The IG Charcoal BBQ Grill delivers a pure outdoor cooking experience with its traditional design, adjustable coal grate, and spacious cooking area.
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IG Charcoal Grill
Summary
Aside from its limited features, this is a good grill. It is a lot of fun to cook on, and I love the purity of it. Just light some charcoal and cook. Crank the coal grate up or down, and it is easy to use. If you have $600 USD and are looking for a shiny charcoal grill that cooks over direct heat, then go for it. It’s definitely a fun conversation piece.
Specifications
- 480 square inches of direct cooking space
- Adjustable height cooking grate
- All stainless steel construction
- Two fold-down side tables
- Two-piece cooking grate
- Two wheels
- Made in China by IGBBQ
Full Review – IG Charcoal BBQ Grill
PROS
- Large cooking surface
- Traditional open charcoal grill
- Stainless steel construction
- Large side tables that fold down
CONS
- Construction quality
- Thin metal materials
- Engineering
Ah, the pure beauty of simple grilling: fire, food, and little else. The IG Charcoal BBQ Grill provides just that. This open grill has no vents, lid, or anything else to get in the way. There isn’t even a cover you can buy for this grill. It is all stainless and has a grate to cook on. Simplicity and beauty.
Okay, enough philosophical waxing. The IG Charcoal BBQ is the simplest grill you can buy. Constructed of high-grade stainless steel, this is an old-school charcoal grill. The coal grate is easily lifted or lowered to adjust the intensity of the heat. It’s simple. You build a fire and grill food. In many ways, this is the way grilling is meant to be. And most importantly, it works.
So, this should be a grill that is hard to get wrong. And I am not saying that IG BBQ got it wrong, but there are some issues. First of all, this is a stainless steel grill. It is all stainless–every part of it, other than the insulated covers on the handles of the cooking grates and the rubber wheels on the casters. The manufacturer is confident that this grill will always be easy to clean and doesn’t need a cover of any kind. It still fills with rainwater, though. Also, the stainless steel isn’t top quality. It’s good, but not top-notch.
The test model I received had an issue with the legs not locking into the body. When I lifted the grill, the legs fell off. This wouldn’t be a huge problem if my IG Grill had four casters like the models shown on their website, but mine only had two. As a result, moving this grill was inconvenient because you had to lift it by the legs and drag it.
Then there is the metal on this grill. Stainless, yes. But stainless steel metal. It will pop and groan when the grill is hot due to the thermal expansion of the metal.
The Bottom Line
Aside from the limited features, this is a good grill. It is a lot of fun to cook on, and I love the purity of it. Just light some charcoal and cook. Crank the coal grate up or down, and it is easy to use. If you have $600 USD and are looking for a shiny charcoal grill that cooks over direct heat, then go for it. It’s definitely a fun conversation piece.
About Me
I have been writing about Barbecue & Grilling since 1997, and have cooked on almost every grill or smoker ever built. In that time, I have endeavored to match people with the grill or smoker that is right for them. I believe that the right product is the one that you find easy to use, capable of doing everything you want, and with great reliable. If you have a good first experience, you will be back for more. In this way, we grow barbecue for the next generation. I want you to make memories that your children will cherish.
I have been involved in the outdoor kitchen market for the past two decades, even helping with writing a book on the subject. Over the years, I have tested and reviewed hundreds of outdoor kitchen products and even given input into the design of several models. The explosion in the pellet grill market has created an exciting opportunity for outdoor kitchens. Now, a single insert can grill and smoke, expanding the possibilities of outdoor cooking for both moderately priced as well as luxury installations.
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