Char-Griller 6201 AKORN Kamado Grill Smokin' Stone, Ivory

I really like it. Outside in the Washington weather, it lasted three years. It's the most useful Akorn grill accessory. Please don't be put off by the photo because I abused it to no end.

Yasmin Contreras

| Aug 24, 2021

We only bought this smokin stone for our new Char Griller Akorn Kooker in addition to the cover. If you want to cook a pizza on the Akorn, it appears to be made of the same ceramic type material as "pizza stones. " When cooking roasts, chicken, and other foods that don't require direct heat, it does an excellent job of deflecting the heat. Fits perfectly inside the Akorn's tabs. One thing to keep in mind is that it will turn dark brown after a few uses, which is to be expected [my pizza stone, which I've used in the oven for years, is nearly black]. It's simple to clean with water [I never use detergent on my pizza stone] and a brush for stubborn spots. For the Char Griller Kamado, the smoking stone is a must-have accessory!.

Ambrose Gutierrez

| Nov 20, 2021

Perhaps you've noticed the perplexing dimensions listed in the product description. They don't make any sense. Nonetheless, the stone appeared to be in good condition in the photo, so I gave it a chance. The thickness of the stone is just under one inch. The overall diameter is around 17", and the inner circle, as it were, is around 13". I've already used it to smoke a rack of babybacks and was able to keep the temperature under 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Using almost no charcoal at all for the prescribed 3 hours. I covered it with a makeshift drip pan made of foil, and it looked as if it had just come out of the box after the session. Also, the cost is very reasonable. By not purchasing the BGE brand, I was able to save over $100, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who owns a clay Kamado pot.

Emory Clark

| Jul 18, 2021

If you own a Kamado Akorn grill, this is a must-have accessory because it allows you to cook with indirect heat and allows you to smoke meats slowly and safely. It's well-made and should last a long time. It sits low enough in the grill that a 2 inch tall drip pan can be placed directly on top of it to serve as a water pan or catch drippings. On the Akorn, the distance between the top of the stone and the bottom of the cooking grate is 3 inches. I've smoked chickens, brisket, pork loin, and burgers, and they've all turned out beautifully. If you own an Akorn grill, order the stainless 16" water pan from the Ceramic Grill Store online. It's a well-made stainless steel pizza pan that fits on top of the stone. When I use it as a water pan or to catch the drippings, I wrap it in foil to make clean-up easier.

Artemis Galloway

| Apr 20, 2021

Several times a month, we make pizza and calzone on the stone in our Akorn grill. I've learned from experience that a temperature range of 625 to 675 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal. 650 F- It will cook a pizza in 90 seconds to 2 minutes if the temperature is not higher. If you don't roll your dough thinly and don't pile on too many toppings, it will be difficult to transfer from the peel to the stone. Sprinkle the peel with semolina or corn meal to help the pizza slide off easily. We had a few setbacks at first, but it was well worth the effort to figure out. We've never made a better pizza; We no longer have to spend upwards of $20 on an authentic Italian pizza. br>br>After about a year of moderate use, we had a problem with breakage. The problem is that we can't bear going back to baking pizza in the oven, so we're having to deal with breakage. We didn't drop ours, and we didn't do any of the things the paperwork warns against; I believe these stones are simply fragile, so we're being extra cautious now, but we've also ordered a back-up. up so that we don't run out of stones, especially if we're in the middle of making pizza when the next disaster strikes. In addition, our grate has recently cracked. It was only a few pieces from the main (outer ring) and a small part of the inner ring, so we've been grilling meat around the holes until the new parts arrive, which is extremely disappointing, and we're wondering if the grill's heat capacity is hard on the grates and stones. br>br>We hope CharGriller and their supplier investigate the breakage issue. If we go through two more stones before the next summer, we might as well buy a Green Egg. According to the reviews we've read, their stones appear to last longer. I wish I could give it a higher rating. However, four stars appears to be excessive- I'd give it a 3 out of 5 stars. If it were possible, I would give it a 5 out of 5. I would recommend it to friends, but with the caveat that parts will need to be replaced.

Colin Dickerson

| Sep 09, 2021

Does an excellent job with the Acorn. To keep it clean, I wrap it in foil and place a drip pan on top of it. I've only used it for indirect heat control, not for pizza.

Raina Snider

| May 10, 2021

Despite the fact that I have only used the stone to cook pizza and a few other items, I am confident that it will work well as a heat deflector when smoking meats and other foods. I highly recommend this product; however, when making pizzas for the first time, keep in mind that if you raise the temperature to around 500 or 600 degrees, your pizza will cook quickly but perfectly. ) Trust me on this; the first time we did it, we had a very crunchy pizza. Another tip: Make sure the pizza edges are set up to keep everything on the pie so you don't have a mess to clean up later on your grill.

Marlowe BURROWS

| May 25, 2021

grill à la mode Instead of buying this, I attempted to cheat by using a cheap pizza stone. it half- It worked, but it was a pain to put in and take out, as well as load and unload wood chips. I gave in and purchased this for the purpose of smoking a turkey for Thanksgiving. I'm glad I did. It made the entire procedure a million times easier! Since then, I've used it to make much easier long smokes, and I even cooked a pie on it for Christmas! Super- Clean and simple to use! I'm glad I paid for it instead of trying to save money. Out with the old pizza stone that didn't quite fit (and burned my hands a little!). If you're in possession of a Char- If you're a griller who cares about long smokes, Akorn is the man for you. This is an absolute must-have item.

Octavia Obrien

| Mar 15, 2021