Old Smokey Charcoal Grill #18 (Medium)

by Old Smokey

Product Features

• Original Design
• Made of Aluminized Steel - Resists Rust and Corrosion
• Lower Fire - More Consistant Cooking
• Easy to assemble and use
• Made in Texas, USA

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18 x 18 x 27 inches ; 13 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 15 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000WA1NU4
• Item model number: 18
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,614 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

Today our company is best known for the Old Smokey charcoal barbecue grill, one of the oldest and best known names in outdoor grills. There are loyal Old Smokey fans all over the world

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic American Grill, December 5, 2007

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Z. Brevis - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Old Smokey Charcoal Grill #18 (Medium)

I've had my smokey for two years and have grilled everything from burgers to briskets and whole chickens. My neighbors' Webers collect dust in their garages-most of them have gone to gas-but I've stayed loyal to lump charcoal and think this is hands down one of the best charcoal grills you can get for the money. The grilling surface is ample--you could even do a few racks of ribs if you roll them and sent them on their ends. Like the Weber, PK, and Holland grills, Old Smokey has a small cult following. And, for good reason. The design provides the versatility to use either direct or indirect heat, so Old Smokey functions as both a grill and smoker. The 18 inch diameter grill is perfect for a small family, but if I could do it over I'd just go for the 22 inch model so I could cook for a larger crowd. You should spring for the leg extensions, otherwise the grill won't stand waist high and you'll do a lot of bending over or squatting to tend to your 'cue. Reserve the shorter legs that come with it for camping outings. As for aesthetics, I think the Old Smokey has a lot of character. It's a great conversation piece, and, unless you live in Texas, you'll be one of the only folks on your block to have one! It's a fantastic little grill for the money. The only drawback I've found is that the simple design makes it hard to add charcoal. Unlike the PK, the grill is one piece, so you have to remove the meat and grill to add more charcoal. A slight hassle, perhaps, but for a product priced at around $50, you really can't complain. If you are one of those folks who thinks, "they sure don't make things like they used to" then the Old Smokey is for you. Check out the company's web site. This is an American product made by folks whose product integrity has stood the test of time.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great grill, October 16, 2009

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Ryan Fitzgerald (Northern VA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Old Smokey Charcoal Grill #18 (Medium)

Got my Old Smokey this week, and after years of being a Weber man, I was just in the mood for something different. Something that you don't see at every house on the block. I was also attracted to the large clearance over the grill for things such as beer can chicken. I don't think the Weber 18" has enough clearance to do this, although the 22" Weber does, the 22" is just too big for what I need. I don't do too much smoking, mainly just grill steaks, burgers, BBQ chicken & the like, and for that, this grill is perfect. For the reviewer that said the top doesn't marry perfectly with the bottom. No it doesn't, but why would you want it to? It sits on it just fine, and you don't want an airtight seal on a BBQ anyways, or your coals would go out. Hence why you open the top & bottom vents... as far as smothering charcoal to save it for next time, the seal around the edge of the lid is good enough once you close the vents.
I highly recommend the long legs to go with this grill- the short legs that come with it only raise it to a little less than knee level.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Old Smokey Grill, I love you., December 15, 2009

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A. Westmeyer "lissy209" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Old Smokey Charcoal Grill #18 (Medium)

I love this grill. It's the perfect size and it's easy to clean out the ash. I'm really glad I got the Old Smokey Long Legs with it because it raises it up to a manageable height. It's basic and simple. My boyfriend grills, not I, but he does a damn good job with this grill. So happy with this and it was so cheap too! Highly recommended!