*Love it!! I used to use a propane grill and after using my Weber, the food just tastes so much better and the temp **MyBest.Kitchen** control is so easy! Will never use a propane grill again!*

This is my first charcoal grill after a lifetime of gas. kzread.infoUgkxBPjh-m7-eaAjTEt8BOZRSRRxXqxiI90W The food in it turns out great. Also, the ash remover makes it easy to clean.The base is sturdy and it has ample space inside.I use a chimney to get it started, and it seems pretty efficient. One chimney is enough to cook a whole lot of meat and still keeps burning. If you close the vents it cools down well making it so the coals remaining are still usable as supporting cast members (you still need fresh coals to get them going.I was going to get something bigger, but realized with coal, bigger is just more wasteful and harder to cook with.

I have one. Bottom vent does almost nothing to control temp. Initial thoughts is that the ash catcher air gap on sides allows air straight up into bbq. Rendering control slots to being aesthetically pleasing.

New video review of the Napoleon rodeo Pro kettle grill. What do you think?

Thanks for your review! I've used the Weber kettle for years with lots of success in grilling, BBQing, baking and smoking. Looking forward to the cast iron grates, hinged top and adjustable grate/fire distance features of the Napoleon. I will miss the one-touch ash wipers at the bottom of the Weber but adding features to the Weber is not cost effective compared with a new grill. Hoping to receive the Napoleon cart version 8/8. I'll be seasoning the cast iron in the electric oven before putting them into service.

@PostalBarbecue

8 жыл бұрын

Your welcome, glad we could help. As for seasoning the cast iron, it is a pre seasoned grill which works great. You shouldn't have to do a pre season. Also, I hope you find some useful cooking videos on our channel. Most of our cooks are done on this grill. Enjoy.

Very interested in this grill. Thanks for the review!

@PostalBarbecue

4 жыл бұрын

you're welcome. most of my earlier videos use this grill so you can see it more in action.

The adjustable height grate is my biggest pet peeve about my Weber performer. Because high heat searing is tricky with the performer

Any chance you're still using this thing? How is the hinge holding up after a couple years?

Thanks!

Great video!!

@PostalBarbecue

4 жыл бұрын

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Is there a notch for a cable to an external thermometer?

That adjustable height feature is a great idea..... I wonder why weber never came up with that ...60 years later!!

@x-man4702

2 жыл бұрын

They probably got comfortable with the the success of the kettle over the years, they would come out with the same feature many years ago if they needed to (necessity is the mother of invention)

I just bought one. where is the serial number?

Nice review ! Please share with us how you clean and mantain the cast iron grill after the cooking session ? You use stainless steel brush or brass brush because i reed on the internet that if you use a stainless steel brush you can scratch the surface of the porcelain coat from the grill. I will cook twice in a month using this grill so please explain the seasoning proces if you can. Thanks !

@PostalBarbecue

6 жыл бұрын

I dont' do anything different then when cleaning a stainless steel grate. You can't really keep a cast iron grate seasoned well becuase as soon as you use searing hot heat it bakes it off essentially. That said this is cast iron not porcelain coated cast iron which means it will last forever. Cleaning I just use a brush and alternate the sides that will be over the hot coals from cook to cook. Or you can even take the side off that will be over the hot coals.

@devourermastikator

6 жыл бұрын

Postal Barbecue thank you for your feedback ! How you clean the porcelain coated part of the grill - the inside of the bowl ( behind the grill where the coals burns) ? It's really messy and i'm afraid that i will scratch the black surface and the porcelain will peal off . You use some special tools or a plastic ones ?

@niall111

5 жыл бұрын

@@devourermastikator I use razor blades to clean the inside. don't worry too much about scratching. :)

@wstepnout7215

5 жыл бұрын

@@devourermastikator I know this is a late reply. I have this very same grill. Once the coals are finished burning I simply use a wooden ceder shingle to scrape the sides. I use a clean paint brush to push all the ashes into the ash collector. Then rinse it with the garden hose. Warm Soapy water helps remove grease build up. Use a sponge or rag.

Great videos on your channel. How is the Napoleon grill holding up now that you've have a few months to use it? Would you recommend it over a Weber?

@PostalBarbecue

8 жыл бұрын

Hey great question. I still really like it and it's holding up really well except for a little bit of paint flaking from the handle (possibly because attached a camera to it a few times. Haha). It is a tough call which one is better. I think the weber is a little more air tight which helps control temperatures, but this one has the cast iron grill with the adjustable levels which actually comes in really handy. I know that doesn't answer your question fully, but check out the link in the description it also has a cart option.

@PostalBarbecue

8 жыл бұрын

Oh and thanks for enjoying this channel :) anything you would like to see us cook?

@tanom123

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review update. In terms of new stuff to cook, how about some lamb? I also wouldn't mind seeing more results of smoking/slow cooking with the grill.

@wstepnout7215

5 жыл бұрын

@@PostalBarbecue I have this very same model and I have a Weber kettle at my fishing/hunting. You are correct the Weber controls heat way better. The Napoleon's cast grill and 3 levels are awesome and yes the Weber is more air tight. Love them both. Very nice review.

Looks good, good sir. What's makes a kettle grill a kettle grill though?

@PostalBarbecue

8 жыл бұрын

+louis patterson it is just the style of grill, not sure exactly why how it got it's name.

@chandlerreyes53

2 жыл бұрын

It's looks like a kettle

Hi there. I have the same model (Napoleon Charcoal Kettle Grill). I really struggle to handle and keep the temperature, sometimes too high, sometimes very low. Could you do a video showing us how you manage it? Thanks.

@PostalBarbecue

6 жыл бұрын

hey there, unfortunately I don't have this grill anymore. I found that using s charcoal basket helped a lot.

@smokefathersbbq

5 жыл бұрын

@@PostalBarbecue That was fast, what happened? I just ordered this grill. Is it a piece of crap or what?

@niall111

5 жыл бұрын

@@smokefathersbbq I've been considering getting this grill, but can't find any great reviews that don't seem a bit biased. This one appears to have been given to the guy for free in exchange for a review... I think i'll stick with my old weber kettle over this!

@smokefathersbbq

5 жыл бұрын

@@niall111 After doing further research, I cancelled my order for this grill. I wound up buying a Char Griller XL charcoal grill. It's huge and so far, did well on the first two cooks. However, I still think I'm in need of a Weber gasser. I don't have the time during the week to charcoal grill, so a gasser would make it possible.

What is the reflector plate's purpose? Just bought a napolean and still learning how to improve my BBQing skills, but no idea what that plate is for

@SvAv312

11 ай бұрын

Выкиньте эту пластину на мусорку, это не нужная вещь.

Wouaw 👍

I'm looking for a kettle that I can do low and slow on as well as sear. How has this Napoleon 22 inch held up? Thanks

@Disastrousmedia

5 жыл бұрын

What did u end up getting? I recommend the Weber. It does everything well.

@toddpratt7222

5 жыл бұрын

@@Disastrousmedia I found a new Weber Performer Deluxe Kettle on Craigslist. I ordered a rotisserie for it and I'm loving it.👍

too bad about the air leaking trouble you would think with all that money they are asking it would be built tight.

The hooks to hang the tools from the side do those come with the grill?

@PostalBarbecue

6 жыл бұрын

no this is an accessory..

La peinture grise sur la poignée se barre trés vite

I wish if the vents were to the side, not in the dead center

@Giljagaur

4 жыл бұрын

The charcoal goes on the sides and the meat in the center then the hot air flows to the meat on the way out

So I see you went back to a weber. Can I ask why?

@PostalBarbecue

4 жыл бұрын

Gareth Price better temperature control.

Is this better than a weber as I'm in two minds in which one to buy

@PostalBarbecue

4 жыл бұрын

good question. I switched to my 22 inch weber and would recommend that one over this.. but if i could add the multi level and possibly the hinge onto my weber that would be nice. I used this grill for a couple years though. This is the one i use mostly now amzn.to/2WAdtmF but the original kettle is just as good.

@robbryden4982

4 жыл бұрын

@@PostalBarbecue so the weber premium kettle is a better grill in your opinion. I do like the idea of raising the grill up and down

@PostalBarbecue

4 жыл бұрын

Rob Bryden yes. I’d say so for sure. It just more air right which makes it easier to dial in your temps.

@robbryden4982

4 жыл бұрын

@@PostalBarbecue guess il have to purchase one then for the summer what do you use now for your bbqs had a gas one last years had a little coal bbq tried my hand at it but iv had one decent one but been new to coals it takes alot longer to cook than gas

@Soussmeboules

4 жыл бұрын

Hi there. I changed my Weber for this Napoleon Grill in 2014, and I don't regret any minute my choice. I use the grill around 30-50 times per year. On the other hand the cast iron grill is top notch, and with 3 levels of height and the possibility to fill aside while grilling it is a plus. I could never get my meat that well grilled with Weber. Plus the cover being sealed, you don't need to hang it on contrary of the Weber. It is a lot more practical. To me it is a clear yes for Napoleon. The only negative point is the aluminium painted foil at the top around the thermometer area. It loosed itself after 2 years, but I let it unprotected on winters in my balcony (in Germany). So I'm a bit responsible of the misfortune. Anyway it is just cosmetic damage, and has no incidence on the quality of grilling of this tool.

Where can I get just the grate?

@ianjul1

3 жыл бұрын

You can purchase one direct from Napoleon.com

La charnière est en plastique c’est pas terrible et la grille en fonte casse facilement, sinon trés stable

@SvAv312

11 ай бұрын

@@Clauderatinier75чугун очень хрупкий материал

Napoleon or Weber master touch? And why?

@PostalBarbecue

4 жыл бұрын

I switched to the weber performer kettle just for better airflow control. I wish there was a combination of the two.

@santhortube

3 жыл бұрын

Postal Barbecue Have you had the opportunity to compare the SNS kettle to Weber / Napoleon? - if not, based on what you see online on the SNS, what is your selection? - Weber?

@manfred9769

3 жыл бұрын

@@PostalBarbecue It seems like the new Napoleon kettles comes with a different type of bottom vent system. Probably fixing the issues that you and other experiences with the earlier model?

Stop reviewing!!!