Blackstone 3-in-1 Kabob Charcoal Grill - Barbecue - Smoker - With Automatic Rotisserie - 11 custom heavy-duty skewers included

I love this bbq. very well built. it weighs 135 lbs. no cheap parts.couple things you should do:1. spray the crank with graphite, turns smooth as silk.2. put high temp sealer around stack.3. Cut meat/veggies thick, skewers are big.4. place the coals in strips, it is hard to control the heat with the coals spread out.5. if you want to smoke with it, you will need to do alot of sealing, it leaks around the kabob ports. I use heat resistant stove rope all the way around to cover kabob ports.6. ENJOY!UPDATE: Been a few years. Still love this BBQ. Newer configuration to use as an indirect smoker. Works so well.

I've had my kabob grill for almost a year now, The grill has so much potential, big skewers and a motor that can handle the workload. However, there are too many problems to make this grill worth it.First, the grill grates are junk, they rusted over after the first cook, I seasoned them properly but unless you're going to take them inside after each use, they are going to rust. (I called Blackstone to get replacement grates and they're 10.00 each, Blackstone refused to warranty the grates). The surface on the grates are incredibly rough and makes it almost impossible to get a good seasoning. I used a grinder on my second set to somewhat smooth out the surfaces.Secondly, the thin metal on the bottom of the grill isn't thick enough to absorb the heat from coals, my grill started showing heat damage almost immediately on the bottom.Third, the base the coal rests on has the ability to be adjusted up or down. This is a great idea but in reality, it only moves about 6 inches, not enough to make any difference.I have two other Blackstone products, I love my flat top griddle and use it at least three times a week, the problem with any Blackstone product is although they have great ideas, they seem to cut a lot of corners when it comes to manufacturing. There customer service is also horrible.

This is an initial review..the package arrived well protected no scratched or broken parts.Assembly was fair low to moderate effort.The structure is strong and really heavy for its size.The grill works great for kabob meal.If your main meal is smoked then this is probably not the right grill for you. If it's kabob then this is the perfect grill. In between comes all types of meal and meats.The idea works great. Not sure why nobody thought of this before.Few minor no problem remarks. The motor has asymmetric mounting casusing some irregular motion. I believe this is intentional to allow easy plug in. Could be better though.The size is slightly less than medium for a grill could be bigger. The wheels are small for the weight , more effort to push. These are very minor and don't reduce my rating.I gave them 5/5 for the functionality and the built quality and the successful implementation. This should encourage other manufacturers to diversify their grill lines.Yet to be seen is how long term usage affects the grill built and durability.

i have been doing Kabobs for quiet some time now, and cant stress more on the fact that in order to get the great taste for meats you MUST grill on charcoal , actually any grilling on gas compared to charcoal is a JOKE!!!having said so, its not easy because charcoal is very hard to manage and hence come the above blackstone product to solve the issue. for the following reasons :1- skewers spacing is ideal , more or less wont help2- Motor speed is suitable for ground and raw pieces , so Kabobs or Kafta would grill evenly and nicely with such speed3- MOST IMPORTANT, it does not leak lots of air, of course its not a tight seal smoker, BUT it doesnt leak huge amounts of oxygen like others which make it impossible to manage burning charcoal flames due to fat dripping like every other charcoal grill i tried.. this means that even with the drippings, if you close the dampers , the oxygen would be enough to keep the charcoal burning with no flames ruining your food... for me that's the killer selling point!4- customer service is great.. had a minor issue with gear box , 1 email sent with order details and complain, 2 days later they responded stating they sent me a replacement gearbox! no questions asked.. for me that was surprising specially that i read customer service was bad on one of the reviews here.5- Piece of mind.... YES piece of mind.. because you put the skewers on... close the lid.. 10, 20, 30 m later (According to what you are cooking) you will smell the heavenly goodness of the meats.. you go.. open the lid and see the magic done.. as simple as that..i used to do batches of 5 skewers in a row because you need to keep close eye on it to avoid burns, but with those 11 skewers now i get double the capacity with no effort, no charcoal smell sticking to my body what so ever (not that i hate it but sometimes i feel my neighbors dog will invite himself to take a bite :))) in brief this is very well built, space efficient, easy to assemble and most importantly WORKS..Thanks Blackstone.NOTE: inserting the skewer inside the rotating holes is challenging, and needs some practice, thats why i gave it 4 starts.. if they find a way to make it easier i would give it 5 and would certify that this is the best product i ever bought on amazon.

Oh-Em-Gee!!!!Here is how I use it (your results may vary):1. Place coals along the outer edge of the pan -approximately 3 coals deep.2. Remove the center grate.3. Cut your ribs into three sections (one for each skewer)4. Place skewers in the middle and close the lid.Note:-Ensure your coals are burning smoothly (white edges prominent)-Watch internal temp (350-450 degrees is fine for the ribs)-You will be cooking indirectly (no coals under the meat)The meat will turn on the skewers and develop a well-cooked, evenly basted look. (Always temp internal meat.)...30 mins of turning...30 mins of sauced turning...Cook to donenessI can cook the same ribs in an oven for 1hour30mins.