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- Includes firebox for smoking
- Multiple shelves, racks and a worktable
- Cast-iron grates and powder-coat finish
- Thermometer
- Warming rack
- Lack of airflow control
- Complicated assembly
- Smaller cooking area than Char-Griller Outlaw
The main difference between the Char-Griller Outlaw and the Smokin' Pro is that the Smokin' Pro includes a side firebox that allows users to smoke meats. The Smokin' Pro is also a little smaller, with 830 square inches of cooking area compared to the Outlaw's 1,038. Otherwise, it's the same grill, with many accessories and durable construction. If you'd rather have a larger cooking area than a side firebox, the Char-Griller Outlaw (*Est. $150) gets good reviews from owners, who say they can cook for a crowd on this grill.
We found the best expert review of the Char-Griller Smokin' Pro at About.com, where barbeques and grilling guide Derrick Riches reviews this and a lot of other grills and smokers. A blogger offers his opinion at BarbecueGrillsAndSmokers.com, and at ExpoTV.com a user posts a video of himself demonstrating the Smokin' Pro. Users post reviews at Walmart.com, and Buzzillions.com has collected over 200 user reviews and ratings; these are useful in giving a long-term assessment of how the Smokin' Pro performs.
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1. About.com
Riches reviews the Smokin' Pro as a smoker and a grill and rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall. He notes that it can be hard to control the temperature because this grill doesn't have a vented lid, but he likes the Smokin' Pro's ability to grill and smoke food effectively. He also speaks favorably of its large cooking area and its range of features. Riches concludes, "If you want a good smoker but don't want to spend a lot, track one of these units down." (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: Char-Griller Smokin' Pro, Derrick Riches
Over 200 people have posted ratings and reviews of the Smokin' Pro; this charcoal grill/smoker's average rating is 4.2 out of 5. Most agree with the user who writes, "This is a great smoker grill for the money." A few owners complain that the paint peels off the outside of the firebox.
Review: Char-Griller Smokin' Pro Charcoal Smoker Grill, Contributors to Buzzillions.com, As of May 2011
3. Walmart.com
Close to 80 people post reviews and ratings of the Char-Griller Smokin' Pro on Walmart.com; they give the grill an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. In fact, all but six of them rate it either 4 or 5 stars. The few complaints are about putting it together or having it arrive damaged.
Review: Char-Griller Smokin' Pro Grill & Smoker, Contributors to Walmart.com
4. BarbecueGrillsAndSmokers.com
Anonymous blogger "Doug" offers his assessment of the Char-Griller Smokin' Pro, focusing on its large cooking area. He writes that "if you plan on buying a great quality charcoal grill that can feed a small army for a reasonable price (under $200) then this might be your best bet."
Review: Char-Griller 1224 Smokin' Pro Charcoal Grill Review, "Doug", May 15, 2007
5. ExpoTV.com
This owner demonstrates his Smokin' Pro in action; his grill looks like it's seen a lot of use, and he says he has had it for a long time. The video is a good way to see this grill without going to a store.
Review: Char-Griller Smokin' Pro Charcoal Grill Reviews, Tripp V., Dec. 24, 2007
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