Because charcoal grills started the craze, it's easy to think of them as passe–stepping stones on the road to a full-featured gas grill. However, their market shares are about equal at this point, and recent surveys suggest that even after purchasing a gas grill, about one-third keep and occasionally use their charcoal-fired unit. These grills are generally less expensive, and there are many purists who simply prefer the smoky flavor only charcoal can impart.
The beauty of charcoal is that it requires little in the way of equipment. A charcoal grill can be as simple or as sturdy and time-tested that's been little changed since 1948. For a more typical grill, we stock Lyfe Tyme smokers. Available in various sizes and shapes for your backyard, camping trip or tailgate party.
Another very popular line of charcoal grills & smokers are the ceramic kamado style grill. these are based on ancient Japanese technology used over 2000 years ago. The word "kamado" in Japanese means oven or stove. Ceramic grills use natural lump charcoal. Unlike charcoal briquettes, which contain different chemicals, natural charcoal is free of tars (which can contain carcinogenic compounts) and is 100% carbon. Because of the wide temperature range on ceramic cookers you have the ability to grill, smoke or bake.
Our newest line for BBQ's is the Traeger wood pellet smoker. This unique line uses wood pellets, which are available in a variety of wood flavors. Pour pellets into the hopper then push the "on" switch. The "hot rod" activates for about 4 minutes igniting the pellets in the firepot. The 3 position switch allows you to grill on "high", slow cook on "medium" and hot-smoke on "smoke". The convenience of gas and the flavor of wood.
Choose from many of our quality brands including:
- Green Egg
- LyfeTyme
- Primo
- Traeger Pellet smoker
- Weber