Expert Grill Heavy-Duty 24-inch Charcoal Grill Review (2024)

FAQs

Who is expert grill manufacturer? ›

Expert Grill is a brand developed by and for Walmart. You can buy Expert Grills in store at your local Walmart, or online at their website and have the grill shipped to you.

If you have a charcoal burning grill, then you want to keep the lid closed while you cook. The purpose of the charcoal is to emit heat that will circulate within and around the meat or vegetables that you cook.

If your charcoal doesn't stay lit, there's a chance it doesn't have enough ventilation. Just like putting out a candle with a small cup (actually called candle snuffer) when there's no more air around, the charcoal extinguishes. The good news is that you must only allow some ventilation and try again.

But in general, if you're cooking for a family/party of 6 or less-a 24-inch Camp Chef pellet grill will do just fine. You can fit up to 40 - ¼ pound burgers or 24 - ½ pound burgers, one 14 to 16-inch pizza, 8 chickens, 6 rack of ribs, and 10 tri tips.

SHOULD I OPEN OR CLOSE MY GRILL LID WHEN STARTING CHARCOAL? The lid should be open while you arrange and light your charcoal. Once the coals are well-lit, close the lid. Most charcoal grills are hotter right after lighting.

The key to perfectly tender barbecue? It's all about temperature. When it comes to smoked meats, 225 is the magic number—well, 225°F, that is. That's the sweet spot of your grill, the temperature that, with a little finessing and some patience, yields tender, juicy, pulls-apart-without-even-trying barbecued meat.

Most charcoal grills have vents on the bottom. Open the vents wide and you get more air and thus a hotter fire. Partially close the vents and you get less air and a cooler fire. Make sure the vents are open when you light your charcoal and set up the grill.

Many people think it's the amount of charcoal you use, but the answer lies with the air dampers. Adjusting the air dampers will increase or decrease your temperature. The more air going into the grill, the hotter the grill will get. The less air going into your grill, the cooler it will get.

Expert Grill is a house brand name at Walmart, so there is no easy way to find out who makes this charcoal or get any information about it. However we were able to deduce that it is made/owned by Duraflame.

Place the steaks on the grill and cook until golden brown and slightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the steaks over and continue to grill 3 to 5 minutes for medium-rare (an internal temperature of 135 degrees F), 5 to 7 minutes for medium (140 degrees F) or 8 to 10 minutes for medium-well (150 degrees F).

How long does it take to cook burgers on a charcoal grill? ›

Depending on how much charcoal you're lighting, make sure to set 15-20 minutes aside to let your charcoal properly heat up before pouring it into the base of your grill.

Set up your charcoal grill for indirect cooking by igniting the charcoal on just one side of the grill, or around a drip pan. Place the chicken legs on the grill grates over the drip pan. Cover and grill for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink and registers 180°F.

How to Tell When the Coals Are Ready. After the fluid burns off, the edges of the coals will turn gray with ash. When the coals are mostly covered in ash they're ready to use. Grab your tongs or use a long-handled, metal spatula to spread out the coals.

Regardless of which vent you're messing with, remember that open vents mean hotter and faster-burning charcoal. Closed vents mean less oxygen, which in turn means less heat and slower-burning charcoal.

Yes, you definitely can add more charcoal while cooking on a charcoal BBQ. The best way to do this is by first lighting your charcoal using a chimney starter. You can then transfer the required amounts onto the barbecue. If this isn't possible for you, unlit charcoal will work too.

Small flames and minor flare-ups are ok, but you definitely don't want that fire licking your steak before you do. The Fix: Fire requires three things to burn: fuel, energy, and oxygen. Flare-ups are generally caused by fat dripping out of your meat and igniting on the coals or the grill bars below—adding fuel.

Wait until your charcoal has burned to an even temperature before placing any meat on the grill grates. When the charcoal firsts turns white, it is hot on the outside, but still cool on the inside. You want to wait until at least 2/3rds of the charcoal have turned white and the charcoal has stopped smoking.

What size grill do I need? For a family of 4-6 people a 30-inch grill would be adequate. A grill this size can easily accommodate 10 half pound burgers, 8-10 pounds of large cut meats and with a rotisserie, two whole chickens of 3 to 4 pounds can be cooked at one time!

How big is a 24 inch grill? ›

With plenty of grill space to cook for all your family and friends, the Expert Grill Heavy Duty 24" Charcoal Grill will be the star at your next backyard barbecue or gathering. This cart-style grill has a 372 sq. in. main cooking surface that's large enough to grill 20 burgers at once plus a 201 sq. in.

Covering the grill with a lid turns your grill into an oven. The lid traps the heat from the grill and allows that heat to surround your food. If you have a really large steak that's seared, but not quite cooked through, pull out that lid.

Grill temp for burgers

When grilling burgers, you want the grill temperature to be around medium-high to high heat, which is around 375 to 400 degrees F. Many gas grills have built in thermometers, but often they tend to be not super reliable.

One argument people use to defend using high heat to clean a barbecue is that the flames will eliminate bacteria. Their cleaning method often involves heating the grill for 15 to 30 minutes at a top temperature of 400 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

When grilling on high heat, create a two-fire zone: Stack more coals on one side of the grill for higher-temperature cooking, and the other side of the grill should have less charcoal for lower-temperature cooking.

Some common reasons for a gas grill not getting hot enough include: A faulty temperature gauge. Gas leaks from the grill's regulator hose. An empty or near-empty propane tank.

The big advantage of chips over chunks is that you can use them in any kind of cooker—simply add a layer of wood chips over the top of your hot charcoal, or, if you have a gas or electric grill, add the chips to a smoker box, put it on the hot grate and wait until you see smoke to add your food.

Use too much charcoal and you'll waste valuable fuel. Use too little and your grill will struggle to get hot enough or you won't be able to maintain temperature until you are finished cooking.

Low heat: 250°F to 350°F.

Charcoal needed: 1 whole chimney to start, about 100 Kingsford® Charcoal Briquets or 4 lb. of Kingsford® Charcoal Briquets arranged in a pile, additional coals will be needed later. Light the coals using the Chimney Method; Using Lighter Fluid; or using Match Light® Charcoal Briquets.

How do you use a charcoal grill for beginners? ›

Follow this tip: The grill needs to get good and hot before any food is added. After lighting the grill, cover it with the lid and let the charcoal heat up for at least 15 minutes. You'll know it's ready when it looks gray and ashy.

How long should a charcoal barbecue heat up for? For best results, you need to get your barbecue to temperature before cooking. Heat up your barbecue for around 10-15 minutes with the lid on before putting anything on the cooking grates.

DON'T: Forget to preheat the grill before you start cooking.

Once your coals are distributed in your grill, throw the lid on and let it sit for five to 10 minutes before placing any food over the coals, you want to hear a light sizzle when the protein, fruit or vegetables hit the grates.

For recipes such as our Sweet and Tangy Barbecued Chicken (see related content), we not only put a pan on the grill but also fill it with water—for different reasons: Placing a pan of water opposite the coals lowers the heat inside a grill, allowing you to cook more slowly and gently; it also evens out the heat.

Preheat performance Evaluates the temperature after a 10 minute preheat using thermocouples. It also gives an indication how quickly the grill reaches its maximum temperature.

A grill that won't stay lit for long could be caused by a clogged burner, a stuck regulator, or a faulty regulator valve or hose. To check for clogged burners, remove the grill grates and flavor bars or burner covers to expose the burners.

Some common reasons for a gas grill not getting hot enough include: A faulty temperature gauge. Gas leaks from the grill's regulator hose. An empty or near-empty propane tank.