Is The GourmetPot Charcoal Ceramic Grill--A Good Fit For You

If you love to grill, you've more than likely seen the GourmetPot Charcoal Ceramic grill. It's a ceramic barbeque grill which can be used as a bbq grill, smoker and also an outdoor oven. It's so adaptable you'll be able to make anything from hamburgers and steaks and other traditional bbq grill foods to desserts, bread and also pizza.



Probably the largest distinction is the overall look of the grill. GourmetPot Charcoal Ceramic grill is well, firm and shaped like a big egg. The egg shape appeared to be created (on purpose) to provide the power to help you control and maintain the heat in the bbq grill a lot better than other grills.

The second biggest distinction is the material the grill is made of. Instead of being made with metal, the GourmetPot has thick ceramic walls. Ceramic is noticeably more sturdy in comparison with other materials, which means the GourmetPot will last longer than other grills and smokers, it can be used all year (even with freezing temperatures). It is also less dangerous than other grills, particularly when there are children running around, since the ceramic exterior stays cooler than regular metal barbecue grills plus you always cook with the lid down, so you won't have to be concerned with flare-ups.

Now, the GourmetPot does have a few negatives in comparison with other grills. For instance, it isn't an inexpensive grill. You can expect to spend approximately $559 to get a large Charcoal Ceramic grill. In addition, you have to use lump wood charcoal, which isn't always readily available and is usually a bit more expensive than traditional charcoal briquettes. The GourmetPot also has a smaller grilling surface area when compared with many gas grills, which means you'll want a back-up grill if you're entertaining a number of people.

Having said that, the overall flexibility of the GourmetPot, the ability to grill or smoke as well as the amazing results you get (the GourmetPot is very forgiving, even for newbie cooks) are worthy of the price tag. If you're a barbeque lover and you also do a lot of smoking in addition to grilling you will really enjoy the quality and the results you will get when cooking on the GourmetPot.

and, we assume that you own the company or work for the company!

Sounds like a pitch...
Check out the small one they sell http://www.gourmetpots.com/product/gourmetpot-charcoal-ceramic-grill-in-red-small. Its about $330 and has a 11 inch round cooking area. I don't see where you can purchase anything on there web site to double up the space or hang meats from any hooks on the smaller one. Looks like these types are staring to get more popular are more people are making them now.

Cbot wrote:http://www.lthforum.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=231&start=180
Saw this new big red Kamado at Menards a few days ago. Looks like it made by Char-Griller and also has the name king griller on it to. Looks neat but I did notice the vents for air and smoke flow did not seem to be really well made or have a good seal on it. Also the top lid had some play in it to. Don't think is sealed up to well and would guess there would be some air leaks on it that might make it had to control the temps? Its made out of metal not ceramic.

The same ad showed up on Roadfood about a week ago. Similar responses too.

Can't blame a guy for trying though, I reckon.

Buddy

"The second biggest distinction is the material the grill is made of"

...isn't the BGE made of ceramic or am i missing something? there's no distinction!

and i disgree the ceramic is a stronger material than... metal. if you knock one of these puppies over, it'll crack and be a paper weight thereafter.

Email I got back for the company, asked them where they are made at and where I can see one at before buying.

Our grills are made in China. But they will be shipped from US.
If you want to see the products before purchasing, you need to pay a deposit first.

For further problem, plese feel free to contact us.

You have to pay a deposit to just get a look at one?!
The faster companies like this go out of business the better.

Cbot wrote:Email I got back for the company, asked them where they are made at and where I can see one at before buying.

Our grills are made in China. But they will be shipped from US.
If you want to see the products before purchasing, you need to pay a deposit first.

For further problem, plese feel free to contact us.

Wow, if that's the pre-sale customer support model one can only imagine the time, effort, and diligence that they must put into post-sale support.

Hi,

I saw a Chargriller Big Red Kamado at a Menard's store. It seems very light weight, almost flimsy. Yes it is insulated but the material is a mystery.

The Big Steel Keg seems a better option at a good price point.

Tim

The Chinese are very good at making knock-offs that look like the real thing, but these jokers forgot to make it green.