Napoleon's agile Charcoal Kettle Grill, the PRO22K-LEG, is a 22-inch kettle perfect for any charcoal enthusiast.Grill and slow roast with ease, or smoke with your favorite wood. This kettle represents charcoal grilling done right—combining traditional kettle design with modern innovations that make temperature control easier and cooking results more consistent.
The 21.5-inch (55 cm) diameter cooking grid allows you to slow smoke, roast, and sear meals with ease, providing 363 square inches of cooking space. This is full-sized grilling capacity—enough for multiple whole chickens, a dozen burgers, several racks of ribs, or various combinations of proteins and vegetables. The size strikes the perfect balance between cooking capacity and fuel efficiency, allowing you to cook for a crowd without burning through excessive amounts of charcoal.
Cast iron grids can be set at three elevations, ideal for the way you want to BBQ. This adjustability is crucial for charcoal grilling where heat management comes from both airflow control and distance from coals. Position the grid close to coals for high-heat searing, at mid-level for standard grilling, or raised high for gentle indirect cooking and low-and-slow smoking. The three positions give you flexibility to match cooking method to food type without needing to adjust fuel levels constantly.
The cast iron grids hold heat and provide the best searing results available. Cast iron's thermal mass means it doesn't cool down when cold food hits the surface, maintaining consistent searing temperature for perfect crust formation and beautiful grill marks. These grids are hinged to allow easy addition of extra charcoal, refilling water pans, and addition of wood for smoking—all without removing your food from the grill. This accessibility transforms long cooks, eliminating the frustration of trying to fuel your fire while food is cooking.
When charcoal grilling, heat control through airflow is essential. The Smoke Stack Chimney protects your barbecue from gusts and rain while providing precise air management for heat control. Wind can disrupt temperatures and cause flare-ups; rain can extinguish coals. The chimney design maintains consistent draft regardless of weather conditions in Edmonton or anywhere else, giving you reliable temperature control from 200°F for smoking to 600°F+ for searing.
The conical Vortex Heat Management System improves convection within the grill for better searing and smoking as well as improved fuel efficiency while directing ash and embers into the ash bucket more effectively. This advanced airflow system creates cyclonic flow patterns that optimize heat distribution and smoke circulation, resulting in more even cooking and better smoke flavor penetration. The system also improves fuel efficiency by 20-30%, meaning you use less charcoal while achieving superior results.
Precision controlled air inlets have been integrated into the bottom of this barbecue, separating the ash bucket from the operation of the lower venting for even more heat management freedom. In many kettle grills, ash buildup affects vent operation, partially blocking airflow and making precise temperature control difficult. This separated design ensures the vents work consistently regardless of ash level, giving you heat management freedom throughout the cook. The precision adjustment allows you to dial in exact airflow amounts, making it possible to hold steady temperatures for hours during low-and-slow smoking.
The very durable porcelain-coated steel body shrugs off wear while internal fasteners provide a clean look that ensures there is nowhere for the elements to cause problems. Porcelain enamel resists chips, scratches, and rust far better than painted finishes. It cleans easily—grease and residue wipe off with minimal effort. The coating is attractive, maintaining its appearance season after season. Perhaps most importantly, porcelain enamel helps retain heat, improving fuel efficiency and temperature stability.
The offset hinged lid allows access to the whole cooking surface while keeping your hands safely away from hot surfaces. When you open a center-hinged lid, hot air and steam blast directly at you, and you need to reach over hot coals to access food at the back. The offset hinge positions the opening away from your work area, venting heat and steam away from you while providing clear access to all areas of the cooking grid. This thoughtful design makes grilling safer and more comfortable.
The stainless steel extension ring is rotisserie ready, with doors to cover the spit rod ports ensuring you are in control of the temperature of your barbecue. Rotisserie cooking provides self-basting perfection for whole chickens, pork loin roasts, prime rib, and other substantial cuts. The ring features doors to cover the ports when not in use, maintaining temperature control integrity. These ports also accommodate temperature probe thermometers for monitoring internal temperature without creating gaps that leak heat.
Integrated doors for temperature probes ensure that your cook will go exactly to plan allowing you to monitor internal temperature and the temperature of your cook. This dual monitoring capability—both meat internal temperature and ambient chamber temperature—is essential for precision cooking, especially during low-and-slow smoking where maintaining steady pit temperature is crucial for tender, juicy results.
Highly durable construction, thoughtful features like hinged grates and the Vortex system, and reliable performance that delivers authentic charcoal flavor with modern convenience make this Napoleon Professional Kettle Grill ideal for charcoal enthusiasts in Edmonton and everywhere else.
KEY FEATURES:
- 21.5-inch (55 cm) diameter cooking grid—363 sq in of full-sized grilling capacity
- Cast iron grids with three-position height adjustment for precise heat control
- Hinged cast iron grids for easy charcoal, water pan, and wood addition during cooking
- Conical Vortex Heat Management System improves convection, fuel efficiency by 20-30%
- Smoke Stack Chimney protects from wind and rain, provides precise exhaust control
- Precision air inlets separated from ash bucket for consistent airflow control
- Very durable porcelain-coated steel body with internal fasteners
- Offset hinged lid for safe access to entire cooking surface
- Stainless steel extension ring rotisserie ready with spit rod port doors
- Integrated temperature probe doors for precise cook monitoring
