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Traditional Charcoal Grill

Name: Traditional Charcoal Grill
Brand: Char-Griller
SKU: E2197
Price: 289.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Model:
E2197

$289.00

The Char-Griller Traditional Charcoal Grill is the ultimate go-to grill for those who enjoy charcoal grilling and smoking. Made with heavy-duty steel, it delivers top-notch durability and performance that will endure for years to come. With a spacious cooking surface, you can conveniently cater to sizable groups, making it a great option for outdoor barbecues and other gatherings. Whether you're an experienced grill master or a beginner seeking to enhance your abilities, this grill is the perfect selection for achieving the smoky taste and food texture that only charcoal grilling can deliver.

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FEATURES OF THE Traditional Charcoal Grill

Durable charcoal grill with 790 square inches of total cooking space
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
EasyDump™ Ash Pan to easily dispose of your ashes and continue grilling with ease
Includes cast iron cooking grates to lock in food flavor
Chrome-plated steel warming rack to keep food warm
Side shelf for additional food preparation space
Fashioned with wheels for easy mobility
Includes one grill grate lifter
Side Firebox compatible to transform your grill into a Texas-style offset smoker for outstanding food flavor and texture (Side Fire Box sold separately)

FEATURES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

CHAR-GRILLER PRODUCT FEATURES

EASYDUMP™ ASH PAN

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

HEAVY-DUTY CAST IRON GRATES

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

DUAL DAMPER CONTROL

Dual damper controls to provide precise airflow in your grill, providing the perfect smoke levels for food that is juicy, tender and flavorful!

Specifications

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Primary Cooking Area

519

Total Cooking Area

789

WIDTH

27 in.

HEIGHT

51 in.

DEPTH

53 in.

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 ¾ 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 3lbs (approx. 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 Season Grill Grates

Upon purchase, you will want to season your grill using the steps below to provide a protective polymer coating to protect against rust. 1. Coat cooking grates, ash pan, interior hood, and body with 100% oil (Vegetable, Olive or Animal Fat, Bacon Grease works great and adds flavor) Heat the grill to 300-350 degrees for an hour to an hour and thirty minutes allowing the oil to bake into the metal. 2. Let the grill cool down and go through the process again. You'll see the coating begin to cover the entire interior and after the third time, you'll see that dark bronze, shiny, hard coating. This polymer coating will protect your grill from rust and keep food from sticking to your cooking grates. Note: We find it helpful to keep a spray bottle of 100% vegetable oil by the grill and give the entire grill a light coat after each use. Depending on how often the grill is used, will determine how often the Seasoning Process needs to be repeated. Seasoning the grill is NOT a one-time process and is best repeated at least twice a year.

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.

Accessories

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Charcoal Chimney

$19.97

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Charcoal Chimney

The best grilling accessory that any backyard griller needs is a charcoal chimney. This cylindrical tube has air vents on the bottom that take the fire in from your firestarter, pulls it up through the charcoal, and lights it from within. This speeds up the charcoal lighting process and makes sure all your charcoal is evenly lit.

The Char-Griller Charcoal Chimney Starter is the best way to light your charcoal grill. Simply fill the Charcoal Chimney Starter with charcoal and light it. Once the coals are ready, pull the trigger to release the burning charcoal into your grill.

Charcoal Chimney

The best grilling accessory that any backyard griller needs is a charcoal chimney. This cylindrical tube has air vents on the bottom that take the fire in from your firestarter, pulls it up through the charcoal, and lights it from within. This speeds up the charcoal lighting process and makes sure all your charcoal is evenly lit.

The Char-Griller Charcoal Chimney Starter is the best way to light your charcoal grill. Simply fill the Charcoal Chimney Starter with charcoal and light it. Once the coals are ready, pull the trigger to release the burning charcoal into your grill.
Char-Griller Lump Charcoal

$11.99

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Char-Griller Lump Charcoal

Looking for charcoal that delivers every time? Meet Char-Griller’s Seriously Hardworking Lump Charcoal—your ultimate fuel for any BBQ adventure. This 10-pound bag of all-natural, hardwood lump charcoal is designed to give you maximum control whether you're cooking low-and-slow or cranking up the heat for a perfect sear. Our lump charcoal guarantees a clean burn, delivering that unbeatable, smoky BBQ flavor. No fillers, no chemicals—just a natural blend of hardwoods for the best charcoal flavor you can get.

When you're serious about BBQ, choose the charcoal that's as hardworking as you are with Char-Griller's lump charcoal.

Available in 1 bag, 3 bags half pallet (35 bags) and full pallet (70 bags) quantities.

Char-Griller Lump Charcoal

Looking for charcoal that delivers every time? Meet Char-Griller’s Seriously Hardworking Lump Charcoal—your ultimate fuel for any BBQ adventure. This 10-pound bag of all-natural, hardwood lump charcoal is designed to give you maximum control whether you're cooking low-and-slow or cranking up the heat for a perfect sear. Our lump charcoal guarantees a clean burn, delivering that unbeatable, smoky BBQ flavor. No fillers, no chemicals—just a natural blend of hardwoods for the best charcoal flavor you can get.

When you're serious about BBQ, choose the charcoal that's as hardworking as you are with Char-Griller's lump charcoal.

Available in 1 bag, 3 bags half pallet (35 bags) and full pallet (70 bags) quantities.
$24.00

Char-Griller Seasoning Mix Bundle

Sale price: $19.99 Regular price: $43.99

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Char-Griller Seasoning Mix Bundle

Four of our favorite seasonings at once! Get one 12 ounce jar each of Original All Purpose, Steak, Rib, and Chicken seasoning mixes.
Grill Glove

$13.99

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Grill Glove

These Char-Griller Grill Gloves are perfecting for removing hot accessories from the grill, tending coals, cooking over a hot griddle surface, and so much more.
U-Rack/Rib Rack

$4.99

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U-Rack/Rib Rack

Easily smoke ribs on your grill with the U-Rack Rib Rack. Unique, stainless steel design allows you to smoke your rib racks upright to get ultimate smoke flavor and distribution.
Rotisserie - 29" Spit Rod

$9.99

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Rotisserie - 29" Spit Rod

Cook that roast to perfection with our 29-inch Spit Rod to be used with Rotisserie Model 5022.

Traditional Charcoal Grill

$289.00