Just purchased this grill from Walmart. Thank you for doing a review on this and showing us beginners how it is done. Total lifesaver. 💯

I bought it and it works super well, it's great!!!

There are only a couple of videos on KZread about this grill on KZread. Thanks for the review. This is on sale at my local Walmart right now for 97.00.

@briandaniels4

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Had the Kingsford version years ago...loved it. This version is very close to the Kingsford original. One thing: You need to seal the lid with high temp strips to fully keep the heat in when you close it. The lid has two rubber boots that create gaps. Doing this will offer better temp control and saves on charcoal.

@briandaniels4

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a great tip! Do you have a link to the heat strip you use?

@jlp7184

3 жыл бұрын

@@briandaniels4 high temp tape (nomex) on stove gaskets.com. it's white in color but i sprayed it with black high temp bbq grill spray. I believe lowes now carry Oklahoma Joe brand in the bbq section

@paulk5311

2 жыл бұрын

it not only leaks around the lid but also that door on the front. no way you can seal it properly without some modifying. i hate mine and it is due to all the air leaks it has. mine is still in good shape but i plan to buy a kingsford 22.5 inch kettle grill to replace the expert grill.

@heli0s2003

11 ай бұрын

Ahh, this was the info I was looking for, thanks!

Most grille these day will be just fine if you know what you are doing. I have had my Expert Grille from Walmart for 5-6 years and I love it. It looks great and it dont cost a fortune. Im just glad I did not pay $200-400 for one of those Weber grilles. A BIG thank you to Walmart for carrying these. Im gonna get the portable one that can sit on the kitchen counter when I want a steak in the winter time.

GREAT review brother keep it up ! Was looking for one and I seen this and now I have to get it !!!

Just purchased this grill at Walmart and your video was a great help!!

@briandaniels4

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

I just bought this earlier today. I can't wait to put it together and begin using it

@briandaniels4

11 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

I have this grill. Bought it about a year ago. My son-in-law liked it so much....he has one too now! Walmart...under $100 and already assembled. :)

@jackgamble6120

2 жыл бұрын

FYI...my Uncle just bought one a few months ago as well and loving it. :)

I bought this Grill. I had a Task Rabbit assemble mine😂. It took him 2.5 hours. He was on my rooftop deck stretched out on his back going to Town. I said to myself "Mighty Jesus, bless his heart". I had planned on assembling it myself. But when I took it out of the box. It was soo many pieces. It was a LOT of pieces. I said no sirrrr. Its been assembled a week. Im going to use it today. It looks like a really nice and sturdy grill. Good quality.

@briandaniels4

9 күн бұрын

😂 enjoy the new grill!

I used it for the first time this past week end it was great !

Bought mine a month ago, I love it. I used to have one that was real wide, don't remember it, I think it was a Kingsford. I've used it quite a bit already. Yes, I do need to seal it because I plan on smoking with it until I build my smoker

Great review ! Helped out a lot

These grills are great. The depth is great. And works great for smoking too.

I absolutely love mine. Still learning but it’s a very rewarding purchase

@briandaniels4

Жыл бұрын

It really is!

My friend has this grill awesome indeed very effective and easy to use with great price tag. Just make sure you also season the inside of the grill before you cook on it.

I bought this grill a few days a go, I also bought the expert untincils and the cover that is made for this grill. It is a very great buy for this particular grill.

Just put my grill together plus it was on sale . I cant wait thanks for the tips .

@briandaniels4

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy

Thinking really hard on this one. Wanted something with a side mounted firebox but man for $97 I don't see a way to do better than this one. I love that you can raise and lower the coals too. That's the added extra driving me toward this one. Great review.

@briandaniels4

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful!

@louiswhite1445

3 жыл бұрын

I have been busy busy busy with my grill. I am smoking boss briskets on this thing. I didn't think it would work but I tell you, barrell smokers are good but just a tad bit overrated. Glad I got it.

@richardy2631

22 күн бұрын

If you have a Costco membership, they have very similar one for 299.00 it’s called a charbroil grill it’s a little bit bigger and takes about 2 hours to assemble but well worth it

I just purchase one of these after spotting it at Walmart while looking for something else. I already had a Charbroil IR kettle but with only three feet it was very unstable because I could no longer tighten the nuts that hold the feet. It also had no place to store anything which was very annoying. This grill eliminated all those issue and cost less than my Charbroil. I was sure to get mine in a box because I've seen the assemble skill of the folks that put them together at our local Walmart, so I much rather do it myself. I have not used it yet but my charbroils was promptly placed at the curb with a free sign. My only complaint is that the axle fits loose in the feet. Metal to metal contact will cause that to be a weak point once the paint is rubbed off, so I fixed that by placing 4 rubber grommets in the holes on the feet. I can't wait to break it in.

Snagged one of these free off marketplace. Restored it and now she’s ready for use.

great review . thanks for sharing!

Excellent review mate

For 90ish bucks this thing is a steal. Everyone in my house craves that charcoal flavor. Thank you for doing a review on this because 90% of the gril review videos on youtube is auto generated nonsence

I’ve had this grill for years at least 6 now and it’s been an amazing g grill. I would say definitely get a cover because it can rust if left out in the elements and also get an additional charcoal grate because mine melted a hole in it after so many uses.

@CPR4THEBODYlivingaenrichedlife

2 жыл бұрын

What part are u speaking of?

@charlesturnage

2 жыл бұрын

@@CPR4THEBODYlivingaenrichedlife just get something to sit your charcoal on like a metal grate and not just the bottom of the grill because mine got a hole after so many times bbqing

@Mandy_39

Жыл бұрын

​@@charlesturnage what did you end up using?

@HistoryChris

9 ай бұрын

@@charlesturnagewhat did you use for the charcoal grate?

Had one for about 4 years before it burned through, I just bought another one loved it so much, especially how you can raise and lower the charcoal

@briandaniels4

Жыл бұрын

Right on

@williamwhite1997

9 ай бұрын

I'm interested in getting one, since it seemed like you gave yours a solid working. I was curious did the coal tray raise/lower feature hold up as long as you used it for?

Nice. Ours wasn’t pre-assembled from Walmart. Came in about 500 pieces 😆

@baddreams123451

12 күн бұрын

I put one together too. It wasn’t to bad but it did take some time.

Great video sir! My dad looking to get one. Steaks looks 🔥

Got mine on sale a few years ago for I think 69 bucks, using it for the first time today, Happy Memorial Day Veterans, Thank You For Your Service!!

I just purchased a propane grill but looking for an emergency grill and off grid living. I have lots of apple wood i plan on burning and smoking the way mom did when i had my first bbq in swamp land. This one is in my cart, but had to check out video review. Thanks for the video and to everyone who gave their input/comments.

@briandaniels4

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking out the channel!!

Thanks for video, i purchased mine here in Canada, and it cost me 200$ plus tax but its worth it, cheers 🍻

@briandaniels4

11 ай бұрын

Good choice!

I bought mine last Friday haven't cooked on it I had to put it together not too complicated but a lot of pieces but a very nice grill and I bought the grill cover very nice

It was very helpful thanks

Fam! This review is PEAK! It’s too tier!! Appreciate ya! I have to cop this! 🫡

Just got this grill on clearance for $57. I've been needing a charcoal grill but didn't need a large expensive one. This shall do the job.

@briandaniels4

10 ай бұрын

Wow! Great deal!

I just bought one today, I’m using it tomorrow 4th of July

I'm super excited i just received this grill for my birthday 🥳🎈 yesterday, I'm a good grill guy, but I'm open to any of yall extra quick tip grilling recipes.....

@briandaniels4

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy

I've had mine for a year and it's been used heavily. It's not as pretty as when new but still doing the job well. Some of the paint on the lid has burned off and the charcoal tray is warped but still holding together. I keep it in the garage when not used and I clean the ash out after every cook. But it's a great 2 zone cooker. Open all 4 vents up, have the charcoal tray all the way up and preheat those cast iron grates to get an amazing sear on steaks and burgers. Move your meat to the cool side and close opposite lower and upper vents while leaving the other opposite lower and upper vents open, and it cooks like a convection oven which is great for finishing steaks or chops after they've been seared.

@briandaniels4

11 ай бұрын

Great tips!

@darrylbranch6818

11 ай бұрын

Just bought this grill last weekend and will be using it tomorrow!! Great tips on how to vent the grill while cooking steaks.

I came across this video while shopping around for a new grill. I have this grill in this video for the past 3 years and it's worked perfectly. Paint is still perfect and cast iron grates are in great condition too. I'm looking to get a larger grill so I can smoke meat for my family of 6 and this Expert grill is just a tad small for us now. Seeing reviews online for new grills and seeing the paint & rust issues I may just see if I can attach a side (offset) smoker barrel on to my Expert grill. That way I can smoke and use all of my surface area for racks of ribs or chicken. Hard to fit racks of ribs while smoking on this grill with all of the coal to one side and food on the other on such a small grill. Hope this helps somebody else. Hopefully the quality hasn't gone down hill since I purchased mine for $99. I also grill throughout the winter in freezing weather on my covered deck.

@dungeondesigns104

2 жыл бұрын

The Expert Grill Pellet Grill/Smoker is a great option. I've had mine for a few months but my boss has had his for 2 years and no issue. You can use it as a grill or smoker. I bought mine for $300 but it is on sale at Walmart for $250.

@erichoff8603

2 жыл бұрын

They do sell this same grill in a larger size now. I recently bought a second 24-inch before I realized they had the larger size but it’s all good, the grill works great :)

Thank you for this!!

@briandaniels4

Ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

Thank you; very helpful

@briandaniels4

21 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

My mother bought me one as a gift this last weekend. Had a a chance to use it.... went and spent $60 getting some nice steaks charcoal and the fixins to cook dinner for me and my girl....... and wouldn't ya know it..... I lift the hood to get it going.... and the thing doesn't have and damn grates in it 💁‍♂️ Pissin in the wind 🥱

Great video

@briandaniels4

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Really nice looking steaks..

Excellent review. I will add a couple details on steaks that took me a while to learn..... 1) have your steaks literally dripping in oil, this will dramatically help create the excellent sear, as the oil flares up. 2) flip steaks every 50-60seconds (this allows for a high heat sear, while allowing the entire mid section to be a medium doneness...vs....flipping any longer than 60seconds, you get a grey(well-done ring)...with only a small section in the middle that is cooked medium) Think of this kinda like reading a smoke ring on a brisket, it's not the same..but same, but visually you are looking in the same area. You want a good seared ring, then 95% of the inside a consistent pink medium(or whatever) doneness. You don't want, multilevels of donenes.. And for extra pizazz....grill a couple poblanos, and onions on the side (soaked in oil, and lightly seasoned with Tajin)

@eljefe6782

Жыл бұрын

Dripping in oil? Lmao!

@michaelbarnhill2685

Жыл бұрын

@@eljefe6782 that's.....what I said. I get it though, most peoples expectations for a great steak are simply sub-par. Carry on with your mediocrity.

@eljefe6782

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelbarnhill2685 so...I was just curious about it and tried it last night on one of the steaks I cooked. I didn't soak it... rather just sprayed on some vegetable oil on it before seasoning. It did act as a binder for the seasoning, and it cooked just like the others without oil. Although it did char faster than the other did. But... the taste was still the same.

@michaelbarnhill2685

Жыл бұрын

@@eljefe6782 what in the hell. You dont you spray vegetable oil on your steak. For that matter, you spray vegetable on any food you are about to eat. Seriously.

@Steadyrock100

Жыл бұрын

Glad you posted this! I was looking for steak hints!

I have the Kingsford Model from Walmart (basically the same grill). After 8 years thanks for showing me the side table can be folded😅

@briandaniels4

11 ай бұрын

Lol! That’s, awesome!

Got one of these at Wally World when they first started selling them over two years ago. Cost us about $99. It's kind of popular around here as a few of my neighbors have them - in varying degrees of condition. . . Only use ours in the summer months. After two seasons its still holding up. We really only use it for burgers and dogs though. It's a great design but needs stronger sheet metal. If you cook at high heat too long it will warp. Not just the charcoal pan, but the actual box/body. The grates on ours no longer sit flush. One of the side vents won't stay in place, it just free-wheels. . . If you're one who BBQ's often and you get to about 2 years of service life with this grill, you did OK. The only real weakness is the charcoal tray.

@jackgamble6120

2 жыл бұрын

No issues like that with mine. Sounds like a case of too much lighter fluid being used and being to anxious to get a roaring fire going as soon as possible for the pit. :)

@CPR4THEBODYlivingaenrichedlife

2 жыл бұрын

@@jackgamble6120 u have good experience?

@jackgamble6120

2 жыл бұрын

@@CPR4THEBODYlivingaenrichedlife Yes, going on 2 years. No issues warping or paint peeling off the sides. I do clean after every use. Not sure what a few others mean by high heat doing damage. Shouldn't be a need to overfill with hot charcoal or dousing it excessively with lighter fluid for high flames.

@CPR4THEBODYlivingaenrichedlife

2 жыл бұрын

@@jackgamble6120 ok gotcha thank u.

Just assembled but haven’t cooked on it yet but it looks great

I had pork chops and chicken breasts on mine this week. Really like this model but.... Make sure you cover it. Mine is just a couple years old and exposure to rain allowed the ledge holding the ash tray to rust out. My oversight. I will most likely buy another one, and a cover this time. All the vents allow you to really keep the temp steady. The adjustable coal bed is pretty effective

@briandaniels4

21 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

So, how do you get the coal remains out of that "tray" after you have used it? Do you have to pick it out piece by piece? I looked at a number of similar grills and it looks like the tray is not removable (the top tray I mean, the one with small holes in it)?

I have it n I love it

Bought one and took it back after one cook. The charcoal tray needs to be replaced with expanded metal. The tray smothers the ashes and it also could be a little deeper to hold the charcoal from tipping over onto the ash catcher.

My lid temp gauge didn't seem to work my first time putting charcoal in. Is that a known problem, or was I too light on the charcoal? I only used a third of what you did to cook a piece of split chicken breast. Seemed to take forever. Eventually, I just took it and put it in the oven for 30 minutes to finish it off. Tasted great but I need a temp gauge if I'm going to cook brisket or steaks.

Reaper is sold on the bottle opener. Cheers boys!🥃🤘🏾💀🇺🇸

good choice

@briandaniels4

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Im getting this!!! Great price

Picked it up for free from a neighbor. Super exited to use it tomorrow

@briandaniels4

Жыл бұрын

Nice find!

I got one of these grills and they are good but its a bit difficult to smoke cause it is not very well sealed the heat escapes too much from it besides that its a good grill for the price

Good video but how does metal on cast iron not mess up the seasoning and cause rust?

Any advice on using this grill as an adhoc smoker?

Got one from Walmart probably $126. Or somewhere around there. Wider with 3 grills, same appearance. Took about less than an hour to put together. Only problem is when I open the the top hood it goes all the way back. I have to check out why. Anxiously waiting to try it out...

@tolamyb35d

2 жыл бұрын

you probably had the brackets for the lid on the body

@mandykal

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I did.. I noticed it after I posted and fixed it immediately.

How do you clean out the charcoal bed after use though? Making a damn mess

Do you have a video of how to smoke brisket on using this grill

My wife just bought this for me as an early Father's day gift. It is a GREAT grill...BUT it sucks to build. The directions are at some points poorly worded and show very little. Wanted a Traeger, got this. Still, I can sear some meat and have a good ol' time!

Great video. I just stopped myself from buying it today at Walmart because there was no display model and I read a review that the plastic knobs/handles have melted when running it at a high heat. Any take on that? Otherwise it's exactly what I'm looking for. My next choice is a Webber Premium

@briandaniels4

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve not had any melting issues. I’m pretty sure my grill handles are all metal.

@qthemusicdj

3 жыл бұрын

@@briandaniels4 I'm seeing lots of great reviews. I originally wanted the Dyno Glow charcoal grill but it almost 3x the price. This is too good to pass up

Great video quality. What camera did you use?

@ErnestoVera-vp4zt

28 күн бұрын

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Great review! I bought one and like it. I am concerned about the handle turning rough that lowers the charcoal. I have not even used it yet but the tip of the turn handle is already shaving metal off of the plate that it presses against. I need to know if this is normal. Please help!

@Sharberboy

3 жыл бұрын

Mine did that too it'll last a good while

@JJ-LilFace

3 жыл бұрын

There's another guy with a video who said he had to swap the sides (where the vents are)& after that it worked perfectly

Next time get a charcoal chimney helps out so much and you can easily spread the coals out better

@briandaniels4

3 жыл бұрын

I have one now. Thanks for the tip!

@williamshelton4805

3 жыл бұрын

@@briandaniels4 no problem

I know this is an older video.. but anyone know how to fix the vent dampeners from becoming loose? It just has a locking nut and washer and when you open and close it it loosens badly. Any suggestions to keep vents tight?

@claws61821

Жыл бұрын

I've always been told that adding a second nut behind the first does a good job of locking things in place

I just bought one myself. Has anyone used it to attempt to smoke? Does it work for smoking?

I just got this as my first grill, and I'm just learning to grill. It has worked out great so far, but is there supposed to be so much heat and smoke leaking out of the lid? Or is that normal?

@briandaniels4

11 ай бұрын

That’s normal for charcoal.

Just to confirm at "8:15" , did the paintwork start to peel?

Hey Brian, do you have a video on how to use this for beginners? I brought a grill which is almost identical to this and I'm a beginner to BBQs. So I was unsure how you've added the charcoal to the grill before you added the grills and meat. I've seen a lot of people use a charcoal chimney but not sure if I need one for this grill. Any advice and tools I'll need would be a huge help

@briandaniels4

2 жыл бұрын

Matt. I usually use a chimney and then once most of the charcoals have some gray ash on them I spread them on the coal tray and put the cooking grates back in place.

@Matt-kq3ks

2 жыл бұрын

@@briandaniels4 many thanks, I actually got a chimney today. Firing up the grill for the first time tomorrow. Wish me luck!

How about temperature control? Cleaning?

can I please ask you a question, I'm scared of buying it because of the cast iron grill grates, does it corrode by leaving it outside? thank you

@briandaniels4

21 күн бұрын

I don’t worry about it. If you’re cooking on it regularly the grease will protect the grates

If you don't mind me asking, how do you go about cleaning after using; trying to prevent rusting? Thanks in advance..

@briandaniels4

2 жыл бұрын

I mainly just keep the ash emptied. Other than that I put it in the garage when not in use.

@sexymoma77bt

2 жыл бұрын

The cast iron you cook on? Just bought mine yesterday that's why I'm asking 🤷🏽‍♀️

how do you empty out the used charcoal?

I just ordered mine 5 minutes ago , they been out of stock everywhere

@briandaniels4

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! It really does offer a lot for the price. Hope you enjoy the grill.

What state are you in Brian? Nice!

Excellent review sir, thank you

@briandaniels4

2 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

So how do You suppose I refill for more coals ? Do I just throw um in there ? Or do I have to preheat the coals as well ?

@michaelbarnhill2685

2 жыл бұрын

Light in the chimney starter, then add them in. Especially, if using matchlight. With lump, you still.run the risk of it not catching for a long while...making your heat inconsistent

@humanblockhead5726

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelbarnhill2685 awesome! Thank you so much ,that helps a lot 🍻 May life be easy on those you love 🤙🏽

Have you smoked a brisket on this thing? Great review

@briandaniels4

3 жыл бұрын

Not yet. I have a smoker for that! Thanks for watching!

Is there a rotisserie that we could use ?

How did it hold up after a year using it. I had the charbroil kettle it fell apart

@briandaniels4

2 жыл бұрын

It’s held up pretty well for me outside and uncovered. But I don’t use it often.

@kevinmalinowski7184

Жыл бұрын

My charbroil kettle was crap

@kevinmalinowski7184

Жыл бұрын

@@briandaniels4 hey does this one conserve charcoal like Weber kettle

Do I have to season the grates each time I cook or is it a one-time thing?

@earthtojay3664

Ай бұрын

It’s once every 4 four months or at the begging or end of summer or whenever you grill

Try using tongs with steaks instead of a spatula my friend , nice review, had my eye on this grill for a while

@Arnnnnn

2 жыл бұрын

Also a chimney to get them coals piping hot before throwing them on

I likes mines

I have this grill. But the lifter to lower and raise the coal pan is very difficulty to get on. Three people have tried to put this on. But it will not engage. I am going to have to use this without raising and lowering the coals. Have tried everything. My sister bought one as well. Same problem. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

@JJ-LilFace

3 жыл бұрын

There's another guy who said you have to switch the sides out& it'll work... I'm going to try it later lol

@patsyhandy9626

3 жыл бұрын

@@JJ-LilFace Thanks Ashley.

How much effort is required to clean out the ashes after cooking?

@tanyapriest9069

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I want to know. I just bought this grill today. I’ve put it together and cleaning is my only concern.

@briandaniels4

3 жыл бұрын

I scope the ash from the main charcoal tray using a flat shovel. Then the ash pan underneath just slides out to dump. It’s not been a big deal for me.

I got q tip use the bag if you gonna use all the charcoal

How do you control your temperature?

@briandaniels4

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t do long smokes on this grill. I mainly use it for burgers, steaks, and chops...things that I can cook quicker with high heat. However, I’d use the 4 side vents to keep the temp even if I was going to do a longer cook where consistent temperature was needed.

What are the spacers for??? Are they for the wheels ????

@briandaniels4

2 жыл бұрын

Mine was already assembled so I’m not sure without looking at the directions.

Can you use mesquite? Or is it only for charcoal?

@briandaniels4

Жыл бұрын

Charcoal is the primary fuel for the grill.

I am using about 1.5kg of charcoal in this grill and not able to increase the temperature above 300 degrees. Does anybody know how to increase the temperature above 500? adding more charcoal (how much)? or whatever else?

@salmanalshahrani9331

2 жыл бұрын

It has poor and small ventilation holes

It was advertised to me as a smoker 😕 can you use it as such?

@briandaniels4

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not really a smoker.

How do you smoke with it? It's not an offset.

@briandaniels4

2 ай бұрын

You’d need to put your coals to one side.

looks like you might be able to use it as a smoker 2

thank you... helped me a lot to not buy it 👍 because I need to cook some beer can chicken some times and the lid is not high enough to accommodate 2 chicken

How much is it in US $? Is it 98USD? Wow, i need to get one 😉😊

@briandaniels4

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. It was $98 US when we bought it in 2020.

@gabrielfloresdrums

2 жыл бұрын

@@briandaniels4 Cool 😉😁

@m.p.4209

2 жыл бұрын

$107 US at Walmart. Purchased today.

I wish I could say I didn’t have to assemble it. Maybe I’m dumb but it took hours.

@angelgutierrez5950

Жыл бұрын

Just bought one today for $89.99 at Walmart.. Took me about an hour n a half. Thankfully no one was home and I was able to peacefully listen to a podcast while getting it done..lol about to use it tonight.. in about 30mins lol. Just waiting on the grates to season a little