Best deals on barbecue grills for spring 2023

It’s almost barbecue season. We’ve found the perfect grill for your spring and summer barbecue needs. Not only did we comb through tons of online barbecue deals, but we also consulted barbecue expert Aaron Chronister. Chronister is the author of “BBQ Makes Everything Better” and the winner of the 2010 Gourmand World Cookbook Award for best barbecue book. He gave CBS Essentials his recommendations for charcoal smokers, pellet smokers and barbecue cookers.

Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker charcoal smoker, $549 (regularly $649)

Gateway Drum Smokers charcoal BBQ smoker, $1,199 (regularly $1,299)

Fast Eddys By Cookshack pellet smoker oven, $5,880

We’ve found the best deals on barbecue grills for spring 2023. How did we choose the best grills for your home? We consulted a grilling expert and scoured the internet for barbecue smokers and grills with a four-star ratings or higher. These customer-loved cooking devices featured tons of positive reviews.

No backyard? No problem. Not only did we find barbecue grills for people with backyards, we’ve found grills perfect for outdoor decks, patios and even electric grills for people who want the taste of barbecue, but have no outdoor space.  

Best deals on barbecue grills for spring 2023

Shop on-sale barbecue grills from Weber, Gateway, Kenmore, Kamado Joe and more. 

Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker charcoal smoker

Chronister said this Weber grill is best for beginners. Its 726-square inches of cooking area can smoke everything from pork to chicken to a full-sized turkey. 

This smoker features two separate cooking areas. It’s outfitted with adjustable vents for controlling air flow and temperature and an easy-access aluminum door for adding fuel while cooking.

Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker charcoal smoker, $549 (regularly $649)

Gateway Drum Smokers charcoal BBQ smoker

This charcoal BBQ smoker features dual adjustable air intakes and adjustable exhaust for temperature control. Its removable fire basket can hold up to 10 pounds of lump charcoal. It can smoke up to 14 hours. 

This on-sale smoker’s cooking grate can be used in three positions.

Gateway Drum Smokers charcoal BBQ smoker, $1,199 (regularly $1,299)

Kenmore smart charcoal grill

This Kenmore smart grill has Bluetooth capabilities and allows you to easily set times, monitor four meat probe temperatures and view the ambient grill temp gauge right from your phone.

“The smart device is super easy to use. Connect with the Kenmore app and pick your meat type, temperature and doneness. It also notifies you when the meat reaches your set temperature. [It’s] perfect for those who like to multi-task,” shared one reviewer.

Kenmore smart charcoal grill, $298 (reduced from $350)

Green Mountain Davy Crockett portable wood pellet grill

Green Mountain’s Davy Crockett portable, Wi-Fi-enabled wood-pellet grill is billed as perfect for tailgating, and Amazon reviewers agree — it’s rated 4.5 stars. This stainless steel smart grill runs on 12 V or 120 AC power. Download the Green Mountain Grills app to control the Wi-Fi-enabled grill via your smartphone or device.

Green Mountain Davy Crockett portable wood pellet grill, $359 (regularly $399)

Kamado Joe Big Joe III 24-inch charcoal grill

This three-tier charcoal grill allows you to cook multiple things at different temperatures, all at once. This barbecue appliance is outfitted with Kamado Joe’s SlōRoller Hyperbolic Smoke Chamber. The feature is designed to perfect the taste and texture of food on low-and-slow cooks up to 500 degrees. It can be swapped out for heat deflector plates when searing or grilling at higher temperatures.

It’s on sale now at Amazon.

Kamado Joe Big Joe III 24-inch charcoal grill, $2,752 (regularly $2,999)

Weber Original Kettle Premium charcoal grill

This Weber grill has a porcelain-enameled lid and a rust- and peel-resistant bowl. Just pop the Weber Original Kettle charcoal grill in your truck bed or trunk and bring it to the tailgate.

According to Weber, this retro grill can be used to grill up to 13 burger patties at a time. This makes it an ideal grill if you’re cooking for a large group. The grill includes a built-in thermometer in the lid.

Weber Original Kettle Premium charcoal grill, $219 (reduced from $233)

Weber Q1400 electric grill

If you want the taste of barbecue but lack the space for a traditional grill, this 27-inch electric model is a great option. Finding an outlet is no hassle, thanks to a six-foot-long power cord. The compact grill features porcelain-enameled, cast-iron cooking grates and a removable catch pan.

“This is the best electric grill made…The larger ones have the same wattage but can’t reach the same heat,” a verified buyer of the grill says. “Smaller is better in this case. This unit is easy to use. No gas, no charcoal, no mess.”

Weber Q1400 electric grill, $299 (regularly $359)

Bella Pro Series countertop indoor smokeless electric grill

This affordable, electric countertop grill is easy to take anywhere. It has a nonstick cooking surface that is dishwasher-safe and smokeless — another smart option for cooking under a tailgating tent.

Bella Pro Series countertop indoor smokeless 12-inch x 16-inch electric grill, $60

More expert-recommended barbecue grills 

Shop even more barbecue grills. These grills come highly recommended by barbecue expert Aaron Chronister.

Fast Eddys By Cookshack pellet smoker oven

This 100% wood burning, pellet-fired smoker’s 1,564-square-inches of cooking area can allow up to 100 pounds of food to be smoked at once. Its electronically controlled thermostat allows you to preset cook time and temperature, as well as maintain temperature when cooking is finished.

Includes four 23 x 17-inch nickel plated steel racks that are removable and can be power washed for quick clean up.

Fast Eddys By Cookshack pellet smoker oven, $5,880

The Good-One Open Range Gen III 36-inch built-in charcoal smoker

Chronister told CBS Essentials that this device has the best built-in smoker. Its internal damper allows control of how much smoke enters the chamber. The Good-One Open Range Gen III’s twist-style air intakes provide precise internal temperature control.

Plus, it features a dedicated firebox below and in-front of the smoke chamber that can be affixed with a grill grate for direct, high-temp grilling.

The Good-One Open Range Gen III 36-inch built-in charcoal smoker, $1,585

Pit Barrel Cooker 22.5-Inch PBX Cooker

According to Chronister, this is the best direct heat vertical cooker. This barrel cooker’s versatile design lets you smoke, grill and sear. It features the brand’s 360-degree all-round Heat Dynamics technology for consistent, flawlessly cooked food. 

Pit Barrel Cooker 22.5-Inch PBX Cooker, $500

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