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(More customer reviews)Purchased after considering the Big Green Egg and the Primo Oval XL ceramic grills. I did a lot of research and finally came to the conclusion that the Big Steel Keg had more bang for the buck than the Egg or the Primo. Similary equipped, the Egg or the Oval were $350 - $500 more than the Big Steel Keg and then you still need to be concerned about cracks on the ceramic grills from my kids when playing around it.
I can say that so far I've cooked pork chops, beer can chicken, spatchcock chicken, brisket and burgers on the grill so far - all were winners. It will cook low and slow at 250 degrees, or you can sear steaks at 750 degrees. I've had good luck holding the low temps with little trouble or variance. Using lump charcoal, the food tastes great and uses small amounts of fuel compared to traditional charcoal grills.
Pros: Smokes or grills awesome!
Even temperature control
Cast iron grill
cradle with wheels included
Cons: Wish the side tables would fold in the down position for storage. That said, they do remove very easily.
Needs better packaging - mine arrived with the entire bottom taped by UPS and I thought the grill may have been damaged. It was not.
The manufacturer says that a grill cover is included with this grill - mine did not come with one and I have tried to contact the company for a couple of days now and have not had any luck.
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Engineered to deliver the highest quality results time after time--patio season is now officially extended. Big Steel Keg's versatility will take your passion for grilling to the next level. First of all, there's that unique Big Steel Keg shape perfectly designed for efficient convection-style cooking. It's solidly built, made with a double-walled cast iron body and smooth, baked-on enamel finish inside. Next, you'll notice the thermometer, built right into the lid that allows you to keep an eye on the precise temperature inside. There are handy, removable trays and the easy-grip handles are always cool to the touch. And what'd-ya-know? There's even a bottle opener built right in (Man, they thought of everything!) Inside your Big Steel Keg you'll see the high-performance lid seal; as well as removable and adjustable upper and lower grill grates to expand your cooking surface and menu possibilities. On top and bottom you'll find numbered dampers that allow you to control the airflow, allowing you to control cooking time and speed. You can even shut-off the air and save your charcoal for another use. There's even a mesh screen that keeps embers and ashes inside, where they belong. The stand is a sturdy steel construction with jumbo rubberized wheels that makes moving your Big Steel Keg so easy she can do it. And check this out: every Big Steel Keg also comes with its very own multipurpose tool and grill cover, perfectly designed for your Big Steel Keg in more ways than one.
