Cuisinart Portable Charcoal Grill: Review

Review of the Cuisinart Portable Charcoal Grill

As of this writing, there were 186 customer comments and 8 answered questions for the Cuisinart Portable Charcoal Grill.  I’ve read through the comments and condensed the results into this report.  I hope that this helps you when shopping for a grill.

Best Fea​tures

• check Easy to Assemble
• check ​Great Price​
• check Sturdy
• check Bright Red Color
• check Dual Venting System 

Item Specifics

The Cuisinart Portable Charcoal Grill has a 14 inch Chrome plated grill surface with over 150 square inches.  The enamel coated firebox is made to be durable.  Included is a convenient mess-free ash catcher and a dual venting system for charcoal management and temperature control.  Three secure lid locks for easy and safe transport.  The dimensions are 14.5 X 14.5 X 15 inches with a weight of 2 pounds.

Small Size

Keep in mind that this is a very small grill with only a 14 inch grate and a total grill weight of just 2 pounds.  Some customers were disappointed with the small size, but if you are wanting a small grill this could be perfect for meeting your needs. It’s great for camping or taking just about anywhere.  Here is what one customer had to say about the size, “Small, lightweight, and does the job well. Cleans up in a jiffy and ready for the next time, or when I do not want to use the electric grill.”

Very Easy to Assemble

There is not a whole lot to assembling this grill.  The average time to assemble it according to customers is approximately 10 minutes.  This comment was typical for the assembly comments from customers, “It’s a perfect little grill for one or two people and quite easy to assemble.”

Low Price

If you take this grill for what it’s worth, and that is a compact grill, you really can’t beat the price.  Don’t expect more than it can deliver, and you should be happy with this grill.  Here is what a customer had to say about the price, “It’s worth the price. For a low price having this portable grill is a good buy.”

Sturdy

For the low price and small size I wasn’t sure if this grill would be very sturdy. However, the customer comments reflected that is fairly sturdy even though it is lightweight.  Many people were happy with how sturdy it is.  One customer commented, “Awesome little grill. Perfect for small outdoor events for a few friends. Cooks well and very sturdy. Well worth the cost.”

Pros

• plus Lightweight
• plus Portable
• plus Great Price

Cons

• close Can’t Hold Much Food 

Cuisinart Portable Charcoal Grill Conclusion

The Cuisinart Portable Charcoal Grill is a small grill for a small price.  It is very portable and well liked by campers.  It is easy to assemble and sturdy.  If you are looking for a little grill and don’t want to spend a lot, I recommend checking out the Cuisinart Portable Charcoal Grill.

Common Questions

Here are some top questions that I found for people considering buying a Cuisinart Portable Charcoal Grill. 

• chevron-circle-right Can you detach the bottom for easy storage?  Yes, but then you’ll have to screw pieces back together.
• chevron-circle-right How many regular hamburger patties can it grill at one time? not the small think ones but the flatter fast food sized patties. Approximately 4 hamburgers will fit on this grill.
• chevron-circle-right What are the dimensions of this grill?  The dimensions are 14.5 X 14.5 X 15 inches.

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