VonHaus XL American BBQ Grill with Smoker

It ranks #4 (B tier) on our consolidated charcoal grills board, drawn from 4 independent outlets.

The VonHaus XL American BBQ Grill with Smoker is for the cook who feeds a crowd and wants an offset smoker built in. It sits in B tier on our charcoal grills board, praised for its large cooking surface, built-in smoker feature, robust construction and excellent value. If you cook for a household rather than a party, the Weber Original Kettle Premium 22" Charcoal Grill in S tier is the better all-round grill. If precise low-and-slow control matters more than capacity, the Big Green Egg Classic ranks first.

Reviewers on our board credit the VonHaus XL American BBQ Grill with Smoker with robust construction and long-term reliability. Offset smokers are steel, so the lifespan depends on keeping rust away: empty the ash after every cook, keep the firebox dry and store it under a cover. Expect to re-season the grates and repaint worn spots over the years.

Yes, that is its main selling point. The VonHaus XL American BBQ Grill with Smoker has an offset smoker box, and reviewers credit it with Texas-style BBQ capabilities. Build a small fire in the side box, let smoke and heat flow across the main chamber and use the chimney damper to hold a low temperature. Offset smokers need more tending than a ceramic kamado, so plan to check the fire every hour.

More than a standard kettle. The large cooking surface is the feature reviewers cite first for the VonHaus XL American BBQ Grill with Smoker, and the verdict on our board names it for those needing larger cooking volumes. It suits parties and family gatherings where a 22 inch kettle runs out of room.

Brush the grates while hot, empty the ash from both the main chamber and the smoker box once cold, and wipe the outside down. Oil the grates lightly to prevent rust and keep the whole grill under a waterproof cover. Check the paint each season and touch up bare steel with high-temperature paint before it rusts.