Char-Griller Flex Fuel Plus Gas Charcoal Grill and Smoker

Overview

The Char-Griller CG30281224 is a charcoal smoker with 1260 square inches of cooking area, built from cast iron and metal in black. Its 66 inch length points to an offset style firebox and chamber layout, a format Char-Griller is known for.

Char-Griller built its reputation on offset charcoal smokers, and the 66 inch length here fits that layout, a firebox at one end feeding smoke through a long chamber. 1260 square inches is a large cooking area, enough for smoking multiple racks or a full brisket alongside other cuts. Cast iron components typically show up at grates or fireboxes, adding heat retention where charcoal smokers most need it.

• 1260 sq in cooking area
• Charcoal fuel
• Cast iron and metal construction
• Black finish

Who it's for

Suits someone smoking for a crowd or cooking multiple large cuts at once, and who is comfortable managing charcoal and airflow rather than a dial in pellet or gas system. Not the choice for anyone wanting set and forget temperature control.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Charcoal smokers depend on the cook managing airflow through vents to hold temperature, which takes more attention than a pellet or electric unit but gives more control over smoke flavor. Cast iron parts hold heat longer than plain steel, which helps smooth out temperature swings as vents are adjusted.

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