Char-Broil Kamander 17302051

Kamado Grills / Non-Ceramic Grills

This Char-broil Kamado was Very Good in overall performance and has the following:

315 sq. in. of primary and.
133 sq. in. secondary cooking areas.
205 sq. in. of shelf space

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

Convenience

/ 5

Cleaning

/ 5

Cooking performance

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Cleaning: This model was judged very good for removing of ash from the grills.

Convenience: This model was judged very good for adding of coals, movability, lid opening, and vents.

Cooking performance: This model was judged excellent for cooking pizza at a high temperature and pork shoulder at a low temperature.

About

The Char-Broil Kamander 17302051 is part of the Grills test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Kamado Grills models like the Kamander 17302051 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Convenience: Convenience is based on whether the kamado has a aligning lid, wheels for moving the kamado, and shelves. How easy it is to add charcoal, light and venting of the kamado.

Cleaning: Cleaning is based on how easy it is to clean the ash from the kamado.

Cooking performance: Both high temperature and low temperature cooking was done on the kamado grills. Fresh pizza was cooked at the high temperature and pork shoulder was cooked at a low temperature.

Features & Specs

Features

Locking lid

Yes

Utensil hooks

Fold down shelf(s)

Yes

Additional features or accessories

top and bottom vents have numbers for adjusting temperatures, bottom vent located on side shelf for easier access

Specs

Exterior dimensions (HxWxD)

46 x 41 x 27

Exterior grill material

Powdered coated with stainless steel shelf

Grates

Coated cast iron

Primary cooking grid area (sq. in.)

315

Secondary cooking grid area

133

Shelf space

205

Wheels and casters

2 plastic wheels

Warranty (yrs.)

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Char-Broil Kamander 17302051

CR Expert Take

Overall Score

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