Napoleon Charcoal Kettle Barbecue Diameter 57 cm with Cast Iron Grate and Hinged Lid

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In the heavy gauge porcelain bowl, the PRO22 Charcoal BBQ features a stainless-steel heat diffuser which radiates the heat giving ease to the heat management on the BBQ. The diffuser sits on top of the heavy-duty charcoal grate which keeps the charcoal away from the bottom of the bowl allowing for perfect air flow around the unit. Once the charcoal is burned the ashes fall directly into the heavy gauge ash catcher making cleaning very easy.

Of all the charcoal grills I currently or have owned, the Napoleon 22” Pro Charcoal Kettle is among the very easiest and most satisfying to operate. The Napoleon PRO22K-LEG-2 is nothing short of excellent at grilling, and a real joy and simple to use. The Napoleon Pro Kettle BBQ comes equipped with the extra heavy cast iron hinged cooking grate. This will hold heat perfectly making the cooking experience easy and enjoyable. The hinged function of the grate allows charcoal to be added to the bowl at any point. On top of this the grate can be moved up and down with a total of three cooking levels to bring the food closer or farther away from the flame.The Napoleon Charcoal Kettle Grill BBQ - 57 cm - NK22K-LEG-2 will definitely make grilling, roasting, and smoking simple as it features some clever ways to make the grilling experience better. Charcoal cooking is all about controlling heat and airflow so the stainless steel heat diffuser sitting in the middle of the grate has been added to ensure even heat distribution, plus direct spent charcoal into the large removable heavy steel ash catcher below, while the PRO Air Control system increases airflow and temperature accuracy while preventing water from entering the grill. The chrome plated steel hinged cooking grids make it easy to reload charcoal or add wood for smoking. The Napoleon 57cm Pro Kettle BBQ comes equipped with the extra heavy cast iron hinged cooking grate. This will hold heat perfectly making the cooking experience easy and enjoyable. The hinged function of the grate allows charcoal to be added to the bowl at any point. On top of this the grate can be moved up and down with a total of three cooking levels to bring the food closer or farther away from the flame.

The kettle has long been established as an ideal shape for a charcoal grill. Napoleon has taken it up several notches with the addition of all the amazing features we’ve covered. I speculated earlier that the diffuser would help my charcoal burn more efficiently and leave me with fewer wasted coals. This seems to be the case. Compared to other kettle grills I own, this Napoleon results in fewer unburned coals.Staying with the cooking experience, let’s zoom in on the cooking grid. It’s a three-piece grate featuring two hinged sections. I’ve bought a Napoleon 22” Pro Charcoal Kettle Grill to see how it performs. Together, we’ll walk through the unboxing and assembly and fire it up for a test cook. Then, I’ll share my thoughts on the experience, highlight some pros and cons, and give my honest opinion on whether it’s worth the money.

When it comes to smoking, I have successfully smoked both pork tenderloins (as seen in the images above), and a couple of beef roasting joints. For this I have used both the charcoal snake method, and at other times used the charcoal baskets and vent control to keep the temperature down. Whole aubergine: We recorded how long it took to grill whole aubergines until soft all over and the skin was blistered The final key feature I want to cover is, appropriately, the lid. Many kettle grills use a lift-off lid that fully detaches from the bowl. The better versions provide a hook somewhere to hang the lid while you tend to your food, but many leave you searching for a safe place to set the hot metal dome.

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A Napoleon PRO Charcoal Kettle BBQ - 57 cm - PRO22K-LEG-2 features an advanced cooking system that has been designed to combine with the incredible durability that Napoleon is known for with the bowl and lid being made from heavy gauge steel which has been powder coated in porcelain enamel for a shiny finish to resists rusting and fading. Large weatherproof wheels with rubber grip are weather/terrain proof so the grill can readily be moved to where the sun might be or to whereever the party’s happening. A powder coated storage shelf provides storage space for all those charcoal grilling needs like a bag of fuel and an all important, life enhancing charcoal starter. Regarding fuel consumption, it’s on par with Weber kettles or almost any kettle I’ve ever owned and used. It’s not quite Coke vs. Pepsi or David vs. Goliath, but there’s definitely a rivalry between Weber and Napoleon, at least in the minds of consumers.

Description: A compact and mobile Napoleon Charcoal Kettle Grill BBQ - 57 cm - NK22K-LEG-2 will be ideal for charcoal enthusiasts who want to experience all the much desired taste sensations created by charcoal gr The Napoleon Pro 22 Kettle BBQ is a must for anyone wanting a premium kettle BBQ. The PRO22 is versatile and effective with amazing features to help create the perfect food every time. For all the goodies they give you, of course, Napoleon kept a few things in reserve that you might want to add on. (Actually, they have a massive catalog of add-ons and branded accessories. These are ones I’d consider must-haves.) Speaking of hinges, I’m a huge fan of the offset-hinged lid. This makes life so much simpler and safer. Unfortunately, if you want a hinged lid on a Weber kettle grill, you have to buy and install a third-party kit.

Napoleon PRO 22 Charcoal Kettle BBQ

Please note that BBQ's may arrive on a pallet due to the weight and size. Insurance restrictions mean the delivery driver will not be able to carry the barbecue up or down steps, through a property, wheel the pallet across a gravel driveway or up particularly steep driveways. Unfortunately, the delivery company we use are also unable to remove items from the pallet or take the pallet away with them. The driver will only be able to wheel the pallet as far as physically possible, which may only be kerbside. We can offer a paid service to build and deliver your BBQ. Please call us first, to discuss your requirements. Damaged or missing items must be reported within 24 hours. We will not be liable to you if a 'non-signature' service is requested, or written instructions are given to leave goods in a 'safe' location, and the goods are subsequently lost or damaged.