Grillerette Pro - "The Smartest Portable BBQ Grill" - Lid & Accessories Kit

This is a very cool little grill that does burgers and steaks awesomely. I sit the charcoal pan on a one burner propane stove for about 5-7 minutes to get it started without using any smelly fluid or gel. Then return the pan to the grill and let the fan do the rest. When the coals are ready I turn the fan speed down and add a couple of small chunks of wood to provide a good smoke. I cooked 2 rather huge t-bones this way and they came out a perfect medium with nice smoke flavor. When I'm done cooking I immediately shut off the fan and lay a heavy Gage piece of sheet metal over the charcoal to snuff it out which usually leaves me about half a pan of coals for next time. You only need 10 briquettes to start and you get to reuse about half so a bag of charcoal will last a very long time. Since the cooking surface is dome shaped it is a little tricky to cook things like sausages and corn on the cob but it can be done. Potatoes cut in half and slathered with butter do very nicely. Be sure to put water in the grease ring because it definitely makes clean up much easier. The non stick coating on cooking surface wipes clean with a paper towel and only occasionally needs the smoke vents brushed out. I even found a round grate that sits nicely inside the grease ring that allows me to use a skillet with this little jewel. It might have been nice if it came with a charcoal snuffer and round grate but it's still a very nice product that I expect to last a good long time. VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER. 8/6/19 edit. Second summer and I still love this grill. Just made 3-5 inch cheeseburgers (one is in my tummy as I write this). Unfortunately the clip that holds the batteries in broke but that's nothing duct tape can't fix. I'm sure I'll get at least 2 more years of use. It's easy to get apart in case something gets stuck in the fan (I had that happen). Super grill for 1 or 3.

I am enjoying this grill and will continue using it. Finding the prescribed starter gel has been a challenge though I finally loaded up at Walmart. I had been using small pieces of fire starter cubes which cause a huge plume of smoke continuously until they died out. Now that I have switched to the recommended gel fire starter, the grill is essentially smoke free. The grill heats up fast because it operates as a forge with forced air. Unlike the Cobb grill that I also own, the length of time for cooking decreases significantly as does the ability to slowly cook meat. For grilling, this is a beast of a tool that is now my primary daily griller. For slower cooked meals, the Cobb seems to be superior. I am glad I purchased this as a quick grilling system for steaks, hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, vegetables, chicken, and kabobs. Unlike the Cobb, it does not have a solid griddle for eggs, pancakes or similar food that starts out as a liquid. Still, this is an outstanding steak or hamburger griller. I will be using this for many years.

I've had it for over 2 months by now and I really like how easy it is to get it ready and start grilling. I've used it inside near a window fan and outside at my balcony with absolutely no issues. I purchased the accessory kit and it helped with things that take longer to cook, especially chicken. And it's necessary when it gets windy outside. It allowed me to setup a genghis kahn pan grill which fit perfectly. Turning the fan off putting the lid on shuts off the fire quicky. The kit is not the same quality as the grill but it makes it a more complete package to go outdoors. The grill itself is smokeless if you use quality charcoal (e.g., "Jealous Devil"). Depending on what you're cooking you may want to do it ouside. Certain kinds of meat such as pork and lamb in general, short ribs or anything that holds more fat may generate smoke and release grease in the house. Steaks, chicken, burgers and sausage are totally fine just setting it up by a window fan. As for cleaning, that's one thing I'm happy with. Almost no ash to deal with, the grease pan, grill and gate are easy to clean so not much homework afterwards. It's just like washing your pans. The batteries... they don't last for too long but a powerbank does a pretty good job as a replacement. I recommend this product. It's works as described. I may come back and edit in a few months to talk about its durability.

This BBQ grill makes the entire experience hassle free. It has an adjustable fan speed that can be powered by a USB powerbank or AA batteries. The coals are lit very easily with gel fire starter and stay lit. You control the heat by the fan speed. You can just time yourself, leave the items in the grill and come back when they are done. No need to sweat it out standing by the grill and fanning the flames. Cleaning is easier with water in the drip tray. I really recommend that you buy the optional BBQ accessories as it comes with the grill rack for your chicken wings and the cover with the temperature gauge is also good for reducing the smoke emitted. However the screw attaching the temperature gauge could be improved on - it rusted after the first wash.

Do not buy this junk!! These are overpriced dollar tree items bundle for the suckers. On first use, the dome temperature gauge fogged up. The tongs are tiny for a barbie play set & are useless at picking anything. The overall the quality of every item is dollar general/dollar tree. For $9.99 I would keep it but for $69 is going back. --------------UPDATE 07/08-------------- As mention by another reviewer, this thing is a fire hazard. Be very careful as having fire and unprotected wiring underneath will eventually create an electrical fire. I can't return it since I'm out of the window. But to any of you considering buying this thing, think twice.

On the plus side, this is a well-made, aesthetically pleasing grill that is easy to use, produces good results, is easy to clean and appears to be durable (although time will tell on that). That said, I have some buyer's remorse. I don't think this was worth $180 with the additional accessory kit. For me, the selling point was "90% less smoke" . I live in a ground floor apartment with a large, screened in patio; however, my upstairs neighbor's patio is directly above, so a standard grill would would be too smokey. In this regards, the Grillerette Pro is a bit of a disappointment, as it gives off a pretty significant amount of smoke. I can't measure the amount of smoke compared to a standard charcoal grill, but observationally it appears to be much less than a 90% decrease. I have to use a large fan to blow the smoke out, to prevent it from going up. I'm also pretty sure the thermometer in the lid is not working properly. The first few times I used the Grillerette Pro, I was concerned that the temperature never registered above 200 and usually closer to 100 to 150. However, food cooks fine on the grill, leading me to believe the thermometer is inaccurate or defective.

It's great for 2 adults and possibly a small child. It does have a few parts to contend with. Like a big grill, make sure your coals are hot before setting on the top piece. I would also suggest ordering the accessory kit at the same time, the cover has a thermometer built in, the grill grate allows space for pans and pots, the tong and bbq brush nice. We experimented with the gel, wood shavings, wood chunks and charcoal. All work well. Wood shaving made a little more initial smoke but soon dissipated. The water steams your food to make moist meats and vegetables just right (all the size of my hand). 24 oz of water in a pot takes less than 3 minutes to boil. Meal prep also fast. We used a 9 inch cast iron skillet, which held 5 eggs and ham on the accessory rack. For toast we laid 4 pieces of bread on the sides and turned repeatedly- still got some burnt edges. Like the cast iron pan or baking dish it does season (gets dirty) when cool the top pieces can be wiped off pretty thoroughly and when cold wrapped in something to prevent getting other things messy. I would not suggest trying to scrub because the coating will get scratched and not work proper next use. The cover inside does get stained but this grillerette pro works great. We demonstrated it for many interested passer byes. I'll try to add some of our videos soon.

I love this little thing so much! It’s super easy and manageable. I can easily move it anywhere I want. Cleanup is so easy! The food tastes great. I was skeptical about the whole thing. I honestly didn’t think it was going to work. lol I had been looking for over a year for a little grill that I could store on my porch and move around easily. I’m so glad I waited. This is so much better than the one I was considering. I love it so much! Love the accessory kit, too. I waited a little while before I got that part. Remember, I was skeptical about this whole thing. lol It’s definitely a nice addition to this amazing little grill. The only suggestion I’d make is I’d love a cover with a base with a top that latched down over the base. Think upside down bucket. I use it a lot, and I always cover it back up after it cools. A case where it was already setting on the base, and I just had to put the top over it and latch it, would be great and so much easier for this grillerette loving person.

I thought I would love it, sadly its not as good as I expected, there is no charcoal taste. and the grill is a bit too high to be used as table top grill. It also does not come with a grill net. So you are basically cooking like with a pan. I would rather torch food on a oak wood board.

A la première utilisation l grille s’est détériorée Et le gras en arrière ne veux pas partir même avec des produits spéciaux