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Char-Griller Dakota™ Offset Smoker

Name: Char-Griller Dakota™ Offset Smoker
Brand: Char-Griller
SKU: 8235
Price: 399.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Model: 8235

$399.00

If you’re looking for the ultimate grill for charcoal grilling and smoking, look no further. The Char-Griller Dakota Offset Smoker not only allows for classic grilling and searing methods, but also includes a Side Fire Box for Texas-style offset smoking. The Side Fire Box will easily help you smoke your favorite foods for long hours, resulting in supreme food flavor and texture for your outdoor barbecue events. Plus, this grill is made of heavy-duty steel, ensuring it will last for years to come.

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FEATURES OF THE Char-Griller Dakota™ Offset Smoker

Durable charcoal barrel grill with 625 square inches of total cooking space
Includes a Side Fire Box for offset smoking to achieve delicious barbecue flavor and perfect food texture
Heavy duty steel construction to ensure your charcoal grill lasts for years to come
Insulated grill body to maintain smoke and heat for fuel efficiency and supreme food flavor and texture
Dual damper controls to provide precise airflow control to achieve perfectly cooked foods
EasyDump™ Ash Pan in the Side Fire Box attachment to easily dispose of your ashes and continue grilling with ease
Lid and door gaskets to prevent heat and smoke leakage
Includes expanded metal cooking grates to enhance airflow and leave distinctive sear marks on food
Includes a folding front shelf for additional food preparation space
Fashioned with wheels for easy mobility
Includes one grill grate lifter

FEATURES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

CHAR-GRILLER PRODUCT FEATURES

SIDE FIREBOX INCLUDED

Use the included Side-Fire Box for Texas-style offset smoking methods to achieve foods that are supreme with juicy, tender flavor! Also use as a Portable Tabletop Grill to bring your grilling-on-the-go!

EASYDUMP™ ASH PAN

Easily dump your ashes and continue grilling with the convenient EasyDump Ash Pan. Spend less time cleaning, and more time grilling!

EXPANDED METAL COOKING GRATES

Lock in delicious flavor with the durable, made-to-last Cast Iron Sear Grates.

Specifications

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FAQ

How to Build a Fire

There are a few methods to light your charcoal grill, depending on the materials you prefer to use. Using a charcoal chimney is the Char-Griller® preferred method for speed and convenience but igniting your lump charcoal or briquettes directly in the grill is a great way to get cooking as well. Charcoal Chimney 1. Remove your grill grates and set them to side 2. Fill your charcoal chimney ¾ of the way full with briquettes or lump charcoal 3. Set fire starter on charcoal grate, light and then place the charcoal chimney directly on top of the fire starter 4. Coals will fire upward from bottom to top 5. After coals on top of chimney are ignited (usually 10-15 minutes) dump the coals over the charcoal grate and replace your grill grates Fire Starters 1. Remove your grill grates and set them to side 2. Pour approximately 3lbs (approx. 50-60 briquettes) of charcoal directly on to your charcoal grate and stack together in a pile 3. Insert fire starter into the middle of the charcoal pile so that it is slightly covered and light 4. After the charcoal has thoroughly ignited, typically glowing red or gray in color, use tongs to spread them out and replace your grill grates Do not use lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, alcohol or other accelerant for lighting charcoal due to flammability, risk of bodily injury and potential to leave a distasteful flavor in your food. If necessary, use tongs to move coals for even heat. Always wear gloves when handling grill grates, charcoal grate, or adjusting coals

How to Attach a Side Fire Box

Attaching a Side FIre Box can seamlessly transform your grill into a Texas-style offset smoker for low-and-slow smoking methods that result in perfectly cooked foods. https://youtu.be/vzDKzjYTlZw

How to Regulate Temperatures

Controlling the temperature of your grill is all about controlling the air flow to the fire. MORE AIR = MORE HEAT. LESS AIR = LESS HEAT. By opening and closing the top and side dampers, you can easily control the temperature of your grill. The amount of charcoal used when grilling can also greatly impact your ability to control temperature. Dampers may need to be adjusted during the cook to account for changes in weather like wind or to accommodate for more or less fuel. When first learning how to operate your grill, always use the same amount of charcoal to best learn your grill’s damper control.

HEAVY-DUTY STEEL CONSTRUCTION

CHROME-PLATED STEEL WARMING RACKS

SIDE SHELF FOR ADDITIONAL PREPARATION SPACE

WHEELS FOR EASY MOBILITY

Accessories

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Char-Griller Universal Grill Cover

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Char-Griller Universal Grill Cover

This Char-Griller grill cover is made from a durable, heavy-duty fabric. Designed for Char-Griller Super Pro, Legacy, Smokin' Ace, and Raider grills, this cover provides long lasting protection from pouring rain, freezing snow, and scorching sun. The lightweight yet durable cover easily slips on, keeping your grill in fighting shape season after season. Protect your investment and extend the life of your Char-Griller grill!
Char-Griller Universal Grill Cover
This Char-Griller grill cover is made from a durable, heavy-duty fabric. Designed for Char-Griller Super Pro, Legacy, Smokin' Ace, and Raider grills, this cover provides long lasting protection from pouring rain, freezing snow, and scorching sun. The lightweight yet durable cover easily slips on, keeping your grill in fighting shape season after season. Protect your investment and extend the life of your Char-Griller grill!
Charcoal Chimney

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Charcoal Chimney

The best grilling accessory that any backyard griller needs is a charcoal chimney. This cylindrical tube has air vents on the bottom that take the fire in from your firestarter, pulls it up through the charcoal, and lights it from within. This speeds up the charcoal lighting process and makes sure all your charcoal is evenly lit.

The Char-Griller Charcoal Chimney Starter is the best way to light your charcoal grill. Simply fill the Charcoal Chimney Starter with charcoal and light it. Once the coals are ready, pull the trigger to release the burning charcoal into your grill.

Charcoal Chimney

The best grilling accessory that any backyard griller needs is a charcoal chimney. This cylindrical tube has air vents on the bottom that take the fire in from your firestarter, pulls it up through the charcoal, and lights it from within. This speeds up the charcoal lighting process and makes sure all your charcoal is evenly lit.

The Char-Griller Charcoal Chimney Starter is the best way to light your charcoal grill. Simply fill the Charcoal Chimney Starter with charcoal and light it. Once the coals are ready, pull the trigger to release the burning charcoal into your grill.
Rub - Original All Purpose 12oz.

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Rub - Original All Purpose 12oz.

Char-Griller’s Original Rub is great on everything! Ramp up chicken, pork, beef, seafood and potatoes to bbq quality with a couple shakes.
Grill Glove

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Grill Glove

These Char-Griller Grill Gloves are perfecting for removing hot accessories from the grill, tending coals, cooking over a hot griddle surface, and so much more.
Charcoal Basket 17 x 5 x 3.5

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Charcoal Basket 17 x 5 x 3.5

The Charcoal Basket holds briquettes or lump charcoal in a concentrated area of the grill to create heat zones. A great way to smoke or grill with indirect heat, the basket makes it easy to control the heat zone and keep it concentrated.
Charcoal Basket 17 x 5 x 3.5
The Charcoal Basket holds briquettes or lump charcoal in a concentrated area of the grill to create heat zones. A great way to smoke or grill with indirect heat, the basket makes it easy to control the heat zone and keep it concentrated.
Remote Thermometer

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Remote Thermometer

Measure the internal temperature of your meat from the comfort of your couch with this Remote Thermometer. A backlit LCD display with built-in presets shows the temperature at a glance. The tapered stainless steel fast read probe is accurate up to 500˚ F.

Remote Thermometer

Measure the internal temperature of your meat from the comfort of your couch with this Remote Thermometer. A backlit LCD display with built-in presets shows the temperature at a glance. The tapered stainless steel fast read probe is accurate up to 500˚ F.

Char-Griller Dakota™ Offset Smoker

$399.00