Char-Griller 5050 Duo Gas-and-Charcoal Grill
July 31, 2013 - Comment
Every grill lover’s dream! Charcoal and gas grilling all in one grill! The Char-Griller Duo provides 1,260 sq. in. of BBQ grilling and smoking space. Add the side fire box for great Texas smoking. Side Fire Box not included.







Great idea, ok implementation I used a Weber charcoal grill for years. I used it to grill and smoke. I loved the taste of charcoal, but finally got tired of the hassle. When I saw the duo, I thought my prayers had been answered. They were….but not really.This is definitely the most versatile grill on the market (I added the smoker box) but they could have done so much more to make it a ‘great’ grill. When I saw the price tag, I was worried about the craftmanship. My worries were justified…
Great Grill! Ok, so this is for the grill, NOT the price. Amazon’s price on this item is WAY too high but that isn’t what the review is for… I got mine at a sporting goods store for under $250 so shop around.This is a fantastic grill, it is really versitile.Pros:- Allows you to cook with charcoal, gas, or smoke (with the optional side firebox)- The 3 burners on the gas side are close to the cooking surface which makes it really easy to control the cooking…
Good Duo feature My husband and I searched and searched for a grill that could do both charcoal and gas. I found this one on Amazon. I love the fact that it offers a smoking option. The burners on the gas side fire up easily and on the charcoal side you can raise and lower the rack you put the charcoal on. It’s heavy enough that it hasn’t once tipped over from strong winds.(I’ve had that problem with other grills I’ve had.) I also like the fact that the gas and the charcoal are completely separate. You can…