Brinkmann All-In-One Gas & Charcoal Smoker, Grill & Fryer Review
On October 8, 2015, Brinkmann filed for Chapter 11 under the US bankruptcy code.
The Brinkmann All-In-One Gas & Charcoal Smoker, Grill & Fryer is a cheapo versatile bullet that is best when cooking with gas, but can be adapted to cook with charcoal. Read more about setups for Charcoal Bullet Smokers. It can also be used as a smoker, brazier, or deep fryer. This was Meathead’s first smoker, and it lasted several years although the base eventually rusted out and the aluminum firebox corroded. As always the thermometer is cheap and inaccurate. Adding water is awkward because it must be poured from the top and can easily get on the food or the lava rocks. Adding wood is downright dangerous because the whole upper unit must be slid partially aside.
It can be removed from the stand for easy transport when camping and tailgating. The newer Masterbuilt 7-in-One is modeled on this unit and is a lot better BBQ for just little more money.
Product Information:
- Model:All-In-One Gas & Charcoal Smoker, Grill & Fryer
- Item Price:$ 189.00
*Price Subject To Change - Made in USA:no
- Review Method:Cooked On It
We have hands-on experience testing this product. We have also gathered info from the manufacturer, owners and other reliable sources. - Primary Function:Grill, Smoker, Combination Grill and Smoker
- Fuel:Charcoal, More Than One Fuel
- BTU:16,000
- Heat Flux:35.32
Heat Flux is the BTU per square inch and is a more useful measure of how much heat a grill delivers than BTU alone. - Primary Capacity:453 square inches
Mid-Size (about 22 burgers)
Brinkmann
On October 8, 2015, Brinkmann filed for Chapter 11 under the US bankruptcy code. As of November 30th, 2015 they are no longer selling products, not accepting returns or exchanges, and not honoring warranties. It appears one of their biggest client, Home Depot, stopped ordering and that pushed them over the edge.
Brinkmann is known for super low priced cookers, made for frugal people. Quality and price are close to value brands like Masterbuilt, Char-Griller and Master Forge, but Brinkmann is a small step above and sometimes offers interesting and useful value added features. Brinkmann is one of the largest BBQ manufacturers in the United States, angling for the market of price driven rival, Char-Broil, but lacking that company’s focus and innovation. They have a thousand and one models and some have merit considering the price, but many of their products are more of the same cost driven stuff with a different logo on the lid.
Brinkmann is widely distributed online and at brick and mortar outlets, including big box stores.
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Published On: 3/25/2013 Last Modified: 2/24/2021
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