Does this smoke like a classic grill or is this more like a fondue pot?
362993
It doesn't smoke at all - it is a flattop style griddle, had no real depth so you can only make crepes. It is fun for a party of 6-8 though
362994
It's a non-stick grill. You put sliced meats and veggies on the grill top to cook right at the table. It even makes nice grill marks on the food.
1582769
It's no different than a regular frying pan, except the food tastes more like it was grilled. Love, love my pan. Bought one for my sister, daughter and sister-in-law.
80752
No it's not. All charcoal is burned each time. However, it uses only a small amount of charcoal. I fill the Weber chimney about 2/3 full or less to fire up the grill.
1111401
Build a smaller fire with fewer charcoal bricks. Perfect for a couple hot dogs or a couple burgers or a nice rib eye. I think this thing is wonderful for big family get-togethers as well as smaller dinners for two...If storage space is an issue; you could always look at something smaller...perhaps a Hibachi type grill?
851992
Never used that type grill. A fair amount of air flow is needed to keep the smoke going.
665949
Not at all. Better yet, it won't taste of charcoal lighter fluid either. the gas burns without odor or taste. Additionally, I only use the gas long enough to get the coals going so food is not on the grill when the gas is on. I do a ton of grilling (meats and a LOT of veggies)...this grill is perfect. -Charlie
1765613
I bought the chimney for lighting it, the chimney speeds things up.The grill is good, but find myself using the gas grill yet,seems I don't want to take time lighting etc. Maybe grill twice on a small bag of coal
141589
I love this grill! It does not have an igniter. I use the charcoal chimney.
2244695
It's ok but does not hold temp well with charcoal alone. If you use hardwood it works fine. For smoking I use my weber smokey mountain. Uses very little charcoal/wood to maintain temp for hours. Char-Broil is decent grill but in hind sight I wouldn't buy.
530548
Wood chunks work better. A Weber potholder, A good SMOKING cookbook. My husband and I just got the Weber Smokey Mountain, and we love it. We bought lots of cheaper smokers, but none compare to this one!!!!! ENJOY!!!!!!!
1819202
This is more lkike an oven or a deep fryer (without the oil). The heat is intense and diffused because the burner is shielded- much faster cooking and searing. The smoker (I had one years ago) is cylinder that, depending on the configuration and heat, either slow smokes, roasts or works like a BBQ. The infared is totally different technique. I both smoke and use this...it's just a matter of preference.
247749
No....but I use it mostly outside. Used it inside with fish and do not like cooking fish inside. But in my usage it was smokeless....
1110289
I can't answer about the cooking spray because I quit using this grill a long time ago. It didn't heat up enough for me. I went back to using an older version of "George". J Smith
1128318
Received this grill for Christmas. I like it a lot, but noticed a tremendous amount of smoke coming out at the rim of the grill during cooking, and once I closed the top and bottom vents too. Charcoal would not extinguish and turned into ash. Lid was "out of round" by 5/12 of an inch. Was not a huge issue in cooking, but reusing partially burnt charcoal is a cost saver. Weber is sending new lid, and hopefully equally rounded to make a tight seal between lid and kettle. Is it just me or is the metal thinner and lighter (cheaper feeling) than my 15 year old Weber?
1287619
I am assume when you state electric skillet you are referencing a flat surface? If so, I would go with the aroma, hands down. It has slightly raised grills, maybe like a George Forman, and has a high temp that allows you to "sear". I get great grill marks and after searing just turn the temp down, put on the lid and let whatever cook in it's own juices. I originally bought it for the RV but liked it so much I bought one for home use.
1044624
Yes, as a smoker, this style of smoker does produce smoke. It's necessary to flavor the meat. However, it produces considerably less smoke than the traditional offset smokers or even grills because the smoke is used only as flavor, not as a heat source, and doesn't require the steady stream of hot smoke to cook the meat. Further because of it's very "tight" design - with a very small chimney (only maybe an inch hole) - the smoke dwells on the meat much longer. This style of smoker uses ridiculously small amounts of wood - like literally a single chunk or two per smoke. When using my traditional smoker, you could smell it a block away. With this style smoker, I smell it from maybe a few feet away only. It actually is very well suited for use in proximity too neighbors when you're trying to be thoughtful. Of course, my neighbors always loved the smell of hickory because that meant before too long there would be a knock on their door with an offer of ribs :) Hope this helps future readers !
1032715
it's just like using a teflon skillet only its bigger and fits over two burners. If you are cooking something that will smoke or burn then yeah there will be smoke. Same as any skillet.