Char-Broil Gas2Coal Hybrid Grill - 3 Burner Gas & Coal Barbecue Grill, Black Finish

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The majority of dual-purpose grill combos are built with generous food yield in mind. Most are able to churn out enough food for up to ten people in one go. The Oklahoma Joe series has stood strong for years, and with a range this powerful it’s not hard to see why. Gas and charcoal is the number one priority here, but some models also add wood pellets as an added third fuel source. The amount of features it offers considering its mid-range price is remarkable, making it one of the best budget combo grills out there today. Given the relatively small pellet hopper this isn’t a smoker for all-day cook-a-thons, but thanks to the accurate and consistent temperature achieved by the Digital Arc controller and fan you can roast, grill, fry and smoke, we even made pancakes. It doesn’t quite have the power to flame grill steaks - pro-style where the bars char deeply and the temperature melts the fat - but it will hit 230°C and stay there as long as there’s pellets in the hopper.

Just like any good smoker, it also has top and bottom dampers so that you can start properly experimenting with BBQ smoking techniques. Strictly speaking, this is a gas and charcoal combined grill, but it has the type of chamber that makes it perfect for barbecue smoking too.Drawing inspiration from the classic Weber kettle BBQ, the Master Touch Series takes our popular design to the next level. From the superb gourmet BBQ system, flexible smoke setting and venting bowl to the specially modelled fuel holders and high-capacity ash catcher - this 3-in-1 design lets you grill, roast and smoke your meals to perfection. Other features of the Master Touch Series include:

Instead of spreading yourself thin over two appliances, you and dedicate your time and energy on just one. The Royal Gourmet’s charcoal firebox is impressive. It features dual air vents to maintain good grilling heat, making it easy to operate as a smoker as well. No, you can’t use charcoal fuel in a standard gas or propane grill. Gas grills are not designed to take on other fuels besides propane gas. If this is your first foray into the gas-charcoal hybrid world, it can be a bit daunting trying to cut through the noise and find exactly what you need.This is one of the smallest grills on the list, with a cooking area size of only 505 square inches. However what I would add here is that compared to a lot of other types of grill, this is still adequate size to work with. The built-in Wi-Fi connection was easy to set up within the app and the temperature reading matched that of the independent probe we always use. The connection was flawless despite sitting out on the porch away from the router. If you don’t fancy piddling about with the mobile app, it’s not essential, it’s a case of turning the dial next to the D2 Grill Controller display to adjust the temp. Naturally, there’s room for a plug-in temperature probe to ensure your meat, seafood, veggies or baked goods reach the perfect internal temperature.