage as it rolled over the edge.
Intake and exhaust don't close airtight enough to shut down cooker.

Cook went as expected. No surprises. Everything works like it should. I thought it was gonna be really, really cheaply made. I'm pleasantly surprised. Since i already have a weber I probably would have never even considered it. Thanks Brick Seek.

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rwalters · 02-16-2019, 09:28 PM

That’s some fine looking chicken right there! Is that basically a Weber kettle knock off? The Weber kettle IMO is the best charcoal grill ever made. Simple and it just works :)

70monte · 02-16-2019, 09:39 PM

Nice looking chicken. Our local WM has one on clearance for $74 but I'm still not tempted. I have two Weber Kettles and two Performers so I don't need it.

rwalters, Weber Kettles are nice but I would have to disagree that they are the best charcoal grill out there. Well, maybe for the price but my PK grills do a better job than my Weber's ever have.

NYC ‘Que · 02-16-2019, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rwalters

That’s some fine looking chicken right there! Is that basically a Weber kettle knock off? The Weber kettle IMO is the best charcoal grill ever made. Simple and it just works :)

I agree with that. I much prefer my Weber 26 to my PK Classic.

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rwalters · 02-16-2019, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 70monte

Nice looking chicken. Our local WM has one on clearance for $74 but I'm still not tempted. I have two Weber Kettles and two Performers so I don't need it.

rwalters, Weber Kettles are nice but I would have to disagree that they are the best charcoal grill out there. Well, maybe for the price but my PK grills do a better job than my Weber's ever have.

No worries... that’s why I said “IMO”... :)

The PK is one of the few common grills mentioned around here that I have never cooked on, so I cannot say authoritatively that the kettle is better... but I do think there is a reason that the kettle is the best selling charcoal grill on planet earth. Price, durability and functionality... it does have a lot going for it. That said, and I have mentioned this before... the day that PK unveils a model that exceeds 500 sq”, I’ll probably be the first in line. Then I can do a side by side and make my claims w/ a bit more authority... lol.

pjtexas1 · 02-16-2019, 10:37 PM

I think it's more a single wall version of the Weber Summit.

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SmokyDick · 02-16-2019, 10:52 PM

Shame the grates are flush or i'd be a hell of a deal.

16Adams · 02-17-2019, 05:06 AM

Fire it back up and do it again/- Fatty? Inaugural Fatty?

70monte · 02-17-2019, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rwalters

No worries... that’s why I said “IMO”... :)

The PK is one of the few common grills mentioned around here that I have never cooked on, so I cannot say authoritatively that the kettle is better... but I do think there is a reason that the kettle is the best selling charcoal grill on planet earth. Price, durability and functionality... it does have a lot going for it. That said, and I have mentioned this before... the day that PK unveils a model that exceeds 500 sq”, I’ll probably be the first in line. Then I can do a side by side and make my claims w/ a bit more authority... lol.

Weber has done a great job of promoting their grills over the years and have sold them in many different stores so that people have had easy access to see them. PK's have had a more limited exposure and was out of business for quite a few years.

For the price, you can't beat a Weber Kettle and they are pretty durable. I cooked on a Kettle for many years before I started trying out other grills. I think the PK is more functional and I've had much better luck smoking on a PK compared to a Weber Kettle. IMO, the vent system on the PK is superior to the kettle. I prefer the old daisy wheel lower vents on the older Kettles compared the one touch system they use now.

02-16-2019, 08:13 PM	#1
pjtexas1 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-11 Location: Belton, Tx Name/Nickname : Texas Pete	Chargriller Premium Kettle - Finally Fired It Up $35 Brick Seek find. Pros: Taller than my weber kettle Thermometer is accurate. Well at least it matched the Igrill mini that was at grate level. Shelves on both sides Easy to dump ash pan Hinged lid Heavier than I thought it would be It's red! Cons: Grate at the same level as the cooker.... nearly lost a sausage as it rolled over the edge. Intake and exhaust don't close airtight enough to shut down cooker. Cook went as expected. No surprises. Everything works like it should. I thought it was gonna be really, really cheaply made. I'm pleasantly surprised. Since i already have a weber I probably would have never even considered it. Thanks Brick Seek. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ Paul (aka Texas Pete) SF 24x36 Midnight Edition / Mak 1-Star /Abe's 48" Insulated Cabinet / 22.5 OTG / 28" BS / Jimmy with CB Roti and pizza kit / Red Box on custom cart / Char-Griller Kettle / Barrel House Cooker / Pit Boss Copperhead / Char-Griller Akorn Jr Sign Up for The 2022 Texas BBQ Brethren Fall Bash Here! ([URL="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12NjP4bH3uLyH6-RJnI4gSfDr0nKQ6_4cxdw_GhmrKq0/edit#gid=1935530835"]Link[/URL])

02-16-2019, 09:28 PM	#2
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02-16-2019, 09:39 PM	#3
70monte is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-29-17 Location: Aurora, Mo	Nice looking chicken. Our local WM has one on clearance for $74 but I'm still not tempted. I have two Weber Kettles and two Performers so I don't need it. rwalters, Weber Kettles are nice but I would have to disagree that they are the best charcoal grill out there. Well, maybe for the price but my PK grills do a better job than my Weber's ever have. __________________ Good One Marshall, Open Range, HB 357 Pro, HB Legacy, M1, Weber Performer, PBC & PBJ. PK360.

02-16-2019, 10:37 PM	#6
pjtexas1 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-11 Location: Belton, Tx Name/Nickname : Texas Pete	I think it's more a single wall version of the Weber Summit. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ Paul (aka Texas Pete) SF 24x36 Midnight Edition / Mak 1-Star /Abe's 48" Insulated Cabinet / 22.5 OTG / 28" BS / Jimmy with CB Roti and pizza kit / Red Box on custom cart / Char-Griller Kettle / Barrel House Cooker / Pit Boss Copperhead / Char-Griller Akorn Jr Sign Up for The 2022 Texas BBQ Brethren Fall Bash Here! ([URL="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12NjP4bH3uLyH6-RJnI4gSfDr0nKQ6_4cxdw_GhmrKq0/edit#gid=1935530835"]Link[/URL])

02-17-2019, 05:06 AM	#8
16Adams somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-16-13 Location: USA	Fire it back up and do it again/- Fatty? Inaugural Fatty? __________________ Tiernan SOB34, Primo Oval XL, Oklahoma Joe's Bronco, Oklahoma Joe's Highland, Pit Boss Austin XL, Pit Boss Table Top

02-16-2019, 10:52 PM	#7
SmokyDick Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-13-18 Location: KY Name/Nickname : Rich	Shame the grates are flush or i'd be a hell of a deal.