CHAR-PiT Universal Charcoal Grill Tray - Compatible with Smoker & Gas Grills - Charcoal Holder/Box - Stainless Steel Grill Tray - Built in Ash Pan- Easy Install & Mess- Free Cleanup

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Some of the BBQs on our list also have removable grill panels so you can use pans and woks on the burners. Napoleon gas barbecues also incorporate charcoal trays. These trays sit above the gas burner, and the gas is used to heat and burn the charcoal. This means that you can enjoy the reliability and uniform heating that gas has to offer, while still enjoying the authentic taste of charcoal grilled food. Simply fill the tray with charcoal and place it in the barbecue above the gas burner, light the burner, and you will be ready to cook in just a few minutes. You know that there are many modern burners available inside a gas grill and that charcoal debris and ash can damage it, so you have to be more careful when using it. It won't offer the same smoky flavour or reach the same high temperatures as a charcoal BBQ, so may not brown and sear your food in the same way. However, the lower temperatures of a gas BBQ are an advantage if you want to cook joints of meat for a longer period using rotisserie accessories. Charcoal barbecues offer an authentic grilling experience. They allow you to create smoky and great tasting burgers and other meat. They enable you to cook garlic bread, corn on the cob, and a host of other dishes wrapped in foil and placed in the coals. It is difficult to replicate the flavours and the heating experience that charcoal grills have to offer.

I love to grill over charcoal whenever I can. So most weekends when it’s nice outside, I try to get one dinner done on the grill. My problem over the years has been that the grills themselves can last a long time, but the charcoal trays rust out in a couple of years… and try to find a replacement tray at a reasonable price – not going to happen. I have replaced more than one grill just because the charcoal tray disintegrated into dust and there was nothing to hold the charcoal in. So last year when it came time to make a decision about what to do about another rusting hulk of a charcoal tray I decided to make a replacement. What I would add though is that, when compared to its propane element, the charcoal grill here just feels… a bit… cheap. It’s an odd quality imbalance here, as you would assume that the gas grill would be more demanding to design and assemble, but for some reason it’s the charcoal grill that lets this model down. However, if you’re mostly after a gas grill but with the option of charcoal grilling, then this is a great option to have. The sizzle zone heats up to 1800� F allowing you to sear meat. Create great tasting and perfectly cooked steaks without having to constantly turn the meat, as you would when cooking over charcoal or over gas burners.These 2-in-1 grills feature robust construction, solid heat distribution, and generous cooking space. But with such a versatile unit, there are a lot of options to weigh up. From grills with multiple burners and adjustable heat controls to models with bonus features like side burners or smoker boxes, choosing the right combo grill can seem daunting for any barbecue enthusiast. All Napoleon grills are made to withstand the heat produced by charcoal. The charcoal tray fits easily into your gas grill just above the burners, in place of one sear plate. As a rule, 400 square inches should be enough to cook about 12-16 burger patties in one go. Construction Build Where some people invest in one charcoal grill as well as a corresponding gas model, combo grills reduce the waste of cost and space that this brings and streamline everything into one. Save Space This does all come at a price though, which makes one of the most expensive items in this list. However, it is worth every penny. Oklahoma Joe’s Charcoal/Gas Combo

For the long sides that were to be bent for support, I needed to make sure there was enough open mesh area to accommodate the washers and rivets we will use to attached the angle iron supports. This turned out to be about 1-1/2" - or about half of the mesh opening. So I ran my lines across based on the mesh opening measurements. Then I measured about 13" over for the depth of the tray - again placing my mark at where the logical location for the mesh bend would be. And finally running my Sharpie across the cut line. Ideal for grilling burgers and steaks but we thought we might try something a little more challenging.

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Hybrids help to cut through that with just one upfront cost. The initial outlay may be more than that of a charcoal grill, but the saving will be seen once you start to add gas grills to the mix too. Wood pellet smokers and grills have grown in popularity over the past few years due to their ‘cleaner’ burning, and significant fuel savings in comparison to charcoal. When you consider grilling that requires more time, which leads to a mess with a charcoal grill, gas grills have less of that. We’re here to help. Discover the joy of dual fuel grilling with our guide to the best gas charcoal combo grills available today. Smoke Hollow 4-in-1

You won’t have to compromise at all in favor of getting gas over charcoal or vice versa. These grills are just how they sound: The convenience of gas lighting, with the authentic tastes and aromas that charcoal gives you. The majority of dual-purpose grill combos are built with generous food yield in mind. Most are able to churn out enough food for up to ten people in one go. It has two separate temperature gauges, so you can be across different cooking activities all at once. Gas and charcoal is the number one priority here, but some models also add wood pellets as an added third fuel source. Most BBQs have one or two, and if there is a side burner, look to see if there’s a cover that will convert it into a workspace. They add extra size to your BBQ but some fold down, which helps if space is at a premium.The Royal Gourmet’s charcoal firebox is impressive. It features dual air vents to maintain good grilling heat, making it easy to operate as a smoker as well.