Ghar-Griller Smokin Champ Review: The Smokey Goodness of Grilling
Most people love the taste of smoked food. And, if you are one of those people you need a good quality smoker grill in your life. The Char-Griller Smokin Champ is one of the best affordable smoker grills for the market, and it's perfect if you love to cook with smoke.
This grill is designed to give food that perfect smokey flavor, and it will not disappoint you. The Smokin Champ will deliver consistent results with its even heat distribution and adjustable vents. Whether you're grilling, smoking, or even baking the Smokin Champ will help you get the perfect results every time.
In the photo above is my Smokin Champ just after we assembled it. My daughter got this for me four years ago for Father's Day and it's everything that I expected. This grill has served us well for the last four years and I expect many more.
My Char-Griller Smokin Champ is made of high-quality steel that lasts years. It has a large cooking area of 614 square inches with a warming rack of 315 square inches, making it easy to cook for a large group of people. Or, it's just as convenient to cook for two people as most time it's just me and Fran grilling some burgers and veggies.
Features of my Smokin Champ:
- Large cooking area
- Warming rack
- 3 cast iron cooking grates
- Side firebox
- Easy slide-out drawer to clean the firebox
- Built-in thermometer to monitor the temperature
- Side shelf for utensils
- Ashpan with hangers for charcoal grilling
This is a photo of the firebox, it is also made of heavy-duty steel with a drawer that pulls out for easy cleaning. The firebox is separate from the main chamber making it easy to add wood or charcoal without losing heat in the main chamber.
My smoker is known as an offset smoker. There are many other types of smokers on the market. But, I prefer the offset smoker, it takes a little time to learn how to control the temperature, so there is a little skill involved. Once you have mastered it you will be very happy with the results of the food you cook.
Overall, Char-Griller Smokers are an excellent and affordable choice for anyone who just loves to cook with smoke. Or, if you don't want to use the smoker you have the option to just grill over charcoal. It's perfect for backyard barbecues and family gatherings. This smoker and grill has served our family well over the last four years and I'm looking forward to this year's grilling season. Every grill master in the family needs a fun apron. Check out my article on Funny Grill Master Aprons.
Here is a link to some of my favorite grilling and smoking recipes:
If you like cooking with charcoal, Char-Griller has a great affordable selection of Smokers and Charcoal Grills.
Your Char-Griller smoker looks fantastic, Sam. I think the first time I ever tasted food smoked on a grill was years ago when my father-in-law first cooked on his smoker grill a hickey smoked turkey and later did a cherry wood smoked ham. I would assume you use different flavors and types of wood chips in your smoker to acquire the flavor and taste you want from whichever meat or other food you are smoking. Let me know the next time you plan to smoke a meal and I'll drop by for a taste. LOL. Seriously, this is a wonderful smoker grill.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift, and a wonderfully considerate daughter! We haven't had an outdoor grill in several years (since the bottom rusted out on ours) and have often wondered what to replace it with. We always meant to buy one, just haven't done it yet. We still run over to my parent's home and use their grill when cooking out. I think my husband would really enjoy have the smoker option on this one. Thanks for the review and recommendation.
ReplyDeleteSam, my husband and I love char-grilled and smoked meats and vegetables. Our challenge is that we don’t have a flat spot in an inconspicuous location to put a grill, since our house is on a hill. John has been talking for years about trying to make a small bricked area for a grill. If he ever gets around to it, I will definitely share your review with him.
ReplyDeleteWow, I don't dare show my husband this! Food tastes amazing smoked, our son smoked meat the hard way before (without one of these) and it was fantastic - I can only imagine what it tastes like in a char-griller smoker!
ReplyDeleteSam, I had a Char Griller smoker/grill Duo awhile ago and it was an awesome grill. I am sure this one is wonderful also, especially with such a skilled person in charge of the smoking!
ReplyDeleteThis is a much better solution than buying an electric smoker, which my husband has been hinting for! I can see this in his future for Father's Day. I know he will be thrilled!
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