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American Gourmet Cabinet Charcoal Grill

Large-capacity charcoal cabinet grill with 851 sq in of cast-iron cooking area and two height-adjustable charcoal pans for dual heat zones.

$379Approx. MSRP
Great fortight budgetsfeeding a crowdreal charcoal flavor

Only worth it for a very budget-conscious buyer prepared to troubleshoot fit-and-finish issues; someone who wants a charcoal grill that just works out of the box should look elsewhere.

Pros

  • Large cooking capacity for the price, appealing to budget shoppers
  • Simple, no-frills charcoal grilling with a cabinet base for storage
  • Loads of cooking room — 851 sq in feeds a crowd
  • Easy on the wallet ($379)

Watch-outs

  • Fire control and lid sealing are genuinely unreliable on some units
  • Grate fitment issues are a recurring, specific complaint
  • Thermometer accuracy is questionable and sometimes doesn't work at all
  • Charcoal means a learning curve vs push-button gas

Known niggles

  • Charcoal fire going out automatically when the top cover is closed
  • Grates reported too short and falling into the grill during cooking
  • Uncoated cast iron grates rust easily without regular seasoning
  • Lid has a noticeable gap that leaks heat and smoke instead of holding temperature
TypeCharcoal
FuelCharcoal
FormatFreestanding cart
Approx. MSRP (USD)$379
Total cooking area851 sq in
Weight110 lb
Build materialHeavy-duty cast-iron grates
WiFi / appNo

Specs sourced from the manufacturer / retailer listing. Prices are approximate and drift — check the seller for the current figure.

Char-Broil American Gourmet Cabinet Charcoal Grill

Features

  • 851 sq in total cooking area
  • Two height-adjustable charcoal pans create dual cooking zones
  • Two-door enclosed cabinet storage
  • Removable ash drawer
  • Side shelves
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