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Summary
If you are looking for an easy and compactable turkey fryer to grill your turkey, then you have arrived at the right place. The Char-Broil The Big Easy 3-in-1 Smoker is the perfect fryer for you. Not only that but it’s safe and healthy to use.
However, it’s difficult to clean which can be annoying if you dread washing utensils. Overall, it’s a nice product to check out.
Pros
- Easy to use
- Compact and portable
- Supports multiple cooking techniques
- Perfectly cooked and flavored meat
- Safe and healthy cooking
Cons
- Might be difficult to clean
- Grilling area not large enough
There are days when your family is in the mood for smoked ribs, roasted wings, or grilled hamburgers. No need to head to Dickey’s – or Google “how to master grilling/smoking”. The Char-Broil The Big Easy 3-in-1 Smoker, Roaster & Grill has you covered.
The Char-Broil The Big Easy 3-in-1 is a versatile cooking device. It can bring the feel of backyard barbecue food to daily food by giving users a chance to smoke, grill, and roast meat. Thanks to its TRU-Infrared technology, it cooks without oil – and is a safe vessel.
Is the Big Easy Smoker Roaster & Grill straight out of your culinary dreams? Keep reading to find out!
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Char-Broil The Big Easy 3-in-1 Smoker, Roaster & Grill: Features We Love
Here’s a look at everything we love about the Big Easy. Check them out:
a) Multi-Use Tool
This device is engineered to provide multiple cooking techniques in one. You can try anything from smoking a rack of lamb to roasting chicken wings with perfect skin. It can fry a whole turkey without any hassle – and give beautiful grill marks to the sausages!
b) TRU-Infrared Cooking and Grilling
The cooking chamber and the grill grate are equipped with the TRU-Infrared system with no direct fire. It prevents flare-ups for safety.
Plus, it helps cook and deep-fry without oil, making it a healthy choice. It also delivers excellent cooking and smoking.
c) User-Friendly Design
You don’t have to be the master griller of your neighborhood to use this vessel!
Similar to the Bayou Classic 44-Quart Stainless Steel Turkey Fryer, this turkey fryer is easy and simple to assembly if you follow the manual.
Just connect the device to a liquid propane tank – and it’s ready to be used. It has one knob for heat control and another for power.
d) Portable
The device is portable, thanks to the handles on the two sides. So, you can move the unit around in your backyard or patio.
You can also take it to picnics and hikes in your car or RV to enjoy a fun time cooking rustic food with friends and family.
e) Capacity
The cooking chamber can hold large birds of 21 lb. That’s sufficient fried, smoked, or roasted meat for a party of 14!
The grilling tray offers a 180 sq. in. space for steaks or veggies. You can’t cook for the neighborhood, but it’s enough for a small group.
f) Quality Cooking
This device can roast or fry meat, making it juicy inside and crispy outside. It can also smoke poultry, ribs, briskets, etc., beautifully, thanks to its chamber for wood chips. Its grilling tray leaves lovely grill marks on your food, though it can’t infuse a charred taste.
g) Useful Tools and Accessories
The vessel comes with a smoking/roasting basket to go into its main cooking chamber. It has two half shelves to cook different food items. The bundle also includes a lift hook, a smoker box for wood chips, a grease tray to collect drippings, and a thermometer.
Verdict: Should You Buy the Char-Broil The Big Easy 3-in-1 Smoker, Roaster & Grill?
The Char-Broil The Big Easy Smoker, Roaster & Grill is designed for families who enjoy barbecue-style cooking. If you want to cook for a small group of people, this unit can roast and smoke meat beautifully. You will love the texture and flavor it will give you.
You can also use this vessel for grilling hamburgers, sausages, and vegetables quickly and easily. While it’s not going to let you host a barbecue lunch for a large group, you can still use it for movie nights or sports nights. It’s also great for picnics and camping trips.
But it really shines in the case of frying, roasting, and smoking. What makes this unit great for regular cooking is that it’s quick and easy to use. Plus, it allows oil-less cooking. And when we say that, we don’t mean less oil. It can literally fry food without oil!
Realistically speaking, it is not a direct replacement for a charcoal grill. You will not get the smell of fire in your food, especially when you grill it. It does, however, add a rich flavor because of the smoking mechanism. All in all, it’s a small device that cooks great food.
Smoking Pork Ribs in Char-Broil Big Easy Smoker, Roaster & Grill
Once you have assembled and seasoned the Char-Broil Big Easy Smoker, Roaster & Grill, you can use it for various cooking methods. We tried smoking ribs and pork shoulders in this vessel, besides roasting some chicken quarters and chuck.
We loved the results – but were floored by the ribs. Here’s what you can do for smoking ribs:
Step 1
Fill the smoker box with wood chips, taking care not to fill it to the brim.
Step 2
Turn on the device and set the heat level to High.
Step 3
Continue for about 10-15 minutes till you see smoke coming out.
Step 4
Cut the rack of baby back ribs into two sections.
Step 5
Cover the ribs with a dry rub of your choice. Make sure that it has no sugar.
Step 6
Place them on the basket’s two shelves and put them in the cooking chamber.
Step 7
Reduce the heat to Low and allow the ribs to cook.
Step 8
Check the temperature once you hit the 45-minute mark.
Your ribs should be done in about an hour, with an internal temperature of about 195F-203F.
Check out the detailed video below showing how to smoke ribs in the Big Easy.
Grilling and Roasting Tips
Tip 1
While roasting a substantial joint like a piece of chuck, wrap the meat in foil when you’re about 40-50 degrees below the target temperature to lock the juices.
Tip 2
Whether you prepare your spice mixes and marinades or buy them, ensure they do not contain any sugar. Otherwise, you will burn the meat.
Tip 3
Before grilling, make sure to keep the Big Easy turned on for 15 minutes on High. It may seem like a long wait. But the actual grilling will take only 5 minutes.
Tip 4
We recommend investing in a vegetable grill basket. It doesn’t come with the bundle – but it will make cooking delicious vegetables really easy with this device.
Tip 5
Line the grease basket with a foil container to collect the drippings. Instead of throwing the accumulated meat grease away, use it to make delicious gravy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Char-Broil Big Easy 3-in-1 be used for slow cooking?
Some users say that cooking a large joint in two foil layers in the lower chamber can help slow-cook meat in the Char-Broil Big Easy 3-in-1.
But the temperature stays in the lower range at around 275F for less than 10 minutes. So it’s not ideal for slow cooking.
Is the Char-Broil Big Easy Smoker and Grill powered by electricity?
The Char-Broil Big Easy Smoker and Grill is not an electric device. It is powered by propane. You need to use a standard liquid propane tank – which is not part of the cooking device’s package. Once you connect it to the tank, you can use 9,000-18,000 BTUs.
How does the Char-Broil Big Easy Grill and Smoker compare to a regular charcoal grill?
The Char-Broil Big Easy Grill and Smoker is an excellent choice if you want a single vessel for frying, grilling, roasting, and smoking.
Though it’s not the perfect replacement for a charcoal grill or smoker, especially for large groups, it makes meat tender and flavorful.
Final Words
Who said you have to wait for Thanksgiving to enjoy fried turkey – or the 4th of July to grill and smoke hamburgers?
The Char-Broil The Big Easy 3-in-1 Smoker, Roaster & Grill lets you enjoy outdoor cooking. So turn every single day into Barbecue Day with this 3-in1 vessel!
