Customer Reviews for Char-Broil - Kettleman Charcoal Grill - Black
Customer Rating
2
Multiple parts broken one year after purchase
on June 1, 2019
Posted by: Leumas
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:6 months
The grill is great. It's easy to clean and cooks well. It would be a great product, except multiple parts have broken only one year after purchase. One of the ash catcher supports broke, and the top no longer latches securely.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Char-Broil, LLCBy Dustin, SME, June 4, 2019
We're very sorry to hear this. We value you as a Char-Broil customer and want you to enjoy using your grill. Has a case been created with us? Please follow this link (ow.ly/SktNu) or give us a call at 1-800-241-7548 and we will be able to help you to get back up and grilling.
Written by a customer while visiting Char-Broil, LLC
Customer Rating
4
Versatile charcoal grill
on April 5, 2020
Posted by: snoopers98
from Houston, TX
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:6 months
I have had my Kettleman since the summer of 2018. Overall it is a pretty fine grill. I have used it for burgers, chicken breast, beer can chicken and even ribs. Low and slow takes some figuring out but it has worked out pretty well. While the think the tru-infrared grill grates are a good idea, they are IMPOSSIBLE clean despite using all manner of products. Plus I am on grates # because the first grill grates rusted. All in all its a good solid grill that gets the job done - just wish they'd improve the grates a bit.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Char-Broil, LLCBy SME, November 10, 2023
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Char-Broil, LLC
Used it many times, always with lump charcoal and a chimney to light it. I find it hard to get it going with newspaper, so I use Fatwood Fire Starter sticks that I have leftover from wintertime and they work great (cut them up into short pieces). I never had such awesome grill marks on my burgers and steaks. Make sure to let the grill heat up about 10 minutes first before slapping down those yummy burgers (Buy good meat, not those frozen hockey pucks that shrink into blackened dry inedible junk).
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Char-Broil, LLCBy SME, October 26, 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review.
Written by a customer while visiting Char-Broil, LLC
Just completed my 10th grilling session and am very pleased. Excellent heat control and it requires a fraction of the charcoal my other grills do. Moreover, flare-ups are controlled thus allowing for a hassle free “cook” and great food outcome. The ergonomics and build quality are sound and clean-up is easier than most grills I have used.
I am impressed!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Char-Broil, LLCBy SME, October 26, 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review.
Written by a customer while visiting Char-Broil, LLC
I have used the Kettleman charcoal grill twice. First I made burgers and hot dogs using the recommended amount of charcoal and following directions in instruction manual for this kind of food. They came out great! Nice grill marks, no flare ups and delicious. About two weeks later, I made a pork shoulder blade roast [boneless] following the instructions for smoking low and slow. I used my pork rub recipe and the charcoal lasted about 6 1/2 hrs. I did turn the roast several times and it came to 165 degrees F which was nice for slicing but not done enough for pulling. It got rave reviews from my family! So it’s a great grill so far but 22” cooking surface can be a bit small when cooking indirectly.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Char-Broil, LLCBy SME, October 26, 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review.
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Customer Rating
4
Good grill ....easy to use.....uses less charcoal
on March 11, 2023
Posted by: Vinmeister
from Atlanta, Georgia
Gender:Male
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:6 months
Good product, great when used property. Read the included instructions on use, I've used this for 3or4 seasons, stored it outside with no cover and just now having to replace grate. Have no issues at all. All grates will rust after being used a while, some quickly, some not. Used kettle grills always until I bought this on on sale. More issues with those than this, used to replace those annually or biannually at best.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Char-Broil, LLCBy SME, October 19, 2023
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
New FAVORITE GRILL!!
on November 10, 2023
Posted by: Kelsp5
from Bassfield, Mississippi
Gender:Female
Length of ownership:3 months
Recently received kettleman charcoal grill as wedding gift Hands down it's my favorite grill that have ever used It cooked so evenly And the charcoal smoked flavor was awesome I highly recommend this if you're looking for just a regular charcoal grill Temperature stays great,food taste great and cooks evenly!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Char-Broil, LLCBy SME, November 10, 2023
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
Kettleman is an Excellent choice
on July 17, 2015
Posted by: DGTRU
First off, the quality is tremendous, especially looking at the price point. I think this unit has the same quality in terms of gauge and setup as my Webers. In no way is this a two year grill = look after it and it will LAST. The features are what attracted me. The highest value being the fact it is MUCH less susceptible to wind, with ashes spreading. Second, it uses half the coals I used prior. Third, it cleans up so easily. ZERO comparison to the Weber one-touch cleaning system. Nothing to sweep = it all falls in the pan. Lastly, I've never cooked more juicier product = I'm still trying to figure out why as it honestly works upside down compared to what I'm used to. IE: close the lid for heat, open to cool. But it works. :-) One thing I can definitely share, you need to be conscious of how much charcoal you load as if you use what you are use to, it will run hot. Dial it in, go against instinct and this is a truly wonderful setup that I think, imho, is the best charcoal/grill smoker at this price point. Really well done Char Broil.
PS: Better cover option please = high end as this grill is built to that standard.
Cheers
Response from Char-Broil, LLCBy SME, March 29, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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