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Weber Jumbo Joe Portable Charcoal Grill Review

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

Nothing fancy, just a compact version of the charcoal kettle grill that made Weber famous. We award our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal.

Weber Smokey Joe Portable Charcoal Grills Review

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

Nothing fancy, just a compact version of one of the greatest inventions in history: the iconic charcoal kettle grill that made Weber famous.

Smoke Hollow Charcoal/Gas Grill Review

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

Many BBQ manufacturers make Charcoal/Gas combo grills like this Smoke Hollow model. We don't recommend them. For about the same price, two separate grills are a better option. You can get a great charcoal grill for under a hundred dollars and you trip over all the low cost gassers every time you walk into Home Depot.

Santa Maria BBQ Outfitters 30 x 20 Backyard Grill Review

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

We reviewed this economically priced 30" x 20" grill which is their most popular backyard model and give it our Gold Medal Award.

Portable Kitchen Grill AKA PK Grill Review

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

Read our review to find out why PK Grill owners have been in love since 1952. We tested this classic Platinum Medal winning grill.

Pitmaker MVP Tailgater BBQ Grill Review

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

We give our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal to this tough little cooker. The relatively large cook chamber has plenty of headroom for big cuts.

Pitmaker 48″ Grill-Meister! BBQ Grill Review

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

Pitmaker 48” Grill-Meister! BBQ Grills are residential versions of Pitmaker's competition cabinet smokers. We award them our Gold Medal.

Pitmaker 30″ Grill-Meister! BBQ Grill Review

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

Pitmaker 30” Grill-Meister! BBQ Grills are residential versions of Pitmaker's competition cabinet smokers. We award them our Gold Medal.

Karubecue C-60 Pit Review And Rating

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

This brilliant design enables a novice to smoke meat like a wizened Texas pit boss, earning our Platinum Medal.

Napoleon Charcoal Professional Cart Grill Review

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

If you're committed to charcoal, but envious of your neighbor's gasser, the Napoleon Charcoal Professional Cart Grill may be the answer.

Napoleon NK22CK-L Charcoal Kettle Grill Review

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

We reviewed Napoleon's Charcoal Kettle Grills which pay homage to the classic Weber Kettles, while putting some fresh touches on the design.

Napoleon 22 Inch Pro Cart Charcoal Kettle Grill Review

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

This Best Value AmazingRibs.com Platinum Medal winner is a viable alternative to the tried and true Weber kettle line.

Aussie 4106 Swinger Square Utility Charcoal Grill Review

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

Aussies are great for searing burgers, but not so much for roasting larger cuts, or cooking over a long duration.

Meadow Creek BBQ42C Review

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal goes to Meadow Creek's BBQ42C. Read our review of this unique grill; designed for fast and hot grilling.

Meadow Creek BBQ42 Review

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal goes to Meadow Creek's BBQ42. Read our review of this unique grill; designed for fast and hot grilling.

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