By: Char-Broil
The Char-Broil TRU-Infrared Kettleman Charcoal Grill is the perfect choice for those looking for an easy to assemble and maintain charcoal grill. This 22.5 inch grill features a built-in porcelain-coated cooking grate which ensures that your food stays in place and prevents flare-ups. Additionally, the removable ash bowl makes for easy clean-up. The temperature gauge makes it simple to monitor and control the temperature of your grill. With its overall satisfaction and capacity, the Char-Broil TRU-Infrared Kettleman Charcoal Grill is one of the best Charcoal Grills on the market.
Gary Jensen: Great grill for the price.
United States on Sep 25, 2023
JOrge Barrantes: Been using this grill for 5-years, overall I like it BUT it has a few serious short comings
1- The grill grate design is great at preventing flare-ups BUT hard to clean and will eventually rust. I bought a 2nd one (OEM) which also rusted out, cost me $80, so the 3rd one I bought was solid cast iron cost me $70.
2- Poor Temperature control. - Large airspace in the back hinge of the dome lid can not be closed or adjusted, therefore the back portion of the grill will always run significantly hotter. Also there is no air flow control for the vent holes around the bottom of the kettle. And the dome air vent is located in the center of the dome, very poor design if you want a hot and warm zone.
3- The distance between charcoal grate and the cooking grill grate is about 4", This is fantastic for fast grilling and searing, but very poor for indirect cooking or overall temperature control, basically this grill runs HOT, HOT, HOT!
4- The temperature thermometer is a joke, it's off by 50 degrees.
5- Legs are very wobbly, aka spaghetti legs.
So why I have I kept this grill for 5 years?
1- Runs super hot, especially with the after market cast...
United States on Jun 11, 2023
hakim: the leg a bit wiggly and not stable, but overall very good product
Canada on Jun 06, 2022
Pierre Turcotte: Les pattes sont pas à très solide toute le charcoal est branlant
Canada on Jul 25, 2021
ChofuJohn: I'm 70 years old and I've been grilling my whole adult life, so I actually know what I'm doing. For all that time I thought fighting greasy flareups was part and parcel to charcoal grilling. I went to gas for a while and spent a lot of money only to find out I missed the flavor imparted by charcoal. So, I read the reviews and found that there was really only one legitimate complaint about the Kettleman. The front single leg is poorly engineered and wobbles right from the gitgo. I've not addressed that issue, yet, but will be getting to it soon enough by adding some additional bracing to make that connection to the kettle more rigid. I know that doesn't sound very encouraging, but except for that one minor flaw this grill is PERFECT. I nicked one star in my rating for that wobbly leg and deservedly so. My advice to you is don't let the leg stop you from buying this grill. It's far superior to anything Weber sells and I've owned a bunch of them in my lifetime. And remember that Weber has been the standard for decades and that every other kettle is basically a Weber clone. Kamado kettle smokers are different and operate differently. I just sold my kamado smoker and bought this...
United States on Jan 16, 2021
ronald peter: this grill cooks very well, just be aware that you will need to use less charcoal than other brands out there and I find it maintains an even heat for a longer time than other charcoal bbqs on the market...clean the cooking surface soon after you are done, if not, it will take more time and effort to clean...very happy with this grill
Canada on Oct 28, 2019
Raven W: Must buy, very easy to put together and fantastic heat distribution and overall performance. Very happy with it!
Canada on Aug 30, 2019
Mr. S. payneMr. S. payne: Do not buy its only the cover misleading advertisng
United Kingdom on May 31, 2017
| Char-Broil TRU-Infrared Kettleman Charcoal Grill - 22.5 Inch Cooking Surface | Weber 30" x 20" Grill Cover - Protect Your Grill from the Elements! | Kamado Joe Jr. 13-inch Charcoal Grill - KJ13RH - Perfect for Smaller Spaces | |
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| Sale off | $22 OFF | $17 OFF | $149 OFF |
| Total Reviews | 273 reviews | 329 reviews | 407 reviews |
| Fuel Type | Charcoal | Charcoal | Charcoal |
| Special Feature | Durability | Viewing Window | Portable, Portable―joe |
| Color | Blue | Silver, Black | Blaze Red |
| Brand | Char-Broil | Weber | Kamado Joe |
| Product Dimensions | 26"D x 26"W x 39"H | 19.75"D x 20.75"W x 27"H |
United States on Oct 02, 2023