Char-Broil 12201570-A1 American Gourmet Offset Smoker, Black,Standard review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
Brand | Char-Broil |
Model Name | 12201570 |
Power Source | Charcoal |
Color | Black |
Item Weight | 38 Pounds |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 17.5 x 46.25 x 44.75 inches |
Fuel Type | Charcoal |
product features
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- Combination Offset Smoker, BBQ & Charcoal Grill
- 290 square inch cooking surface in main chamber
- 140 sq. in. cooking surface in firebox chamber
- Adjustable height steel fire grate
- Clean-out door for easy ash removal with adjustable built-in damper
From the manufacturer
Char-Broil Offset BBQ Smoker 430
Since 1948 Char-Broil has been America’s favorite grill brand. Yet somehow, it feels like Char-Broil is still only getting started. Perhaps it’s because we know that making our products better also makes your cookouts better. And as long as that’s true, it’s all the motivation we need to continue innovating and improving what we make.
Char-Broil Offset BBQ Smoker 430
The Offset Smoker from Char-Broil will get you smoking and cooking low and slow. It features a vertical pipe smokestack with adjustable dampers, a temperature gauge and an offset firebox to stoke the fire without losing heat. It also features porcelain-coated cooking grates for easy cleaning. Want to move the your smoker easily? Just use the cool touch handles and wheels.
- Multiple dampers for easy heat and smoke control
- Temperature gauge on lid for monitoring chamber temp
- Porcelain-coated wire cooking grates
- Clean-out door in firebox for easy ash removal
Key Features
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430 sq in Total Cooking Surface Main cooking chamber measures 23.75-inches wide x 11.5-inches deep, for 290 sq. in. of cooking surface- ample space for about 18 burgers. Can also grill in the 140 sq in firebox. | Complete Heat and Smoke Control Multiple dampers can be opened or closed to adjust airflow, which in turn controls heat and temperature within the cooking chamber. | Integrated Temperature Gauge Main chamber lid-mounted temperature gauge is easy to read and can be used to monitor internal temperatures, then adjust as needed. |
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Simple & Easy Clean Up Firebox features a clean-out door for quick and easy ash removal, without the mess. | Convenience Features The Char-Broil Offset BBQ Smoker 430 features a side shelf for utensils, sauces and rubs, and cool-touch handles to help protect your hands. | Increased Mobility BBQ Smoker sits on two stationary legs and two large wheels, so it's easy to maneuver around your deck, patio or yard. |
product description
The offset smoker from Char-Broil will get you smoking & cooking low & slow. It features a vertical pipe smokestack with adjustable dampers, a temperature Gauge & an offset firebox to stoke the fire without losing heat. It also features porcelain-coated cooking grates for easy cleaning. Want to move the your smoker easily? Just use the cool touch handles & wheels. Assembled dimensions: 48" W x 44.6" H x 17.5" D. Weighs 41 lbs.
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Questions about Char-Broil 12201570-A1 American Gourmet Offset Smoker, Black,Standard
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can you use it as a grill also
Answer: Absolutely, you can use it as a grill. It works great as a grill! We do more grilling than smoking. Furthermore, it works well as a grill with very few coals.
Answer: Not sure what you mean as a grill also?.?? It is a BBQ grillyou can BBQ, smoke, and if you had a griddle you could griddle pancakes and eggsnon it..
Answer: Yes I use it more as a grill then a smoker.
Answer: Yes you can use it as grill and smoker. It works great on both.
Answer: Yes the grill is the larger part of it and the smoker is the small one off on the side.
Answer: No, but it is a great grill for a smaller family.
Answer: You could, but shouldn't. I tried it once, made a big mess. A smoker needs to be seasoned, you rub down the inside with canola oil and get it hot, and a charcoal fire in the cooking area would make the food taste weird when you smoke again. This is a great smoker for the money, I love it
Answer: yea and that's what I do
Answer: Yes and it works well
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can you tell what the cooking area is
Answer: The grills are 11" x 23" in the main cooking area and 11" x 10" in the firebox.
Answer: It's a couple feet wide by a foot deep. The cooker on the side is a decent size.
Answer: About 14X28
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Can I use wood or is this charcoal only?
Answer: I burn Sugar Maple in mine, the only problem is that is DOES NOT burn long with wood or charcoal before the ash which is very small fills up and blokes air flow to fire. I built a removable ash pan for mine that hold ash from an eight hour burn/cook (pork sholder). I've have fire hot enough to pegged out the thermometer without effecting the paint.
Answer: Yes you can! That is my fuel of choice. However, be prepared to cut andor split it into smaller pieces. It is worth it though. Much better flavor!!!
Answer: both just have to watch the heat paint peels easy at high heat
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How easy is this to clean? Is there an easy way to remove charcoal dust?
Answer: I line mine with aluminum foil and pick up the foil. Sometimes, when it gets bad, I lay it on its side and spray it down with a hose. Either way charcoal removes pretty quickly.
Answer: I found it pretty easy to clean , charcoal dust is problem with charcoal itself, better brands of charcoal seam to have less.
Answer: I leave the charcoal dust in the bag the charcoal comes in, the charcoal ash I clean up with a ash safe vacuum cleaner or if outdoor a leave blower.
Answer: Not easy to clean. It very messy! Wouldn't recommend
Answer: Okay. I see this question all the time when it comes to BBQ grills. Grill racks can be scrubbed with steel bristle brushes. Stick to hot water, steam, and pressure. Don't use chemicals like oven cleaners. If the carbon buildup is such that you don't want it anymore, simply replace the grill rack. That is why replacement parts are sold. As for the charcoal dust, all that you need is a shop vac. Be sure that coals are no longer hot, lit, or smoldering. Suck it all up with your wet/dry vacuum.
Answer: I use a fireplace small shovel and broom set. The small flat shovel gets in there perfect. I then scoop the cold embers into a plastic grocery bag for disposal. Makes cleanup a breeze. I Then disperse into my veggie garden soil for breakdown.
Answer: yes use an air hose with a blower nozzle.
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I was hoping to get some advice on using the offset box as a grill for quick grilling on the weeknights - has anyone had any luck using it that way?
Answer: With over fifty years of of experience with outdoor cooking, from an original Japanese hibachi pot to multi function gas grills, an offset smoker is not designed for quick (or any other kind grilling) Gas is quick. Some offset smokers can also grill, but so can a grate over a fire pit.
Answer: I used the offset box for cooking yesterday. If doing burgers 1 or two at a time. Not a lot off room to flip burgers. I did 6 brats and all went well with tongs. Pulling and putting in grill was a inconvenience because of the tight fit. Overall all went well.
Answer: It depends on what you mean by quick? I am finding that I am cooking my food 45 minutes to an hour quicker. The main chamber is a grill and it's design allows it to heat faster than any charcoal grill that I have used so far of its size.
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does it have a temp gauge?
Answer: Yes it has a chamber temp gauge that tells you how hot the fire is but you still need a meat thermometer to monitor the meat's doneness there are some effective inexpensive ones that offer wireless readings for about twentyfive bucks the temp gauge on the lid will not tell if the meat is done trust me.
Answer: It has a crude, basic thermometer on the lid. It gives a decent reading of internal temperature, but adding a thermometer at grate level helps with smoking temperature
Q:
Can you lower and raise the charcoal/wood height on the main grill?
Answer: No you can not move the fire higher or lower, but you can put wood in the small pit and smoke the BBQ and have a direct heat source in the big pit, but a great pit none the less.
Answer: No. It's the basic tube with the grates in the bottom.
Answer: No.
Answer: no
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Does anybody know the shipping dimensions?
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Why don't you have pictures with the doors open & other angles? I want to see the inside. 1 picture does not help me.
Q:
serial number for the warranty?
Answer: This should be located on the leg. Please give us a call at 1-800-241-7548 and we will be able to assist with registering your offset smoker and help with any warranty needs..
Answer: didn't fill it out yet just open and started to season it
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The description says there is a ash clean out door with, but the photos only show the damper. Is there an ash clean out door and where is it located?
Answer: The ash clean out door is located on the offset firebox. This is shown in the third picture from the top on this site.
Answer: Just the damper. I line the box with aluminum foil and take the ashes out like that
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HOW TO MAKE LID FIT?
Answer: my main lid fit fine the one on the smoke box was a little out of square I sat it on end and twisted it a little then it fit ok but after the heat got to it, it evened out perfect.
Answer: I didn't have any trouble with my lid I set it up by instructions and all parts fit fine
Answer: We had no problems with the lid fitting, if your lid isn't fitting it might be bent and needs to be exchanged
Answer: I had the same problem. I loosened the screws on the hinge a little and it fit.
Q:
Can you make beef jerky
Answer: This offset Smoker should be able to make jerky.
Answer: I can't, but my son makes it. It sure does turn out good!
Answer: Yes but the smoker box is so small that you would have to double cut would just to fit
Q:
What are the grates measurements ?
Answer: This offset smoker has two main cooking grates in the smoker chamber. Each one measures 11.25" x 11.25". Give us a call at 1-866-239-6777 and we'll be happy to provide more information on this smoker.
Answer: I haven't measured it but it is about a square foot, I think.
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what shipping company do you use?
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need to know how many degrees can this bbq handle (the top mostly) was going to convert the hood in to a pizza oven.
Answer: Not sure of the exact degrees it can handle, but it does get really hot to the touch. The metal is relatively thin. It's great for basic bbqing and smoking.
Answer: Thermometer reads up to 500°, I've had the cooking temp close and no issues. Grill is narrow, more for ribs and small bbq meals.
Answer: I don't believe you could control the temperature close enough to use this as a pizza oven. Maybe if you filled the lower half of the cook chamber with small rocks you would have enough bio-mass to stabilize the temperature. I've seen wood fired masonry pizza ovens in Italy (& France) and this is to pizza oven what scissors are to lawn mowers.
Answer: Goes to 600 degrees...it should do well for what you are looking for. Good luck!
Answer: This is a terrible product. It is unsafe at any temperature and I would never recommend it to my worst enemy! The Oklahoma Joe's "highlander" is $299 at Lowe's and a far superior product!!
Answer: It doesn't matter, this thing leaks so bad it hard to get 250F out of it
Q:
This is a Christmas gift, does the delivery box have a picture of the product on the outside?
Answer: It is delivered in its original box.... also the first time we used ours all the paint fell off its not even a year old and looks like we have had it 5
Answer: Yes it does. Hopefully yours will arrive in better shape than the one that I ordered. When I took it back to the UPS store, they were appalled at the condition of the box.
Answer: Mine arrived in a plain cardboard box with the grill box inside. Hope that helps;)
Answer: Yes it does and it works great I love the size of it - I even was able to cook a brisket with it good investment
Q:
is the whole thing a smoker or is just the small box on the left a smoker and the one on the right a grill?
Answer: The small box is the fire box that holds the charcoal and wood to smoke food in the main barrel chamber. There is a grill insert for the small box but I have not found that useful. The main barrel chamber also serves as a grill where you can put charcoal or wood directly under the meat.
Answer: You can cook on either side that's why they give u. Grill racks for both but the way you smoke is to place you food in big box. And heat in small box so that it draws smoke threw the food
Answer: The small part is the firebox. You can grill just in it or just heat with it. The big part is called the cook chamber. In most typical use you would build a fire in the firebox and place your item to be cooked in the cook chamber. Cooking your item with an offset heat source allowing the smoke flavor to be absorbed.
Answer: the whole thing is a smoker just put the wood in the little smoke box and open side vents and chimney vent.
Answer: The small size unit is the smoker the other side is the grill
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Does this have a water pan that you have to keep full? Or how do you keep the meat from drying out?
Answer: I don’t have one, but I learned at my last job with something like this or longer without smoke box. You would put the idea of the smoke/wood/coal box on the left side where the coal goes on a grill or on this. Followed by a pan under the meat with water or the meat in a pan with some water
Answer: sometimes we spray with apple cider vinegar, this keeps the meat moiste
Q:
Is this a natural gas grill?
Answer: No ,its a charcoal grill
Answer: No it ls a smoker or charcoal
Answer: No, charcoal only
Q:
I love smoke northern Pike but cannot get that here in Indiana. Can anyone recommend a good whitefish or a fish that taste like pike?
Answer: I've eaten COLD smoked Norther Pike, but never hot smoked Pike. I have never found any fish that comes close to the taste of Northern Pike except Muskie (muskelunge). Suckers from very cold waters cold smoke very good.
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Can the smoker be used without the grill?
Answer: Mine was a piece of junk I never cooked on so it is an expensive flower pot
Answer: No, there is a hole that links both together.
Q:
Hi please tell me how many days deliver when available?
Q:
does it have a thermometer?
Answer: Yes. But it stopped functioning after two weeks
Q:
How much to have someone set it up for me?
Answer: My gradkids set up mine and they really had no problems.
Answer: It should not take very long to setup this offset smoker. Give us a call at 1-866-239-6777 if you ever have questions during setup and we'll be happy to help.
Answer: I had a friend do it for me. Took several hours, butit is a great charcoal grill and smoker for the money. Suggest you by one already put together.
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Does this smoker add-on work with other brands of grills besides char-broil? i.e. weber.
Answer: No. This Char-Broil American Gourmet Offset Smoker (model # 12201570) will include the full smoker chamber and the offset smoker box. Please give us a call at 1-800-241-7548 for more information.
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I purchased this on April 26th...when will it be in stock? Should I cancel my order?
Answer: Hello Jennifer,
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does it have temp gauge?
Answer: No temp gauge, however, I found this to be ideal for cold smoking salmon after modifying it with a couple of cookie sheets...you can find instructions for this on line, A very good deal for the price for use as a smoker...I have not used it to grill anything.
Answer: Yes there is a permanent temp gauge that is installed on the lid. The
Answer: no it don't
Answer: Yes it does.
Answer: Yes
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i had this item in my cart last night and went to purchase it ans the price was $66 and had gone up to $199 why did this happen, still out of stock
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Can women use it too? I see it's gendered for men...
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Does anybody have any idea when this will be back IN STOCK?
Answer: now
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HI did send to French Polynesia. Thank's.
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I saw this grill earlier today and the price was around $74.00. I looked later to purchase it and it was $111.15. Was it just a special price?
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Can this handle a full sized brisket?
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Answer: I would not recommend this for a full brisket. Difficult to maintain temps. Temps start out high then drop drastically to about 180 degrees. If that's the temp you want to smoke at, it will stay at 180 degrees for about 2-3 hours.
Answer: Hello, yes a full brisket will fit nicely. I have not prepared one on mine yet but know the size from doing one on another smoker with my Son-in-Law some time ago.
Answer: Yes, there is plenty of room for a brisket. If it is not well trimmed of fat you may have to replace the grease cup on the bottom.
Answer: yes it can def. handle it i have cooked several big items like briskets out of the smoker and it always turns out amazing, i have cooked meals to feed 5-6 people easily with just using this smoker alone, def. a great purchase especially for the price you cannot beat that.
Answer: I don't think so is not that wide,and must said, after bab b que a couple time, my will be in my next garage sale
Answer: Yes it can
Q:
what is it made out of.
Answer: Steel not case aluminum
Answer: Steel, Not real heavy, but for $60, it was a great deal
Q:
Can you use the smoke chamber (not the firebox) for grilling?
Answer: Yes you can!i grilled my burgers etc on it already
Answer: You can. It has a small grill grate that fits in there. Maybe big enough for 4-6 hamburgers depending on size or a small chicken or small roast.
Answer: I have used charcoal in the main chamber to cook steaks with no issue. It comes with a grate and a pan to catch ash. Just make sure it does not get to hot or the paint will peel off.
Answer: Yes you can. There is a coal grate included that will fit inside the smoker chamber to lay the coals on.
Q:
How does the smoke box get assembled with just those tiny screws? There are no nuts to hold it together??
Answer: The nuts/threads are welded inside the smoke box already. Assembly of the smoker is time consuming, but quite simple. Mine came with ALL the hardware that was necessary.
Answer: As best we can tell by the manufacture info, correct. I'm sure bolts can replace the screws.
Q:
Is assembly required and if so is it hard to put together
Answer: Yes assembly is required but is not too hard if you follow the manual. Took me the better part of 2 1/2 hours to finish and so far no problems with it.
Answer: Assembly is required. It's not hard at all. Make sure you tighten everything really well and then tighten it some more.
Answer: Assembly is required but it was easy to put together.
Answer: Yes assembly is required. I bought this for my father and he didn't have a problem putting it together other than the missing pieces. But then again, he enjoys putting things together! Hope this helps!!
Answer: Yes u have to assemble n it was alittle difficult
Answer: Yes it does, it wasn't difficult but took about 2 hrs.
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im looking for the smallest working charcoal smoker for 2 people. is this the best one? pit barrel smoker uses way too much charcoal
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Answer: This is a great little smoker. It's the perfect size for the 2 of us. Great price too.
Answer: this is the best purchased so far.there is no other smaller than this and it could fit a whole brisquet 11 lbs. enough for our family of 6.
Answer: Stay clear away from this, just buy you one of the cylinder shaped ones... This is cheaply made and waste of your time. I sent my back after it failed my expectations...
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could you smoke a 12lb turkey on it. or whats the biggest turkey you could do.
Answer: I haven't had it but a month or so but I can tell you I did a 7 lb pork butt and a couple of slabs of country style ribs more than once.
Answer: I smoked a 12.5 pound turkey with excellent results. I can send you a picture if you send me an e-mail at clifford_f@yahoo.com. Cliff
Answer: No, this is a "gourmet" cooker/smoker so Turkeys, burgers, etc would not work.
Answer: I would say for sure for a12 pounder. Not sure about a 20 pounder. It was a gift for my daughter and she is still very much in love with it.
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what is the boxed dimension of this grill?
Answer: Approximately 3 ft long by 1.5 ft high give or take a few inches.
Answer: I guess it was about 3'x2'x2'
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Does this grill come with a firebox to put your wood chips in or do You need to purchase one seperate??
Answer: This smoker has the main smoker chamber and an offset firebox. However, it does not have an internal firebox just for wood chips. Wood chips can be placed directly on the cooking grates.
Answer: As you see, to the left of the grill, there is a fire box. Last year I smoked a chicken. Just put your meat under the chimney. It works well for a small grill, If you smoke a lot of meat, get s bigger grill. All I needed was a small grill. a lot of parts to put together. Good luck.
Answer: The firebox is located on the end...the smaller enclosure
Answer: Yes, it’s come with one
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Can I start the fire in the bottom of the fire box without the grate?
Answer: If you're talking about the fire grate, I'd say you can...but I wouldnt advise it. The grate allows air flow underneath so the fire won't smother itself out. If you're talking about the cooking grate then yes you can. It's really small so I had trouble even finding room to put it in there when I had it full of wood and charcoal for a pork butt anyway.
Answer: Yes you can
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how long do they last
Answer: Well that is up to the person who uses it .as long as you get the cover for it or have it in the garage after you use it and empty it after it cools down it should last a year or more
Answer: Should last a long time, all depends on how well one maintains and cares for it.
Answer: I'd give mine an easy ten years and that is even in Alabama
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What's the thickness on the metal?
Answer: I would guess about 1/16 Not really thick but its been good . I put a baffle on the hole from the firebox and made a removable smoke plate to even out temperatures.
Answer: Its not the thickest ive seen on a grill. But its not to shabby/cheap either.
Answer: Not very thick. Maybe 1/8 inch
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how many days Temporarily out of stock?
Answer: Thank you for your interest in the Char-Broil Offset Smoker 300 Series. We have it in stock, and it can be prepared for shipment by May 10th.
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What are the dimensions of the firebox?
Answer: The firebox measures 11.77"L x 11.73"W and the smoker chamber measures 23.98"L x 12.32"W.
Answer: It’s 16 inches in diameter and 18 inches long
Answer: Measurement answers are way different... Users: which is more accurate?
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What series is the deluxe?
Answer: Smoker only ribs , brisket , roast etc not a burger and brat grille
Answer: The worst
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is the big part the grill or the smoker?
Answer: The big part is the grill. Although I don't think it's intended for grilling, I have grilled a hot dog and burger on the smoker side for the impatient kids.
Answer: The large part is the smoker & grill. The small part is the smoke box where you add the coals and wood chips for smoking. To grill you add your hot coals to the bottom of the large box.
Answer: The big part is where you will put the food you want to smoke. The charcoal and or wood will go in the small section. The heat and smoke flow around your food for indirect cooking. Low and slow is the motto for smoking food.
Answer: It's both... You can put coals/wood in the large side and grill your food directly over the coals, you can put coals/wood in the small side and cook/smoke your food indirectly by placing in in the larger side or you can do a combination. Keep in mind that this is a VERY INEXPENSIVE smoker and it's far from top quality and a good amount of heat/smoke are lost because of this, so indirect smoking (coals/wood in the small side, food in the large side) will be slow and require a lot of coal tending to keep temps up, but all-in-all it does a pretty good job for the price.
Answer: The grill.
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there's no pictures for the inside. is there a double rack?
Answer: There is a double rack inside and there is a rack for the smoker as well this is a great smoker I love it and I am being honest I use it more than 3 times or more a week
Answer: Hubby said NO.... It's a single rack w/ 2 grates..... one for the charcoal and then one for the food
Answer: no, just a single rack one on each side
Answer: No just a single rack. Only enough room for two racks of short ribs. I would suggest you get the next size larger at the very least. It's a great starter smoker to learn on but I"m already considering getting a larger one now that I know what I'm doing. Takes some practice.
Answer: No. It's a single rack of 2 grates. the smoker has a rack as well
Product reviews of Char-Broil 12201570-A1 American Gourmet Offset Smoker, Black,Standard
Dylan Eisenbarth : Reviews were correct
All the reviews were correct. I read as many as I could before my purchase. A ton said you would need high heat silicon to fill gaps that the manufacturer didn't seal and high heat spray paint for when your paint peels off. They were 100% correct. First night I got it I built it and ran through a 2 hour fire after rubbing down the inside and grill grates with grape seed oil to season it. After this 1st fire I had paint peeling off the firebox on both the top and bottom where either the coals landed or the fire kissed the roof as well as the door to the vent. After my 1st smoke, approx 4 hours, I had more of the paint peel in all 3 places. I bought 600° silicon and 2000° spray paint. After using both it's a magnificent starter smoker. I'm having so much fun learning a new craft on this and the food comes out amazing. Holds heat well if it's warm out, not great if it's cold out. End up smoking in the garage if it's cold. I also bought a 6 in. desk fan to blow air into the vent. Really helps control the temp properly. Decent quality metal and easy to build. I'd give it a 3.5/5
Neil H. : BEST ENTRY LEVEL SMOKER ON AMAZON!!!
So I wasn't so sure how his was going to work out after reading all of the reviews. However, I've decided that anyone writing a negative review really didn't know what they were doing and didn't properly care for the smoker as was instructed on the first page of the manual. It took me one short hour by myself to put together then I seasoned it by rubbing down with vegetable oil and lighting a hot fire inside for several hours. I simply couldn't wait to get the smoker cooking, so when the seasoning process was completed, I cleaned out the ash and started the process over. I smoked my first brisket on it and it was absolute perfection! The smoker held the smoke well and had next to no leakage of heat or smoke. You simply cannot beat this entry-level smoker! I absolutely recommend this product without hesitation!
Kristopher Gilbert : Great Starter Grill
Great starter grill, after 3 months of use the grill box is a bit off center and needs some adjustment. Other than that, no rust or wear of any kind cosmetically. The handles require some tightening now and then just to prevent any accidents while relocating the grill. My only real complaint is it will only hold up to 1 medium bag of charcoal, after I am done grilling for a family of 5 the charcoal loses heat and barely cooks anything without adding more and a re-fire. To expedite grilling I cook the meat 75% in the oven, then finish off on the grill to give it that sear. My next grill will be twice as big to handle the amount of food needed.
Keith Oney : Grill
Grill is to small and very hard to keep at a Constant temperature temperature was always going from 200 to 400 down to 200 and we just can’t keep it Saturday any certain temperatures sooner got a good pellet grill smoker
Krystal B : Put the work in
Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect. If and only if you plan on assembling correctly, and I mean, using high heat silicone on EVERY connecting part, and using a bbq gasket on ALL opening doors you have a heck of a smoker at almost no cost. If you don’t take the time and small Investment in doing it right, don’t waste your money.
Perfect, of course not but I’ve done ribs, roasts, chicken, You name it, from 215 degrees all the way to a stable 350 degrees. If you know how to manage a fire this is a killer little grill for the price. The temp spikes fast and cools down faster, so don’t expect a set it and forget it grill, but a great way to learn fire management and how to smoke on a offset without investing to much.
Ashley Clark : Melted
Melted after first use. Temp never got above 400 and it still melted and is now rusted.
Dee Kay : Easy install, beautiful look!
I assembled it myself with no one to help and it was a breeze. I bought this as a gift for my brother therefore I don’t know how it’ll work during grilling. I will ask him to let me know but if you’re worried about look, sturdy material, and size: look no more! It’s awesome! It’s bigger than I expected and it’s heavy, great material. Would totally recommend this grill. Now let’s see how well it works! ????
Sean R. : its pretty nice for the money
You get what you pay for. This was my first smoker and my meat came out amazing. As long as you do a little research yours will to. My paint did not peel. Cleaned and lined the inside with Pam. Put down foil. The top leaks a little but I just ordered a seal to fix that. Held temperature nice regardless. Very happy with this smoker. Will be smoking again tomorrow on this baby.
Evan Peterson : The perfect wood chip charcoal grill
The assembly was easy. The written review on cleaning this was very helpful. For the price and quality this is top notch in my books. The grill itself seals very well.
Hev : Be prepared for the worst...
I guess you get what you pay for. I was really dissatisfied with this product. Bought it as a birthday present for my fiancé, and wish I had chosen something else. For starters, putting it together was a headache. It took two of us to do it (not really the issue) but the package was ripped open and all the pieces were scattered around the box, so we had to figure out what was what before we could even start. Once completed, we were less than impressed. The welds were flimsy, it wobbled badly (we tightened like crazy, and even took it apart twice and reassembled it to make sure it wasn't our fault), and the lid didn't fully close (again, went through the steps to be sure it wasn't us). Temp gauge didn't work at all, so luckily my fiance knows how to do it himself. During the first temp, two of the welds busted, and less than a month later during a smoke, two more broke. We've had to put fire bricks under the grate to hold it up. Three bolts went missing during the third use of it. Just all-around a badly designed product. I may have done better buying something off of Wish.
Ashley Clark : Melted
Melted after first use. Temp never got above 400 and it still melted and is now rusted.
robert buchnowski : Not as described
In the description it states it's solidly welded, it is spot welded. There are a lot of gaps but on a hour run it is easy to hold temp. It was also stated that there was a water tray and drip pan. There was only a hook to supply your on tin can to and no water pan. I also moved it 2 feet and the wheel feel of cause the cotter pin can loose. I will have to do some mods but it is good for the price
WINESHAMAN : but for the money I and very pleased.
This grill was a bit smaller than I was expecting but still fits my needs very well, only use this for smoking and due to it's relatively small size it seem to be easier to control both the heat and the smoke. My only concern is how well it will hold up as the quality of the materials seem a little lacking, I line the bottom of both compartments with heavy duty aluminum foil and replace it after each use hopefully this will help with corrosion, but for the money I and very pleased.
Charles reed : Junk
Total piece of junk. Put it together, noticed the thermometer was already stuck at a elevated temp. Did the first fire to season it and burn off all the oil. Well the paint fell off. It was a small fire. About half of what is used to smoke a chicken. Save your money. This is trash.
Ginger Diaz : Good, but could be Great
Good little grill for the price, as many stated the build quality leaves a little to be desired. I had to drill new holes in a leg because they were off by about a 1/4 of an inch and one of the holes on the smoker didn't line up right. I would have just returned it but it was for the 4th of July so time was not on my side. It works as intended and if it wasnt for the issues posted would be a great grill without a doubt.
ACJ : At your own risk!
Looks great. Good instructions.
Poor machining of the metal. When following the instructions exactly, the lid on the smoking portion is canted by approximately an inch (lid won't close unless I put a brick on it!). The chimney on the smoking section sticks up approximately 1/2" above the lid. Overall poor quality control. If this was my only bbq pit, I'd be in real trouble.
Sean R. : its pretty nice for the money
You get what you pay for. This was my first smoker and my meat came out amazing. As long as you do a little research yours will to. My paint did not peel. Cleaned and lined the inside with Pam. Put down foil. The top leaks a little but I just ordered a seal to fix that. Held temperature nice regardless. Very happy with this smoker. Will be smoking again tomorrow on this baby.
Chris : Good for the price
You get what you pay for. For $90 this is a good smoker. Add maybe $25 worth of modifications and you’d have yourself a beast. Thermometer sucks, gonna add a new one. Add on some high temperature silicone to the seams and temperature control should be a top notch.
Smoked chicken wings last night. Fit 40 on the cooking surface no problem. Two racks of ribs or maybe even three whole chickens would be a breeze. Like I said, temp control was a little rough but all in all good grill for the price.
Kindle Customer : SEASON. AND. CLEAN. YOUR. GRILL.
Are you the kind of person that prefers their new plates and cutlery untouched by the dishwasher yet touched by shoppers before you? Is the thought of buying a used piece of furniture and not cleaning it before using it perfectly acceptable? Then read no further. For everyone else, follow the next steps to avoid that chemical taste and paint peel.
1. Assemble your grill.
2. Using a hose, dish soap, and a cloth, wash the grill. Especially the inside and grates.
3. Dry.
4. Coat the interior surfaces with a moderate amount of cooking oil. (Spray on works fine.)
5. Fire up a big old pile of charcoal in the grill.
6. Open the baffles (vents) and let that sucker run till it dies.
7. Scoop out the ash and cold coals.
8. Use grill to cook things.
It's just that simple!
Radu sr. : Great for smoking meats and chease
It took some time to assemble, but the instructions are very helpful.
It works great for smoking, but I haven't use it as grill yet.
jorge s. : Perfect starter
This is a fantastic starter smoker. I made some smoke pork ribs that came out absolutely perfect. It is a little difficult to keep the temp at 250 degrees but with practice I am sure I will be able to perfect it. Well worth it for the price if you have a small family. I also did a 10 pounds brisket on it and it fits just right. The paint will peel the first use, but that's not a big deal for me.
Average Joe : The lids don't seal properly like a real smoker but they don't let too much ...
It was a cheap smoker/grill combo and I really wanted this for my birthday. I order while it was out of stock and Amazon got it to me 3 days later in Hawaii! The shipping probably cost near as much as the grill! It is cheaply made metal and will rust faster than a Weber or other high end model. The lids don't seal properly like a real smoker but they don't let too much out at the same time either. We have used it as a grill and smoker and for the price ~$58 I cannot complain. Worst part of it all is there is not a lot to do with the leftover ashes so I scoop them out with a cup.
Brianna : DO NOT PURCHASE!
You get what you pay for. I was very disappointed with this product as it is a name brand. After the first use, the whole bottom started to get heat warped and bubbling up! Then it started flaking and now rusting! I called the manufacturer and I argued with them for the longest. It was under warranty and instead of sending me a whole new one, they sent me every single piece but the legs. So, I had to take it all apart to put it all back together. They sent me a bent piece so I had to call them again and wait for that. Then again after the first use! Same issue! They then did not want to help me. They told they will send me some heat spray and I would have to sand the whole entire product and spray it all down. Why would I need to do that when I had it less than 6 months!
J J : Flawed but good for the money
One must have a partner for assembly and upon completion the legs are not stable. The biggest flaw for temperature control is the air intake vent doesn't remain open and I had to get creative to prop the side vent open to ensure the correct temperature. However, for the money I am satisfied with the smoker and plan to use the smoker more in the future.
Eugene Douglas : Fixed it
The temperature control lacked the ability to really control heat, add more vents is the salutation , simple fix!
Grab your drill and add 6. 1" vents
3 on top 3 on bottom
If you want get fancy drill a center 1/4 " hole in the center and ask at any home center for replacement vent covers
Wamo, Bamo, easy peasey, bbq squeezy!!
Chris : Good for the price
You get what you pay for. For $90 this is a good smoker. Add maybe $25 worth of modifications and you’d have yourself a beast. Thermometer sucks, gonna add a new one. Add on some high temperature silicone to the seams and temperature control should be a top notch.
Smoked chicken wings last night. Fit 40 on the cooking surface no problem. Two racks of ribs or maybe even three whole chickens would be a breeze. Like I said, temp control was a little rough but all in all good grill for the price.
Sme : Impressed CharBroil would put their name on this
CharBroil has always been above the bottom end for me, and actually, I usually opted for a lower price brand as I didn't require the quality and didn't want to spend the money for the CharBroil name. This smoker however could easily be the cheapest, poorest quality, defetive manufactured product I've ever purchased. Not just for a grill or smoker, for anything. Comes with the standard blister-pac of bolts and oversized holes in all the parts for assembly, which are needed as none of the parts match each other close enough that you would be able to get the bolts in them if they were to size. The top of the smoke chamber has threaded holes in it which didn't match the holes in the bottom, so some of the screws were uninstallable and where it was bolted together there's still gaps in the joint between the parts. I've always regarded the CharBroil name as a quality smoker/grill company, but this has definitely set the bottom expectation of any cheap imported junk I've ever purchased. Impressed CharBroil actually put their name on it.
Bobby & Yvonne : Awesome smoker/BBQ and perfect size for home use.
My husband is a chef, and he absolutely loves this barbeque/smoker. He said that the smoker box is large enough to actually use pieces of wood instead of having to buy chips for it. Since we have some hickory branches, he has been using those when he smokes meats.
The BBQ is large enough to smoke a small turkey, or a ham, pork butt, or a nice bunch of ribs. The heat can be regulated in the smoking box so that you can cook at about any temperature that you want.
We got this smoker from Amazon and paid about half the price it was selling for in the stores; so we are also happy with the price savings.
Edit to add: We have had this BBQ smoker for over two years now, still using it all summer, and it is still working fine. This thing does such a wonderful job of smoking , and yet is also perfect when we just want a quick BBQ grill.
Scott Young : DONT BUY. REALLY TINY. NOT WORTH THE $100
We bought this cause it was supposed to have been a decent size grill but it isnt. Its tiny and you might be able to fit 6 burgers on it at a time. DO NOT BUY
Leighton Paris : Not bad for a starter
I bought this smoker with the intention of learning how to smoke meats. I read the mixed reviews and decided to go ahead to buy it. I knew off the bat that I would have to modify it a bit but I don't mind tinkering around and for the price, it was a fun little project. After I assembled it, I noticed that there were gaps around the lids and around the base of the smoke stack. I did a seasoning run and determined all the spots to be sealed up. I went ahead and purchased a high temp gasket kit (about $25) and sealed off the lids to the fire box and main smoking chamber as well as put a nice seal around the base of the stack. I also got my hands on an aluminum sheet and fashioned a damper and extended the smoke stack into the smoking chamber. My first attempt at smoking was a rack of pork ribs. They came out great! Since then I've done wings and made bacon, both successful. I know most die hard bbq folk out there would thumb their collective noses over using this product, but if you're just getting your feet wet and want to just play around and experiment a bit, by all means give this a shot. The metal is pretty thin and I've already got a bit of rust on the fire box lid, though admittedly, I did not have a cover for it for the first few weeks (my father has made one for me). Other than the rust, which can be remedied, I think it was a nice investment. One day I will have enough money and time to maybe build or buy a better quality smoker but for now, this will do. I read some of the more negative reviews and I honestly don't get what people were expecting for the price compared to the more high end smokers out there.
4 / 5 since it could use some modification and I really enjoy using this product.
As I See It today : Works well if you take car of the unit
It is not a high end smoker. The sheet metal is light and the covers do not seal in the all the smoke. For the cost I am very pleased!!! Been grilling and smoking food for decades with a silo style unit that finally went to the steal scrap yard. Wanted real wood / charcoal and not pellets or electrically driven smoker. This filled the bill for a fair cost. The side firebox gave me better control than the silo type did. Take care not to leave it in the rain or damp since rust will show quickly. My spouse is not fond of smoked pork roast but had to admit that this made the best she ever ate. For the weekend now and again smoker I can recommend this product.
S. Mc : its an okay smoker.....i would definite recommend something else preferably not char-broil brand.....
I bought this smoker as my first smoker. All of my friends and co-workers smoke meat and they got me into it. I wanted to try it on my own and bought this because it was a fairly inexpensive smoker and I figured if I was not good at it then at least I didn't spend a fortune on it. I ended up loving smoking and this was a good purchase. However, as for product itself: it really isn't that great. it's a great starter smoker because of the size but there are many cons. The biggest being: THE PEELING AND MELTING PAINT. the paint started peeling during the first use and it melted the paint all over the food. from then on out I had to put foil all over the top of the smoker. The second complaint is that the front corners do not make a good sea- smoke just billows out of there instead of staying inside the smoker. another complaint isn't faulty manufacturing it's just due to this style of smoker. it's very hard to clean due to the shape. I wish i would have gotten a cabinet style. friends of mine have cabinet style smokers and they are just all around better. However, the seller was great and it shipped in a timely manner and was in great condition. The only positive of this product is that the smoker was really easy to assemble.
Amanda Grange : Nice smoking grill
I love this grill, you can use the side box for a long n slow smoke or you can use it just like a standard BBQ for steak's, chicken, burgers or dogs. It's versatile, easy to use and clean. The only draw back is the assembly, it's about a hour. Four stars and the best value for the money.
Gregory : for the price it is fantastic. I love this little thing
This is not a top of the line smoker. That said, for the price it is fantastic. I love this little thing. You will probably need to put a baffle or something between the fire box and the grate area to deflect direct heat from the fire. See "how to" videos online. Take the time and care to season it properly --- don't build a bonfire it.
Mike M. : Great for Beginner
First of all I have to say I am a beginner to smoking. I have a couple of friends who showed me how to go about it and decided to purchase this one. For the money it really can't be beat. It does what it is supposed to do. It was easy to put together, took about 30-45 minutes. I did do a Pork shoulder on it. My only issue is that I do need to get some high heat gasket seal....$15 investment. It worked without it but it will help keep the temperature up and make it easier to control. The final product turned out great. I can't wait to do the next one. For the money I thought if i hated it I could always make this into a flower pot. Down the road that may happen but only because I got a bigger smoker. If you are thinking about getting one do not hesitate to get this one. You will be happy with your choice.
jay : Not bad for the money.
I thought it was bigger and easier to clean out the firebox than what it is. Outside of that it has room for a whole brisket properly trimmed, no chance of a flair up like on a master built tower smoker or a regular grill, cleans up easily, and great temperature control for such a small unit. The thermometer however is junk. Get a better one once it fills up with condensation and you can't read it or use a digital probe.
R. Corbett : better than expected
I don't use this as a smoker grill just steaks and bratwurst so far the grill uses much less charcoal than my old aussie grill. I get enough cooking area using just the left side is enough for two adults and one child. I think I could entertain 4 additional guests by using both grill surfaces, Easier to control air flow and heat which has improved result over past grills.
pilot : One Stars
after using the grill for one season everything started falling apart the fire box burnt out and the screws loosen up ,I contacted the manufacturer and found out that they have problems with this unit .The material is flimsy and not durable,After trying to get restitution from amazon that fell through , I lost money purchasing this product
O. D. Book Reviews : Good family size grill with smoker.
This was a selfish gift for the honey, and now he grills for me all the time. We love it. It's just big enough to make food for up to 5 people. The prefect size to make ourselves food and leftovers. He loves that it has the attached smoker unlike our last grill. If we wanted to grill for a big party we would need a bigger one but this is perfect for family use and even when having a few friends over. Annoyingly this went down $30 since I bought it haha.
Daniel : Absolute Garbage
Char-broil should be ashamed with this product. Mine arrived with a warped and damaged shell, making it so that smoke does not stay inside the smoker and just leaks out around the hinges.
I ran a test by placing 5 chicken breast in a row across. They smoked for 2 hours. The first that was closest to the vent hole was 170 degrees, the 2nd was 120...down to the 5th which was a mere 104 degrees. It's incredibly inconsistent heat to the point of not being able to actually cook anything. Glad I tested it with something recoverable like chicken and did not wasted a nice cut of meat. I'd suggest throwing in an extra $50 and switching to a more reliable brand.
Also: I did reach out to Char-Broil for parts. Terrible service, inconsistent requests. Very disappointed. Customer lost for life.
Brianna : DO NOT PURCHASE!
You get what you pay for. I was very disappointed with this product as it is a name brand. After the first use, the whole bottom started to get heat warped and bubbling up! Then it started flaking and now rusting! I called the manufacturer and I argued with them for the longest. It was under warranty and instead of sending me a whole new one, they sent me every single piece but the legs. So, I had to take it all apart to put it all back together. They sent me a bent piece so I had to call them again and wait for that. Then again after the first use! Same issue! They then did not want to help me. They told they will send me some heat spray and I would have to sand the whole entire product and spray it all down. Why would I need to do that when I had it less than 6 months!
bobby : Cheaply made
This is definitely a get what you pay for, or less. When assembling it, parts were bent and the material it's made of is very thin and easily bent. I would return, but I don't want to take it back apart. DON'T RECOMMEND BUYING THIS SMOKER! VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!
Windy Gutierrez : Teeny tiny
Sooooo...I decided on this grill because I was comparing the cooking surfaces of it and other grills and cooking surface was largest.....I didn’t look at the overall dimensions.
It’s comically small. Like looks like it belongs in a kid’s play set. I’m not kidding, it’s an appropriate height for my 7 yr old. It’s so short and the main cooking compartment the bottom portion is very shallow, you can only fit enough charcoal in there to cook something quick like burgers or hot dogs. We bought if for a family vacation home and were counting on using it the day it got delivered since we had no other cookware, or else I would have boxed it back up and returned it.
At least we all got a laugh out of the child’s sized grill. I have included pictures of my father in law wondering who brought a playhouse grill out for your viewing pleasure.
Amos Gallegos : New to smoking
This isn’t a bad little smoker. This is my first smoker and I’m pretty satisfied with it. I’m new to this and it seems like a lot of work but I do enjoy using it. I didn’t want something to expensive or fancy because I wasn’t sure I’d like cooking this way even though I enjoy eating meats that are smoked.
Aaron H. : Glad I bought this.
Two people makes assembly much easier. I did use someone else's recommendation to apply hi-temp silicone at the seams and bolts and gaskets around the smoke chamber because it does leak some smoke. Still learning it's temp control secrets, but it seems like it will be manageable after some practice. Would recommend this product.
Neil H. : BEST ENTRY LEVEL SMOKER ON AMAZON!!!
So I wasn't so sure how his was going to work out after reading all of the reviews. However, I've decided that anyone writing a negative review really didn't know what they were doing and didn't properly care for the smoker as was instructed on the first page of the manual. It took me one short hour by myself to put together then I seasoned it by rubbing down with vegetable oil and lighting a hot fire inside for several hours. I simply couldn't wait to get the smoker cooking, so when the seasoning process was completed, I cleaned out the ash and started the process over. I smoked my first brisket on it and it was absolute perfection! The smoker held the smoke well and had next to no leakage of heat or smoke. You simply cannot beat this entry-level smoker! I absolutely recommend this product without hesitation!
Tiffany Thompson : Prefect Small Grill
Where do I start.....Open the box to parts wrapped in brown paper with tons of grease as if the product was used and returned back couldn’t return back because I was the day of cookout. Took me about an hour to assemble notices a couple of dents and scratches. I was very upset called into Amazon and was giving a partial refund. Overall the grill was prefect for my 3 family household
Tony Mason : Very inexpensive, but a pretty good smoker.
I needed a small offset smoker that wouldn't take up too much room. I found this one to be very inexpensive and just the right size. Very good quality at this price point. Smoked a couple of chickens to test it out and everyone was very pleased with the result. Pretty easy to control the temperature and the smoke. Easy to load extra charcoal and wood chips. Very happy with this purchase.
Mike M. : Great for Beginner
First of all I have to say I am a beginner to smoking. I have a couple of friends who showed me how to go about it and decided to purchase this one. For the money it really can't be beat. It does what it is supposed to do. It was easy to put together, took about 30-45 minutes. I did do a Pork shoulder on it. My only issue is that I do need to get some high heat gasket seal....$15 investment. It worked without it but it will help keep the temperature up and make it easier to control. The final product turned out great. I can't wait to do the next one. For the money I thought if i hated it I could always make this into a flower pot. Down the road that may happen but only because I got a bigger smoker. If you are thinking about getting one do not hesitate to get this one. You will be happy with your choice.
Charles reed : Junk
Total piece of junk. Put it together, noticed the thermometer was already stuck at a elevated temp. Did the first fire to season it and burn off all the oil. Well the paint fell off. It was a small fire. About half of what is used to smoke a chicken. Save your money. This is trash.
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