The metal alternative to the ceramic kamado, the Broil King Keg 5000 Kamado Grill is lighter and not prone to cracking. But, what about temperature control? Find out if this grill is the right fit for your needs.
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Broil King Keg 5000
Specifications
- 19-inch diameter primary grilling surface (280 square inches) with a 200 square inch upper rack
- Comes with a stand, side tables, and tools
- Top vent cap is cast iron – bottom vent is stainless steel
- Enamel coated steel body with cast iron components
- Insulated double shell body
- Cast iron cooking grates
- Removable ash catcher drawer
- Includes multi-level cooking grate system
- Made in the United States by Broil King
Full Review – Broil King Keg 5000
PROS
- Lightweight Ceramic Alternative
- More Portable than Other Kamado Grills
- Highly Insulative
- Solid Construction
CONS
- Difficult to Bring Temperatures Down
- Top Vent Can Leak Water
It is a long-held fact that serious grillers prefer Kamado Grills. The trouble with kamado grills is that they are not portable. Heavy and fragile, it is best to find a spot for your kamado and leave it there. This limitation is not a serious one, but what if you could move your kamado grill around and even take it on the road?
This was the motivating idea for the creation of the Broil King Keg 5000 Kamado Grill. At a fraction of the weight of a Big Green Egg and mounted on wheels, this steel kamado is easy to transport. This grill includes all the extras. It comes with two cooking racks, a diffuser plate (or platesetter), and a pair of side tables.
The Broil King Keg 5000 Efficiency
But is it a good grill? The Broil King Keg 5000 has a two-layer steel body. Between these layers is high-efficiency insulation, which makes it more insulated and efficient than most ceramic kamado units. It is so efficient that it can hold low and slow smoking temperatures for much longer than you’d need. One rule with this grill is to keep the temperature down when lighting, as bringing the heat down can be difficult.
As a complete package and around $900, this is one of the best kamado grills on the market. I have used this model for years and never had a single problem with it. The Broil King 5000 is versatile and durable, making it the top choice if you intend to take your kamado grill beyond your patio.
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