First and foremost, to customize your charcoal layout options, grab a pair of charcoal baskets. They’ll hold your coals right where you want them for easy set-up of 2-zone grilling. I bought these right away. Napoleon is an award-winning Canadian company that’s become an international sensation with a reputation for innovation and quality.

Napoleon is known for offering one of the longest warranties in the industry. The 22” Pro Charcoal comes with 10-year coverage on the lid and bowl, 5 years on the air control system and the cooking grids, and 2 years on everything else. Should you need to initiate a warranty claim, you can start that with the online form. The lid of the Napoleon Charcoal Kettle Grill BBQ - 57 cm - NK22K-LEG-2 features a built-in lid hanger to hang the lid on the side of the grill when it is removed and a cool touch handle, that is specially built to shield hands and keep them away from the heat while grilling, plus a built-in ACCU-PROBE™ temperature gauge helps monitor the temperature while the air vent for added heat control. Down below a huge, stainless steel ash catcher contains the leavings from previous amazing meals, while another stainless steel vent adds more temperature control. Once lit and loaded, the charcoal burns easily and efficiently, thanks to the heat diffuser insert. I found the vents simple to operate, and I can make minute adjustments to fine-tune my temperature. (More on that in the next section.)

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Description: The Napoleon PRO Charcoal Kettle BBQ - 57 cm - PRO22K-LEG-2 is an oustanding example of the versatile original charcoal grilling machine. Charcoal is the original infrared grilling fuel, and with its It’s not quite Coke vs. Pepsi or David vs. Goliath, but there’s definitely a rivalry between Weber and Napoleon, at least in the minds of consumers.

Online support includes assembly videos for every ‘cue they offer and an array of maintenance videos, too. There are answers to many of the questions you might have in the searchable FAQ section. You’re also welcome to phone Customer Solutions toll-free for assistance. I speculated earlier that the diffuser would help my charcoal burn more efficiently and leave me with fewer wasted coals. This seems to be the case. Compared to other kettle grills I own, this Napoleon results in fewer unburned coals. The Napoleon Pro 22 Kettle BBQ is a must for anyone wanting a premium kettle BBQ. The PRO22 is versatile and effective with amazing features to help create the perfect food every time. Dispose of the ashes: Once the coals have cooled completely, use a shovel (ideally a metal one) – to scoop them into a container. Never dispose of hot ashes in a plastic or paper container, as they can easily ignite. Here’s my hands-on review of the Napoleon 22” Pro Charcoal Kettle Grill, including unboxing and assembly, a complete test, and my honest assessment of quality and value.

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When it comes to smoking, I have successfully smoked both pork tenderloins (as seen in the images above), and a couple of beef roasting joints. For this I have used both the charcoal snake method, and at other times used the charcoal baskets and vent control to keep the temperature down.