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George Foreman Large: two cast iron grids, cover
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The George Foreman Large is a rectangular charcoal grill on a stand, built for straightforward family barbecues where you want to cook two things side by side. Its distinguishing points are the twin cast-iron cooking grids and an included cover, so you can run burgers on one half and vegetables on the other, then protect the grill without buying anything extra.
- Type
- Cart grill
- Grill size
- 2 grids, 21 x 30 cm each
- Weight
- 19.5 kg
- Ash handling
- Not stated
- Vents
- Not stated, temperature gauge
In its favour
- Two separate cast iron grids make it easy to cook meat and vegetables apart.
- An adjustable charcoal tray lets you raise or lower the coals to control heat.
- A cover and a one year guarantee are included, per the listing.
Good to know
- The listing does not describe vents or ash removal.
- The two grids total less area than a 57 cm kettle.
Our take
What the listing promises
The bullets describe two cast-iron cooking areas, given in the specifications as 21 x 30 cm each, over a fire bowl of 48 x 33 cm. George Foreman says the bowl holds a substantial amount of charcoal so you are not refuelling constantly. The charcoal tray is adjustable, which is how you move the heat closer to or further from the food.
An integrated temperature gauge sits in the lid, and the stainless steel handles are meant for safe handling.
Size and ergonomics
The grill measures 103 cm high, 109 cm wide and 46 cm deep, with a cooking height of 83 cm, and weighs 19.5 kg. That cooking height is a comfortable working level for most adults. The spec list mentions handy side tables, though the bullets do not describe them in detail.
Amazon quotes a total cooking area of 1,716 cm², less than a 57 cm kettle but generous for a family of four.
Care and what is missing
Cast-iron grids hold heat well and give strong sear marks, but they need oiling after cleaning to stop rust, more so than enamelled or stainless grates. The included cover helps protect the rest of the grill between uses.
The listing says nothing about vents or how ash is removed, so check the photos if those matter. The guarantee is one year from the manufacturer, shorter than some rivals.
Compared with the round kettles
The Weber Original Kettle 57 cm offers more grate area, dampers in lid and bowl and One-Touch ash cleaning at a lighter 14.5 kg. The Napoleon NK18 is a smaller kettle with hinged grids and a clearly described vent system. The George Foreman's appeal is the rectangular split layout and the bundled cover.
Verdict
The George Foreman Large is a sensible pick for a family that grills simple meals and likes having two separate cooking zones plus a cover included. If you want proven airflow control and easy ash removal, the Weber Original Kettle 57 cm is the stronger all-rounder, and the Napoleon NK18 suits smaller households.
Compared with alternatives in: Best charcoal BBQs for UK gardens
Amazon listing title: George Foreman Large Charcoal BBQ in Black Outdoor Smoker Barbecue Portable BBQ with Lid Cover, Adjustable Grill and Integrated Temperature Gauge, for Home Garden Party Cooking, GFCSBBQL