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Professional 22 Charcoal Kettle

The Professional 22 is a 22-inch charcoal kettle grill with 365 sq in of cooking area and hinged cast iron grids that swing open to add charcoal mid-cook.

$389Approx. MSRP

A capable classic charcoal kettle for a beginner learning charcoal cooking, but inspect the grates and wheels immediately on delivery since shipping damage is a known recurring problem.

Pros

  • Versatile with good vent control for temperature management
  • Ash catcher system makes cleanup easier than basic kettles
  • Spacious cooking area for the kettle format
  • Easy on the wallet ($389)

Watch-outs

  • Quality control on shipping/packaging is a recurring weak point
  • Center grate's flame-logo design collects drippings that are hard to clean
  • Cheap-feeling casters/wheel hardware
  • Tight cooking area (365 sq in) — small batches

Known niggles

  • Shipping damage is common — cast iron grates arriving shattered, some buyers returning multiple units
  • Thermometer housing paint peeling after just a few uses, suggesting non-heat-rated paint
  • Wheel/caster assembly reported as flimsy and breaking after normal moving
TypeCharcoal
FuelCharcoal
FormatKettle
Approx. MSRP (USD)$389
Primary cooking area365 sq in
Side burnerNo
Weight62 lb
Build materialPorcelain-coated steel body with cast iron hinged cooking grids
WiFi / appNo

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

Napoleon Professional 22 Charcoal Kettle

Features

  • Hinged cast iron cooking grids adjust to 3 heights
  • Vortex heat management system
  • Stainless steel extension ring for rotisserie use
  • Integrated temperature probe ports
  • Two weatherproof wheels
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