Oklahoma Joe'sRambler Tabletop Charcoal Grill – 19402088

The construction is solid. The grates are cast iron instead of the wire grates that are on most grills this size. Being able to raise or lower the coal basket is a big plus for me. I grilled 3 thick filets that came out perfect. Pull the coal basket and sear 2 minutes on each side with the lid open then drop the coal basket all the way to the bottom, close the bottom vent and the lid and the stack and give them 3 more minutes. Being able to drop the temp with the coal pan and vents means I no longer have to have a cooler side to finish off the filets. Closing all the vents down turns the grill into a smoker and gave the meat a nice Smokey flavor. It’s large enough to cook for 4 people and small enough to fit in our camper van. It’s a great price for a quality product.

This compact unit from Smoker Joe is the most practical, well made, functional smoker / grill I have ever used or owned in the past 40 years I have been using grills and smokers. It is simply outstanding. A true "Goldilock's / just right" unit for those that wish to cook 5 pounds or so -- give or take-- of meats at a time.A little charcoal - single layer- goes a long way in this grill, with less often being more!It's compact size and ability to raise and lower the coals as needed -- plus the adaptability of the stack's baffle and the body side vents-- allows on the fly temp control you just can't get on bigger units when cooking up smaller quantities of food. And requires just a minimal use of coals.A layer of briquettes or lump charcoal on the right side with a smoker box for chips or smaller wood chunks, with a stainless drip pan and meat on the grill plate to the left under the stack, allows a very small turkey, or large chicken -- or any other piece of meat you desire that serves two to four people -- to be smoked slowly to perfection. With far less hovering than it takes when using a larger capacity unit.Just take the right side grill plate out of the unit and put it off to the side and occasionally throw in four or five briquettes, or wood, if needed when doing a longer haul smoking and the unit will maintain great temperature with less fuss than the full sized units. As stated above. The unit is super effiecient.Also, again, just using coals on one side of the unit and that sides grill plate, allows enough space and adjustable heat to cook a family dinner, using a very minimal amount, single layer of briquettes to cook up a half dozen to ten chicken thighs. Or a crazy thick, 3 inch cut rib-eye steak.It really is amazing how efficient this compact unit is! It is also built like a tank. The perfect gauge steel for it's size, that is often used on larger units. But because of their larger surface area and cooling effect of that surface area, they just are not as efficient as this perfectly proportioned unit.I could write a short novella explaining all of the benefits of using this grill for regular 2 to 4 people family use. But the best thing I can say is, if you are looking for a durable, well proportioned, solidly constructed, efficient, compact grill that can also be used as a smoker, this is it!Recommendation: For use as a small smoker... When assembling, use some high heat silicone caulk around the base of the smoke stack to seal. Also, a strip of smoker gasket around the bottom of the lid.Gasket: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TAJW0QE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1Silicone: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LRMEQYU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1Another upgrade I added was a "toggle latch" as shown in the link below, that allows me to clamp the lid down tight when smoking and sealing the unit completely.https://www.amazon.com/YUEPIN-Toggle-Stainless-Holding-Capacity/dp/B07S896GLP/ref=sr_1_29?crid=1QX8P5ZCFWJ1R&keywords=toggle+latch&qid=1685708326&s=hi&sprefix=toggle+latch%2Ctools%2C87&sr=1-29

Awesome little tabletop charcoal grill! Was easy to assemble, looks great and performs even better! Is a little in the heavy side for a portable grill (nearly 50 lbs). I am keeping my grill on my patio on a rolling cart with stainless steel top. One interesting note… even when doing a full cook, the legs of the grill keep it high enough above the surface of what the grill is sitting on so little heat radiates to the surface below… my stainless steel countertop remains cool to the touch (was surprised to find that - I expected it to get really hot underneath which is why I went for a stainless steel countertop… is not really needed - you could probably safely use this grill on a wooden picnic table.)

I bought this based on the reviews, so I expected a lot, and I got it. This thing is a *beast*. It's heavy but very sturdy. I've been using it two or three times a week for a month now, and it does a great job, grilling or smoking. I even did a Hawaiian Kalua Pork wrapped in banana leaves, and it turned out great, almost like what I had when I lived in Hawaii. Also, Korean Bulgogi on the grill (see photos). The dampers give you great control over the heat level when smoking. I'm very impressed and would definitely recommend.

I’d say it’s well made as far as charcoal bbq’s go. Like the size and the design and It’s pretty cool looking. I could see bringing it a long on a picnic if you don’t have to carry it that far. Otherwise have a wagon or another person to help carry it as it’s a bit heavy. I personally think it’s a bit big to bring camping unless maybe you’re in a camper. I personally just bring a cast iron grate and cook over the fire. I bought it for a grill. I use my smoker for real bbq. Even though gas grills are a little more covenant I think food tastes a lot better over coals and for us it’s the perfect size. I can get 8 decent size burgers on it The handle will get hot if you keep the lid open so be prepared for that but not a huge problem for me. There is one review I read stating that the ash tray is a bit hard to get out. But after fooling with it I realized all that you need to do is lift it anbit in the front and slide it out. It’s designed that way.