Barbeque

Char-Griller: This could be an entry that literally stretches past your screen and on to your neighbor’s laptop and so on and so on and so on. The BBQ world is expansive, super nuanced with tons of options, bells and whistles, the whole deal. But for this post we’re going to focus in on what might be one of the better deals on the market – the Char-Griller 5050 Duo Combo Grill.

At the risk of sounding overly cliché, this is a perfect summertime grill. With a substantial 1,260 square inches of cooking space, your chicken, ribs, steaks and hot-dogs can cook in harmony alongside a bevy of vegetables and whatever else whets your appetite. The adjustable grate height is ideal for precision, temperature control, and the storage space below can accommodate just about any accessory or additional ingredients one could ask for in a proper cook-out. The reviews (Amazon, etc) are overwhelmingly positive which makes the 5050 a solid buy. 

Now, while grilling is wonderful, cleaning up afterward isn’t. The 5050 features what is known as a Versatile Charcoal System, an adjustable charcoal grate that not only provides the grill-master with great heat control but is also an easy to clean ash pan that you simply extract and dump post-grilling. Couple this with the handy grate lifter that comes included and wrapping up after a long day of beer and burgers has never been easier.  

One the top selling features of the 5050 is its sheer space. This grill offers a generous 438 square inches of gas-powered cooking area, and 580 square inches of your basic charcoal area. The porcelain coated grates are cast iron which are fantastic at retaining heat and easy to clean. Bonus! Together with warming racks on both the charcoal and gas sides, you clear a hefty 1,260 square inches of total cooking space with this grill.     

Now, as with anything, there are some “cons” to this unit as expressed by folks online. First, the assembly can be cumbersome, it is heavy and hard to move, and the side burners are not especially strong. But counteract these with a massive cooking space, gas and propane options alongside exceptional heat control, the pros outweigh the cons. 

To wrap it up, this is a nice option if you are a regular grill aficionado seeking a high-performance apparatus to cook multiple types of food simultaneously, especially for groups of people. There are plenty of options but for the price and value, the 5050 is a win-win.