Old Smokey Charcoal Grill #18 (Medium)

I recently got settled into a new place and decided I wanted to grill some things up for a little get-together. I searched everywhere for my Lodge Cast Iron grill, but alas... I guess it got lost or stolen in the move. Man, I shed tears over that old fella! But you know what? Whoever stole my Lodge Sportsman's Grill... THANK YOU! Although The Lodge Sportsman's Grill was exellent, I think I have found the perfect grill. On 3 occassions in my life, I have had backyard cookout Que that was so good, it made me do a happy dance. On two of those occassions, I was mystified to look across the yard to see what looked to be 2 washtubs on top of each other (Old Smokeys). I don't know why this grill produces BarBque on par with a $1,000 dollar Big-Green-Egg, Weber etc. but it does! I think it has something to do with the very simplistic build of the grill. It some how reflects even, radiant heat from all sides of the interior, while also circulating huge volumes of smoke. If you love smoke rings and smokey flavor, this is the grill for you. Depending on how much you open the top draft, what type of wood or charcoal you use, and cooking time... This grill will SMOKE your Que along with searing,broiling. It's just a question of how much smokyness you will get. I missed the grill marks from my Lodge Grill, so I purchased the Char-Broil Cast Iron Universal Grill Grates. Problem solved! The Char Broil grate also fits the larger Old Smokey #22. So, now I have the best of both worlds... I can get the cast iron, sear marks my Lodge Sportsmen produced along with the smoked flavor of The Old Smokey #18 Grill. I think the Charbroil Grill Grate was only around $34 bucks, much cheaper than the others I came across. Cons: I can't even put into words how delish the meat is from this grill, but it does have a few small flaws worth mentioning. 1. The bottom draft-hole can not be seen! You can not tell if it is open or closed while grilling. I used a Sharpie Marker to make lines at the bottom of the grill to indicate open and closed. 2. The edges of the legs and draft-doors on this grill are very sharp, so be carefull during assembly. 3. I really love this grill, and like showing it off; It would have been nice to have a metal emblem on it, instead of a tape decal that will eventually burn off... Better advertisement, too. Old Smokey, are you listening? 4. I am planning to take the advise of another Reviewer and substitute wing nuts for the legs of the grill, that way it can be quickly made more portable for the tailgate, beach, picnic, etc. That would have been a nice touch out of the box. IJS.. These are very small issues for a grill that simply can not be beat. Add to your shopping cart... Trust me, it'll be one of the best purchases you ever made! P.S. This grill's huge lid gives you enough clearance for perfect beercan chicken. So you might want to pick up some beercan stands while your shopping.

I like the simplicity of it. I gave my 10yr old "ole smokey" to some friends to take on a weeks trip to the lake. they used it every day and fell in love with it. I bought me a new one and they kept my old one. Great Grill

This is a great product for the money. Save yourself lots of cash and still achieve great grilling and smoking. There are only two air adjustment holes so it takes a little trial and error. This will produce the same results as a Weber for a fraction of the price. Its simple to modify, ( I moved the grill racks around a little inside). Charcoal grilling is the best, I haven't used my gas grill since this one came out of the box!!

I have had several of these grills over the years, but not in a long time. I was so excited to get my new one and my first attempt at BBQ chicken was a success! Although the advertisement says (white) the color is the same as shown, the normal pewter/tin color as the original.

I've used it just a few times. Excellent charcoal, smokey flavor. Old Smokey receipes available on line. It is easy to use and easy to clean. Very simple design. Built from heavy gage material. It should last a long time. Air dampers work real good. If you shut them both off, the fire smothers out quickly. Allows you to use the charcoal twice before the pieces get too small. Plastic trash bag makes a good cover for storage of cool grill. Look out for sharp edges on metal parts. I had to file down sharp burrs to prevent my hands from getting cut during normal handling. The 18 inch size can cook more food than 6 people can eat. I recommend getting the temperature gage for consistant results.

Ordered Old Smokey during the week and it arrived very quickly before the weekend.It doesn't come with a thermometer or a handle for the lid, so I had to order those separately.I am not great on the grill but I was able to smoke some amazing burgers, chicken breasts and hot-dogs all together without any issues and they turned out amazing! This guy Smokey is my new best friend!

It gave the old smokey a much needed height boost. It made things so much easier to grill / smoke on without the worry about having to bend down low to the ground. Grill height now is closer to 4 feet rather than the default 2 with the normal legs.

We live in a world full of complicated high tech products. Sometimes you find a product that is so simple and perfect you just can't believe it exists and that few people know about it. I received this grill as a Fathers Day present. We are a small family of three so the 18" grill was a perfect size.The family also bought me the height extension legs which set the grill at a perfect height. You can tend this grill from a sitting or standing position.Small 2" thermometer was included in my Fathers Day gift and it works very well. You get to choose where you drill the hole and place the thermometer, which is a nice feature.The best product I have ever bought at a great value price. All the praise for this grill on Amazon adds up to one simple fact. The world is full of things to buy, but few things can enhance the simple joy of grilling more than this product can.I rarely tell any one about anything I buy, but I think I have told everyone at church and at work about the magic of the Old Smokey Grill. Just had a dinner party this weekend and everyone was amazed by the food we grilled.Do yourself a favor. Buy an Old Smokey Grill. Buy some lump Charcoal. Buy Some Apple Wood Chips. Get SMOKIN'