La Caja China #2 Aluminum Review

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By: Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester

This is a metal lined plywood box in which you place a small, splayed pig. On goes the lid and the coals go on top of the lid turning the box into a hot oven. Cooks fast and makes very crispy skin but the meat does not get smoky BBQ or a grilled flavor. Perfect for backyard parties and luaus.

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Product Information:

Model:

#2 Aluminum
Item Price :

459.00
*Price Subject To Change
Where to buy (buying from this supplier supports this website):

Buy on Amazon
Made in USA:

yes
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:

Pig or Lamb Roaster
Fuel:

Charcoal
Primary Capacity:

Large (about 56 burgers) : 1152 square inches

Manufacturer:

9/29/2024

Published On: 2/27/2013

Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester - Max Good is AmazingRibs.com's Vice President of Product Reviews & Keeper of the Flame and is the world's only full-time reviewer of outdoor cooking equipment including smokers, grills, pizza ovens, griddles, and more.

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