Char-Griller Dakota™ Offset Smoker

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Char-Griller Dakota™ Offset Smoker

Model:
8235
$399.99

If you're looking for the ultimate grill for charcoal grilling and smoking, look no further. The Char-Griller Dakota Offset Smoker not only allows for classic grilling and searing methods, but also includes a Side Fire Box for Texas-style offset smoking. The Side Fire Box will easily help you smoke your favorite foods for long hours, resulting in supreme food flavor and texture for your outdoor barbecue events. Plus, this grill is made of heavy-duty steel, ensuring it will last for years to come. 

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If you're looking for the ultimate grill for charcoal grilling and smoking, look no further. The Char-Griller Dakota Offset Smoker not only allows for classic grilling and searing methods, but also includes a Side Fire Box for Texas-style offset smoking. The Side Fire Box will easily help you smoke your favorite foods for long hours, resulting in supreme food flavor and texture for your outdoor barbecue events. Plus, this grill is made of heavy-duty steel, ensuring it will last for years to come. 

FEATURES OF THE Char-Griller Dakota™ Offset Smoker

  • Durable charcoal barrel grill with 625 square inches of total cooking space
  • Includes a Side Fire Box for offset smoking to achieve delicious barbecue flavor and perfect food texture
  • Heavy duty steel construction to ensure your charcoal grill lasts for years to come
  • Insulated grill body to maintain smoke and heat for fuel efficiency and supreme food flavor and texture
  • Dual damper controls to provide precise airflow control to achieve perfectly cooked foods
  • Lid and door gaskets to prevent heat and smoke leakage
  • Includes expanded metal cooking grates to enhance airflow and leave distinctive sear marks on food
  • Includes a folding front shelf foradditional food preparation space
  • Fashioned with wheels for easy mobility

Features of the Char-Griller Dakota™ Offset Smoker
  • Durable charcoal barrel grill with 625 square inches of total cooking space item
  • Includes a Side Fire Box for offset smoking to achieve delicious barbecue flavor and perfect food texture item
  • Heavy duty steel construction to ensure your charcoal grill lasts for years to come item
  • Insulated grill body to maintain smoke and heat for fuel efficiency and supreme food flavor and texture item
  • Dual damper controls to provide precise airflow control to achieve perfectly cooked foods item
  • Lid and door gaskets to prevent heat and smoke leakage item
  • Includes expanded metal cooking grates to enhance airflow and leave distinctive sear marks on food item
  • Includes a folding front shelf foradditional food preparation space item
  • Fashioned with wheels for easy mobility item

Specifications

Total Cooking Area

625 sq. in.

Width

60 in.

Height

62 in.

Depth

30 in.

Grill Weight

134 lbs.

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FEATURES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

CHAR-GRILLER PRODUCT FEATURES

SIDE FIREBOX INCLUDED

Use the included Side-Fire Box for Texas-style offset smoking methods to achieve foods that are supreme with juicy, tender flavor! Also use as a Portable Tabletop Grill to bring your grilling-on-the-go!

EASYDUMP™ ASH PAN

Easily dump your ashes and continue grilling with the convenient EasyDump Ash Pan. Spend less time cleaning, and more time grilling!

EXPANDED METAL COOKING GRATES

Lock in delicious flavor with the durable, made-to-last Cast Iron Sear Grates.

FAQ

How to Build a Fire

There are a few methods to light your charcoal grill, depending on the materials you prefer to use. Using a charcoal chimney is the Char-Griller preferred method for speed and convenience but igniting your lump charcoal or briquettes directly in the grill is a great way to get cooking as well.

Charcoal Chimney

  1. Remove your grill grates and set them to side
  2. Fill your charcoal chimney 3/4 of the way full with briquettes or lump charcoal
  3. Set fire starter on charcoal grate, light and then place the charcoal chimney directly on top of the fire starter
  4. Coals will fire upward from bottom to top
  5. After coals on top of chimney are ignited (usually 10-15 minutes) dump the coals over the charcoal grate and replace your grill grates

Fire Starters

  1. Remove your grill grates and set them to side
  2. Pour approximately 3 lbs (50-60 briquettes) of charcoal directly on to your charcoal grate and stack together in a pile
  3. Insert fire starter into the middle of the charcoal pile so that it is slightly covered and light
  4. After the charcoal has thoroughly ignited, typically glowing red or gray in color, use tongs to spread them out and replace your grill grates

Do not use lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, alcohol or other accelerant for lighting charcoal due to flammability, risk of bodily injury and potential to leave a distasteful flavor in your food.

If necessary, use tongs to move coals for even heat. Always wear gloves when handling grill grates, charcoal grate, or adjusting coals.

How to Attach a Side Fire Box
Attaching a Side FIre Box can seamlessly transform your grill into a Texas-style offset smoker for low-and-slow smoking methods that result in perfectly cooked foods. https://youtu.be/vzDKzjYTlZw

How to Regulate Temperatures
Controlling the temperature of your grill is all about controlling the air flow to the fire. MORE AIR = MORE HEAT. LESS AIR = LESS HEAT. By opening and closing the top and side dampers, you can easily control the temperature of your grill. The amount of charcoal used when grilling can also greatly impact your ability to control temperature. Dampers may need to be adjusted during the cook to account for changes in weather like wind or to accommodate for more or less fuel. When first learning how to operate your grill, always use the same amount of charcoal to best learn your grill's damper control.

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Product Features

HEAVY-DUTY STEEL CONSTRUCTION

HEAVY-DUTY STEEL CONSTRUCTION

CHROME-PLATED STEEL WARMING RACKS

CHROME-PLATED STEEL WARMING RACKS

SIDE SHELF FOR ADDITIONAL PREPARATION SPACE

SIDE SHELF FOR ADDITIONAL PREPARATION SPACE

WHEELS FOR EASY MOBILITY

WHEELS FOR EASY MOBILITY

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Char-Griller Dakota™ Offset Smoker
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