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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 Sapphire, Model E56720
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Brand | Char-Griller |
Product Dimensions | 45"D x 31"W x 47"H |
Special Feature | Locking Caster |
Color | Blue |
Fuel Type | Charcoal |
About this item
- Triple-walled steel construction makes this grill fuel-efficient | Large 8" Locking Caster Wheels | Features Locking Lid, 2 folding black metal shelves, Easy dump ash pan, Double wall insulation & Heat gauge
- Product dimensions | 45” L x 31” W x 47” H | Weight – 97 lbs. | Temperature range – 200ᵒ F to 700ᵒ F | Total cook area – 447 Sq. In. | Recommended clearance – Min 3 Feet from side and rear, keep grill at least 15 feet away from any combustible material
- Insulated design means more heat uses less charcoal and less airflow means insulated heat for juicy meat
- Cooking surface is cast iron, Body is constructed of 22 gauge steel, Exterior finish is powder coated steel, Interior finish is porcelain coated steel
- Cart is constructed of tubular steel w/rubber wheels, locking caster on front, Indexed damper is numbered so you can note the position of the damper
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Delivery | — | — | — | Get it Mar 27 - 29 | Get it as soon as Monday, Apr 1 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, Mar 27 |
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Easy to clean | 4.5 | 4.6 | — | 4.3 | — | — |
Temperature Control | 4.4 | 4.2 | — | 4.4 | — | — |
Easy to assemble | 4.2 | 4.8 | — | 3.9 | — | — |
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material | Alloy Steel | Ceramic | Cast Iron, Ceramic | Stainless Steel, Charcoal | Ceramic, Stainless Steel, Iron | Steel |
frame material | Alloy Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Alloy Steel | Stainless Steel | Alloy Steel |
model name | AKORN Kamado | kamado | — | — | kamado | Charcoal Grill Chimney Starter with Quick Release Trigger, 12 Inch |
finish type | Powder Coated | — | Painted | Painted | — | — |
installation | Wall Mount | Tabletop | Wall Mount | Free Standing | Built-In | Free Standing |
assembly required | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
weight | 100 pounds | 21 kilograms | 39 kilograms | 88.25 pounds | 136 pounds | 3.1 pounds |
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Char-Griller AKORN Charcoal Barbecue Grill and Smoker
Kamado-style Grilling at home!
Enjoy Kamado style cooking with the Char-Griller AKORN Kamado BBQ 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, 314 square inch cast iron cooking surface, 133 square inch removable warming rack, an easy dump ash pan, and built in temperature gauge.
AKORN Specifications:
- Triple-walled insulation retains heat
- Durable steel construction built to last
- Adjustable top and bottom dampers
- Easy dump ash pan for quick and easy clean ups
- Removable Stainless Steel Grill warming rack
- Stainless Steel BBQ heat gauge
- Cast iron cooking grates
- Maintains temperatures from 200°- 700° F
The Char-Griller AKORN Kamado is loaded with grilling features!
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DURABLE STEEL CONTRUCTIONBuilt to last with triple walled steel. Exterior finish is powder coated steel while the grill interior is porcelain coated steel. |
EASY HEAT CONTROLThe AKORN Kamado has top and bottom indexed dampers allowing you to easily control heat levels. The grill body is triple-walled to retain heat and moisture and maintain temperatures from 200 - 700 degrees Fahrenheit. |
LARGE LOCKING WHEELSThe AKORN Kamado BBQ Grill features two large 8 inch front wheels and a rear locking caster wheel for easy mobility. |
EXTRA LARGE GRILL SPACEThe AKORN grill has a 314 square inch cast iron grilling area with a 133 square inch removable warming rack. |
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ADJUSTABLE TOP DAMPERAdjustable top damper maintains airflow and heat control along with a built in temperature gauge. Perfect for high heat searing or a slow and low smoking. |
ADJUSTABLE BOTTOM DAMPERBottom damper to control airflow for precise temperature control. The easy dump ash pan makes for quick and easy clean up. |
FOLDING SIDE SHELVESTwo convenient side shelves with BBQ Tool utensil hooks fold away when not in use or for storage. |
STAINLESS STEEL WARMING RACKEach AKORN grill comes with a stainless steel grill warming rack giving you even more cooking space. |
Product information
Brand | Char-Griller |
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Product Dimensions | 45"D x 31"W x 47"H |
Special Feature | Locking Caster |
Color | Blue |
Fuel Type | Charcoal |
Finish Type | Powder Coated |
Included Components | Char-Griller AKORN Kamado Charcoal Grill |
Assembly Required | Yes |
Material | Alloy Steel |
Handle Material | Metal |
Item Weight | 100 Pounds |
Model Name | AKORN Kamado |
Frame Material | Alloy Steel |
Installation Type | Wall Mount |
Item Weight | 100 pounds |
Manufacturer | Char-Griller |
ASIN | B06XZTSWPG |
Item model number | E56720 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #12,136 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #16 in Charcoal Grills |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Product Description
The Char-Griller AKORN Kamado charcoal grill, sapphire blue features indexed dampers, a heat Gauge, & Triple wall steel with insulation to deliver juicy, moist meat every time. Fold down side shelves & utensil hooks make it easy to cook prepared food & keep track of grilling utensils. Keep flare-ups low with cast iron cooking grates & grill more with less charcoal. With the easy dump ash pan clean up is easy & the hinged lid keeps the lid in place while you cook.20" Cooking Diameter
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Customers like the quality and ease of assembly of the barbecue grill. For example, they say it's easy to clean and ash is easy to remove. Customers are also impresseded with the appearance, temperature control, and efficiency. That said, they complain about the damage and rust.
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Customers like the quality of the barbecue grill. They mention it's the best grill smoker in the world for price, fantastic, and holding up extremely well. They say it'll make legitimately good bbq with a little practice. The grill is spacious and produces impressive results. Some mention that the build quality is very good, but they had a hard time attaching the shelf to the legs.
"...The Char-Griller Kamado worked very well. I put in 2 layers of hardwood charcoal and used a single Weber fire starter on top...." 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
"...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
Customers like the temperature control of the barbecue grill. For example, they say it holds temperature, has high heat for direct grilling, and is quite charcoal efficient at that temperature. That said, they mention the lid is not too hot to touch, and it burns hotter and longer with a fraction of the ash. That being said, some say it gives you the added benefit of a convection oven.
"...Kooker held temperature extremely well. I never opened the lid until the meat thermometer reached 165 degrees in breast...." 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
"...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
Customers find the barbecue grill relatively easy to assemble. They say the directions are simple and concise. They mention that the learning curve hasn't been too steep, and that the grill is a great all-in-one solution for various outdoor cooking.
"...Very easy to assemble. Parts all fit well. It took about 40 minutes and the only tool you need is a 7/16" nut driver...." 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 is the only Kamado grill I've owned, but it has been easy to figure out...." Read more
"...My top vent is completely smooth... there are no numerical indications that dictate that you're setting the top vent to the "One" position..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the barbecue grill. They say it has a clever yet simple design that allows the sealed ash bin to slide. They also appreciate the materials of the dome and the burning chamber, which look and feel great. Some mention that the grill itself is nice and practical. Overall, most are satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the product.
"...It is built well, feels sturdy, has a bunch of good design features and looks good on my patio.*..." Read more
"...Assembly was easy and took about an hour. I bought the red one and it looks great...." Read more
"...Bottom line anybody can put this together. It looks great and it's a fantastic addition to our backyard...." Read more
"...Steaks I flip after 5 min once and they are done. Beautiful sear and you have a perfect medium rare. Such a well built grill...." Read more
Customers like the cleanability of the barbecue grill. They say the removable bottom makes it easy to clean inside and the surface is smooth. They also appreciate the foldable trays and the good design for cleaning and ash disposal. The amount of ash post-cooking is surprisingly small. Customers also mention that the removable ashtray is great and the thermometer was pretty accurate.
"...The ash removal is much easier on the Char-Griller versus the BGE where you have to scrape out the ashes. So far, I am extremely satisified...." Read more
"...The cast iron grate is easy to use and keep clean, if you season it first...." Read more
"...Especially the removable bottom ash collector - this is a feature not found on many pricier ceramic models...." Read more
"...It cooks perfectly, is very energy efficient, and is easy to clean and maintain...." Read more
Customers like the efficiency of the barbecue grill. They mention that it makes very efficient use of charcoal, saves on charcoal, and burns it well. They also say it doesn't take a lot of charcoal to get hot and lasts a good while. Customers also appreciate the small amount of fuel used for an 18-hour cook.
"...And that was in below freezing temperatures. This thing is so efficient it’s crazy...." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...It cooks perfectly, is very energy efficient, and is easy to clean and maintain...." Read more
"...Smokes, BBQ, Hold Heat, Save on Charcoal, keeps food moist....I love this grill never again will I stray." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the damage of the barbecue grill. They mention that it arrived dented with parts bent, with a significant dent in the upper dome. They also report scratches and dings on the body and attachable shelves. Some customers also report that the grate is cracked.
"...There are two dents in the rear of the cooker. Although the dents are disappointing, I ran into a bigger problem while putting the grill together...." Read more
"One part arrived damaged. Multiple requests for replacement were made. Finally arrived. Support was provided." Read more
"...Grill arrived with two huge dents in the lid...." Read more
"...another part sent out, as they say this one is “functional” though it’s bent and scratched. Disappointing for the price of the grill...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the rust on the barbecue grill. They mention that there is some rusting, and nothing on the grill is stainless. They also say that the grate inside the grill rusts.
"...a small gasket and the cast iron grill that came in the kit looked a little bit rusty to me...." Read more
"...Bottom rusted out within 2 years of purchase. The company sent a replacement part right out, but it was damaged in shipping...." Read more
"...The outer layer of the bottom tray began to rust after about 6 months - there wasn't any obvious damage, but somehow the textured paint began to peel..." Read more
"...When assembling the grill, we found some rust on the grates...." Read more
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I have now smoked a 14 lb turkey since my last posting. The Char-Griller Kamado worked very well. I put in 2 layers of hardwood charcoal and used a single Weber fire starter on top. I cooked for over 4 hours at about 250 degrees using indirect smoking with plate setter. Kooker held temperature extremely well. I never opened the lid until the meat thermometer reached 165 degrees in breast. We used a drip pan filled with water under the turkey rack. This was the most moist turkey we ever cooked. We always brine soak the turkey for over 18 hours also. I never added any charcoal during the entire cook and when I opened the Kooker after it was cold, most of the original hardwoodcharcoal was still unburned on the fire grate. It looks like the amount of hardwood charcoal used will be about 25% of the briquetts I used on my old offset Texas style smoker. I was initially concerned with the higher cost of the hardwood charcoal, but I am now convinced with the lower usage, my cost as compared to charcoal briquetts will be lower. I doubt you could ever maintain 200 degrees for a long period without adding additional heat sealing on lower vent. I am able to maintain about 225 degrees for a long period with no adjustments.
I have now used my Char-Grill Kamato at least 15 times since my original review. I remain very satisified with the units performance and overall results. We cooked a Pizza on a Pizza disk with plate setter installed this weekend and brought the temp up to 600 degress and the results were excellent. I have now added a strip of 1"X1/8" Nomex self sticking tape to back of the lower air vent slide and this greatly improves temp control at low temps in the 200 degree range. I also found water (from moisture condensate)collected in the lower ash pan even thought the Kamaodo was sealed and covered. This water comes from the moisture laden air as the moisture condenses in the unit as the moisture laden air is cooled. I simply drilled a 1/4" hole in both the outer and inner shell and this allows any moisture to drain. I do not believe the small hole will impact amount of air entering the unit. I do not understand why Char-Griller does not add gasket sealer to the lower air vent slide and add a petcock type drain to ash pan. I purchased a lower vent temp automated electric air controller for about $150 and I am not satisfied with the unit at all. It was a waste of money. The Kamado can control temp for long periods with almost no adjustments. I can recommend the Char-Griller Kamado to anyone who does not want to spend $1,000 for a BGE. I am not sure I could ever justify this added cost beyond $340 for the Char-Griller. I am sure the BGE will last for ever and the Char-Griller will eventually begin rusting out. I have now sold my Texas style offset smoker and moth balled my propane grill. This is the only unit I use now and it so easy to start the lump hardwood charcoal and be cooking in 20 minutes and the food is much moister.
So my other problems with pellet smokers besides the lack of insulation and amount of fuel needed, is the inability to grill over an open flame. 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! You only need 625 for a Neapolitan style pizza so this grill is plenty capable! And even at that temp, the lid was not too hot to touch. The pizzas are amazing with this thing, and that was unexpected.
So now for the cons. There is a lack of accessories I believe. Well, one in particular: a rotisserie. Kamadojoe makes a joetisserie that I want so desperately for this but they didn’t make a 20” grill. So I’m crossing my fingers someone starts making a rotisserie attachment that will work with this size.
The other thing is the grate. 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. I’ll be purchasing a wire grate that opens on the sides for my smokes. I’ll use the cast iron for steaks, burgers, and the like.
Now for some tips. Pay close attention to you selection and arrangement of your coals. The manual did a good job of instructing to use only a pound of the larger pieces of coal for a low n slow smoke. Save the smaller coal for the hotter shorter cooks. I also like to put my coal in a ring or “snake” and ignite one end and let it burn across the circle in a controlled manner. I can hold 230 for hours with that. I also had the bottom vent open to 2 and the top to 1.5. Be patient and allow yourself an hour to slowly bring the grill up to that temp. When you overshoot, you have to bust out the spray bottle and spray down the inside of the grill and some of the coals and hope you didn’t put out the fire.
Another tip is with the pizza. The manual also did a good job of telling you to spray the pizza stone to cool it some before adding a pizza. This will help TONS for an evenly cooked pizza.
The diffuser plate is a must and you also need it for the pizzas plus, a very thick quality pizza round to lay on top of the grate.
My last tip is to get a cloud enabled thermometer so you can go to church and be alerted if you have to go home to make an adjustment (until you master your kamado at least). I don’t feel like I have to stay home all day when I can monitor my smokes from afar. If your on a budget like me, look at the GrillEye Pro and google how to work past the current flaws in the product. It’s not perfect, but it’s close enough and for another fraction of the price of others.
Good luck and enjoy the trial and error of becoming a master of outdoor cooking!
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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.
Reviewed in Canada on June 10, 2022
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.
Reviewed in Mexico on May 12, 2020