Char-Griller AKORN Adjustable Grate

Unexpected surprise. I use this product along side a ceramic liner that I purchased as well. The diameter of this product wedges in at the perfect level for grilling without the use of the hangers. For me, getting the heat closer for grilling was a must, and the two products working together so well was a welcomed unexpected surprise.

Works great! I'd give a 5 if it had higher sides. Unfortunately, it's a necessary evil. It's fiddly, awkward, gets in the way and is a pain to use. However, the good part is adding a Slo-n-Sear for a Jumbo Joe solves those issues very nicely. The grate itself is sturdy and is built the best it can be within the design constraints needed to perform its best. I'm just a ADD/OCD perfectionist that always goes next level. Works great! I'd give a 5 if it had higher sides and a divider up the middle.

Add Capability Your Akorn Grill. Simple to assemble and easy to use. A good accessory to fine tune grate temperature quickly and use way less charcoal.

Good Accessory At A Reasonable Price. Pros: Allows for a better sear. Also allows for less charcoal use, depending on what and how you are grilling. Cons: Wish it could raise even closer to the grill grate. Arms raise up above grate surface, reducing usable area. Verdict: A cost effective way to increase the versatility of your grill.

Deep not! Does what it supposed to do very well. The.basket could be a.little deeper.

Great tool for controlling grill grate temp. Well build basket allowing you to get an amazing char on your steak. I have been leaving the basket in the AKORN and drop in down to the lowest setting for indirect cooking. I'm very happy with this basket.

Shipping fees excessive. Totally RIDICULOUS shipping rates. $15 to ship a $22 item... Why don't you sell it on Amazon? It may cost 2 or bucks more but wouldn't be a shipping charge. No retailers anywhere close to me carry any accessories for the Kamado grill. Not Lowes, not Menards.

Nice to have- better control. Very handy to have when grilling. Simply adjust height rather than moving items around like on a traditional gas grill

Must have for Akorns. Works great for searing meat, its easy to use. Its easy to adjust, I love the control of how close my coals are, it's easy to go right from smoking with it on the lowest notch to grilling in a few minutes

GREAT INVENTION! GREAT INVENTION. WHEN YOUR GRILL IS TOO BIG FOR BURGERS AND DOGS THIS IS WHAT YOU WILL NEED.

Not exactly what I expected. The black coating is a bit strange and chipped off when installing the accompanying screws. Would've preferred just stainless steel. Haven't had a chance to use it yet, as the rest of my order hasn't been shipped after a month of waiting.

Purchase Yours Now. Perfect fit, and works flawlessly. Easy adjustment from smoke temp to searing. Great accessory for smoking then searing at the end!

Must have item. I recieved it in less than a week even though it was back ordered. Best addition i've made. A lot of suggestions people made (putting down new gaskets, putting a gasket on fan box etc) seemed pointless as the grill is already holding temps perfectly, but this baby right here is a must have. I just raise the grate at the end to get a quick sear, no playing with torches, waiting for coals to get hotter, or havong tomthrow on a 2nd grill to sear. Just raise the grate. I also like to raise it up for steaks and burgers.

Great warming rack. Great idea. Allows raising and lowering to get the right temperature for whaty you're cooking.

Ok, not great. It works to get the coals close to the food, however it's very awkward to move and get situated right. I definitely would not attempt to move it once there are hot coals on it.

Nope. So disappointed. This is Not compatible with our new Char-Grill. Had to figure out a way to raise the charcoal another way.

An Absolute Must! An absolute must for the Akorn. This should come standard on the grill. It sears steak amazingly well.

Good. Works really good to adjust the flame, quality built

Good product. Loved using this product. First impression was that it was well built. It performed exactly how I thought it would. If you are looking to get the perfect sear on your steaks, burgers, tri tip or what ever you are grilling then this is it. Easy to assemble, the provided lifting hooks will take some getting use to. All in all a must have for your Akorn.

Not efficient. The lifting arms protrude through the grill to close to the center, thus preventing the use of large pans or stones on top. The removable lifting handles are cumbersome to use and an additional piece of equipment to keep track of.

adjustable grate is great! great for steaks, burgers and such! had to modify it for my Keg, but works great!

product needs improvemnts. It's not the easiest to use and with it interferes with the warming rack. Have to squeeze the bar to engage with the grill. This could have been engineer much better! I like the idea of bring coals and heat closer to the grill for a quicker results especially in colder weather.

Essential Equipment. This device allows me to move the fire closer or farther away from the food which is necessary for perfect grilling. This is an essential piece of equipment for any grill. It turns a simple grill to a precision instrument. I actually believe this adjustable grate should be included with the Akorn.

This is the one piece you cant live without... Really enhances the versatility of the grill..

I don't know. I don't know! I still haven't been able to control the heat on my Akorn! Not sure If I will keep it! (Akorn). Many Youtube instructions but none are specific or even understandable. Very few or no "professional presenters"

Love it. Really like raising and lowering the coals. Love the ability to raise and lower the heat.

I would buy again and highly recommend it. Being able to raise and lower this adjustable charcoal grate while cooking really helps control temperatures of the food. The grate is very well made and an excellent addition to my Akorn grill.

Quick adjust heat. The ability to adjust coal height-especially for searing meats then adjusting down/lowering with supplied hooks have added another notch to my outdoor cooking!

Yes, good product. Little cumbersome to figure out how to use, but amazing otherwise. Not sure if there was paper instructions for it or not.

Nice to have. Works great! Don't forget to wear gloves when moving it.

Finish is damaged. The grate is damaged. The finish is coming off. I know it will become a problem in the future. The box came in perfect condition.

Crank up the heat baby. Does just what I need. Brings those coals up nice and close to get that crusty sear just right. Is a little persnickity to pull up or lower the rack when the coals are hot but you'll do ok. Practice a bit and it'll be just fine.

Worth it. A little hard to work around, but really works well for reverse searing.

Be careful, this grate does not fit ALL Acorn grills,. Purchased the adjustable grate for my Acorn grill, however found out that it will not work with the grate on my grill. Company stated that it only fits certain model Acorn grills. Did not say this in there display ad, only stated that it will not work with the JR grill.

Definite improvement. Definitely improves searing and high temp grilling

Customer service was rep was great. Havent tried the adjustable grate as of yet. But I'm sure it will be helpful in outdoor grilling.

Quick sear Heaven. So far, so good. Achieved a great sear on my sous vide ribeyes in a matter of seconds!

Im gonna buy the warming rack and a new ash pan next. Just got it in the mail a hour ago. Already seasoning the grate so it doesn't rust and adds flavor.

Great. I love the adjustable grate, it's very well made and will probably outlast my Akorn.

Really helps. This works great. Now I don't have to sear on my gas grill. Perfect addition.

I had to by a grate lifter for $30.00. Grate lifter should have been included. you CANNOT grill a staek without it. Flame tio far from grte.

This Grate Is The Crown Jewel of the AKorn. This grate is made very well and works great when I want to sear steaks. After searing I lower the grate and place the steaks up up on the warming rack to finish them off. The grate also works well at the end of a low and slow cook because I can just raise it up for more heat instead of adding more charcoal. Just wanted to add that I can not understand why anyone would buy the Big Green Egg when they they can buy an Akorn.

This grate is a must for kamado style cooking. Takes your Akorn to another level of flexible heat options. Great for reverse searing. Tossed my other grills.

Should Come with It. This is a great addition, but i really think it should come with the Akorn.

Works well for searing meat and use less charcoal. It;s fits under the grill when I'm smoking meats .and it is eazy to use when needed!

Excellent. The Adjustable Fire Grate is well made and very useful for searing etc. Well worth the money. This is a keeper.

Reverse sear. This makes for a perfect reverse seared steak. Built well. Definitely worth 20$

adjustable fire grate. In my opinion, the adjustable fire grate should come with the grill instead of being an "add on" that you order. This grate is basic and you can not really use this grill for "regular grilling" without this adjustable grate.

Works like a charm! Bought for my Akorn grill. Easy to set up, easy to raise coals when lit. Different height levels means different temp levels. Now, I can grill steaks, burgers and veggies with the best of them! Just ne aware that your coals will burn faster because of more airflow, just close the lid and vents to slow it down.

best attachment i have purchased. Simple and efficient I use it almost al;l the time.ven in place I can lower it down and still use the smoking plate so I can go from smoking to grilling in a flash

Adjustable Grate. I needed this for my Akorn to raise the coals when I really wanted to sear super hot and fast, this does just that.

Kamado Game Changer. Turns the Kamado into a more versatile and flexible grill for any style BBQ'ing. Up for searing, down for finishing. Or use only 1/2 for charcoal for direct/indirect. Turns the Akorn Kamado Kooker into the only grill you will need.

This is a have must item to char steaks. This is a great item for your grill. If you want to get a good sear on your steaks, this is a must. Its easy to adjust, and should be an included accessory on all grills.

Must Have for "EGG" grill. Since the cooking grate has one and only one position which doesn't always translate to the best cooking situation for some foods we think this adjustable fire grate is a must have in order to get the food closer to the fire. Otherwise you are "baking" your meats - not grilling them. Works like a charm.

Reverse Searing Steaks - Direct Heat Cooking. This works excellent to sear steaks. Once the steak internal temp reach's 110F with the grate in low position - then raise the charcoal basket to sear-caramelize the outside of the steak till internal temp is 135 med rare. This is for thick steaks 1" and over. For thin steaks 3/4 and less. leave the charcoal basket up flip many times till 135F internal is reached. Love it for steaks and making chicken skin a little crispy after the internal cooking temp is reached.

Great option. This little gem gives you some great control on the heat from your fire.

A must! A must if you want to searer your steaks when you can bring the fire closer to the grill. Easy to adjust .. this should really come with the Akorn...

Adjustable fire grate. Love the fire grate, but does anybody work there to email me back. I'm having a hard time getting a response back.

Worth $20. While not premium materials this does add the ability to sear steaks or just generally cook closer to the heat source. You can use it with the heat deflector if you don't want to take it out before smoking. It hooks on to the grate in opposing directions on the middle cross beam. Very useful, I recommend it.