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Weber Ranch Kettle Charcoal Grill Review

Weber Ranch Kettle.

Weber calls their Ranch Kettle Charcoal Grill a “Weber kettle on steroids”. We reviewed this big boy and can’t. Alas, it is very expensive, and there are other grills we think have more features and offer better value. So we give this model our AmazingRibs.com Best Value Bronze Medal.

Weber Master-Touch Charcoal Grill 26″ Review and Rating

Weber Original Kettle Premium 26".

This is one big Weber Kettle! Weber Kettles enjoy evergreen popularity from one generation to the next because they are durable and you can cook just about anything you want on them. We reviewed this large kettle which is particularly suited for 2-zone set ups. You can’t go wrong with AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal winning Weber kettles.

Weber Original Kettle 22-Inch Charcoal Grill Review And Rating

weber 22 inch kettle

We reviewed this basic, full size Weber Kettle with no bells or whistles. You can’t go wrong with Weber kettles. They are durable and you can cook just about anything you want on them. Pile up coal on one side to sear steaks or set up 2-zone roasting, All Weber kettles earn our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal.

Weber Original Kettle 18″ Charcoal Grill Review

Weber Kettle Original 18 Inch

Weber Kettles enjoy evergreen popularity from one generation to the next. They are durable and you can cook just about anything you want on them. Pile up coal on one side to sear steaks or set up 2-zone roasting, We tested and reviewed these iconic grills. You can’t go wrong with AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal winning Weber kettles.

Weber Jumbo Joe Portable Charcoal Grill Review

Weber Jumbo Joe.

Nothing fancy, just a compact version of the charcoal kettle grill that made Weber famous. We reviewed this popular little tailgater and award our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal Award. It weighs 18 pounds and has a “Tuck and Carry Lid Holder” for easy transport.

Weber Smokey Joe Portable Charcoal Grills Review

Weber Smokey Joe portable charcoal grill

Nothing fancy, just a compact version of one of the greatest inventions in history: the iconic charcoal kettle grill that made Weber famous. We reviewed this popular little tailgater and award our AmazingRibs.com Best Value Platinum Medal. It weighs 18 pounds and has a “Tuck and Carry Lid Holder” for easy transport.

Smoke Hollow Charcoal/Gas Grill Review

Smoke Hollow Charcoal Gas Grill

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

Santa Maria BBQ Outfitters 30x20

These grills cook over an open wood or charcoal fire using a crank to raise or lower the grates for heat control. There is no lid. We reviewed this economically priced 30″ x 20″ grill which is their most popular backyard model and give it our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal Award.

Portable Kitchen Grill AKA PK Grill Review

PK Grill

Read our review to find out why PK Grill owners have been in love since 1952. We tested this classic AmazingRibs.com Platinum Medal winning grill. The rectangular shape makes it a 2-zone king. It has thick aluminum construction that retains and radiates heat, tight fitting hinged lid and the twin dampers in both the top and bottom.

Pitmaker MVP Tailgater BBQ Grill Review

Pitmaker MVP Tailgater

Portable charcoal/wood grill mounted on a trailer hitch. Based on Pitmaker’s cabinet smoker designs with a firebox on the bottom and cook chamber on top. We give our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal to this tough little cooker. The relatively large cook chamber has plenty of headroom for big cuts, like pork shoulders.

Pitmaker 48″ Grill-Meister! BBQ Grill Review

Pitmaker 48 Inch Grillmeister

Pitmaker 48” Grill-Meister! BBQ Grills are residential versions of Pitmaker’s large capacity competition cabinet smokers with a firebox on the bottom and cook chamber with shelves on top. We reviewed these well made, well designed smokers and award our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal.

Pitmaker 30″ Grill-Meister! BBQ Grill Review

Pitmaker 30 Inch Grillmeister

Pitmaker 30” Grill-Meister! BBQ Grills are residential versions of Pitmaker’s large capacity competition cabinet smokers with a firebox on the bottom and cook chamber with shelves on top. We reviewed these well made, well designed smokers and award our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal.

Karubecue C-60 Pit Review And Rating

Karubecue C-60.

The Karubecue C-60 produces perfect smokey. 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

Napoleon Mirage Charcoal-Grill.

If you’re committed to charcoal, but envious of your neighbor’s shiny gasser, the Napoleon PRO605 may be the answer. Only a few premium and luxury brands offer stainless steel charcoal grills. This Best Value AmazingRibs.com Platinum Medal winner is one of the more beautiful models we’ve seen in this price range.

Napoleon NK22CK-L Charcoal Kettle Grill Review

Napoleon NK22 CK L Kettle Grill

We reviewed Napoleon’s Charcoal Kettle Grills which pay homage to the classic Weber Kettles, while putting some fresh touches on the familiar design. It’s hard to beat a Weber Kettle, but as usual, Napoleon holds its’ own against formidable competition and provides a viable alternative, earning our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal.