Char-Griller Akorn Jr. Kamado Style vs Char-Griller Ceramic AKORN Kamado Charcoal Grill

This is really good to see because it's very well packed and when you order something you do want it arriving at your house you know in a perfect cond...

I placed an order for a replacement ash pan on 6-17-18, and the part is STILL on backorder. I have talked with Char-griller on 2 different occasions and on each one "the part would be in within 2-3 weeks". My last communication was a month ago. I hate to say it, but their product is worthless if I can't use it because everything is coming from China

It's a little hard for temperature control, however, it's my first charcoal grill so I think it's a i need more practice. Took me 20 mins to put together and great portable grill.

I purchased this in April and have used it nearly 3x a week since. Yes, April charcoal BBQ in Nova Scotia in freezing temps. Kamado's make that easy because they're so well insulated and this one is no exception. But there's nothing close to comparable in performance at the price and it has worked excellently all of this time

After that the temp slowly started climbing. When it got to 280 deg, I did my first vent adjustment. Fair warning, a little goes a long way in terms of adjustment. Over shooting both to the up and down side is easy to do

My gas grill sets in my grill gazebo unused, since purchasing my Kamado. I was never able to master cooking on charcoal grills, before purchasing the Kamado grill. My problem was regulating a consistent heat. With the Kamado temperature is easily regulated

I already have one of those big 300lb beasts of a kamado cooker and wanted something easier to fire up and clean for a quick 2 person dinner or a few burgers and this seems to fit the bill. There are similar all ceramic mini-eggs out there, but they are pricey with smaller cooking surfaces and super heavy. This hits the sweet spot of affordability, larger cooking area and easy to move around without pulling something. POSITIVES One of the best features of this unit is the removeable ashpan

I have used this AKORN to smoke some awesome pork butts, ribs and the occasional chicken or beef roast. It's much easier to use than other smokers and a lot less work. Once i get the coals going and set the dampers. It's just a matter of waiting for it to finish, I also get great results grilling burgers, steaks or chops