Post #331550 by The Gnomon on Mon, Sep 10, 2007 8:52 AM

This past weekend, actually.

I've been shopping for a grill for a little while and had been leaning toward a Char-Griller Super Pro (Smokin' Pro without the added side box). Here's their comparison from the their website:

Well, when I saw this, I couldn't hold back. They blew the competition away onnacounta they had the only grill that came in a Hi Graphic - 4 Color 7.5 cubic ft Carton; and they weren't lyin'! Here it is!

The directions say two people are required to put it together. I had three, me, myself, and I. It took me six Mai Tais and a W&N WO with Ting to assemble it. The ash hod I got separately from another company.

After burning off the factory residue with a full load of natural hardwood charcoal, seasoning the cast iron grill plates, and smudging it with sage, I broke the grill in with hickory chip smoked Châteaubriand (± Filet Mignon with out the bacon and the toasted wafer) marinated in extra virgin olive oil, chianti, fresh basil and thyme with black pepper and sea salt; baked potato; roasted poblano pepper; green and yellow squash; corn on the cob; and roasted mango.

I'm gonna order the optional right side shelf online. They leave it off in hopes that you'll add their smoker side box instead. The main grill can be used as a smoker, but the side box is necessary if you really want to do it right.

They also have an accessory to turn the grill into a vehicle tow bar ornament (aka tailgate grill). It plugs right into the back of your SUV/truck towbar receptacle. I don't think I'll be getting that, but it looks like fun.

Anybody need a Hi Graphic - 4 Color 7.5 cubic ft Carton? I'm finished with mine.

Hmmph. Spelling.

[ Edited by: The Gnomon 2007-09-10 17:47 ]