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Char-Griller® AKORN® Kamado Charcoal Grill and Smoker with Cast Iron Grates, Warming Rack and Locking Lid with 445 Cooking Square Inches in Graphite, Model E16620

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Product Dimensions 45"D x 31"W x 47"H
Special Feature Warming Rack
Color Graphite
Fuel Type Charcoal

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  • KAMADO CHARCOAL GRILL - Kamado style BBQ Grill & Smoker perfect for both high heat grilling and low and slow cooking
  • LARGE COOKING AREA - 20 inch Cooking Diameter with 447 square inch total Cooking Area can cook up to 27 burgers at once
  • BEST IN CLASS FEATURES - Triple-Walled Steel Insulated Design, Cast Iron Grates, Locking Lid, 8" Locking Caster Wheels, Removable Warming Rack, Bottom Storage Shelf, and Foldable Side Shelf Workstations with BBQ Tool Storage Hooks
  • EASY TO USE & CLEAN - Control the heat levels with ease using the indexed adjustable dual dampers and thermometer, and quickly clean up after grilling using the removable Easy Dump Ash Pan
  • DIMENSIONS - 31”L x 45”W x 47”H, 97 lbs (pairs with the Char-Griller 6755 AKORN Grill Cover and 6201 AKORN Smokin' Stone, both sold separately)

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Temperature Control
4.4 4.4
Easy to assemble
4.2 4.2

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Char-Griller Akorn Kamado Kooker Charcoal Barbecue Grill and Smoker

Kamado-style grilling with minimal investment

Enjoy Kamado style cooking with the Char-Griller Akorn Kamado Kooker Grill and Smoker. Easily sear meat with high heat or enjoy a low and slow roast. This versatile grill and smoker is built to last with triple walled 22 gauge steel and will easily maintain cooking temperatures ranging from 200-700 degrees Fahrenheit.

Easy Temperature Control

Top and bottom adjustable dampers maintain even air flow into and out of the grill while cooking or smoking. The Kamado design makes it fuel efficient so you can use less charcoal when cooking.

Built to Last

The Char-Griller Akorn features a powder coated exterior finish, porcelain coated steel interior finish, 306 square inch cast iron cooking surface, 165 square inch removable warming rack, an easy dump ash pan, and built in temperature gauge.

Specs:

  • Triple-walled insulation retains heat
  • Durable steel construction built to last
  • Adjustable top and bottom dampers
  • Easy dump ash pan
  • Removable warming rack
  • Stainless heat gauge
  • Large 8" front wheels with locking rear caster
  • Cast iron cooking grates
  • Maintains temperatures from 200°- 700° F

Your food never tasted so good.

Solid Steel Construction

Built to last with 22 gauge steel. Exterior finish is powder coated steel, interior is porcelain coated steel.

Easy Heat Control

The Akorn Kamado Kooker is triple-walled to retain heat and maintain temperatures from 200 - 700 degrees Fahrenheit.

Large Locking Wheels

Two large 8 inch front wheels and a rear locking caster wheel for easy moving.

Grill Space

The Akorn Kamado Kooker is 306 square inches of cast iron grill space with a 165 square inch removable warming rack.

A Versatile Grill and Smoker

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Adjustable Top Damper

Adjustable top damper maintains airflow and heat control along with a built in temperature gauge.

Perfect for high heat or a slow smoke.

Bottom Damper and Ash Pan

Bottom damper to control airflow for precise temperature control.

The easy dump ash pan makes for quick and easy clean up.

Folding Side Shelf

Two convenient side shelves with utensil hooks fold away when not in use or for storage.

Removable warming rack

A removable 165 square inch warming rack above the cast iron grilling space.

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Looking for great searing, smoking, & superior low & slow cooking? Look no further than the Char-Griller AKORN Kamado charcoal grill, slate. With features like an easy dump ash pan & Dual adjustable dampers, this grill is easy to use & delivers great results. Cast iron grill grates & a warming Rack make cooking for the whole crew A breeze.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
3,518 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the temperature control, performance, smoke and ease of assembly of the barbecue grill. They mention that it holds heat well at different temps, it works very well and that the design features just work. They are also happy with value, and speed. However, some customers have reported issues with the product arriving damaged.

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289 customers mention216 positive73 negative

Customers like the temperature control of the barbecue grill. They say it holds heat well at different temps, and gets nice and hot when needed. This allows them to cook over indirect heat, to smoke low and slow, and put a water pan in. The heat was very easy to control, but now nearly 4 1/2 years later it's not as easy as it was. However, they say it burns hotter and longer, and that the lid is not too hot to touch. They also say that the steaks at six hundred degrees cook fantastic, and there are no problems smoking something at lower temperatures. The grill is high quality and features decent insulation and heat retention for effective grilling and smoking.

"...This is what allows you to cook over indirect heat, to smoke low and slow, to put a water pan in to keep the food moist for longer cooks, and to..." Read more

"...Also steaks at six hundred degrees cook fantastic. I have several pics on Pinterest if you want to see. I have done tomahawk steaks too...." Read more

"...And even at that temp, the lid was not too hot to touch. The pizzas are amazing with this thing, and that was unexpected...." Read more

"...Being triple insulated bottom and top, and with the ability to extinguish a fire closing both vents and thus preserving any unused coal makes it so..." Read more

249 customers mention238 positive11 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the barbecue grill. They say it works well, produces fantastic results, and the design features just work. It works great as a smoker and produces consistent results. Some mention that the temperature over long time is consistent. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...Everything has been at least good, and after a bit of practice, most things have come off great!..." Read more

"...I use it all year, even during winter and it's cold here. It always works great! In addition to smoking I use this to cook chicken...." Read more

"...And it’s really not fair to list it as a con bc it’s a quality cast iron grate. But trying to access your coals after it’s loaded up is a nightmare...." Read more

"...As other reviewers have pointed out, the design features just work...." Read more

204 customers mention152 positive52 negative

Customers find the barbecue grill easy to assemble. They mention that it is fairly easy, enough so that their six-year-old boy was able to help, and that it's a joy to cook with. They also say that the learning curve hasn't been too steep, and they can start the lump hardwood charcoal and be cooking in 20 minutes.

"...This is the only Kamado grill I've owned, but it has been easy to figure out...." Read more

"...My burgers were super juicy, easy and fast. Then the pizzas. I accidentally blew past the 700 degree temp when I opened it up all the way!..." Read more

"...Assembly was easy and took about an hour. I bought the red one and it looks great...." Read more

"...So yeah... this grill does come with some steep learning curves...." Read more

203 customers mention198 positive5 negative

Customers are impressed with the speed of the barbecue grill. They say that with a little patience, their cooking results will be wonderful. They also appreciate the awesome cooking grate, nice warming rack, and folding warming tray. The grill is easy to use and fantastic as far as food prep, and it makes the most amazing pulled pork. Customers also mention that the grill can make great veggies and that every meal has been perfect.

"...prime rib roast the next day. You can make great veggies on it, too...." Read more

"...Crispy skin, and very juicy. In six years it has made fantastic meals. I can buy at least 3 of these for price of Green egg...." Read more

"...My burgers were super juicy, easy and fast. Then the pizzas. I accidentally blew past the 700 degree temp when I opened it up all the way!..." Read more

"...This thing is awesome.Here's why... everything you cook on it comes out good. Literally it seems impossible to mess-up...." Read more

199 customers mention185 positive14 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the barbecue grill. They mention that it is a great entry-level Kamado, with a cart and deflector stone that are worth the extra cost. They also say that it has a good performance and affordability.

"...I still think it's a great price to get into a Kamado BBQ. I smoked a 20lb...." Read more

"...I use the accessory grill that's provided also. An excellent value. Makes superior smoked turkey also...." Read more

"...Buy the cover. Really. It's worth the investment to protect your kamado for years of service.-..." Read more

"...It earns four stars for its combination of performance and affordability, making it a worthy choice for those seeking a budget-friendly entry into..." Read more

103 customers mention90 positive13 negative

Customers like the smoke produced by the barbecue grill. They say it's a phenomenal smoker, with perfect temperature control and heat retention for effective grilling and smoking. The smoke stone is vital to operation, and the grill is an excellent cooker and smoker. It circles the smoke absolutely beautifully, and smoked chicken wings are incredible.

"...turkey for Thanksgiving last week, it was moist and juicy and smokey, with crisp skin. Then I reverse seared a 3lb. prime rib roast the next day...." Read more

"...The smoke stone is vital to operation. I use the accessory grill that's provided also. An excellent value. Makes superior smoked turkey also...." Read more

"...It features decent insulation and heat retention for effective grilling and smoking, although users might notice a difference in the precision of..." Read more

"...it to, I LOVE the Akorn considering the price and ability to both smoke and grill meat...." Read more

238 customers mention121 positive117 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the barbecue grill. Some mention that it's well-built, dependable, and solid metal, while others say that it was a waste of money, the welded flange was bent, and the hood handle broke in two.

"...It's much lighter and less fragile than the ceramic units, and provides great control over temperatures...." Read more

"...It was a waste of money. The Kamado can control temp for long periods with almost no adjustments...." Read more

"...It is built well, feels sturdy, has a bunch of good design features and looks good on my patio.*..." Read more

"...The biggest disappointment was cover. It is low quality material compared to my Traeger cover and most importantly it cannot be used without..." Read more

165 customers mention9 positive156 negative

Customers are disappointed with the damage to the barbecue grill. They mention that it arrived with a small dent on one of the sides, bent and scratched, and the front was damaged. They say that the body of the grill was all dinged up, and that the attachable shelves were dented. Some mention that the cast iron grate and warming tray thing was cracked.

"...Grill arrived with two huge dents in the lid...." Read more

"...of the movement of the hinge during shipping, the styrofoam surrounding the hinge broke apart and did not protect the heavy metal hinge from banging..." Read more

"One part arrived damaged. Multiple requests for replacement were made. Finally arrived. Support was provided." Read more

"...sent out, as they say this one is “functional” though it’s bent and scratched. Disappointing for the price of the grill...." Read more

Works great, definitely worth the money
5 Stars
Works great, definitely worth the money
Update 12/5/19 ---I've had this now for 1.5 years, and I still really like it. I'm not seeing any signs of rust, and all the seams still seal, even though I've been using this probably twice a week on average. I still think it's a great price to get into a Kamado BBQ. I smoked a 20lb. turkey for Thanksgiving last week, it was moist and juicy and smokey, with crisp skin. Then I reverse seared a 3lb. prime rib roast the next day. You can make great veggies on it, too. Maybe the biggest hit has been the baba ganoush (smokey eggplant and garlic dip), but any roasted veggies will come out excellent.Original review ---TL;DR: You have to consider this $300 Kamado in comparison to spending 2-8x as much for other Kamado style grills. I am sure I would love to have a Weber Summit or a Kamado Joe, but I can buy this over and over again for the cost of one of those units. I have had this for a year now, and it's been great. It's much lighter and less fragile than the ceramic units, and provides great control over temperatures. By buying bags of different types of wood chunks, you can tailor the smoke flavor to the food easily.The Akorn took me about 1.5 hours to assemble, and I had no issues. All the parts were present, and all the fasteners were packaged in a blister pack that identified everything, so it was easy to see that I had all the parts. All the parts lined up and everything mounted the way the instructions said it should. The gaskets both sealed perfectly, and have continued to seal for the 6 months I've had it.This is the only Kamado grill I've owned, but it has been easy to figure out. I've cooked half a dozen pork butts on it, I've done a couple full briskets, lots of spare ribs, 3 or 4 prime rib roasts, probably 8 turkeys and a bunch of steaks. I love doing a "reverse sear" on prime rib or steaks (smoke the meat low at 225°F until it reaches about 120°F internal, take the meat off and crank up the heat to 500°F or more, then sear the meat for about 2 minutes on each side). Everything has been at least good, and after a bit of practice, most things have come off great! I've also roasted peppers, done artichokes, eggplants and a bunch of other veggies, in different ways, on this grill. It gives you super control and a wide range of temperatures, and you can raise the temperature really fast. It only takes 5-10 minutes to do the raise from smoking to searing I mentioned above.Speaking of which, it's very important, especially for cooking at lower temperatures, to keep a careful eye on the grill temperature as it heats up. It's much easier to bring the heat up than to try to cool the grill down. This isn't a knock on the Akorn itself, it's a property of all the Kamado style grills. Be very careful not to let it run away, or it will take you a long time to get it back down to where you want it.You also definitely want to buy a pizza stone/heat deflector stone for this, in order to do low and slow cooking. I think I paid $35 for the one I bought to go with the Akorn. This is what allows you to cook over indirect heat, to smoke low and slow, to put a water pan in to keep the food moist for longer cooks, and to catch drippings for sauces and gravies.The cast iron grate is easy to use and keep clean, if you season it first. Mine is black and somewhat glossy, like a cast iron pan, and food doesn't stick to it.The ash removal system is easy to use and effective. After removing the ash pan, try to pour the ash out away from the air intake or you'll get some between the walls.A number of reviews talk about rust problems. I'm about 6 miles from the Pacific Ocean, and we can have a lot of fog, so I was concerned about that. I haven't seen any rust forming yet, but I did buy a cover for the grill to try and protect it. At this price, if it rusts out in 5 years and I have to buy another one, I'll be dead before it costs me as much as a Weber Summit.As others have reported, the thermometer in the lid is not accurate. I factored that into my expectations, and I already had a wireless thermometer that I was using on my gas grill. Consider, if you don't already have one, getting a 2 (or more) probe wireless thermometer. You want to have a probe for the grill temperature and another for the food. This will allow you to do longer cooks without opening the lid and losing heat.Also, I would recommend that you get some heat proof gloves, so you can add or remove the heat deflector while it's hot or there's a fire going.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2018
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5.0 out of 5 stars Works great, definitely worth the money
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2018
Update 12/5/19 ---
I've had this now for 1.5 years, and I still really like it. I'm not seeing any signs of rust, and all the seams still seal, even though I've been using this probably twice a week on average. I still think it's a great price to get into a Kamado BBQ. I smoked a 20lb. turkey for Thanksgiving last week, it was moist and juicy and smokey, with crisp skin. Then I reverse seared a 3lb. prime rib roast the next day. You can make great veggies on it, too. Maybe the biggest hit has been the baba ganoush (smokey eggplant and garlic dip), but any roasted veggies will come out excellent.

Original review ---
TL;DR: You have to consider this $300 Kamado in comparison to spending 2-8x as much for other Kamado style grills. I am sure I would love to have a Weber Summit or a Kamado Joe, but I can buy this over and over again for the cost of one of those units. I have had this for a year now, and it's been great. It's much lighter and less fragile than the ceramic units, and provides great control over temperatures. By buying bags of different types of wood chunks, you can tailor the smoke flavor to the food easily.

The Akorn took me about 1.5 hours to assemble, and I had no issues. All the parts were present, and all the fasteners were packaged in a blister pack that identified everything, so it was easy to see that I had all the parts. All the parts lined up and everything mounted the way the instructions said it should. The gaskets both sealed perfectly, and have continued to seal for the 6 months I've had it.

This is the only Kamado grill I've owned, but it has been easy to figure out. I've cooked half a dozen pork butts on it, I've done a couple full briskets, lots of spare ribs, 3 or 4 prime rib roasts, probably 8 turkeys and a bunch of steaks. I love doing a "reverse sear" on prime rib or steaks (smoke the meat low at 225°F until it reaches about 120°F internal, take the meat off and crank up the heat to 500°F or more, then sear the meat for about 2 minutes on each side). Everything has been at least good, and after a bit of practice, most things have come off great! I've also roasted peppers, done artichokes, eggplants and a bunch of other veggies, in different ways, on this grill. It gives you super control and a wide range of temperatures, and you can raise the temperature really fast. It only takes 5-10 minutes to do the raise from smoking to searing I mentioned above.

Speaking of which, it's very important, especially for cooking at lower temperatures, to keep a careful eye on the grill temperature as it heats up. It's much easier to bring the heat up than to try to cool the grill down. This isn't a knock on the Akorn itself, it's a property of all the Kamado style grills. Be very careful not to let it run away, or it will take you a long time to get it back down to where you want it.

You also definitely want to buy a pizza stone/heat deflector stone for this, in order to do low and slow cooking. I think I paid $35 for the one I bought to go with the Akorn. This is what allows you to cook over indirect heat, to smoke low and slow, to put a water pan in to keep the food moist for longer cooks, and to catch drippings for sauces and gravies.

The cast iron grate is easy to use and keep clean, if you season it first. Mine is black and somewhat glossy, like a cast iron pan, and food doesn't stick to it.

The ash removal system is easy to use and effective. After removing the ash pan, try to pour the ash out away from the air intake or you'll get some between the walls.

A number of reviews talk about rust problems. I'm about 6 miles from the Pacific Ocean, and we can have a lot of fog, so I was concerned about that. I haven't seen any rust forming yet, but I did buy a cover for the grill to try and protect it. At this price, if it rusts out in 5 years and I have to buy another one, I'll be dead before it costs me as much as a Weber Summit.

As others have reported, the thermometer in the lid is not accurate. I factored that into my expectations, and I already had a wireless thermometer that I was using on my gas grill. Consider, if you don't already have one, getting a 2 (or more) probe wireless thermometer. You want to have a probe for the grill temperature and another for the food. This will allow you to do longer cooks without opening the lid and losing heat.

Also, I would recommend that you get some heat proof gloves, so you can add or remove the heat deflector while it's hot or there's a fire going.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2021
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic grill at reasonable cost
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2021
Having used this for four years now, I can easily give this five stars. I use it several times a week summer and winter. There's several qualifiers though. I have three smokers and a gas grill and I've smoking and grilling foods for almost 50 years. The acorn requires some experience though because it can get very hot. That works for some things but with a little monitoring and some accessories the temp is very controllable. Two essential accessories are ; the smoking stone, and pitmaster 101 control unit. Alton Brown uses this in his Weber and they have a model for the acorn. With this and stone you can do controlled smoke down to 150. Is very efficient at burning charcoal. I use a good lump charcoal and I keep the ash pan at least half full so it can hold coals. I haven't smoked a brisket yet but have done pork shoulders. Try ring of fire method. There's plenty of YouTube videos on that. I get great bark. Sometimes I use a water pan under grate. As for high heat, I've never seen anything better. Thirty years ago a friend had a Korean komodo and it worked great. I considered a green egg but couldn't justify the cost. Getting it very hot is easy. I butterfly chickens and at about six hundred degrees I out them on we have juicy chicken with crispy skin. Also steaks at six hundred degrees cook fantastic. I have several pics on Pinterest if you want to see. I have done tomahawk steaks too. I put large chunk of whatever hardwood I want to use and I get great smoke penetration. I've done turkeys too. If there's a drawback it's limited surface area but I have other grills to use as well. But so far the acorn has been enough. With the savings you could get a gas flattop to compliment it. I'll be using my acorn today to grill some salmon.
So far this has exceeded my expectations. But it's not start and ignore. Oh also I use a Bluetooth temp gauge as the one mounted has limitations and once I have everything going I can monitor remotely. I'll update this again but I would buy another one. May 2023. I just posted a picture of what I am using my acorn Komodo to cook. I have a pork shoulder, brined pork belly for bacon and a few country style ribs that I'm smoking with hickory. Paired with pitmaster 101 controller works fantastic. I have seen that char broil has a new egg that incorporates a controller. If looking to buy a new one I'd definitely check that out. I've used this a long time. I use it all year, even during winter and it's cold here. It always works great! In addition to smoking I use this to cook chicken. I split the chicken into halves and when the egg is about 450-500 I put it on. Everyone says this is the best chicken they've had. Crispy skin, and very juicy. In six years it has made fantastic meals. I can buy at least 3 of these for price of Green egg. Or this plus a flattop grill. So check it out. Oh also if the grill gets cruddy just open the lower vent and top vent and it'll burn everything off. Next day I just brush the dust off and use Canola spray to re- season the grill. The smoke stone is vital to operation. I use the accessory grill that's provided also. An excellent value. Makes superior smoked turkey also. My kids won't let me cook turkey in oven anymore.
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Jose gijon
5.0 out of 5 stars EXELENTE PRODUCTO
Reviewed in Mexico on November 14, 2023
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Marc Larouche
5.0 out of 5 stars Well made grill
Reviewed in Canada on June 10, 2022
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well made grill
Reviewed in Canada on June 10, 2022
All metal grill, the construction is well made. The Grill is solid but also comparatively light to other ceramic Kamado type grills.

The assembly takes an hour, all necessary nuts and bolts supplied. Just be aware, the lock washers are pretty small and there is no spares, be careful with them

The grill is easier to light if you use a chimney for your charcoal. There is a lot of youtube videos on this particular grill to help you use it. The removable ash pan is easy to remove and clean.

Make sure to season the main grilling surface so it does not rust.
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peter bartley
5.0 out of 5 stars Great BBQ
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2022
Color: GraphiteStyle: Grill/SmokerVerified Purchase
Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars Great alternative to ceramic geill
Reviewed in Germany on March 21, 2022
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maria e fernandez
2.0 out of 5 stars Llegó en mal estado
Reviewed in Mexico on May 12, 2020
Color: BlueStyle: Grill/SmokerVerified Purchase
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maria e fernandez
2.0 out of 5 stars Llegó en mal estado
Reviewed in Mexico on May 12, 2020
Llegó en mal estado una parte de la parrilla
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