I was asked this Thanksgiving if I wanted to deep fry a turkey. Well, of course I said yes! So I went to a local store and was going to buy a deep fryer and a ton of oil, and set it up. When I got there, I saw the deep fryer, and a smaller version of this Char-Broil unit on display. For the cost of the deep fryer and oil, I could buy the smaller unit. Now, I knew it wasn't a deep fryer, but I was intrigued by the "infrared grill". So instead of buying either, I went home to do some research. I talked to a friend of mine, and we thought the Char-Broil infrared grill sounded good, but wouldn't it be better if we could add smoke to it? And that's what led me to find this unit, the Char-Broil Big Easy Infrared Smoker, Roaster and Grill.
Now, obviously this unit does not deep fry. It's a roaster, smoker and grill. So if you have your heart set on deep frying something large, you should go and do that. Myself, I was concerned. One, because the oil needed was going to cost about $20/use, and then I have to dispose of all that oil somewhere. What a waste! Second, any splash-over could result in a major fire. I was hoping to cook the turkey on the deck, but thought that was probably a bad idea, so I'd have to go and do it on the back lawn. Depending on the weather, that might not be a lot of fun.
I bought the Big Easy, assembled it in less than an hour (directions were easy and straightforward, and it went together fine). I seasoned it. And then I tried a 7.5 lb chicken in it, just to get a sense of what it could do. Wow!! We figured it would take 10-15 minutes per pound to cook. So I put it in and checked it an hour later. The chicken was done - actually past-done - as the coldest part of the chicken was already 173 degrees. It took only 7-8 minutes per pound. Darn! But wait, it looked great!! And I used some mesquite wood chips in the smoker, and you could smell it! The result: this chicken was the moistest, tastiest, most wonderful chicken I have had in a very long time!! It was awesome!! Subtle, but not overpowering smoke. Flavorful throughout. Skin was crispy and wonderful. Even over-done, it was great!
Round two: 20 lb turkey. We put it in, and planned 2.5 hours for it to be done. It was almost done (temp 155 degrees) after an hour. I turned it down to low, and put some more wood chips in, and let it cook for another hour. It was done by hour 2, and pretty much perfect throughout. We pulled it, let it rest, and again - amazing results!! Best thanksgiving turkey we've ever had. Moist, juicy, a nice smokey flavor without being really powerful. We also took the pan drippings and made a wonderful gravy. Easy. Delicious.
The unit is pretty solid. It is simple to use. And the results are great. I can't wait to do some ribs, a ham, a roast, and even corn, in the Big Easy. If the results are anything like our two poultry items, I am so glad I went in this direction.
Again, if you want to deep fry, go ahead. Deal with the oil (cost, disposal) and the occasional call to the fire department. If you want to cook food easily and deliciously, this is a great way to do it.
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Since 1948 Char-Broil has been America’s favorite grill brand. Yet somehow, it feels like Char-Broil is still only getting started. Perhaps it’s because we know that making our products better also makes your cookouts better. And as long as that’s true, it’s all the motivation we need to continue innovating and improving what we make.
Char-Broil The Big Easy 3-IN-1 Smoker, Roaster & Grill
The Big Easy Smoker Roaster & Grill lets you smoke, roast or grill--all in one easy-to-use product. Features Char-Broil TRU-Infrared cooking technology, so there are no flare-ups and your food cooks evenly for tender and juicy results. Ultimate versatility- works well for large cuts of meat, as the internal cooking basket fits up to a 21 lb turkey, and the 180 square inch grill grate provides plenty of space to grill steaks, burgers, chicken or sides.
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Ultimate Versatility1200 square inch smoking and roasting basket will accommodate large cuts of meat- fits up to a 21 lb turkey. And with the TRU Infrared cooking system, you'll get that great, oil-less fried turkey taste- crispy of the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. |
180 square inch TRU Infrared Grilling SurfaceRemovable grill grate is ideal for grilling your favorite foods such as burgers, chops, wings, steaks, chicken and veggies. And with the TRU Infrared cooking surface, there are no flare-ups, food can't fall down between the grates, and the results are tender and juicy. |
Easy to usePortable and easy to use. Simply connect to a standard liquid propane tank, turn one knob to on, and turn the other knob to light the unit. Also features a removable grease tray for easy disposal and mess-free cleanup, and steel legs for keep the unit off the ground and for added stability. |
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Stainless steel smoker boxSide mounted smoker box is accessed from the outside of the unit, allowing you to add wood chips without having to open the lid. Use with your favorite chips- apple, cherry, hickory, pecan or mesquite- to add real smoke flavor to your food. |
Quality construction and valueAssembled unit measures 36.2-inches H x 23.4-inches W, and weighs 50 pounds. Includes the 3-in-1 cooker, cooking chamber, smoking and roasting basket, removable grease tray, hose with regulator, basket lift hook, two half shelves, smoker box, metal thermometer and product guide. Requires propane tank, (not included). |
Convenient carrying handlesTwo side-mounted carrying handles allow for the unit to be moved around with ease. It's portable nature make the Smoker/Roaster/Grill ideal for picnics and tailgates, or at home in your own backyard. |
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| size | Standard | 15 1/4" DIA for 29104315 | Black | 16'' | 22" |
| fuel type | Liquefied Petroleum Gas | — | Liquefied Petroleum Gas | Charcoal | Charcoal |
| power source | Propane | — | Propane | fuel powered | charcoal |
| material | Stainless Steel | Porcelain | Steel | steel | Steel |
| model name | Deepa | — | COS-244 | 16" Bullet Smoker | 731001 |
| weight | 22.68 pounds | — | 40 pounds | 41 pounds | 68 pounds |
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Produces a lot of smoke.
Setup time:This grill took 40minutes to setup which includes unboxing and reading through the directions. I bought a grill thermometer with a 2.5inch stem, drilled a hole on top of the grill above the charbroil sign/tag and mounted the thermometer. The reason I put it above the charbroil tag was because if you put it lower with a long stem you'll be poking/impaling your meat when you close the lid. I wiped the entire inside with vegetable oil to season it, turned on the grill on high and waited 15-20minutes until all of the smoke was gone and the insides looked like a bronze brown. Using an infrared temp gun, the bottom of the bbq grill registered 750F. The grill grates were registering 550F which was inline with my newly mounted thermometer.I let the grill cool down as I had to go get some more propane and hickory wood chips for smoking.Starting the smoke:I came back an hour later and packed the wood chips 3/4 of the way full in the smoker box. Since I'm an inpatient guy and waiting 30mins on high for wood chips to start smoking is not only a waste of gas but time, I took my plumbers torch and blasted the wood chips for 3-5mins, shook it around until the embers were red hot and smoking.Now for the test:I decided to use pork chops marinated in apple vinegar, kosher salt, and black pepper wrapped in bacon and some brats. (In-expensive meats to test the grill.) I cooked the food on the lowest setting and the BBQ thermometer was around 350F while using an infrared gun on the meat was registering 178F after 8 mins of cooking on one side. I mopped the meat with apple vinegar, flipped the meat and let it sit/smoke for another 8 minutes. The grill was really smoking and I had to hold my breath and squint my eyes. The grill stayed at 250F which is a bit high for hot smoking, and it was a sunny 42F outside.Taste test:I let the pork chops and sausages rest for 5mins. The bacon had a very very strong hickory smoke flavor. (This was regular low salt bacon not your hickory or maple smoked bacon.) It was surprisingly very very good and very smokey for just lest than 20mins in the smoker. Fat tends to absorb smoke and spices very well so I expected the bacon to have a good smoke flavor but not a great smoke flavor. The porkchops had a good hickory smoke flavor to it which was very surprising for such a short time. Even the inside cuts of the pork chop had a good smoke flavor; it wasn't just the outside cuts. The smoke flavor was 25% less in intensity than the bacon. The sausages had a hint of smoke flavor but that was sort of expected since the meat is encased in a skin which may have made the smoke not be able to transfer. The inside of the sausage did not have any smoke taste and the hint of smoke comes from the skin. I would say the sausages had a 90% less smoke intensity than the bacon. It was subtle.The only reason I am knocking this down 1 star is because even on the lowest setting it smokes at 250f and that is closer to the top of the grill grate. I am sure towards the burner and the lower you place meats it will be much hotter but that has to be tested when I try some brisket, ribs and chicken legs next in which I will update my review.
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