Old Smokey #22 Charcoal Grill

The Bottom Line

Since 1953 the Old Smokey Charcoal grill has been one of the iconic grills of our time. Easy to use and highly durable, this 22 inch charcoal grill is perfect not only for your backyard barbecue, but can be taken most anywhere since it only weights 19 pounds. Made of aluminized steel, the Old Smokey #22 has no paint to peel or burn off and it taken care of can easily last for decades. This charcoal grill comes from a small company in Texas (where it is still made) that has been in the same location, making quality products since 1923.

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Pros

• Simple, easy to use design
• Lightweight grill
• Inexpensive
• Aluminized steel and no paint prevents rusting and chipping

Cons

• Standard configuration has a grate height of 14 inches above ground

Description

• 21 inch diameter cooking grate for 345 square inches of grilling area
• Aluminized steel construction
• Large bottom Rotary vent, two top vents
• Weighs 19 pounds
• 27-inch height
• Made in the USA by Old Smokey Products Company

Guide Review - Old Smokey #22 Charcoal Grill

The Old Smokey Charcoal Grill is one of those iconic grills that has been around for decades and has a hugely loyal following. The company has been in business, in the same location, since 1923 and has been making grills since 1953. The Old Smokey Grill you buy today is made with the same design and the same materials as the original grill nearly 70 years ago. These charcoal grills can last for decades as long as you clean out the ashes and avoid leaving them out in hurricanes.

The reason these grills last so long and have been largely unchanged in all this time is because of the simplicity of design. Let's be honest, there isn't a lot to a charcoal grill in the way of parts and complexity. The Old Smokey works well and lasts because it is so simple. Simple to use, and simple to take care of. The Old Smokey company got their start making large cans and buckets. Basically this charcoal grill is two metal buckets stack at the opening.

The Old Smokey #22 is 27 inches high and sits on the ground. There are optional leg extenders that will lift it to a full grill height if you wish. The grill is 22 inches in diameter at its widest part and has a 21 inch cooking grate. The bottom has a 16 inch damper and there are two vents on the top for temperature control. The whole unit fits together tightly and you have sufficient temperature control for low and slow smoking. Best part is that you can buy this on their website for $63.95 plus shipping and handling (about $21USD).

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