Char-Griller E16620 Akorn Kamado Charcoal Grill

Description

Design 

The Char-Griller E16620 Akorn Kamado Charcoal Grill has a powder-coated exterior, a porcelain-coated steel interior, a 314 square inch cast iron cooking surface, a 133 square inch removable warming rack, an easy-drain ash pan, and a built-in temperature gauge. It has two large 8-inch front wheels, and a locking caster wheel on the rear allow for easy maneuverability. 

While cooking or smoking, the top and bottom adjustable dampers keep the airflow into and out of the grill consistent from side to side. The Kamado’s design is more fuel-efficient, allowing you to cook with less charcoal. 

Two handy side shelves with utensil hooks fold away when not in use or for storage. Above the cast iron grilling area is a removable 133 square inch warming rack. 

Performance 

The instructions for the Char-Griller E16620 Akorn Kamado Charcoal Grill explained how to build a fire for low- or high-heat cooking and included diagrams for setting the two vents.  

Char-Griller E16620 Akorn Kamado Charcoal Grill lets you enjoy Kamado-style cooking. Sear the meat quickly over high heat or roast slowly over low heat. This versatile grill and smoker is constructed of triple-wall 22-gauge steel and can maintain cooking temperatures between 200 and 700 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Additionally, they cautioned that if the temperature rises too high, it may take time to cool down, making it critical to monitor the temperature as the grill heats up.  

Due to the excellent insulation, temporary changes in the weather had no discernible effect on the interior temperature. Once the grill’s temperature reached a stable point, we discovered that it maintained an incredibly consistent temperature throughout the cooking time. 

Cleaning 

The nonstick seasoning not only made our food easy to remove from the grill, but it also made cleaning the grates a breeze. Additionally, the grill’s removable ash pan made cleanup a lot easier.  

In addition to making disposing of ash a cinch, the grill’s interior can be washed or hosed down with the pan removed; the water flows out of the bottom. 

Should you buy Char-Griller E16620 Akorn Kamado? 

The Char-Griller E16620 Akorn Kamado Charcoal Grill outperforms ceramic kamado grills in terms of performance and price. It grills, smokes, and roasts, and it also simplifies cleanup. 

This grill is less expensive than well-known brand ceramic kamado grills. While metal is not as traditional as wood, the insulation was excellent, and the lighter weight makes this much more portable. 

Additionally, if this grill is accidentally tipped or dropped, the metal may scratch or dent, but it will not crack or break in the same way that a ceramic grill would. 

Cooking on the seasoned cast iron grates was a pleasure, and the fact that it functions equally well as a high-heat grill and a low-temperature smoker makes it well worth the yard space it occupies.